Can I Rewire?

[Ocset]

I want to know if it is possible for me to rewire my own house and on completion either call in a registered electrician to test, inspect and certify or call in my local building control to test, inspect and certify it.

I am currently taking my C&G 2330 (halfway through) and I could do with the hands on experience as I am not in the trade at present.

Advice appreciated

 

[didthathurt]

call in my local building control to test, inspect and certify it.

Yes you can, but you must notify them in advance.

 

[Taylortwocities]

To enlarge on the above. You cannot do the work and then call the council in. You have to inform them that you are going to carry out the work and they will want to inspect it at various stages (like checking all your work complies with various regulations -not just electrical stuff). The council then should test it once all has been completed.
Oh yes, and you'll have to pay them to do this, of course!

Now that's how its supposed to work. If you are doing 2330, it will be worth your while having alook at the Part P document. Its online at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADP_2006.pdf

Somewhere around page 11 there's a section on certifying work where the installer is not competent to sign BS7671 certs. Enjoy, its a cracking read - then you can call your LABC and see how they interpret the thing.

Let us know how you get on! Enjoy!