NICEIC is the UK electrical contracting industry’s independent voluntary body. They offer leading certification services, Building Regulations Schemes, products and support to electrical contractors and many other trades within the construction industry. Over 25,000 contractors are registered with the NICEIC and take advantage of their products and services.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community, with more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world. It was founded in 1871 and is the largest professional engineering society in Europe. The IET plays a key role in the electrical installation industry in terms of standards and safety and is known for its independent and trusted voice in this sector. It manages the national committee JPEL/64 which prepares and updates the regulations for the safety of electrical installations in buildings, and publishes the standard BS 7671:2008, the IET Wiring Regulations.

Manufacturer of electronic test and measurement tools, network troubleshooting equipment, cable testers, digital multimeters and electrical testers

Metrel UK Ltd. is a recognised supplier in the measurement and testing industry through the design and manufacture of advanced and innovative test and measurement solutions. Metrel UK Ltd. is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of high quality electrical measurement and test instruments.

For over 100 years, Megger has been the premier provider of electric test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical power applications. Although they are best known for their world famous range of insulation testers, Megger provides a full service solution to meet your electrical test and measurement needs.

SEC have supplied over 3500 estimating systems to electrical and mechanical contractors. the split screen estimating format was introduced by sec in 1988 and has since been widely copied by their competitors.

Part P Schemes:

B.R.E Certification Ltd. are a third party approval and certification body specialising in the construction, environment and fire & security sectors.

BSI Product Services offers an integrated certification service for electrical installation work leading to issue of a Kitemark Licence which, where applicable, will also confirm the business as a 'Competent Person' under the Government legislation requirements brought about by the introduction of Part P of the Building Regulations of England and Wales.

The National Association of Professional Inspectors & Testers was formed in 1992 as a consequence of the lack of understanding in the Inspection & Testing field amongst many electricians, and more specifically to plug the loophole that allows managers to sign documentation and electricians to Inspect & Test electrical installations and appliances, even though they may not have had up to date appropriate training, do not possess the relevant qualifications and have probably not acquired the specific experience.

The ELECSA scheme has been set up to enable electrical installers to self-certify that their work is compliant with Document P. On this web page you will find a variety of information regarding ELECSA including a summary of the requirements of registering with the scheme. In addition, there are regular updates in the News section with information on the ELECSA scheme and Part P in general

The NICEIC is extremely well known in the industry, especially with Specifiers and Building Control, and has spent over a year raising consumer awareness of electrical safety issues. The NICEIC believes it can provide electrical installers with the best package of benefits around, ranging from support from a purpose built call centre to a highly regarded technical help line service. With over 200,000 businesses needing to register on competent persons schemes, it is not advisable to leave registering too long.

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Asbestos awareness and symptoms. Electricians risk exposure to asbestos during electrical insulation or building insulation. They may also come into contact with pipes that contain asbestos too. Asbestos exposure is especially common in older buildings, and many electricians will have to deal with the substance when remodeling or doing maintenance work on such buildings.