How costs can vary University of Reading cookie policy We use cookies on reading.ac.uk to improve your experience, monitor site performance and tailor content to you. Read our cookie policy to find out how to manage your cookie settings. Confirm Skip to main content This site may not work correctly on Internet Explorer. We recommend switching to a different browser for a better experience. Estates Staff Student A-Z lists Menu Search textbox label Search Estates About Estates Buildings register Contact us Help Desk Building Maintenance Campus Services Cleaning Services What we do Contact us Extra services Meet the team Lost property Portering Services Our services Contact us Leave us feedback Meet your porters Postal Services Mail Shop Internal mail distribution Receiving mail Sending Mail Contact us Coronavirus information Grounds Maintenance About Grounds Managing the Environment Site walks Grounds team Policies and procedures Project department Strategy and Space Sustainability Services Staff Student A-Z lists Search textbox label Search Small Works Projects Step 1: The work request Step 2: The Estimate Step 3: The Approval Step 4: The Work Step 5: Invoicing & Closure Step 6: Project Feedback Step 2: The estimate: How costs can vary A tale of two sockets New socket outlet: Foxhill House New socket outlet: L029 London Road PVC facia twin socket, wired in twin & earth cable & fitted into exisiting three compartment dado trunking Existing distribution board fused rating- no change required Update circuit chart Test new circuit Documentation 3 hours' labour E&F Administration Brushed stainless steel twin surface mounted socket, wired in XLPE in galvanised conduit via exisiting trunking Strip out existing distribution board due to the board being life expired & non compliant Due to asbestos contained within the exisiting distribution board fuse carriers- include for the removal of asbestos prior to undertaking the work Supply & fit new 12 way Single Phase & Neutral distribution board Test new & existing circuits Document Update circuit chart 2 days' labour E&F Administration Cost*: £324.10 Cost*: £1,769.64 * 4th Q 2009- exc VAT Reasons for the difference As can be seen, the amount of work involved in the second example is clearly far greater. But the following might help you to understand the controls we need to have in place, to ensure that all new work is properly designed, competitively priced and installed safely using competent framework contractors. Job specifics The key factors in this example were the age and layout of the electrical installations. Legislation Legislation places duties upon the employer when undertaking any electrical work within the workplace. This includes: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1981. Other requirements Electrical works have to comply with the current issue of the IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008. Further guidance is also provided in the form of British Standards, Approved Codes of Practice and University of Reading safety guides. Competent contractors Before any work takes place, the University appoints contracting organisations that are competent and can demonstrate compliance with statutory legislation and current regulations. This process is achieved with Procurements help, by appointing University framework organisations. For electrical contractors registration requirements include: membership of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Inspection and Contracting (NICEIC) membership of the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) accreditation by the Contractors Health & Safety Scheme (CHAS) (or in some instances a University-approved equivalent). The work With competent framework organisations in place, E&F is able to specify the work and obtain a competitive quotation. Inspection On completion, all installations and electrical test documentation are checked by a competent E&F Electrical Engineer. Summary The above considerations apply to all work, not just electrical installations. Which is why, in every case: we collect all relevant information before any estimate is given we stay abreast of relevant legislation and regulations, and ensure the work complies with them we obtain competitive quotations from our pool of framework organisations competent to carry out the work we carry out safety and completion inspections when the work is done. Which is why a requests for similar work can, and often does, result in a variation of costs. Things to do now Help Desk Contact a member of the team Tell us how we are doing Accessibility Privacy policy Cookies Disclaimer Sitemap Contact us Find us
