Moving a light switch. DIY?

devotee

Can't believe this thread is still going! It's just one light switch!

devotee

Btw took my spark about 10 mins to move mine!

CaptainKidd

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).

Thanks Paulpud, finally someone who actuall knows what they are talking about, but no matter what you say on here you will still be wrong according to the other 2 who are posting, as you can see a few posts above lol:rotfl:

paulpud

Part M is concerned solely with access to and the use of buildings.

It has far-reaching implications in public buildings, in dwellings much less so.

The switch and socket heights in a new-build dwelling have to comply with Part M but these regulations do not apply in an existing property as long as the access to and use of them is not made any less satisfactory by any electrical works carried out (i.e. you don't move a switch or a socket to a less accessible height).

Unless this switch is being relocated to a point 6ft from floor level and you have regular visits from a particularly vindictive building inspector I really wouldn't lose any sleep over it!