Fitting new light in garage - will I need a certificate?

[cmberry20]

I want to fit a new light in the ceiling in my garage. I'm going to move the existing one from the middle of the ceiling across so its about 1/3 way in & the new one I'm going to just come off the current light cable & fit the new light over at the other 1/3 of my garage.

So, can I do this without the need of an electricians certificate? I've checked Part P & it seems to say I'm ok to do this.

btw - all new cables & connectors will proper building standard.

Cheers.

 

[LearningSpark]

Is the garage attached or detached from the house?

 

[cmberry20]

The garage is part of the house. Not an extension either, its backs on to the kitchen.

House is 15 years old.

 

[wingcoax]

You will be ok to do the job As long as you DO know what you are doing i;e work in a safe and competent manner.

 

[cmberry20]

Pretty competent DIY'er (i think!)

So, adding an additional light is ok then - no certificate then?

I guess moving the current light a few feet is no problem at all.

 

[LearningSpark]

Pretty competent DIY'er (i think!)

So, adding an additional light is ok then - no certificate then?

I guess moving the current light a few feet is no problem at all.

Famous last words!!
Make sure you make a note of where all the wires are in the current fitting before disconnecting it.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

What about RCD protections will the cables be buried or surface mounted?

Pretty competent DIY'er (i think!)

That means your not then

 

[cmberry20]

Well, I done electrics, gas, plumbing & joinery (all of which has been passed by inspectors in the past) so I think I will be ok. Anyway, I always stop & ask if I get stuck & I'm unsure on what to do.

The cable joint for the addtional light will be behind plaster board.

So, apart from the possability of killing myself & shorting out the national grid, it will be ok to do without the need to pay someone to sign it off then?

 

[riveralt]

Well, I done electrics, gas, plumbing & joinery (all of which has been passed by inspectors in the past)

GAS

 

[cmberry20]

A friend who is corgi registered help me with some copper pipe work.
All work was checked & signed off.
Apart from that minor explosion everythings been fine!

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I don't think there is a law about doing DIY gas in your own home?
How will this cable be jointed, do you have RCD protection on the circuit?

 

[cmberry20]

Can we stop bringing my DIY compentance in to the issue anyway. If I was a cowboy I wouldnt be on here asking you kind people about if its ok to be what I want.

 

[cmberry20]

I don't think there is a law about doing DIY gas in your own home?
How will this cable be jointed, do you have RCD protection on the circuit?

Yes, the current light is a strip light on the main RCD circuit (down stairs light ring i think). I was going to add the addtional cable to the light & run it back throught the roof/plaster board. Kinda like an additional branch.
I dont want to add another switch or anything.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

So no buried or hidden connection/joints then, all connection easily accessible?
If so let your competence run free!

 

[cmberry20]

That's right, the additional cable for the extra light will come straight off the fixing of the existing strip light, goes through the plasterboard hole that the original cable uses & comes out of a new hole a metre of so across the ceiling. I will fit the new light here, so the cable is not visible in anyway.

I guessing that's ok to do & I wont need a certificate then.