Softus is right. By consensus we shoulld produce a document that will provide sound advice to DIYers on how to comply with Part P in the easiest possible way. The discussion has highlighted a number of holes in council procedure. As we can see some councils are very clear on their procedural requirements, whereas others appear to be confused.
We neeed to work to the lowest common denominator (say Mattylads Council) and provide advice via a number of steps or a flow chart how to fully comply with Part P.
I think we should always advise working to BS7671 to cover the DIYer from any issues that arise after they have sold their house. I will start the ball rolling in the simplest of terms, please ammmend and edit this until we arrive at asound bit of advice that can be entered into the wiki:
1. Check here to see if work is notifiable
2. If notification is not required carry on with project in safe manner, but ask advice if you are not sure.
3. If work is notifiable make contact with your local Building Control Office, a personal visit is always best and they will see you without appointment
4. Go armed with a list of Questions. i.e. Help me fill in the form, how much must I pay, when can I start, how many site visits will you make, what stages would you like to see, who is going to fill in the Electrical Installation Certificate
5. If they say we(the council) cannot test and inspect and fill in forms as we do not have resident sparkie.......ask them if they have a nominated sub-contractor who will provide this service on the basis that this is a requirement of their obligations (they should provide this service)
6. Or contact your own spark and ask if he will act as your Qualified Supervisor and inspect and test at relevant times during the installation. Agree with the QS how the job will be installed and on what dates he will be required to visit to check the job is installed correctly.
7. Or If you have sufficient competence fill in the forms yourself
8. Submit the completed forms to your Council and expect to receive your compliance certificate in 7-14 days[/url]
We neeed to work to the lowest common denominator (say Mattylads Council) and provide advice via a number of steps or a flow chart how to fully comply with Part P.
I think we should always advise working to BS7671 to cover the DIYer from any issues that arise after they have sold their house. I will start the ball rolling in the simplest of terms, please ammmend and edit this until we arrive at asound bit of advice that can be entered into the wiki:
1. Check here to see if work is notifiable
2. If notification is not required carry on with project in safe manner, but ask advice if you are not sure.
3. If work is notifiable make contact with your local Building Control Office, a personal visit is always best and they will see you without appointment
4. Go armed with a list of Questions. i.e. Help me fill in the form, how much must I pay, when can I start, how many site visits will you make, what stages would you like to see, who is going to fill in the Electrical Installation Certificate
5. If they say we(the council) cannot test and inspect and fill in forms as we do not have resident sparkie.......ask them if they have a nominated sub-contractor who will provide this service on the basis that this is a requirement of their obligations (they should provide this service)
6. Or contact your own spark and ask if he will act as your Qualified Supervisor and inspect and test at relevant times during the installation. Agree with the QS how the job will be installed and on what dates he will be required to visit to check the job is installed correctly.
7. Or If you have sufficient competence fill in the forms yourself
8. Submit the completed forms to your Council and expect to receive your compliance certificate in 7-14 days[/url]