by ericmark »
Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:01 am
A little more time now.
Regulation 526.3 say how one must be able to inspect cable joints except for special types which are (ii) A compound-filled or encapsulated joint (iv) A joint made by welding, soldering, brazing or appropriate compression tool. he has not followed either of these. 134.1.4, 421.7, 513.1, 526.5, 543.3.3 also refer to jointing of cables and he has not complied with any. I have used new edition of regulations but old ones say basally the same thing.
The problem is vibration and heating and cooling of the cable can cause the screws to become lose in time. Even crimping can cause problems but the encapsulated ensures no vibration and heat is effectively removed.
In real terms what he has done is common and it going wrong is rare but I do not see why you should be taking the risk. He will be insured and this sort of thing does happen. And this is why we are increasing the protection given to cables. The only problem you could have is if the cable was not where it should have been. It should run vertical or horizontal from the socket except if within 150mm from ceiling or corner.
As to calling out your own electrician I would have thought the Corgi installer should be contacted first maybe politely asking when the temporary repair was going be be done correctly.
You should receive paperwork within 30 days of completion under Part P as any central heating changes like adding a thermostat come under Part P there is a link to Part P under Projects and there is a down loadable document that explains it all plus it also links to other building regulations like Part M. But the socket will need testing and a Minor works cert raising and although Corgi do allow some self cert I would expect he would not have the test equipment and he will need an electrician to repair it for him.
