I am in the process or rewiring my house. I am doing this as DIY under a building notice with the LABC. I had to pay about £70 upfront and give 24 hours notice to start. No plans, no diagrams, just a form on which I had to write 'electrical alterations' in addition to my name, address, etc.
Yesterday I had my first visit from the building inspector as my 1st fix is nearly done. As I am installed 2 final ring circuits, cooker radial, smoke alarm and power to a CU in the shed, I thought he would be here for quite a while looking at my cable routes. Bearing in mind I have solid concrete floors downstairs and that all my cables are in the ground floor ceiling / 1st floor floor, would is surprise you that he did not even go upstairs?? He was in and out in 10 minutes, would have been less if I didn't make him a cuppa and have a chat. All he really wanted to see is the CU and if the water stop tap and gas meter were earthed. By chatting to me, he said he has established I understand what I am doing and understand cable routes, etc.
Next, I ring him when the circuits are ready but not connected to the CU. He will do the necessary tests and connect to the CU for me. Job done, completion certificate in the post. Much easier and less scarry than I was expecting.
Yesterday I had my first visit from the building inspector as my 1st fix is nearly done. As I am installed 2 final ring circuits, cooker radial, smoke alarm and power to a CU in the shed, I thought he would be here for quite a while looking at my cable routes. Bearing in mind I have solid concrete floors downstairs and that all my cables are in the ground floor ceiling / 1st floor floor, would is surprise you that he did not even go upstairs?? He was in and out in 10 minutes, would have been less if I didn't make him a cuppa and have a chat. All he really wanted to see is the CU and if the water stop tap and gas meter were earthed. By chatting to me, he said he has established I understand what I am doing and understand cable routes, etc.
Next, I ring him when the circuits are ready but not connected to the CU. He will do the necessary tests and connect to the CU for me. Job done, completion certificate in the post. Much easier and less scarry than I was expecting.
