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Electricians advice required please?

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  • baldelectrician
    baldelectrician Posts: 2,467 Forumite
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    edited 8 October 2012 at 11:52PM
    Hi,
    I am about to start a garage conversion where I require an electrician to fit 6 downlights, 4 double sockets and smoke alarm to mains/existing alarms.

    Pretty straightforward and I have a relative who is prepared to do the work.

    For the building warrant I will need the work to be signed off.

    Can anyone tell me if I can employ a company to certify somebody elses work and provide certificate? I am in Scotland if that sways things.

    Would really appreciate someones adice as it will save a small fortune.

    Thanks.

    Many companies check building warrant works.

    To comply with current building standards in Scotland you will need;
    Fire rated downlighters
    Down lights with a efficiency of 55 lumens per circuit watt (no halogen lamps allowed now)
    You will need to link the existing alarms with new one(s)

    I think you need to look around for more quotes- I charge £45 per item (supply and fit), energy efficient, fire rated spots are an additional £20 each.

    So I reckon the lot would be £500-£600, supply, fit, materials and labour AND certification.
    baldly going on...
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