Electrical Regulation Advice Please

George_Bray

robby-01 wrote:

If you feel confident enough to do the work then get on with it and say nothing...Unlike most sparks I dont have a problem with people doing work themselves

Thank you for your input and encouragement. The only problem with the DIY approach is that, in a few years time, it may be increasingly difficult to say that all work was done prior to 2005. So when you come to sell the house, there could be a problem. I aim to do any work to part P standards, but I won't have the appropriate piece of paper for any prospective buyer's solicitor.

Regards
George

robby-01

I understand your concerns.
But i honestly dont think it will matter when you come to sell your house in the future if you have certificates for minor electical work done or not.
Surveyors are now more likely than ever to ask for an electrical installation to be checked as a condition of sale.
That needs to be done by a pro and involves a detailed test and inspection of the full electrical installation .As such this would provide proof if any work done previously was ok or not.
I certificate all my work as a matter of course and always have done but this is done as much to protect myself as it is the customer ,as it provides documented proof of the work done .
Before part p became law I phoned building control for advice regarding compliance.They didnt have a clue and I would suggest they still dont.
I am not encouraging anyone to break the law here but there are still loads of electrical contractors out there (good and bad) who are not registered under a part p scheme.They are continuing to trade as before .If they can get away with it why shouldn't you.

trace-j

Try NICEIC they have got some useful information on the New Part P of the Building Regulations.

psy

I've just spoken to Building Control regarding the electrical work I'd like to carry out. They said because the plans were submitted and approved before the new regulations came into force in January, I can go ahead with the work, carrying out the work myself and I don't have to get the work inspected.
Personally this suits me but I find it a bit strange, especially as the building specifications I submitted did not specifically mention the electrical work I was going to carry out in these areas.

robby-01

They are right .
But did they tell you that only applies if the work is completed before April 1st 2005.
Jobs completed after that date need registering.