I think it may be illegal to do major jobs like re-wiring the entire house etc... but unsure about smaller jobs like putting in new plug sockets and light switches, any ideas anyone?
(when I say illegal I mean that you will be unable to sell your house if you can't produce proper certification for any electrical work done for the people who inspect it)
2007-12-04 03:44:03 · 16 answers · asked by a_n_n_a_k_i_n 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A thing or action can only be illegal if you get caught !!
2007-12-04 11:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO....(in the UK) I dont think it is illegal to carry out the minor electrical repairs you ask like new plugs and sockets and you do not have to produce anything when selling the house for these minor repairs, Infact B&Q the home DIY store have plenty of advice pamphlets and books about changing these things
The only concern is saftey, electricity is a killer and if your unsure about ANYTHING seek expert advice.
2007-12-04 03:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by Spooky Mouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to carry out electrical work in your own home in the UK but certain aspects of domestic electrical work are notifiable to building control under "Part P" of the building regulations. Go to http://www.partp.co.uk/consumer/index.asp
for information on exactly what you need to notify building control about and works that are not notifiable.
2007-12-04 21:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by sparky_steve101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do anything at all in your own home. You only need notify building control if you are doing more than maintenance (ie not just like-for-like replacement) outdoors, in a kitchen or a room containing a bath or shower.
If you do DIY in a notifiable location, or install any new circuit or put in a new fuseboard then building control would have to satisfy themselves that it has been carried out to BS7671.
2007-12-04 07:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by Pauline 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All replacement work is non-notifiable,
even when carried out in a kitchen.
Work consisting of:
Replacing accessories such as socket-outlets, control switches and ceiling roses
Replacing the cable for a single circuit only, where damaged, for example, by fire, rodent or impact
Re-fixing or replacing the enclosures of existing installation components
Providing mechnical protection to existing fixed installations
Work that is not in a kitchen or special location and does not involve a special installation and consists of:
Adding lighting points (light fittings and switches) to an existing circuit
Installing or upgrading main or supplementary equipotential bonding
2007-12-04 03:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is legal for a homeowner to perform any electrical work in there own home but no in anyone elses home without an electrical license. It is not adviseable to do so because of the risk to yourslef and the house but it is allowed and must still be done to the electrical code.
http://www.iompc.org/documents/Electrical_License_Requirements/Electrical%20License%20Requirements.htm
Who is not required to be licensed?
• Electrical Utilities and their employees
• Maintenance workers doing routine maintenance
• Homeowners or farmers working on their own property
• Retailers installing appliances
• Workers in coal mines or coal preparation plants
• Workers installing or repairing low-voltage telecommunications systems
• Manufacturers installing medical equipment
2007-12-04 03:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by The Wižard 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
no , you can do minor work without informing the council ie add one spur socket or light. If you are doing more than that you should be 'competent' and get the work tested by a qualified person and inform the council.
Do work to latest IEE standards is required also.
2007-12-04 03:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by j_emmans 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
In most places in the U. S. you can do alot of electrical work yourself. You can't mess with the electrical service where it comes into you home ,but other than that you can do what you want. HOWEVER, it has to be done so that it is compliant with local electrical codes.
Before you can sell your house it has to be inspected by the city or county you live in (who ever issues the occupancy permit) if you've done work and it is up to code no problem. If not you will have to have it repaired so that it does meet the code.
At this point the easiet fastest way to deal with wiring that doesn't meet code, is to hire an electrican to do the work. And the city/county will usually just accept that as adequate repair. If you do it yourself or have someone non licensed do it you'll have to get another inspection
By the way the same thing is true with plumbing, heating, etc.
2007-12-04 03:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by Librarian 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, you can do anything you want, it is your home. But when you do, you assume all the liabilities if it gets damaged or if you burn it down if you sell your home you may also have to have it all redone by a licensed person in order to bring it up to code.
2007-12-04 19:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes any electical work of that nature must be done with someone with an electrical qualification, and must have a certificate to show that the work is completed to a certain standard.
2007-12-04 03:50:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋