NICEIC

In the UK, the NICEIC is the independent organization that regulates electrical installation safety affairs. One of its functions is to update and maintain a listing of all electrical contractors who have successfully completed the electrical qualifications for various Schemes, including the IEE Wiring Regulations.

The full name of NICEIC is NICEIC Group Ltd. The company is a subsidiary of the Electrical Safety Council. The lists that NICEIC maintains are made available to the public as the Roll of Approved Contractors. This list was first published in 1956. Another list the NICEIC releases annually is the Register of Domestic Installers.

NICEIC Schemes

The Approved Contractor Scheme is available to any electrical contractors who can demonstrate they are competent as far as performing electrical work in accordance with the provisions of BS 7671.

Getting approval under this Scheme involves four steps.

1. The contractor fills in an application form

2. An NICEIC inspector visits the contractor to confirm they are ready to be assessed

3. NICEIC performs a full inspection

4. NICEIC gives the contractor an approval

The Goal of the Hazardous Area Scheme is to ensure that contractors who are working in explosive areas are competent. An electrical contractor who has already achieved Approved Contractor status can go on to qualify for the Hazardous Area Scheme.

Another Scheme for certifying electrical work is known as the Jersey Installation Scheme. As of July 1, 2007, all installation work needs to be reported to the Local Authority Building Control Department. Once the job has been notified, a Certificate of Compliance will be issued to the property owner.

The Domestic Installer Scheme allows electrical contractors to work independently under the Building Regulations Part P – Electrical Safety.

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