Quote for Kitchen Electrical

peediedj

inspect wrote: »

Yes, it is different for Scotland. Although to Comply with BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations all work should be tested and certificated to prove that the installation is safe for use.

also just had lots of sockets put in living room,by a diffrent electrician(whom i have used a lot before) and never got any paper work either

inspect

You’ve just demonstrated two reasons for the introduction of Part P. All electrical work should be tested on completion but hardly anyone did. Electricians were as guilty as others for not issuing certificates.

The building regulations in England and Wales went one step further than the electrical regs and classed a kitchen as a special location. To improve safety part P insists on the notification of any electrical work carried out in a kitchen, bathroom or outside. There are exceptions such as replacing a damaged socket.

When sourcing a Part P approved person make sure that they are suitably qualified. By this I mean that many associated trades went on a one week’s course to prove competency:eek: whilst others are fully qualified electricians that spent years in college and or served an apprenticeship. Corgi electrical springs to mind. When assessed the assessor sits at a table drinking coffee asking a few questions with no site visits:eek: . Whilst the NICEIC are quite rigours and usually visit a minimum of two jobs. Use electricians that are part P to rewire your house not kitchen fitters or plumbers that are part P approved to install electrics.;)

peediedj

inspect wrote: »

Use electricians that are part P to rewire your house not kitchen fitters or plumbers that are part P approved to install electrics.;)

i used a electrician,not my kitchen fitter

inspect

That was additional info for others that may be reading this thread.

quester123

I require similar work done i.e points for cooker , hob, washer, fridge, extracter, and a double spare; so far quotes have been £258 + vat and £260 + vat though £220 for cash .I live in sunderland if that accounts for the difference, and both offer certification
Hope this helps