Should I receive any completion certificate?

mishbha

Hello All,

I have just got a small section of an electrical wire changed in the loft(running between 2 rooms which are very close) because it was chewed by rats there and was causing tripping. But the electrician did not give us any receipt and when I asked for it, he said that we don't need it for this small work. He mentioned that there are other wires also in the loft which have got the insulation chewed and would need replacement. He also quoted for replacing those wires with the new ones.
My questions are:
1. Is it ok not to have a receipt for a small section of an electrical wire replacement?
2. If we are getting more wires changed and may be a socket put up in the loft, then what documents should I expect from the electrician upon completion of the work?
3. How do I check if an electrician is Part 'P' registered?

Please bear with my lack of knowledge about all this.
Thank you in advance.

Atidi

mishbha wrote: »

Hello All,

I have just got a small section of an electrical wire changed in the loft(running between 2 rooms which are very close) because it was chewed by rats there and was causing tripping. But the electrician did not give us any receipt and when I asked for it, he said that we don't need it for this small work. He mentioned that there are other wires also in the loft which have got the insulation chewed and would need replacement. He also quoted for replacing those wires with the new ones.
My questions are:
1. Is it ok not to have a receipt for a small section of an electrical wire replacement?
2. If we are getting more wires changed and may be a socket put up in the loft, then what documents should I expect from the electrician upon completion of the work?
3. How do I check if an electrician is Part 'P' registered?

Please bear with my lack of knowledge about all this.
Thank you in advance.

Regarding receipts, it's essentially the same as any other product or service you buy.

Yes the seller should provide a receipt on request especially if VAT is charged where the requirements of what makes a compliant receipt are specified. (If the electrician is VAT registered then he must be charging VAT).

I would be very dubious of any supplier that refused to provide a receipt.

No receipt (when requested) = no payment. Simples :cool:

molerat

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/electrics/

Minor works
The Building Regulations allow certain works (known as non-notifiable or minor work) to be carried out without having to notify building control or using a registered electrician. Such work includes:

• Replacing any electrical fitting (for example, socket outlets, light fittings, control switches)
• Adding a fused spur (which is a socket that has a fuse and a switch that is connected to an appliance eg, heater) to an existing circuit (but not in a kitchen, bathroom or outdoors)
• Any repair or maintenance work
• Installing or upgrading main or supplementary equipotential bonding
• Installing cabling at extra low voltage for signalling, cabling or communication purposes (for example, telephone cabling, cabling for fire alarm or burglar alarm systems, or heating control systems).

If you are not sure whether the work you want to undertake is notifiable, you should contact your local authority building control department for advice.
Minor electrical work can also present a risk to safety. If qualified electricians carry out the work they should give you a Minor Works Certificate which means that they have tested to work to make sure it is safe. If you do the work yourself you may wish to engage a qualified electrician to check it for you.