Is my main socket ring too big?

I have seen new builds that have NHBC certificates but no NICEIC certificate and heating that does not meet the new regs.

-- Adam

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"Mike Tomlinson" wrote

I would argue that the NHBC has its place, given that the mortgage lenders seem to regard it as a necessary to ensure any defects are rectified. Don't forget if the builder is registered, and folds, NHBC conducts repairs etc should they become required.

I don't however assume it covers everything, I called them (NHBC) up about the wiring, and they were quite vauge, and just referred me to the BS7671 spec as being required to be met.

Paul.

What relevance is NICEIC though? I thought they were just a guild for electricians, they still work to BS7671 which is the UK standard for electrical installations? (or am I missing something).

Paul.

And what is better than an NIC certificate to show that the requirements are met? It also allows a builder to pass the buck.

-- Adam

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