Moving a light switch. DIY?

STOCKWIRE

CaptainKidd wrote: »

part p does not exist in Scotland which is where iam from

As for ignoring the law, there is no LAWS when it comes to electricity so how can i be breaking the law? There is only regulations when it comes to electricity. I take back what i said about you being a spark also if you dont know these simple things.

Good night

non-statutory. Ignoring could void house insurance and have repercussions when selling the property, Not forgetting the manslaughter charges that could result in any fatal accidents caused.

CaptainKidd

tartanterra wrote: »

Yes there is.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
This act empowers the Secretary of State to make regulations.

If you hold C&G 2382, you should be aware of this basic law, as well as common law duty of care.

Lack of knowledge of a regulation is no defence in law.

That is not a law it is an ACT there is a big diffrence

CaptainKidd

STOCKWIRE wrote: »

non-statutory. Ignoring could void house insurance and have repercussions when selling the property, Not forgetting the manslaughter charges that could result in any fatal accidents caused.

Dont try changing what you said now, the simple answer is there is no laws in electricty there is simply regulations, if you dont follow these regulations and you injure or killl some one then yes you can be taken to court and its upto you to prove you followed all the regulations and done everything practibly possible to prevent injury or death, if you didnt follow the regs then your !!!!ed

STOCKWIRE

CaptainKidd wrote: »

Also not knowing part p inside out as i dont have to deal with it but as far as i can read going by table one of part p the work mentioned (adding a switch to an existing circuit) is not notifiable as it does not come under a special location i,e kitchen bathroom.

can you show me where is says otherwise?

As stated in a previous post changing the switch is permitted (non- notifiable) EXTENDING THE FIXED WIRING is notifiable.

tartanterra

CaptainKidd wrote: »

Also not knowing part p inside out as i dont have to deal with it but as far as i can read going by table one of part p the work mentioned (adding a switch to an existing circuit) is not notifiable as it does not come under a special location i,e kitchen bathroom.

can you show me where is says otherwise?

Read the Regulations.
It is only non notifiable if other relavent safety provisions are satisfactory.

As the OP is clearly not qualified to inspect and test a modification carried out on an existing circuit, Building Control should be informed, upon which point they become responsible for arranging inspection and testing.

tartanterra

CaptainKidd wrote: »

That is not a law it is an ACT there is a big diffrence

It is the Law.

You are clearly not very bright.:D

STOCKWIRE

CaptainKidd wrote: »

That is not a law it is an ACT there is a big diffrence

"Cherry picking" a bit now. The advise given might have been in good faith but it was WRONG (in this country anyway) !!.

CaptainKidd

STOCKWIRE wrote: »

As stated in a previous post changing the switch is permitted (non- notifiable) EXTENDING THE FIXED WIRING is notifiable.

Can you show me where it says this because as far as i can read in the part p guide its says that you can add lighting points (switches and lights) to existing circuits aslong as they are not in special locations like kitchens or bathrooms

click this link and go to page 12

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADP_2006.pdf

Check out under where it says "Work that is not in a kitchen or special location"

It then goes onto say "adding lighting points (Light fitting and switchs) to and existing ciruit.

As far as i can see this is not swapping old for new but its states ADDING

Can you show me where it says otherwise?

tartanterra

CaptainKidd wrote: »

Why are you trying to scare the OP into thinking its a hugh major job by quoting regs, its part of an existing circuit so why does part M need to come into it?

When will common sense come to this post:rotfl:

Because it is a Building Regulation requirement.

That's why.

CaptainKidd

STOCKWIRE wrote: »

"Cherry picking" a bit now. The advise given might have been in good faith but it was WRONG (in this country anyway) !!.

Regulations are not LAW, iam not cherry picking, certain works have rules and regulations about dress code, if someone went it with trainers does that mean they are breaking the LAW because its there works rules and regulations? Didnt think so.

What points have i made that where wrong?