John asks about the extent of testing of the electrical installation in a wooden chalet. His question has been answered by the NICEIC (Theme – Testing, Tools and Equipment):
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Question: We have been requested to carry out the electrical installation of a wooden chalet. The chalet, which is classed as a fixed dwelling, will be built and wired in a workshop prior to being transported to its final position.
Could you please explain the extent of testing and inspection, as the permanent supply is unavailable at this stage and will quite possibly be handed over to third party electrician for final connection on site?
Would a small installation certificate be appropriate, with all dead testing recorded on schedule, and live tests and supply details marked as n/a?
Would the test inspection label be installed by the site electrician after the final tests are carried out?
Also would you recommend any notes for the comments column in this instance?
Answer: If assembled in a factory then moved to site and blocked together, then the only option is to provide details of dead test results to pass on to the final electrician to conclude and confirm before energising that the installation is electrically safe.
The final electrician that energises the installation is solely responsible for the certificate. You just need to provide details of the installation and details of results taken during construction.
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