Bright Sparks
New Member
I have just received the niceic's domestic installer scheme application pack, so i can self-certify and comply with part p of the building regulations.
The bottom line is:-
They want a non-refundable application fee of £345 (£325 if paid by direct debit).
Re-assessment, if required, will cost £175 for first year then £225. (A reliable source told me "They always fail you first time")
An on-going annual fee will be payable, currently set at the same level as the application fee £345. (how convenient)
Okay they do throw in a copy of BS 7671 (got one already and) and a copy of IEE site guide (funny, also got one of those) and technical advise as well.
I think its a little expensive and will wait for other accredited bodies who can offer self-certification.
It also states in item 5 of the NICEIC check list " The Government plan to make the offer of a consumer warranty a legal requirement for self-certification. Acceptance of this requirement is mandatory"
Why don't the NICEIC admit that they don't really want these self-certification schemes, hence their rather steep £345 fee.
I'm sure they were hoping that the government were going to tell us all you must join the NICEIC or be deported to siberia.
Forget that last remark, has anyone got any constructive views on the Domestic Installer Scheme.
Cheers
Bright Sparks
The bottom line is:-
They want a non-refundable application fee of £345 (£325 if paid by direct debit).
Re-assessment, if required, will cost £175 for first year then £225. (A reliable source told me "They always fail you first time")
An on-going annual fee will be payable, currently set at the same level as the application fee £345. (how convenient)
Okay they do throw in a copy of BS 7671 (got one already and) and a copy of IEE site guide (funny, also got one of those) and technical advise as well.
I think its a little expensive and will wait for other accredited bodies who can offer self-certification.
It also states in item 5 of the NICEIC check list " The Government plan to make the offer of a consumer warranty a legal requirement for self-certification. Acceptance of this requirement is mandatory"
Why don't the NICEIC admit that they don't really want these self-certification schemes, hence their rather steep £345 fee.
I'm sure they were hoping that the government were going to tell us all you must join the NICEIC or be deported to siberia.
Forget that last remark, has anyone got any constructive views on the Domestic Installer Scheme.
Cheers
Bright Sparks