Moving a light switch. DIY?

STOCKWIRE

CaptainKidd wrote: »

I wondered how long it would take for you to read through my past posts and try and find something, actualy i dont work for the LA we do work for them, your clutching at straws now STOCKWIRE

I actually work for one of the biggest building contractors in Scotland who are very tough on H&S and who get us in atleast 3 times a year for updates and anything new that comes out.

Iam still waiting for you too tell me where i was wrong in my first posts on the matter?

Straws ~Not Me

In answer to your Question ~ It's in the last 20 or so posts. if you still are not sure check it out with your H & S Department !.

CaptainKidd

tartanterra wrote: »

All of them.

For starters i wasnt talking to you, secondly my way of installing the light at the start was the correct way and how i would do it myself, thirdly LMAO you guys are funny.

All this because i offered the OP advice which they asked for, MSE is full up jumped up W&NKS who have nothing better to do than try and nit pick other peoples posts and say "no your wrong iam right" i cant even beleive i have been caught up in this with you lot, as i always avoid your kind where i can on forums like these.

CaptainKidd

STOCKWIRE wrote: »

Straws ~Not Me

In answer to your Question ~ It's in the last 20 or so posts. if you still are not sure check it out with your H & S Department !.

Over and out kids, sleep tight dont let the bed bugs bite.

STOCKWIRE

CaptainKidd wrote: »

For starters i wasnt talking to you, secondly my way of installing the light at the start was the correct way and how i would do it myself, thirdly LMAO you guys are funny.

All this because i offered the OP advice which they asked for, MSE is full up jumped up W&NKS who have nothing better to do than try and nit pick other peoples posts and say "no your wrong iam right" i cant even beleive i have been caught up in this with you lot, as i always avoid your kind where i can on forums like these.

Toys out of the pram

It's not "Nit Picking" WHEN THE ADVISE COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT ?

Good night

CaptainKidd

STOCKWIRE wrote: »

Toys out of the pram

It's not "Nit Picking" WHEN THE ADVISE COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT ?

Good night

OK i dont like the way you make out what i advised is dangerous, its the correct way of doing things if you choose that route.

The OP wanted ADVICE to see if they felt compotent enough to carry out the work, and now its for them to decide, its a simple job but when people start quoting this reg and that reg its just trying to scare the OP off doing and people trying to make a statment "Look at me iam so clever i know everything about everything"

tartanterra

CaptainKidd wrote: »

For starters i wasnt talking to you,
THIS IS AN INTERNET FORUM, FREE SPEECH AND ALL THAT
secondly my way of installing the light at the start was the correct way and how i would do it myself,
SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT YOUR STANDARDS
thirdly LMAO you guys are funny.
THANKS!

All this because i offered the OP advice which they asked for, MSE is full up jumped up W&NKS
I ASSUME YOU ARE INCLUDING YOURSELF?
who have nothing better to do than try and nit pick other peoples posts and say "no your wrong iam right" i cant even beleive i have been caught up in this with you lot, as i always avoid your kind where i can on forums like these.
BYE!

P.S. I think you need some anger management training!

paulpud

Seeing as the thread has gone a little 'off topic', for the benefit of the OP i'll clarify a couple of points.

This work does not require notification under Part P regs as it is an additional point to an existing circuit which is not in a special location.

The position of the switch does not need to comply with Part M unless all of the electrical installation meets these regulations (only likely if the house was built 2000 onwards).

markdavey

paulpud wrote: »

Seeing as the thread has gone a little 'off topic', for the benefit of the OP i'll clarify a couple of points.

This work does not require notification under Part P regs as it is an additional point to an existing circuit which is not in a special location.

The position of the switch does not need to comply with Part M unless all of the electrical installation meets these regulations (only likely if the house was built 2000 onwards).

TBH if I was the OP and I had just read the above I would have completely given up on this thread and gone elsewhere for the advice.:(

madmish00

TBH if I was the OP and I had just read the above I would have completely given up on this thread and gone elsewhere for the advice.:(

lol. I have only just come back on to see if there were any further responses and it appears I have kicked up a bit of a ruckus!

I have had a look at the wiring and there are two cables running into the switch so two sets of live, neutral and earth wires. Doesn't look overly complicated if I go for the blanking plate option. I would just get an electrician in but it is just getting a nightmare trying to co-ordinate so many different workmen and getting them to agree on when each stage of the job will be done! If I add anyone else to the mix I'll be at it til Christmas!

The position of the switch does not need to comply with Part M unless all of the electrical installation meets these regulations (only likely if the house was built 2000 onwards).

The house was built in the 70's so I would assume that Part M does not apply. There seems to be some disagreement on here about Part P but I had understood it to mean that additional lights and sockets could be added without being notifiable unless in a 'wet area'?

tartanterra

madmish00 wrote: »

lol. I have only just come back on to see if there were any further responses and it appears I have kicked up a bit of a ruckus!

I have had a look at the wiring and there are two cables running into the switch so two sets of live, neutral and earth wires. Doesn't look overly complicated if I go for the blanking plate option. I would just get an electrician in but it is just getting a nightmare trying to co-ordinate so many different workmen and getting them to agree on when each stage of the job will be done! If I add anyone else to the mix I'll be at it til Christmas!


The house was built in the 70's so I would assume that Part M does not apply. There seems to be some disagreement on here about Part P but I had understood it to mean that additional lights and sockets could be added without being notifiable unless in a 'wet area'?

It is non notifiable if "other safety provisions are satisfactory".
This work qualifies as "minor work" as it is an addition to an existing circuit and therefore should be tested and inspected in accordance with the provisions of regulations.
As you are probably unlikely to have the professional knowledge, qualifications or equipment to carry this out, then I would say that "other safety provisions" are not satisfactory.

Approved Document M applies to all rewiring.