I fit bathrooms and invariably use a Part P sparks to do the electrics.
In the one I am doing right now the fan needs changing and the client has advised he wants to change the existing light/shaver socket for an illuminated bathroom cabinet (no shaver socket).
The fan is (only just) in Zone 2 wall mounted centered at 2.3 metres so the very bottom of the unit is within zone 1. Client has supplied an IPX4 fan to be fitted. The supply cable for the light / shaver socket is around 85 cm above the top of the basin and therefore out of zone 2. However the bottom half of the new cab will be in Zone 2.
AFAIK the work is replacement of existing and therefore there is no notification requirement. Also I think I'm right in saying that as its a replacement there is no need to RCD protect the circuit nor fit a 3 pole isolator under the 17th as the circuit doesn't change. Both are on the lighting circuit BTW. Also I'm sure an MWC is also not required although probably it would be advisable. Now I am not qualified to do the necessary tests for an MWC and so wouldn't undertake doing one.
Client has done some research and argues that because its a direct replacement then there is no need for Part P and wants me to do the work as he doesn't want to fork out for an electrician. Whilst I share the view (although haven't admitted it) that notification under Part P does not apply the rub is that this is a rental property and I'm concerned that I could be dropping myself in it big time if I go along with it.
Some advise please both in respect of the 17th and Part P.
Thanks
Oh and BTW theres no supp bonding on the existing pipework either!
In the one I am doing right now the fan needs changing and the client has advised he wants to change the existing light/shaver socket for an illuminated bathroom cabinet (no shaver socket).
The fan is (only just) in Zone 2 wall mounted centered at 2.3 metres so the very bottom of the unit is within zone 1. Client has supplied an IPX4 fan to be fitted. The supply cable for the light / shaver socket is around 85 cm above the top of the basin and therefore out of zone 2. However the bottom half of the new cab will be in Zone 2.
AFAIK the work is replacement of existing and therefore there is no notification requirement. Also I think I'm right in saying that as its a replacement there is no need to RCD protect the circuit nor fit a 3 pole isolator under the 17th as the circuit doesn't change. Both are on the lighting circuit BTW. Also I'm sure an MWC is also not required although probably it would be advisable. Now I am not qualified to do the necessary tests for an MWC and so wouldn't undertake doing one.
Client has done some research and argues that because its a direct replacement then there is no need for Part P and wants me to do the work as he doesn't want to fork out for an electrician. Whilst I share the view (although haven't admitted it) that notification under Part P does not apply the rub is that this is a rental property and I'm concerned that I could be dropping myself in it big time if I go along with it.
Some advise please both in respect of the 17th and Part P.
Thanks
Oh and BTW theres no supp bonding on the existing pipework either!