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    does doorbell wired as appliance need certification?

    OK so its not notifiable, thanks John. sheds, ideally an FCU but on the other hand a plug is much simpler as a DIY job as well. I was under the impression that adding an FCU or changing a socket for a socket plus FCU would constitute a change to wiring and therefore be notifiable and require...
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    does doorbell wired as appliance need certification?

    It'll do for now all-sheds. Part P certification is a lot of work and expense for a little job like this, not many electricians would bother. One local sparks told me he would not even take a job for less than £150. In due course if I have other work done which needs certification then I may...
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    does doorbell wired as appliance need certification?

    Thanks for answering Bernard that is good news, I am putting my trust in this item from DoorchimesUK.co.uk. I will certainly be careful of any signs of electrical shorting though now you mention it. Something of that ilk seems to have happened to my Toshiba CRT TV. Dont want to electrocute...
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    does doorbell wired as appliance need certification?

    If a wired doorbell is connected as per manufacturers instructions and is powered by a 3A fused plug as an appliance, does it need inspection or certification? i.e. what if the mains 2 wire power lead for the transformer (which steps down power to the bell wire circut) goes to a household 3...
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