Am I going to be in trouble tomoz??

Not quite sure from your post what work you did and what was there already?

 

I'm not 100% sure what you mean but if all you did was replace the shower then you wouldn't issue a MWC anyway as it's not under 7671 though I would take a live Zs to ensure it's within tolerence. If the install method was clipped direct then 6mm = 47a so that's ok. If some muppet then did some further work then what's it to do with you?

 

How is it not?

A like-for-like replacement does not require a certificate, although one can be issued. If the council required it for all accessory replacements etc. done (they may well do) then it should have been issued.

 

Can we get with program please? He said "a few years ago"...if the council wanted it I think they could have asked a bit sooner! Anyway IT'S NOTHING TO DO WITH BS7671.

 

In thought a certificate was required for ALL paid work.

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

Nope.

 

AS far as you recall, given the time that has passed, you did all the usual checks (Zs, RCD) and nothing lead you to believe that there might be any problem with the supply to the fitting you were sent to replace.

 

They would have done. It would have been clearly stipulated in the contract. Of that I have no doubt.

Absolutely untrue. Certification isn't required by BS7671 but it is permitted by it. And the work still must be carried out in accordance with BS7671.

 

Are you for real? A shower change needs to "comply" with 7671? AND it needs a MWC? Next time you change a light bulb in a kitchen don't forget to notify building control.

 

(I thought)^^^

 

Good luck tomorrow and let us know the outcome, if you want to share.

 

The circuit needs checking, surely?

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

Personally if the circuit has been altered (disconnected and then reconnected) I think good practice would be to issue a MWC.

As to the op. It was years ago. Don't worry.

 

You check the circuit for compliance with 7671 if a light bulb blows? Really? If you replace your washing machine you check for compliance with 7671? Really? etc...

 

To be fare we are talking about disconnecting and reconnection a part of the fixed wiring not removing and replacing a plug in appliance or lamp.

 

nffc is a shower not just a appliance like any other (like a cooker) connected to a final circuit via an isolator. Changing the appliance does not really require a MWC, or does it? I can see why a MWC could be issued as it records the work done and the results of any tests.