HELP - electrics keep tripping - trying to fit new sockets

[Spark123]

A kitchen is not a special location. Only those referred to in BS7671 are special locations.
Part P requires additional activities to be notifiied in: special locations, special installations and kitchens.

 

[Paul Barker]

But lets not split hairs, I know what you are saying, the point I am making remains regardless of terminology. For the purposes of unqualified workers with no membership of certifying bodies a kitchen cannot be worked in.

 

[Spark123]

Part P doesn't prohibit anyone carrying out electrical work in a kitchen, it requires all work to meet P1 and certain works to be notified to LABC.
As far as I am aware, replacing a socket front in a kitchen is a non-notifiable activity.

 

[GaryMo]

As far as I am aware, replacing a socket front in a kitchen is a non-notifiable activity.

That's correct.

 

[dingbat]

Forget about splitting hairs.

The OP is well out of his depth.

The only responsible advice is to get a qualified electrician to investigate.

(Maybe a call to the Style Police... safety second and all that... )

 

[Paul Barker]

Thanks, that was the thrust of my advise. But it's useful to know the true definitions.