Anyone can carry out domestic electrical work but it must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. This relates to the design, installation, inspection and testing of electrical work. Information and guidance can be obtained from your Local Authority Building Control department.
Electrical work falls into two categories: "Notifiable" and "Non-notifiable".
Notifiable - electrical work that requires approval from your Building Control department. This will involve paying a fee for inspection and testing.
Non-notifiable - electrical work that does not require approval from your Building Control department.
You must notify your Building Control department when carrying out electrical work that involves:
Electrical work that can be carried out without notifying your local Building Control department includes:
Although no official permission is required to carry out this type of electrical work, it is a good idea to get a professional electrician to inspect the work you have done.
If you are planning to carry out some electrical work and are not sure whether you need to notify your local Building Control department, contact them to find out.
Local Authority Building Control020 7641 8737http://www.labc-services.co.uk/
Part P of the Building Regulationshttp://www.partp.co.uk/