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My local council; http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/devser/documents/bscompcertnobwadvice.pdf As I said earlier, things are tighter up here (sometimes)

Rewires go from £1200-£3500+ It depends on where you are and what you want You need to tell more info, such as Where in the UK (this is important as things are not the same all over) How old the house is What the internal and external walls are made of?

Well said. I find some councils take the electrical certification very seriously (almost relogiously) and some couldn't care less Where I am (Ayrshire) the 3 local councils take it quite seriously

The hager unit may need replaced if there is no RCD at all. Can you post a photo? If there is 1 RCD then they require to RCD protect the other circuits they work on / install. If it is only 1 additional circuit you can get a RCBO ( they are a bit pricey) A new consumer unit (not chaep...

I can comment on the electrics I chage per outlet (standard items) so; Almost ALL items (on larger jobs) are £35.00, each spot, switch dimmer counts as one item. So a 2 gang (double switch) counts as 2. 2 smoke detectors = £70 2 Radio link bases (EI 168- Aico) £85.00 (my cost), cost...

Maybe if they doubled the pay, gave en-suite rooms, internet and VOIP calls back home for free then it would be worth it. It's not as bad as some place (like war zones) but it is still really craap

Went there a few years ago The sheep were beginning to look attractive after the month I lasted there They told me all the good stuff to get me there Internet access (only for military, not civvy peeps) Decent accomodation - shared loos $hit hool Telephone calls back to UK are £1.40...

I am in SELECT and come across this frequently The council are the ones who hold all the strings and down here (Ayrshire) they want a certificate from a SELECT / NICIEC company or someone who meets these standards. Part P does not apply here (thank goodness) You need to chat with a...

You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals registered; http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp Companies http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/Sear...struction&ID=2 In England and Wales: http://www.competentperson.co.uk

If it is switched by a time clock then you can read the current time (or the time it is showing to be more precise) If it is a teleswitch then you can usualy tell by reading the code (on a label) or calling the metering provider and asking.

Mira are quite good (not £60.00 though Triton are better value at £60-£100 approx both have 2 year guarantees

I now refuse to fit Gainsborough showers- over 80% of the showers I have wired were faulty (not electrical I hasten to add). Stopped fitting them 2-3 years ago.

My kids are not capable of switching lights off- even when I withdraw priveages etc I put in a 360 PIR (Timeguard SLFM360 ). There is still the pull switch for the lights that bypasses the PIR - for bath time etc., the bathroom pull cord has been cut vey short to make it only reached by...

You could get a a 360 recessed pir which may look better. I had it delvered this week. One will go in the kitchen and one in the bathroom They will be wired in paralell with the normal switches to allow premanant on (when having a bath etc)

If manufacturers instructions permit there may be no requirement to remove thermal instlation (as cfl's give out very little heat)

By posting this stuff I am assuming you actually do not carry out any electrical installation work, and only 'comment' ? The original question was regarding fire issues, apologies for attempting to answer the post :!:

You could fit CFL(compact flourescent) energy saving downlights These give out very little heat and are energy efficient to Here's a JCC one (link to website) http://www.jcc-lighting.co.uk/products/interior/downlights/240v%2bhalogen%2bdownlights/standard/jc2070

In Scotland there is a requirement for 60 litres / sec airflow (with some exceptions) There is no need for it to come on with the light. I generally put them on a seperate switch.

You should have an earth at every lighting point. Whether the earth connects to the light or stays in a choc box is a side issue. All items require an earth at the outlet. The cable requires earth continuity also [/img]

Iwould suggest you write to all local companies with your CV and a covering letter I must admit there are more calls from people looking for apprenticeship work than usual