Hi,
The House renovation plans progress... I've been examining possibilities for siting the new CU I'll be installing (which will be BNA'd along with 6 million other notifiable small works). Been busy reading up on the 17th and testing procedures in readiness.
Part of this may involve asking EDF to install a supply isolator and move the tails.
I heard a rumour that EDF are in the habit of asking for an EIC *signed by a member of one of the approved bodies*.
Seeing as an EIC is required for alterations and changes which exceed minor works, and an EIC can only be signed by the relevant designer, installer and tester (ie noone else apart from me, with the possible exception of the tester) - doesn't this rather contradict Part P notifiable work via the Building Control route?
I don't have any problem providing an EIC as an unqualified person (in fact it is becoming a point of pride to make sure I do everything correctly to the 17th), but if EDF won't accept it and no-one else can do it, then I'm stuffed.
Anyone had any experience of EDF moving or reconnecting the supply under similar circumstances?
It sounds like nonsense in principle as what happens if there is a sound supply but no EIC (so more than half the properties in England I imagine)?
There are work-arounds...
1) I could work live on the existing henley block. It's not something that fills me with joy though having seen pictures of burns victims. But I wouldn't have to involve EDF. However, apart from it being inadvisable, the henley block is in a less than ideal location.2) Pay a NICEIC/etc sparks to wire up a CU with one 20A radial "site supply". Not so daft, as I'll be working of a site supply initially until I get all the old cabling stripped and walls chased. But it gauls me as I've already paid the BCO the BNA fee.
3) Be naughty and pull the DNO's fuse. That however gives EDF an excuse to get involved and I still have the issues in (1) regarding the henley block.Any advice before I open the can of worms by phoning their networks division on Monday?
Many thanks,
Tim