Is it a criminal offece for an unqualified electrician to install a cooker in the UK?
2007-04-13 13:15:33 · 6 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A gas cooker. yes
2007-04-13 13:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Spike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
As im aware..
If they bayonet fitting is already there, you don't need a gas fitter, you simply plug the thing in and check there's no leaks using soapy water.
As for the fitting of an electric cooker, the answer is no, provided the terminal is in place. These are classed as small jobs and you don't need a building certificate to do so.
It's simply 3 wires that need to be fastened into the terminal then the cover back on.
You can install electrical spurs etc. without the need of a sparkie.
2007-04-13 13:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly did 'he' do?
If 'he' connected it up to the wall plate, and nothing else, then so long as 'he' is electrically competent, not even a minor works certificate is required by BS7671.
If 'he' has run a new circuit or altered the permanent wiring in the circuit of a new kitchen then it's either an Electrical Installation Certificate, or a minor works certificate. In this second case they shoud either be registered with a "Part P" provider or have notified (& paid for) a Building control Notice at your local council.
Rules are different in Scotland.
2007-04-14 07:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you say he is unqualified? He has four wires to hook up and I'm sure he has done it before. He is working under the supervision of a qualified electrician, because he will be the one who signs the tag. Also the electrical inspector will OK all the work, when he signs off on it as being inspected.
It's done all the time.
2007-04-13 14:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brown = live
blue = neutral
green yellow =earth
Great britain, rules.
take care out there
I know nothing ..lol. So I don't qualify..
2007-04-13 13:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by raybbies 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No!! What makes you think that??
2007-04-13 13:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋