I'm planning to wire my newly built extension as notified to my local building control who say I can do this providing they can inspect at first fix stage and I find someone to provide test certification. This can be different for different local authorities and finding clarity on this procedure can be difficult.
But not as difficult as finding someone to test and certify your circuits! Building control gives links to appropriate associations but you then find (at least this is what the electrician may say) "No mate, my Association won't let me check other people's circuits."
Has anyone else had this problem and how have they overcome this please? Effectively the new Part P regulation is saying "Yes, you can wire your own house but no one will actually test it so no you can't not if you want building control to sign off your work!
But not as difficult as finding someone to test and certify your circuits! Building control gives links to appropriate associations but you then find (at least this is what the electrician may say) "No mate, my Association won't let me check other people's circuits."
Has anyone else had this problem and how have they overcome this please? Effectively the new Part P regulation is saying "Yes, you can wire your own house but no one will actually test it so no you can't not if you want building control to sign off your work!