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periodic electrical inspection - PSDP AND PSCS

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  • 08-07-2015 3:45pm
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    tommyc123
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭


    Hi

    In the case where I appoint an electrical contractor to carry out a periodic electrical inspection on my premises (say it was a school) - then who would act as PSDP and PSCS , considering there is no actual design or construction works taking place???


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    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,435 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    If it's a periodic inspection outside of the design or construction phase of a project installation then no PSDP or PSCS would be required unless specified otherwise. That's my understanding anyway. Why do you think one may be required?


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    tommyc123
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭tommyc123


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    If it's a periodic inspection outside of the design or construction phase of a project installation then no PSDP or PSCS would be required unless specified otherwise. That's my understanding anyway. Why do you think one may be required?

    Okay. Well I wasn't sure. Thanks.

    What if as well as the inspection, the contractor is asked to make minor repairs as they go, such as repairing broken distribution board doors?


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    KK4SAM
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    I think this has been take to a new level for periodic electrical inspections.
    I think the Electrical Contractor has to accept the role of PSCS .
    The role of PSCS is required if there is a PARTICULAR RISK identified.
    Working at height
    Working close to water
    Working close to traffic & pedestrians

    Opening luminaires at height is akin to electrical maintenance which IS Construction WORK according to the HSA


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    tommyc123
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭tommyc123


    KK4SAM wrote: »
    I think this has been take to a new level for periodic electrical inspections.
    I think the Electrical Contractor has to accept the role of PSCS .
    The role of PSCS is required if there is a PARTICULAR RISK identified.
    Working at height
    Working close to water
    Working close to traffic & pedestrians

    Opening luminaires at height is akin to electrical maintenance which IS Construction WORK according to the HSA


    Thanks. But who would be the PSDP then??
    I take it if you need a Pscs then u need an accompanying psdp? But no design taking place?

    All very confusing.


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    KK4SAM
    Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭KK4SAM


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    tommyc123
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    KK4SAM wrote: »
    [IMG][/img]rws8s7.jpg

    Sorry, can't open that.


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    tommyc123
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭tommyc123


    KK4SAM wrote: »
    [IMG][/img]rws8s7.jpg

    Great job . . . . Thanks!


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    tommyc123
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭tommyc123


    KK4SAM wrote: »
    I think this has been take to a new level for periodic electrical inspections.
    I think the Electrical Contractor has to accept the role of PSCS .
    The role of PSCS is required if there is a PARTICULAR RISK identified.
    Working at height
    Working close to water
    Working close to traffic & pedestrians

    Opening luminaires at height is akin to electrical maintenance which IS Construction WORK according to the HSA

    I was on to the hsa and they say that no need to appoint a pscs as work duration under both 30 days and 500 hrs , plus no risk involved as under 38kv. Working at height is not a particular risk unless it is "aggravated by other circumstances". Other than that, the work does not come under any of the particular risks identified in the construction regs section 10


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