without a qualified electrician? I was under the impression that new building regs have made it unlawful. Which is a pain because I am perfectly capable of fitting a light in my bathroom in place of the crappy flourescent strip light.
2006-09-08 00:29:46 · 21 answers · asked by ordiofile 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Actually maybe I'm being a bit cocky about this. Just read the instructions. Whooah. Maybe I will pay a bloke who knows what he's doing.
2006-09-08 00:38:13 · update #1
I know that you need to find out what the regs are for your area. Someone had installed without the help of a qualified electrician lights in the closets at my old house. These lights could have caused a fire because they were the wrong type of lights for closets. I know that my husband and I installed all of our lights (and celing fans) after our house was built, we didn't have to have a qualified electrician.
2006-09-08 00:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can install it, but you need a qualified electrician to certify the installation.
It may not matter if you do it right and nothing goes wrong. However, in the worst case, for instance if there is an insurance claim as a result of faulty electrical installation then there'll be a heck of a lot of problems with the fact that the installation is not certified.
If you don't know what you're doing, or have any doubts at all about what you're doing, don't risk it.
2006-09-08 07:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by k² 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I have read most of the answers given with interest, some of which are strange. If, as you say you are competent then there is no reason why you can't change the fitting, but only if it is suitable for the area. You can not change or add to the wiring unless you are part "P" registered.
Bathrooms are now divided into zones and you can only install certain items of electrical equipment in a given zone, depending on there IP ratings and voltage. If in doubt contact professional advise.
Water and electrics don't mix & can be lethal.
2006-09-08 12:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can fit light fittings, sockets, light switches & change damaged cable but you cannot rewire the house or put a new ring main in. Check it out on the web it tells you the rules. Also check the light fitting is suitable for the bathroom. Silly question but make sure the power is off by removing the fuse
2006-09-08 07:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by col 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
bathroom and kitchen it is as you need to be part p registered.
on another note if your crappy flourescent has a metal case and is not double insulated, and too close to the bath then you have to get rid of it anyway there are strict rules in the wiring regs "special locations"
2006-09-08 14:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by sparky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you are allowed to change a light fitting, although you can't carry out alterations and extensions. But beware of the zoning regulations for bathrooms!
2006-09-08 08:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. If you are selling the house then your electrical work needs to be certified. BUT the reasoning behind this was that it would be part of the UK Sellers pack, which has now been scrapped!!
If you are confident about your ability, and its for your own domestic use, you can legally fit GAS appliances!!! but would you risk it?
Bottom line, whos going to find out? Whos going to care if the do find out? and whos going to actually succeed in doing anything to you if they do care? Answer -No One.
Just Fit it and be damnned!!
2006-09-08 07:42:04 · answer #7 · answered by agtfos 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you need to stick to part P.
Unfortunately Bathrooms abnd Kitchens are definately out for you to do yourself - they are specifically mentioned in the part p regs.
There are some jobs you can do, such as replace fittings, but you cannot modify or extend cables.
2006-09-08 08:26:05 · answer #8 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about it you blow a fuse in a plug you change it ye, the light fitting need changed you change it ye, dont get a bloody electrician to change a fuse
2006-09-08 07:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by HUGGY 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just had my house rewired by a certified electrician and he cocked everything up my bulbs blow every 5 days.
Do it your self at least it will nbe done properly
2006-09-08 15:28:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋