Part P.... (grrr)

[readsta]

Hello.

I've just started having a conservatory built in my garden and I had planned to put in 3 double sockets (2 attached to the ring and one from a 13A FCU), 2 lights running from a 3A FCU, a 2 way switch to control a fountain pump and garden spotlights, and a 13A FCU running to the shed.

I had already wired up my shed, pump, and garden spotlights before the conservatory was built and before 1st Jan 2005.

From what I have read on here and some other sites, it appears this kind of work requires Part P testing as some of it extends into the garden.

I have 3 questions:

1) Can I perform all the work according to the regs (BS7671 etc) myself and get it tested after by a "Competent Person" to get the certificate?

2) Would I have to only get the NEW stuff that ONLY extends into the garden tested?

2) Do I have to inform the council?!

Cheers.
Paul.

 

[jondiy]

Did'nt you need to get planning permission for the conservatory?? If so, chances are, they already know about it, and will be on to you!!!

 

[coloumb]

1) Can I perform all the work according to the regs (BS7671 etc) myself and get it tested after by a "Competent Person" to get the certificate?

If you tell BC before you start the work they are legally obliged to test your work to BS7671. This is, however, a rare thing indeed.

2) Would I have to only get the NEW stuff that ONLY extends into the garden tested?

Possibly. It really depends on the rest of your existing install.

2) Do I have to inform the council?!

Yes. This would be notifiable work.

 

[coloumb]

You could just not tell BC and get a PIR done after you have completed the work. Depends if BC already know about the conservatory.

Personally I'm all for a bit of DIY but with out a proper test and inspect you will never get work to comply with 7671 no matter how hard you try.

 

[readsta]

Hmm I was thinking you might all say that.

What about if I just do the internal conservatory bits which dont come under Part P and get an electrician to do all the outside work?

Would that be okay?!