Recent content by FantasticJames

I have contacted the BCO to see if they see my 3 years at University (IET accredited) competent enough(!) Will report back. I also know a "very nice" electrician who is coming to take a look at the weekend, maybe I could persuade him to do a report for me. Thank you all for your help.

Having read "Part P" it says that I can install it and have a registered 3rd party provide a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate which is an EICR designed for Part P or BS7671. I am "shocked" that putting a new ring circuit (notifiable) could cost £450 for a building app. then a...

OK, so building control will not accept an EICR? This is a condition report and not an installation certificate. These reports are quite cheap and might be a cheaper way round than paying an electrician to do a full re-wire.

Hello, Researching the costs of a consumer unit change. I could easily upgrade the wiring in our house & consumer unit. I am not certified by a regulation that would consider me as a competent person I suppose (despite having an Electronic Engineering Degree). If I were to do the work myself...