Part P Electrical

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the Part P Electrical category	0	335	27 February 2020
If a person(s) who is not registered to self-certify intends to carry out any form of electrical installation, what procedure needs to be followed?	1	1273	15 February 2013
If an individual has completed some electrical work, and is unsure whether or not it falls under the remit of work that needs to be certified, what is the appropriate procedure?	1	1027	15 February 2013
Where can one obtain more information regarding Building Regulations with regard to electrical installation?	1	945	15 February 2013
Under the existing Building Regulations, what needs to be included within the records of the installation?	1	878	15 February 2013
Under the existing Building Regulations, do inspections and tests will have to be completed and recorded with regard to electrical installations?	1	765	15 February 2013
Is there any sort of electrical work that can be carried out by a non-competent person, and for which the local authority does not need to be contacted?	1	816	15 February 2013
Is it necessary to inform a local authority Building Control Body before carrying out electrical installation work?	1	867	15 February 2013
Are there any legal consequences to carrying out electrical work when not registered as a competent person?	1	1048	15 February 2013
What are the relevant schemes for competent persons, under which qualified electricians may register?	1	783	15 February 2013
Within the existing Building Regulation, what person(s) are entitled to self-certify an installation?	1	764	15 February 2013
What duties is a competent person responsible for with regards to electrical installation under the existing Building Regulations?	1	823	15 February 2013
With regards to the existing Building Regulations, how is a 'competent firm' that is to deal with electrical work defined?	1	709	15 February 2013
With regards to the existing Building Regulations, what types of building does Approved Document P cover?	1	724	15 February 2013
What is the procedure with regard to having electrical work undertaken in one's home that involves the addition of a new electrical circuit?	1	714	15 February 2013
What are the statutory requirements under existing Building Regulations with regard to electrical installations?	1	739	15 February 2013
Under the terms of the existing Building Regulations, what are the responsibilities of the builder / developer of a building with regards to electrical safety?	1	588	15 February 2013
Under the terms of the existing Building Regulations, what are the responsibilities of the designer of a building with regards to electrical safety?	1	603	15 February 2013
Under the terms of the existing Building Regulations, what are the responsibilities of the owner of a building with regards to electrical safety?	1	580	15 February 2013
With regard to the Building Regulations, what is the aim of Approved Document P?	1	606	15 February 2013
Where can a building owner acquire information regarding electrical requirements?	1	701	15 February 2013
If an individual that is not qualified under the government’s self-certification scheme wishes to carry out electrical work, is this legally permissible?	1	497	14 February 2013
Is it necessary for an unqualified individual to notify the local authorities when installing a new electrical circuit?	1	564	14 February 2013
Is it necessary to acquire official approval in order to change an electrical fitting?	1	561	14 February 2013
With regard to Building Regulations, what legislation covers electrical wiring?	1	503	14 February 2013
Is planning permission required for electrical work?	1	585	14 February 2013
If a planned building development involves a change to external lighting, does this require any specific consideration under planning permission legislation?	1	498	7 February 2013