What certificates to ask for??

[domll]

Hello all,

Currently looking to start re-modeling my kitchen in the next few weeks and, will require moving cooker switch and outlet 500mm to left.
whilst i can do the basics (swapping sockets, switches etc) this is one i will not attempt, preferring to live a little longer and enjoy kitchen when completed, i prefer to call on the professionals (scary how many people unqualified attempt this).

However, what qualifications/certificates do i need to ask for proof of competency?
As i own a flat, i understand any work needs to be signed off, what certificates do i need to see as proof of qualification to do so.

Appreciate in advance.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Regrettably to trade as an electrician you do not legally have to have any qualifications.
But if I was you, I would search for an electrician that is a member of a CPS (competent persons scheme), to be registered with a CPS, you need to be qualified, have 17th edition quals, be knowledgeable of the legal requirements concerning domestic installation and meet a certain criteria that the CPS requires and hold a £2 million public liability insurance policy.

When the electrical work is completed you should receive at least a minor works cert.

http://www.competentperson.co.uk/

 

[domll]

Thanks for replying and for the information, certainly helps focus what to look for.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Thanks for replying and for the information, certainly helps focus what to look for.

This maybe helpful for you to understand what is required of registered CPS electrician.

https://www.elecsa.co.uk/Documents/Public-Documents/Contractors/ELECSA-CPS-Rules-02-15.aspx

A little information on the work you require.
Relocating the cooker isolation switch and other accessories/outlets.
If circuits are to be altered and newly buried cables are to be installed and any new socket outlets installed, then the current regulations require that buried cable to any outlets, where the cable is not buried within walls less than 50mm (this includes the reverse side of the wall) then the cable must be mechanically protected or be protected by a 30mA RCD. Any newly installed socket outlet regardless of buried cable must also be protected by an RCD. Cable routes must be within the prescribed safe zones if buried within walls or again mechanically protected.

This link may help?
https://www.diynot.com/wiki/Electrics:walls

 

[domll]

Great, thanks PrenticeBoyofDerry. I was aware of safe zones but not of min wall thickness, makes sense really.
You mention protection by 30mA RCD, you are referring to main fuse box as pictured:

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

You mention protection by 30mA RCD, you are referring to main fuse box as pictured:

Yes that RCD should be protecting the circuits to the left. By the way, it is not a fuse, the breakers to the left serve that purpose.