Contractors are reminded of the requirement to submit Post Connection Test Results within 30 Days of a new installation being made live.
Members who still have the old 3-part Certs can use a photocopy of the Contractors Copy to submit the results.
There is no excuse for not carrying out Post Connection Tests on new installations where the contractor has to go back and connect the Customer Tails once supply is made available.
It is a simple matter to carry out the Fault Loop Impedance Test and RCD Tripping Tests at that time.
If a contractor cannot get access to a house to carry out these Tests, the Customer Tails should not be connected as it is irresponsible to make live an installation where a visual inspection cannot be carried out before switch on in order to ensure that potentially live cable are not exposed where kitchen fitters or tiling contractors have removed sockets.
Failure to submit Post Connection Tests can ultimately lead to disconnection of the customer’s supply and disciplinary action against the contractor.