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    New RCD board / EICR exempt?

    Hi there, i have an electrician fitting a new RCD board in our 1910's house, prior to renting out our house for the first time. He advises me that as i am having a new RCD board it fitted means i dont need an EICR certificate for one year, is this correct? Thanks in advance
    Tags: eicr, rcb
    #2
    Rubbish, he is mistaken and very wrong. The only exemption is for a new or completely retired property

    you need an EIC and part P from the spark AND an EICR from said spark or another spark

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      #3
      Get another electrician

      Is the electrician registered?

      You should have an EICR first as it may need more work apart from a consumer unit

      An EICR will let you know how things are before you spend more money

      Always use a registered electrician;

      In Scotland
      www.select.org.uk
      or
      www.niceic.com

      In England and Wales;
      http://www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk/
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        #4
        Neelix,

        Thanks, will go back and check, appreciate the advise!

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          baldelectrician,

          Thanks ill check the registration!

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            #6
            just to point out there is no obligation to be registered to do EICRs - bizarre yes, but this is factual

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