National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
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The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting or NICEIC is one (of a number of organisations) which regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises in the UK. The NICEIC is one of only a few providers given Government approval to offer Competent Person Schemes to oversee electrical work within the electrical industry.
The NICEIC is a privately-owned body (the owner being the Electrical Safety Council, a Registered Charity) and not a Government organisation, as often incorrectly assumed.
To be an approved contractor, the electrician must:
The NICEIC is a privately-owned body (the owner being the Electrical Safety Council, a Registered Charity) and not a Government organisation, as often incorrectly assumed.
History
From 1923, an earlier organisation, the National Register of Electrical Installation Contractors, kept a register of approved electricians.Regulation
Electrical contractors register with the organisation to become approved contractors, meeting the NICEIC's specification of training. If work undertaken by the approved contractor is not up-to-standard, the NICEIC will correct it if necessary. Work is checked by fifty four local Area Engineers. Many local authorities only give work to NICEIC-approved electricians.To be an approved contractor, the electrician must:
- Ensure work is carried out to BS7671; the IET Wiring Regulations.
- Certification is issued on completion of installation work as directed by BS 7671BS 7671British Standard BS 7671 "Requirements for electrical installations" is the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations....
- Has up-to-date copies of BS 7671BS 7671British Standard BS 7671 "Requirements for electrical installations" is the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations....
- Has competence with test instruments as outlined by Section 6 ("Inspection and Testing") of BS 7671BS 7671British Standard BS 7671 "Requirements for electrical installations" is the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations....
; the IET Wiring Regulations - Has public liabilityPublic liabilityPublic liability is part of the law of tort which focuses on civil wrongs. An applicant usually sues the respondent under common law based on negligence and/or damages...
insurance of at least £2m.
See also
- BS 7671BS 7671British Standard BS 7671 "Requirements for electrical installations" is the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations....
- Electrical wiring (UK)Electrical wiring (UK)There are a number of specific national practices, habits and traditions associated with consumer mains wiring in the United Kingdom that differ significantly from other countries...
- Institution of Engineering and TechnologyInstitution of Engineering and TechnologyThe Institution of Engineering and Technology is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers , dating back to 1871, and the...
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