Basic electrical work in the kitchen

[Emtoucan]

Hi all,

i'm just about to re-fit by kitchen and would like to carry out some basic rewiring. No I know major electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician, but am I allowed to do the basics myself.

I'm looking to;

a) Drop the ceiling and put in 4 downlights running from the original light

b) Add/move a couple of power sockets

That's it really. I shouldn't have to move the cooker circuit as the oven is staying in the same place.

Can I carry out this work by myself? And would it need checking by the council?

Thanks in advance

 

[Spark123]

If you live in England or Wales the work you describe is notifiable to your LABC (Local Area Building Control) under part P of the building regs. This means to remain inside the law you can either notify your LABC and pay their fee before starting work (DIY) and let them oversee compliance with the building regs or get a person who can self certify compliance with the building regs to do the work for you: http://www.competentperson.co.uk/search.asp