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Any electrical work carried out in the home needs to meet the requirements of Part P of the Building Regulations to make it safe and legal
Each year, 63% of Brits are happy to have a go at DIY in the home. However 74% aren't aware this work could be subject to law under Part P of the Building Regulations. And worryingly, unsafe electrics cause 12,500 house fires, 750 serious injuries and 10 deaths every year.
As the recession continues to bite and unemployment levels soar, cash-strapped Brits attempting to have a go at electrical
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NICEIC produces free practical guide to planning your kitchen that ensures all the electrical aspects are covered
If the economic downturn has left you unable to move and you have chosen to improve your home instead, the kitchen is a good place to start. Not only will it add value to your property when you do come to sell, but the kitchen has become a central meeting point for many busy families making practical and careful layout essential. So make sure you take some time to plan your new kitchen, and don't
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Vocationally Related Qualifications specifically for BS7671:2008
For those who work or train in the electrical and building services industries, 2008 is set to bring more than party poppers and a handful of New Year resolutions. The new IEE wiring regulations, which were unveiled in January, mark the most significant overhaul of the electrical safety system in nearly twenty years.
The '17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008)' include changes to ev
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Prepare for the new Wiring Regulations with the NICEIC 17th Edition Toolkit
NICEIC has devised a 17th Edition Toolkit containing all a contractor needs to be ready for the new Wiring Regulations, published in January 2008.
The Toolkit contains a copy of the new IEE 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008), a simplified, accessible and practical guide to the regulations, a DVD explaining all the changes to the 17th Edition and, as an added bonus, a voucher b
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Prepare for new IEE Wiring Regulations
The 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) is due in January next year. This contains numerous changes, many of which will affect current working practices over the next 12 months.
NICEIC is presenting the latest changes to regulations which will directly affect the way construction companies work in a series of seminars throughout Interbuild 2007.
The programme of semina
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NICEIC Domestic Installers get UKAS Accreditation
From September 2007 all NICEIC Domestic Installers who are compliant at their next assessment, will receive a new NICEIC certificate with the UKAS mark. NICEIC has announced it is to issue UKAS accredited certification to BS EN 45011 for contractors on its Domestic Installer scheme.
BS EN 45011 is the recognised European product certification standard and the benchmark being used by Government
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NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme helps installers comply with the relevant Building Regulations
Applicants to the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme must meet a number of requirements, in particular be able to demonstrate they have the ability to install, inspect, test and certify their work in accordance with BS 7671, and to comply with the relevant Building Regulations.
The Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification (DISQ) is a 5-day programme comprising training and assessment, that helps
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Refresh your knowledge of Periodic Inspection Reporting
NICEIC Training's Domestic Periodic Inspection Reporting course is ideally suited for contractors wishing to improve or refresh their knowledge of Periodic Inspection Reporting (PIR) for existing domestic installations. Based on real scenarios, this interactive course provides the skills needed to carry out an inspection and test of existing domestic electrical installations.
The course is link
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