The thing is for many many years there seems to have been no such testing
other than that done by the electrician at the time of installation and
over some years specs and practices change, some for the better some for no
apparent reason.
I do sometimes wonder as long as rudimentary checks are done from time to
time with a little knowledge of basics if the papers and certificates one
gets are any more confidence building than your own tests. of course if you
are selling the property you need all that stuff, but if not, I do wonder.
Just me being cynical.
Brian

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On 24/08/16 14:19, David wrote:
Roughly how much would I expect to pay for an electrician to provide a
signed BS7671 electrical safety certificate?

The Internet is a little confusing; I have read that it is illegal to
issue a BS7671 certificate if you didn't do the installation.

I also read that an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
should
be all you need although this isn't included on the form.

I also read that the local Council should be able to certify but then
read
that they won't usually (perhaps).

https://www.mybuilder.com/questions/...y-of-a-part-p-
certificate,-bs7671-certificate,

The work relates to modernising the kitchen electrics (discussed yeah
these many years ago on this forum; probably around 2006).

Any advice on the most cost effective route?

Cheers


Dave R

Neighbour paid around 150 for a report and about 450 to do the necessarry
remedial work



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