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I am just wondering if there is a time limit on completing work notified to the building control department? Basically as there are standard fees regardless of how extensive the work is (so I am told) I was thinking about putting everything I might want to do on one notice. I can then have them...

Hi guys, Thanks again for the replies. I may come here more often. Paul_C, I appreciate your point about testing any point in the circle, but when I imagined testing I was thinking about testing a complete or current installation. If you test at a socket or junction box anywhere for...

BAS, I appreciate what it says in schedule 4, particularly about new fixed cable. The things is that replacing damaged cable is non-notifiable and adding a socket is non-notifiable. I cannot see how extending the circuit is different, in terms of overall electrical connections. I appreciate...

I'm going to alter this ring circuit again soon (or at least I would like to). I want to add a socket somewhere else. When you add a socket to a ring main does it need to use the existing cabling to be non-notifiable? If I wanted to add a socket further along the house there wouldn't be...

Thanks for the replies. I feel better now. I think I will invest in a socket tester. Even if I am not breaking any laws I would like a bit more peace of mind. Thanks again for the replies. Kenny

Hello all, This is my first post on what I have found to be a very useful forum. I have spent many hours trawling through google and regulations. I know the Part P regulations do not stop people from doing DIY electrical work in the home, but I am finding it difficult to see how someone can...