I have changed a light fitting and am being told I need a certificate to show this has been correctly carried out. I am in the process of selling my house.
2007-04-29 21:50:34 · 7 answers · asked by Leo W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A bit more PC and the Nanny world, but as said, replacement like for like doesn't need to be considered, and you CAN add ONE more outlet off of a ring circuit (provided you know what you're doing of course!) - but my argument is this, if you are allowed to do one without a certificated electrician, then what's to stop you adding another one the next day, etc ad infinitum!
Even more, which is safer - adding your own (again, done properly!) wiring and sockets or sticking in a lot of four-way extension leads which could become frayed or even cause a tripping hazard ! ! !
2007-04-29 22:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like-for-like replacement (Maintenance) of a wiring accessory does not require the issuing of a minor works certificate (or any other certificate) under BS7671.
Wiring accessories cover : sockets, switches, luminaires light fittings) , cookers, ovens, showers, extractor fans....
I think that you should ask him/her for the regulation number, it will be of the format 411-02-06, (and watch the dismay on their face)!.
2007-04-30 00:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its for the wiring, if carried out by electrician the receipt should have the cert included, if a straight fitting like for like the original house cert is OK
2007-04-29 22:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by ufo18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on who told you as long as you have placed the wires right you should have no problems and may be in the future do not tell anybody that u install it
2007-04-29 22:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by matthew b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK part P regulations apply to kitchen, bathroom and exterior.
2007-04-29 21:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jon Soundman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Like for like electrical replacement is not certifiable, otherwise we would be drowning in paper.
2007-04-30 09:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be very wise to do that under todays regs on selling property
2007-05-02 08:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋