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Why join RECI / ECCSA

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  • 05-01-2015 10:31pm
    #1
    AvonEnniskerry
    Registered Users Posts: 354 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just trying to find out some info for my husband.

    He's out of work & has being doing the odd bit of maintenance around the place, local shop etc.

    He's gone out and gotten insurance, but cant figure out why to join RECI.

    He's not dealing with ESB or rewires.

    Is it just something that has to be done, like it or lump it it's €300. And is there more money on top of that? Books, courses etc?

    Is he just better off getting another job and avoiding the self employed route?


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    #2
    BrianDug
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭BrianDug


    If he wishes to certify work that has been carried out he must be registered as an electrical contractor to do so.

    Technically, If he carries out any electrical work on a system the system is supposed to be tested afterwards to ensure all is OK. It does not have to be your husband who tests it. I assume it would need to be re-certified?

    Someone will be along shortly who will be able to give you a better answer.


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    solargain
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭solargain


    Perhaps you should read this http://www.reci.ie/Portals/0/CER14739%20Cavan.pdf


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    AvonEnniskerry wrote: »
    Hi,

    Just trying to find out some info for my husband.

    He's out of work & has being doing the odd bit of maintenance around the place, local shop etc.

    He's gone out and gotten insurance, but cant figure out why to join RECI.

    He's not dealing with ESB or rewires.

    Is it just something that has to be done, like it or lump it it's €300. And is there more money on top of that? Books, courses etc?

    Is he just better off getting another job and avoiding the self employed route?

    Since the 1st of October 2013 it has been illegal for a non-Registered Electrical Contractor to carry out most electrical work in domestic premises. Refer to the Restricted Works Decision Paper published by the Commission of Energy Regulation (CER). As detailed in the above document “Minor electrical works” are exempt from this legislation. Further clarification on minor electrical works was obtained by email from CER can be seen here.


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