Part P - Building Regulations __

 

|| Part P, Electrical & Building Regulations

1. What is Part P?

2. Why do we need electrical regulation?

3. What types of electrical work DOES Part P cover?

4. What types of electrical work does Part P NOT cover?

5. What is the 'Competent Persons' scheme and registration?

6. Are electricians and electrical contractors required to register?

7. How will compliance with Part P be enforced?

8. What benefits is Part P aiming to provide?

9. How do my local area building control office treat Part P?

10. Can I get cheaper house insurance if work is certified to Part P?

7. How will compliance with Part P be enforced?

Electrical installations within dwellings are now covered by Part P (and others) of
the building regulations. As such, failure to comply with the building regulations is a
criminal offence and Local Authorities have the power to require the removal or
alteration of work that does not comply with the requirements.

As with other building regulations, they must be followed. This ensures compliance,
as well as regulated enforcement of standards and ultimately quality of workmanship.

The government 'competent persons' schemes are new since the introduction of
Part P and aim to ensure regulations are upheld to both buildings and latest wiring
regulations. These schemes also provide added flexibility to contracted support
through registered electricians and contractor businesses - they allow for
'self certification' of work, avoiding standard notice periods to the local building control
office.

Whilst there is no requirement for electricians or electrical contractors to register and join a
'competent persons' scheme. It will be perfectly acceptable to submit building notices
to the local building office authority. It will be a matter for each individual electrician
or electrical contracting business to decide which of the above two routes to
compliance would be best for their business.