Part P revisited

["Dean Barrett" <dean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Further to recent discussions about effect of Part P. Below is taken from
IEE newsletter received today.

Runs to a few pages, but I thought this bit of most interest.

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HOW TO COMPLY
It is understoof that compliance with Part P will be acheived by following
the applicable regulation in BS7671:2001 and the guidance in the IEE
On-Site
Guide. It is thought that Part P will require installation work to be
inspected and tested during and on completion to verify it is safe (eg for
compliance with BS7671:2001)

NOTIFICATION TO BUILDING CONTROL.
All fixed electrical installation work will become a 'controlled service'
under the Building Regulations. It will have to be notified, before work
commences, to the Building Control office of the relevent Local Authority,
in order that they may inspect the work. This will apply to all work
carried
out, professionally or as DIY, with the following exceptions:

1. where the proposed work is to be a prescribed competent person
authorised
to self-certify compliance on completion of the work
2. where the work is minor and not in a kitchen or other area classified as
a special location or installation.

Minor work is likely to be electrical work not involving the addition of a
new circuit, such as adding a socket outlet or lighting point to an
existing
circuit, or replacement of accessories,
Special installation or locations are expected to include :-
Kitchens
Locations including a bath or shower or sauna
Swimming pools, fountains and gardens
Small-scal embedded generators including solar power supply systems
Electric heating including floor and ceiling heating
ELV lighting installation unless pre-assembled

It is understood that all work in kitchens, bathrooms and these other
special locations will need to be notified, or self-certified, irrespective
of how minor.
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Whilst it looks like anyone will still be able to carry out works, they
will
require to be inspected at all stages by the Building Officer.

IEE rightly point out the Building Control would not be able to cope with
every DIY'er requesting inspection.

Interesting reading....





Dean.



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