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Elect r ica l Cer t i f ica tes

There is often confusion about what is commonly referred to as an Electrical Certificate. There

are essentially 3 types of documents or certificates. Each imply different type of certification.

Electr ical I nstallation Cer ti f i cate (EI C) is the declaration of conformity from the

installing contractor that the new electrical work described has been installed in accordance

with the wiring regulations in force at the time of installation. It includes circuit charts and

records test results taken prior to commissioning. An EIC cannot be issued by anyone other

that the installing contractor and will include a date for re-inspection and testing.

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Variants of this certificate include:

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Minor Works Certificate for installation work not requiring a new circuit from the

distribution board.

Domestic Installation Certificate a reduced EIC tailored specifically for dwellings.

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An Electrical Installation Certificate will be issued for all Installation work carried out by

contractor.

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Per iodi c I nspection Repor t (PI R) for an electrical Installation is similar in appearance

to the EIC but is a report on the condition of an existing installation when an installation

reaches the age indicated in the previous PIR or the installers EIC . This report consists of

observations and recommendations following a visual inspection and the results of defined

tests. A PIR can be issued by any suitably qualified or experienced person or contractor and

must not be used to certify a new installation in the absence of an EIC. See below for moreinformation.

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There is also a domestic installation version of a PIR.

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Par t P Certificate relates to the electrical section (part P) of building regulations and

applies to domestic installations only. It certifies that any electrical installation work (with

some minor exceptions) has been notified to the local authoritys building control

department either directly of via scheme such as the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme forapproved registered contractors. The certificate is issued by the domestic installer scheme on

behalf of, or directly by building control and not the installing contractor. Part P certification

It is a statutory requirement and is in addition to the EIC or its variants.

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Por table Appli ance Testi ng (PAT). Required by HSE and EWR to assess the electrical

safety of appliances.

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Other electr ical docum ent ation include:

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Domestic Visual Condition Report. Not applicable for commercial or industrial

installations. Essentially a domestic PIR without testing. It is not generally recognised

as a certificate. Lomax Electrical recommend that a PIR be carried out in preference

to this.

Electrical Danger Notification is issued to inform the owner or person responsible

for the building that an instance of significant danger was observed.

Fire Detection alarm system certificates and reports.

Emergency lighting certificates and reports.

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Hazardous area certificates.

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