NAPIT stands for the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers. It is a leading, UK government-approved membership and certification scheme for tradespeople in the building services sector, including electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, and renewable energy installers. NAPIT stands for the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers. It is a leading, UK government-approved membership and certification scheme for tradespeople in the building services sector, including electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, and renewable energy installers. [1, 2]
What Does NAPIT Do?
Accreditation: NAPIT assesses and certifies that tradespeople have the required skills, knowledge, and insurance to carry out work safely and legally.
Self-Certification: Registered installers are part of a Competent Person Scheme (CPS). This means they can self-certify their work complies with UK Building Regulations, saving you from paying extra for local council inspections.
Consumer Protection: Hiring a NAPIT-registered tradesperson ensures your work meets the latest safety standards (like the Wiring Regulations for electrical work) and offers added consumer protection.
EV Charger Installers must be certified too carry out a safe installation. Our installers all hold the following certficates giving you the peace of mind that your job is doing safely and that they are regulated too a high standard.
NICEIC stands for the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. It is the UK's leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting and plumbing industries. When you hire an NICEIC-registered electrician, it means:
Verified Competence: The electrician has been independently assessed to ensure their work meets the highest UK safety and technical standards.
Regular Assessments: Registered contractors are routinely checked by external assessors to guarantee ongoing compliance with the latest regulations.
Consumer Protection: NICEIC backs its registered contractors with the Platinum Promise. This guarantee protects you in the unlikely event that a non-compliant installation requires fixing after the contractor has ceased trading.
Building Regulations Compliance: Approved contractors are certified to self-certify their work with local Building Regulations, saving you both time and hassle.
OZEV stands for the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. It is a team across the UK government (part of the Department for Transport and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) tasked with supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles, such as plug-in and electric cars. In practice, the term is most commonly used by the public to refer to the OZEV Grant, which is a government scheme that provides funding toward the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Common OZEV grant schemes include:
EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners: Offers up to £350 off the cost of purchasing and installing a home EV charger. It is specifically designed for people who live in rented properties or own a flat with dedicated off-street parking.
Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS): A voucher-based scheme that provides financial support toward the upfront costs of buying and installing electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible business workplaces.
Residential Landlord Scheme: Provides discounts of up to £500 per socket for landlords installing chargepoints in rental properties.
HOW TO CLAIM
You cannot apply for the grant yourself; instead, you must use an OZEV-authorised chargepoint installer. The installer will verify your eligibility and deduct the grant amount from your final invoice.
