I would like to kindly ask you to advise on 3 questions I have regarding building regulations.
1.I own a 70's town house and decided to find out from our local council what modifications were registered with them. To my amazement there are only two records - windows and loft insulation.
Based on colours of cables, the wiring in my house was routed (and modified) before 2006, so previous owners (or contractors) didn't bother to notify building control.
What about other modifications, like new boiler fitted around 95 and any modifications to the structure? Since when the building regulations required notification of work or self certification of the work?
2. The previous owners have "converted" downstairs toilet to create additional space for washing machine, with all piping connections left as they were, however, as this was not registered as modification, we wanted to reconnect the basin and the toilet. Our local inspector however thinks that this was a modification and new notification with compliance. Do you agree that temporary disconnection of appliances require compliance with new regulations?
3. Is it possible, under the Building Regulations, for a "DYIer" (person without formal qualifications) to fit new boiler in accordance with relevant documentation (Building Regulations, approved documents and manufacturer manual), get it tested by a Gas Safety engineer and then get it signed off by a local Building Inspector? Adviser from my council was very vague and first stated that the work can be carried by anyone as long as regulations are obeyed and system is tested by a qualified engineer (or council inspector) but later changed his mind and told that a registered engineer must do the work, which defeats the object of building inspection.
I can't find any specific information in any of the latest approved documents, nor in the Building Regulations. Old Part P document (2006 edition very recently replaced with 2013 edition) only mentions that a DYIer must notify Building Inspector and seek guidance on required inspection.
1.I own a 70's town house and decided to find out from our local council what modifications were registered with them. To my amazement there are only two records - windows and loft insulation.
Based on colours of cables, the wiring in my house was routed (and modified) before 2006, so previous owners (or contractors) didn't bother to notify building control.
What about other modifications, like new boiler fitted around 95 and any modifications to the structure? Since when the building regulations required notification of work or self certification of the work?
2. The previous owners have "converted" downstairs toilet to create additional space for washing machine, with all piping connections left as they were, however, as this was not registered as modification, we wanted to reconnect the basin and the toilet. Our local inspector however thinks that this was a modification and new notification with compliance. Do you agree that temporary disconnection of appliances require compliance with new regulations?
3. Is it possible, under the Building Regulations, for a "DYIer" (person without formal qualifications) to fit new boiler in accordance with relevant documentation (Building Regulations, approved documents and manufacturer manual), get it tested by a Gas Safety engineer and then get it signed off by a local Building Inspector? Adviser from my council was very vague and first stated that the work can be carried by anyone as long as regulations are obeyed and system is tested by a qualified engineer (or council inspector) but later changed his mind and told that a registered engineer must do the work, which defeats the object of building inspection.
I can't find any specific information in any of the latest approved documents, nor in the Building Regulations. Old Part P document (2006 edition very recently replaced with 2013 edition) only mentions that a DYIer must notify Building Inspector and seek guidance on required inspection.