Certificate guides for electricians
What each certificate is for, who issues it and what the rules actually say. Every guide lists the legislation, standard or regulator it was checked against, so you can read the source yourself.
The Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate, explained
What a Minor Works Certificate is, when it replaces an EIC, what goes on it and how Part P applies. Checked against the IET model form and Approved Document P.
The Electrical Installation Certificate, explained
What an Electrical Installation Certificate is, when you issue one, who signs it, what the schedules are, how it differs from an EICR. Checked to the IET form.
PAT testing certificates, and what the law actually says
No law requires PAT testing or a PAT certificate. What HSE says about maintaining portable equipment, how often to inspect and test, and what a record shows.
Emergency lighting certificates and testing, explained
What an emergency lighting certificate is, what the Fire Safety Order requires, and how often BAFE says to test. For electricians working on BS 5266 systems.
EICR codes explained, and how they decide the outcome
What C1, C2, C3 and FI mean on an EICR, which codes make a report Unsatisfactory under BS 7671 A4:2026, and the 28-day rule for rented homes in England.