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Your Questions Answered |
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| When Do The New Rules Start? |
| From 1 January 2005, people carrying out electrical
work in homes and gardens in England and Wales will have to follow
the new rules in the Building Regulations. |
| Why Have The New Rules Been Introduced? |
- To reduce the number of deaths, injuries and
fires caused by faulty electrical installations. |
| What Should I Do If I Want To Do Some Electrical Work? |
| Click here to see the flow chart to check if you need to tell your local authority's Building Control Department before you start the work. |
| What Will Happen If I Do Not Follow The Building Regulations? |
| - The electrical installation might not be safe. - You will have no record of the work done. - You may have difficulty selling your home if you do not have the right electrical safety certificates. - Your local authority's Building Control Department may insist that you put right faulty work. |
| Where Can I Get More Information? |
| - From your local authority's Building Control Department - From the ODPM's web site - www.odpm.gov.uk/electricalsafety |
| - Download PDF courtesy of the ODPM |
| What is Part P? |
| Part P is a new addition to the building regulations,
which came into force on the 1st of January 2005 that covers domestic
dwellings in England & Wales (Scotland has it’s own regulations).
The 'part p' requirement is that all work carried out in ‘Dwellings’, whether it be a new installation, additions or alterations, must be carried out by a competent person, A competent person in this case is a person who is registered with one of the scheme providers that has been approved by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (OPDM) to administer such schemes. If you are not registered as ‘Part P Approved’ you must notify your local building control officer, who will inspect your work, or appoint an agent to inspect your work. |