Can I do a house re-wire?

Question

I have a C&G level 3 and NVQ level 3 as an electrician. But no testing or part p qualification. everyone is so unsure with the new regs!

It amazes me, there isn't a straight answer to this question! I have just finished studying for three years and I still don't know, even the lectures are unsure!! From the research i've done I believe that as long as the work is carried out to BS7671 standard its allowed (no qualification needed), I can test the installation myself (because i know how). but have to pay someone part p registered to part p test. Does this sound about right????????

Answer 1

As others have said, inform building control before you start.

You have (presumably) the C&G 2360/2330 qualification so you should be capable of working to BS7671 and doing the testing yourself. (C&G 2381/2391 is NOT a requirement before issuing an EIC). Blank certs can be downloaded from the IEE website.

Part P is not a qualification either. It's a registration scheme.

Answer 2

Why not take a short training course to get the Part P qualification, then you can not only do re-wiring, you can certify other people's work. Its a small hassle but a ticket to job security at least for the next few years. If you are out of a job, you can get funding to cover the training costs.

Answer 3

Forget the NVQ's m8 if you know what you doing get it done, hay I'm no sparky but i re-wired my house, and put a new fuse box in to go with it all, if i didn't do it it would of cost over £2000 and would of taken them 2/3 days, it took me just over a week, and it passed all the safty test, good luck

Answer 4

you can rewire or add circuits to a house, but now by law, you must have the work inspected and reported by someone with BS2391 (inspection & test).
this is not cheap because of the skill and time required.
if anything happens after the work has finished (fire, damage ....), the electrician will be charged under the health & safety laws and may end up in prison.
be safe and get all work checked or better still go in for your 2391 and when certified, do it yourself.

Answer 5

I am a retired Electrician from the US (NJ) and am now living in Spain.
1- I would check the local rules.
2- If you are going to do this in your own residence I'm sure you will have less of a problem and can get information from your code (municipal) inspectors. [Regulators]
3- It sounds as if you are thinking of doing work for someone else and yes you will need the proper credentials to legally embark on your own business and it is really worth the extra effort and expense to become legal as there are many, many people who need your help.
Good Luck ! ! !

Answer 6

No you can't legally.

You have to have part p and also have to register the re-wire including mains circuit extensions with the local council on a special form.

You also have to ensure the entire property is earth bonded and register the reading on the same form.

Answer 7

I would think with the qualifications you have you could do the work OK but have building control come in and do the final pass-off to have it certified

Answer 8

Yes you can, but you need to inform building control before you start and they will arrange for it to be tested when you finish.

Answer 9

I don't think you can legally until you are qualified.
It will be something like Corgi registered for gas fitters.
Hurry up and pass your test there is loads of work out there.

Answer 10

No testing no part p no way. I know better qualified and experienced electricians who can't mark their own work. Sorry.