As a result of a high percentage of non - compliance with the requirements for temporary supplies and the consequential concern for public safety, the Commission for Energy Regulation has directed ESBN and the Regulatory Bodies to implement the following changes
Up to now the ESB has used Electromechanical meters for the majority of whole current metering installations. In 2007 Meter Asset Management entered into a new metering contract with suppliers which resulted in the use of electronic meters right across the
From time to time it comes to our attention that a nonregistered electrical contractor or a former RECI registered contractor is using the RECI logo on his van or his stationery. This of course is illegal and we always put these matters in the hands of our
Kilkenny Fire Service have expressed their concerns to RECI regarding the low standard of knowledge in relation to IS:3218 and IS:3217 among some electrical contractors. RECI have been requested to inform all registered contractors who are involved with the
RECI wants electrical contractors to be aware of possible delay if Completion Certificates are not adequately filled in. Contractors who submit completion certificates ticked "Test Only" should explain in the comment box the reason for this. Otherwise the
A number of contractors have reported examples where they have issued a completion certificate for a site using the MPRN and a second MPRN has been required due to a change in the MPRN originating from ESB Networks. Reason for the MPRN Changing: The reason
The problem of sub - standard cables is still with us. RECI advises contractors to purchase cable from wholesalers who are members of the Quality Charter and to satisfy themselves that the cable is properly marked. A detailed article about marking on cables
The RECI Contractor of the Year Awards is a new awards scheme devised to promote and encourage standards of excellence in electrical contracting. Assessment of entries will be based on previous inspection reports and no additional inspections will take place
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning closing the loop after connection, is answered by RECI: Question: I have a number of installations which need to be earthed onto
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning earthing and bonding raised floors, is answered by RECI: Question: Do raised floors have to be earthed and or bonded where the
