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What documents must a solar PV installer hand over at the end of an MCS job?
Short answer
Under MIS 3002 the customer gets a document pack: commissioning forms and checklists, maintenance requirements, manufacturer manuals and warranties, incentive-scheme paperwork, CoP Section 17 information, and a signed MCS declaration with components, performance estimate and first inspection interval. Add the BS 7671 certificate, DNO notification evidence and the MCS certificate.
Last checked 24 September 2026 · 1 source
In more detail
- MIS 3002 v6 cl.6.2.1 document pack: commissioning forms/checklists; maintenance requirements and services; manufacturer manuals and warranty details; incentive-scheme documents; IET PV CoP Section 17 items.
- Cl.6.3.1 signed handover document: MCS compliance declaration, client/site addresses, contractor details, key components, performance estimate, recommended first periodic inspection interval, MCS helpline.
- Appendix E gives a model handover document and PV array test report (from BS EN 62446-1).
- Also include: EIC (new circuit) or MEIWC, G98 Form B / G99 A3 confirmation and DNO acknowledgement, Building Regs compliance certificate (CPS), MCS certificate, warranty registrations, customer visual-check schedule (cl.7.3).
- Batteries: MIS 3012 App A commissioning checklist plus BS 7671 certification; arc-flash/maintenance info (cl.3.7.4).
The facts, dated
- 01MIS 3002 Issue 6.0 became mandatory for MCS PV contractors — 2026-06-18 date
standard · UK · checked 24 September 2026 · MCS
- 02MCS certificate must be generated on the MCS Installation Database no later than this many working days after commissioning — 10 working days
standard · UK · checked 24 September 2026 · MCS
Sources
Last checked: 24 September 2026