# Part P Electrical
**URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/c/planning-and-architecture/part-p-electrical/60.md
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## [About the Part P Electrical category](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/about-the-part-p-electrical-category/65)
**Author:** [@system](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 February 2020 19:05 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/about-the-part-p-electrical-category/65 "2020-02-27T19:05:59Z")
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## [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?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/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/2850)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:44 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/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/2850 "2013-02-15T13:44:03Z")
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## [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?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/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/2849)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:43 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/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/2849 "2013-02-15T13:43:40Z")
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## [Where can one obtain more information regarding Building Regulations with regard to electrical installation?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/where-can-one-obtain-more-information-regarding-building-regulations-with-regard-to-electrical-installation/2845)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:41 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/where-can-one-obtain-more-information-regarding-building-regulations-with-regard-to-electrical-installation/2845 "2013-02-15T13:41:34Z")
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## [Under the existing Building Regulations, what needs to be included within the records of the installation?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-existing-building-regulations-what-needs-to-be-included-within-the-records-of-the-installation/2844)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:41 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-existing-building-regulations-what-needs-to-be-included-within-the-records-of-the-installation/2844 "2013-02-15T13:41:00Z")
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## [Under the existing Building Regulations, do inspections and tests will have to be completed and recorded with regard to electrical installations?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-existing-building-regulations-do-inspections-and-tests-will-have-to-be-completed-and-recorded-with-regard-to-electrical-installations/2843)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:40 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-existing-building-regulations-do-inspections-and-tests-will-have-to-be-completed-and-recorded-with-regard-to-electrical-installations/2843 "2013-02-15T13:40:35Z")
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## [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?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/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/2842)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:40 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/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/2842 "2013-02-15T13:40:10Z")
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## [Is it necessary to inform a local authority Building Control Body before carrying out electrical installation work?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-necessary-to-inform-a-local-authority-building-control-body-before-carrying-out-electrical-installation-work/2841)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:39 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-necessary-to-inform-a-local-authority-building-control-body-before-carrying-out-electrical-installation-work/2841 "2013-02-15T13:39:42Z")
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## [Are there any legal consequences to carrying out electrical work when not registered as a competent person?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/are-there-any-legal-consequences-to-carrying-out-electrical-work-when-not-registered-as-a-competent-person/2840)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:39 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/are-there-any-legal-consequences-to-carrying-out-electrical-work-when-not-registered-as-a-competent-person/2840 "2013-02-15T13:39:20Z")
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## [What are the relevant schemes for competent persons, under which qualified electricians may register?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-are-the-relevant-schemes-for-competent-persons-under-which-qualified-electricians-may-register/2839)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:39 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-are-the-relevant-schemes-for-competent-persons-under-which-qualified-electricians-may-register/2839 "2013-02-15T13:39:00Z")
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## [Within the existing Building Regulation, what person(s) are entitled to self-certify an installation?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/within-the-existing-building-regulation-what-person-s-are-entitled-to-self-certify-an-installation/2838)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:38 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/within-the-existing-building-regulation-what-person-s-are-entitled-to-self-certify-an-installation/2838 "2013-02-15T13:38:35Z")
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## [What duties is a competent person responsible for with regards to electrical installation under the existing Building Regulations?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-duties-is-a-competent-person-responsible-for-with-regards-to-electrical-installation-under-the-existing-building-regulations/2837)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:37 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-duties-is-a-competent-person-responsible-for-with-regards-to-electrical-installation-under-the-existing-building-regulations/2837 "2013-02-15T13:37:32Z")
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## [With regards to the existing Building Regulations, how is a 'competent firm' that is to deal with electrical work defined?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regards-to-the-existing-building-regulations-how-is-a-competent-firm-that-is-to-deal-with-electrical-work-defined/2836)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:37 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regards-to-the-existing-building-regulations-how-is-a-competent-firm-that-is-to-deal-with-electrical-work-defined/2836 "2013-02-15T13:37:02Z")
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## [With regards to the existing Building Regulations, what types of building does Approved Document P cover?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regards-to-the-existing-building-regulations-what-types-of-building-does-approved-document-p-cover/2835)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:36 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regards-to-the-existing-building-regulations-what-types-of-building-does-approved-document-p-cover/2835 "2013-02-15T13:36:22Z")
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## [What is the procedure with regard to having electrical work undertaken in one's home that involves the addition of a new electrical circuit?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-procedure-with-regard-to-having-electrical-work-undertaken-in-ones-home-that-involves-the-addition-of-a-new-electrical-circuit/2834)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:35 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-procedure-with-regard-to-having-electrical-work-undertaken-in-ones-home-that-involves-the-addition-of-a-new-electrical-circuit/2834 "2013-02-15T13:35:53Z")
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## [What are the statutory requirements under existing Building Regulations with regard to electrical installations?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-are-the-statutory-requirements-under-existing-building-regulations-with-regard-to-electrical-installations/2833)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:35 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-are-the-statutory-requirements-under-existing-building-regulations-with-regard-to-electrical-installations/2833 "2013-02-15T13:35:24Z")
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## [Under the terms of the existing Building Regulations, what are the responsibilities of the builder / developer of a building with regards to electrical safety?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-terms-of-the-existing-building-regulations-what-are-the-responsibilities-of-the-builder-developer-of-a-building-with-regards-to-electrical-safety/2832)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:34 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-terms-of-the-existing-building-regulations-what-are-the-responsibilities-of-the-builder-developer-of-a-building-with-regards-to-electrical-safety/2832 "2013-02-15T13:34:53Z")
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## [Under the terms of the existing Building Regulations, what are the responsibilities of the designer of a building with regards to electrical safety?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-terms-of-the-existing-building-regulations-what-are-the-responsibilities-of-the-designer-of-a-building-with-regards-to-electrical-safety/2831)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:34 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-terms-of-the-existing-building-regulations-what-are-the-responsibilities-of-the-designer-of-a-building-with-regards-to-electrical-safety/2831 "2013-02-15T13:34:30Z")
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## [Under the terms of the existing Building Regulations, what are the responsibilities of the owner of a building with regards to electrical safety?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-terms-of-the-existing-building-regulations-what-are-the-responsibilities-of-the-owner-of-a-building-with-regards-to-electrical-safety/2830)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:33 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-the-terms-of-the-existing-building-regulations-what-are-the-responsibilities-of-the-owner-of-a-building-with-regards-to-electrical-safety/2830 "2013-02-15T13:33:59Z")
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## [With regard to the Building Regulations, what is the aim of Approved Document P?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-the-building-regulations-what-is-the-aim-of-approved-document-p/2829)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:33 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-the-building-regulations-what-is-the-aim-of-approved-document-p/2829 "2013-02-15T13:33:14Z")
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## [Where can a building owner acquire information regarding electrical requirements?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/where-can-a-building-owner-acquire-information-regarding-electrical-requirements/2828)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2013 13:32 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/where-can-a-building-owner-acquire-information-regarding-electrical-requirements/2828 "2013-02-15T13:32:45Z")
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## [If an individual that is not qualified under the government’s self-certification scheme wishes to carry out electrical work, is this legally permissible?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/if-an-individual-that-is-not-qualified-under-the-government-s-self-certification-scheme-wishes-to-carry-out-electrical-work-is-this-legally-permissible/2717)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2013 14:09 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/if-an-individual-that-is-not-qualified-under-the-government-s-self-certification-scheme-wishes-to-carry-out-electrical-work-is-this-legally-permissible/2717 "2013-02-14T14:09:38Z")
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## [Is it necessary for an unqualified individual to notify the local authorities when installing a new electrical circuit?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-necessary-for-an-unqualified-individual-to-notify-the-local-authorities-when-installing-a-new-electrical-circuit/2716)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2013 14:09 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-necessary-for-an-unqualified-individual-to-notify-the-local-authorities-when-installing-a-new-electrical-circuit/2716 "2013-02-14T14:09:09Z")
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## [Is it necessary to acquire official approval in order to change an electrical fitting?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-necessary-to-acquire-official-approval-in-order-to-change-an-electrical-fitting/2715)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2013 14:08 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-necessary-to-acquire-official-approval-in-order-to-change-an-electrical-fitting/2715 "2013-02-14T14:08:10Z")
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## [With regard to Building Regulations, what legislation covers electrical wiring?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-building-regulations-what-legislation-covers-electrical-wiring/2714)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2013 14:07 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-building-regulations-what-legislation-covers-electrical-wiring/2714 "2013-02-14T14:07:39Z")
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## [Is planning permission required for electrical work?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-planning-permission-required-for-electrical-work/2713)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2013 14:07 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-planning-permission-required-for-electrical-work/2713 "2013-02-14T14:07:12Z")
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## [If a planned building development involves a change to external lighting, does this require any specific consideration under planning permission legislation?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/if-a-planned-building-development-involves-a-change-to-external-lighting-does-this-require-any-specific-consideration-under-planning-permission-legislation/2557)
**Author:** [@Build\_Regs\_Advisors](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Build_Regs_Advisors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2013 14:25 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/if-a-planned-building-development-involves-a-change-to-external-lighting-does-this-require-any-specific-consideration-under-planning-permission-legislation/2557 "2013-02-07T14:25:26Z")