Electrical work
Electrical work in households needs to comply with Part P of the building regulations and be carried out by persons who are competent to do the work.
Part P applies to all fixed installations after the supplier's meter for the following:
- dwellings
- combined dwellings and business premises having a common supply, such as shops and pubs
- common access areas in blocks of flats, but not lifts
- shared facilities in blocks of flats, such as laundries and gymnasiums
- outbuildings including sheds, garages and greenhouses
- special locations, as listed below
The following are classified as special locations or installations where any fixed electrical work will need to comply with Part P:
- kitchens
- bathrooms
- locations containing a bath tub or shower basin
- swimming or paddling pools
- hot air saunas
- garden lighting or power installations
- solar photovoltaic power supply systems
- electric floor or ceiling heating systems
- extra-low voltage lighting installations, other than pre-assembled, CE-marked lighting sets
- small scale generators such as microCHP units
You can employ either an individual or a company that is registered with one of the national approving bodies. They self-certify their own work on completion so a building regulation application is not required. To find registered electrical installers, contact one of the following: