Boiler Wiring qualification.

[twm.bwen]

So, a boiler needs to be installed by a Corgi registered plumber, and much electrical work needs to be done by a Part P electrician.

What about connecting a replacement boiler? What qualifications should a plumber have to wire in the new boiler to the existing suppluy and then connect up the control unit?

I ask as our plumber said he'd need to hire in a sparky for the check the boiler wiring. He got his daughters boyfirend in who said 'I know X's work, I don't need to look at it' for which I paid over £50! I didn't even get a piece of paper for the elctrics side of it.

By the way the same sparky told me I could be fined £5000 for replacing the broken light switch that I was doing when he came round. Put the sheizers up me but I phoned regs and they said he was talking out of is arse.

Any way, what's the verdict?
Thanks
TOm

 

[powell30]

As far as i am aware 3 qualifications are required to fit any boiler (gas)....ACS/Corgi, Part L heating efficiency and part P electrics. The electrics side applies when you need to run a new fuse spur or add/amend to electrical system. So if you are connecting say cable to an existing fuse spur from pre wired boiler you wouldn't need the qualification, but it is a mine field so others may correct me on here....it all has to do with notification of works (zones in electrics......ie bathrooms. kitchens etc). So, if you have part P and are a member of a scheme you can self certify.....otherwise buildings control need to sign it off.

Please others feel free to correct me if i am wrong.

 

[simond]

Any work connecting a boiler in any part of the hosue needs a Part P electrically qualified person - unless the item doesn't have an electrical supply, such as a Main BF water heater.

In addition, a boiler or controls in a higher risk location - kitchen or bathroom - is notifiable. In other words, same qualifications, but with the addition of a formal paperwork trail through building control.

You don't need to be Part P to change a light switch like for like.

However, a boiler is classed as a permanent appliance, so whether it is wired via a fused connection unit, or a removeable 13a plugtop, it is still a Part P qualified job. If anyone tells you otherwise, its a fib.

 

[powell30]

Thanks for the correction Simond. So, quick answer...yes you need part p.

 

[simond]

The fib comment was not directed at you, by the way. The Part P stuff is designed to confuse, you only have to mention it to a customer and you are on site another 15mins debating the merits of state interference and legislation.

It was a generalisation because I often get told by potential customers that another installer has said Part P is not relevant to their job for some reason.