Sorry - lot of preamble. Can i self install mains fire alarms without Part P is the basic question.
We had a basic loft extension done (no dormer, room created in existing loft space.). Local building control are being a complete nightmare - each time they visit they add something new to the list of things they want done before they will sign off on it and it's now stretched on for a couple of years (in part from our own slackness). The major work, including electrics, was done by a builder.
Anyway, on the first visit after completion the BCO said we could either install fire doors to all rooms or fit mains, interconnected, smoke alarms. I chose the latter, and installed them myself by spuring off the light circuit in each room (interconnection via RF).
On his next visit he observed and tested these and seemed happy but decided we needed to add fireproof panelling to the other attic door, cellar door and replace the glass in the kitchen door. We finally got around to doing all this and he's now asking for an electrical cert for the fire alarm install (never mentioned before).
Do I now need to pay a sparks to come and inspect? I don't remember the BCO asking for a cert on the lights/power in the new room (which was done by the builder) so wouldn't be surprised if he subsequently asks for that as well.
We had a basic loft extension done (no dormer, room created in existing loft space.). Local building control are being a complete nightmare - each time they visit they add something new to the list of things they want done before they will sign off on it and it's now stretched on for a couple of years (in part from our own slackness). The major work, including electrics, was done by a builder.
Anyway, on the first visit after completion the BCO said we could either install fire doors to all rooms or fit mains, interconnected, smoke alarms. I chose the latter, and installed them myself by spuring off the light circuit in each room (interconnection via RF).
On his next visit he observed and tested these and seemed happy but decided we needed to add fireproof panelling to the other attic door, cellar door and replace the glass in the kitchen door. We finally got around to doing all this and he's now asking for an electrical cert for the fire alarm install (never mentioned before).
Do I now need to pay a sparks to come and inspect? I don't remember the BCO asking for a cert on the lights/power in the new room (which was done by the builder) so wouldn't be surprised if he subsequently asks for that as well.