I am sure this has been discussed before.
If I chase the wall and install 1 socket outlet back to back with and existing socket outlet, do I have to issue a COC. We all know the answer is yes you do.
The way I see it, you would issue a supplementary COC for the socket you install and attach it to the original COC.
If it was that simple everyone would be happy and we could be sitting down enjoying a hot cuppa coffee, with the snow in the background.
The catch, what if the customer cannot produce a COC for the socket outlet already installed ?
The way I would handle this kind of situation, I would carry out the tests required, fill out a supplementary COC and hang on to it until I get the original.
If I notice any visible code violations, I will document them and take photos then attach them to the supplementary COC.
I would offer to carry out a full inspection report and submit a quote if an original cannot be produced.
If the customer insists that I have to produce a COC for the 1 socket outlet, I would fill out as much detail on the supplementary as possible to CYA and put a line through all the open spaces.
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