Like for like replacement

[vertigodj]

When replacing a light fitting with mains or low voltage down-lighters,is this notifiable or not ?

 

[MattChan]

Where abouts are they? kitchen or bathroom?

 

[vertigodj]

Living room, but also fitted mains voltage in bathroom pre 2000.

 

[nozspark]

Where abouts are they? kitchen or bathroom?

Why does this matter..

Replacing anything, so long as it's like for like, is not notifiable. However Part P says that all work in a dwelling should comply with BS7671:2001 - 2004 or a similar standard.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Replacing anything, so long as it's like for like, is not notifiable.

Please tell us where it says this this in the legislation.

However Part P says that all work in a dwelling should comply with BS7671:2001 - 2004 or a similar standard.

Please tell us where it says this this in the legislation.

 

[Lectrician]

Installing ELV Lighting IS notifiable isn't it?? Regardless of location.

 

[vertigodj]

well i'm none the wiser then

 

[didthathurt]

Extra Low Voltage lighting is considered a special installation so is notifiable.

Adding lighting points (which mains downlighters would be) is not notifiable if;
a. it is not a kitchen/bathroom/other special location
b. the existing circuit protection is suitable for and provides protection for the modified circuit and other relevant safety provisions are satisfactory.

I'd say that 'b' means it is notifiable if the downlighters are positioned such that fire hoods or other similar measures are required.

 

[securespark]

Replacing anything, so long as it's like for like, is not notifiable.

Please tell us where it says this this in the legislation.

I've just been sent a copy of an NIC newsletter that says as much.

I can post it later if you wish.

 

[Lectrician]

Replacing anything, so long as it's like for like, is not notifiable.

Please tell us where it says this this in the legislation.

I've just been sent a copy of an NIC newsletter that says as much.

I can post it later if you wish.

agree with this.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Replacing anything, so long as it's like for like, is not notifiable.

Please tell us where it says this this in the legislation.

I've just been sent a copy of an NIC newsletter that says as much.

I can post it later if you wish.

Does it quote the parts of the relevant Statutory Instruments?

 

[MattChan]

Where abouts are they? kitchen or bathroom?

Why does this matter..

Replacing anything, so long as it's like for like, is not notifiable. However Part P says that all work in a dwelling should comply with BS7671:2001 - 2004 or a similar standard.

Is it still classed as like for like if you say change a ceiling rose for 2 downlighters?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

1) No.

2) It's irrelevant.