part p

I had assumed (rightly or wrongly) that a re-connection of a cable into the consumer unit would be straightforward, with no regulations issues, as there was a hob connection there before, with 32A MCB and the shared RCD protection. To expand a little, the original 6mm cable was however changed...

So let's say I bought a old house that needed a full re-wire for example and I wanted to do the re-wire all myself (obviously complying to BS7671), what is the process regarding involving the local councils building control when doing notifiable electrical work under Part P. I assume you need...

So for notifiable work that falls under the part P of building regulations, work has to be certified and signed off to the local building authority. From what I know, the typical way this is done is either using a "certified" electrician who is registered with self-certification scheme like...

Hi I wanted to install an inline fan for the bathroom in the loft and was planning to do the electrical connection until learning while researching that this may not be allowed due to the involvement of the bathroom. I'm looking for guidance about the rules if I DIY, as it's not clear to me if...

Hi folks. Is this a new circuit or merely a redirected one? I need to run a new 6mm T/E cable to install a 7.3kw induction hob in place if current gas hob. Current CU has an existing circuit with 32A breaker that used to go to an electric shower. The shower is long gone. If I "redirected" this...

Hello, Have had some major works done on my mums property by a builder including electrics, the builder has used a NICEIC electrician to do the work. The work included fitting a new consumer unit and ring mains around the house, works in bathroom, downlights, outside lighting, kitchen...

Hi all, You are always the font of all knowledge, so thank you in advance. We have a non "competent person" registered builder installing an en suite. I mean non-competent person as in not registered under the scheme, but I have full confidence in his competency though. If that makes sense...

1st, I am NOT a qualified electrician. But as well as finding lots of good advice here - I have come across some interesting debates when DIY'ers (like me) ask about how to do something. Sometimes in the process we amateurs demonstrate a really dangerous lack of knowledge - which is no doubt why...

Hi, I am not a qualified electrician. I was however told that I could carry out certain work myself by an electrician I know. The work as I understand it, comes under Part P 'Non Notifiable Work'. More specifically, I want to spur of an existing socket to create a new one on the the other side...

Is the simple connection of a power shower to the circuit notifiable? There seems some debate if its just installing the circuit, or actually connecting the shower as well. I want to keep the cost down and thought I could get an electrician to add the spur with the 3A fuse ready to connect to...

I've just had a small extension built on my house. As part of the build, there's been new lights/sockets/switches etc added to my existing board. When the builder quoted for the job, he specified that all electrical work would be completed to a Part P standard. I assumed, wrongly, that this...