It is a fundamental principle of bs 7671that every electrical installation must be provided with appropriate documentation regulation 132 13 but since the minor electrical installation works certificate commonly called the minor works certificate and often abbreviated to mwc was introduced in 1993 there has been some confusion over its use.
Minor electrical installation works certificate.
Examples include the addition of a socket outlet or lighting point to an existing circuit or the replacement or relocation of a light switch.
The minor electrical installation works certificate is issued to confirm that any minor electrical work that has been carried out has been subject to the proper design and construction and has been tested according to the 1iee wiring regulation bs 767s.
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Electrical installation certificates eics and minor electrical installation works certificates meiwcs provide you as the person responsible for the safety of an electrical installation with a declaration that the new installation or alteration or addition is safe to use at the time it was put into service.
Appropriate use of minor works certificates date.
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An minor electrical works certificate also comes in handy when you have any inspection or testing later down the line as they will show the electrician what work you have had done in the past.
You might also see this certificate referred to as the minor works certificate.
The minor works certificate is only to be used for additions alterations or replacements to an installation that do not extend to the provision of a new circuit.
Minor electrical installation works certificate or meiwcs are declarations that the new installation alteration or addition is safe to use.
In the event of a claim caused by an electrical installation certificates provide documentary evidence which shows the installation had been installed to a satisfactory standard of safety.