what safety standards need to be met when installing additional sockets and light fitttings in a room?

Answer 1

IN the UK.
It needs to comply with Part P of the building regulations. You do this by showing that it has been installed and tested to BS7671.

It does not necessarily need notifying to Building Control.

Answer 2

you should not be doing it ..its against the law ..what you need is an nic reg sparks and don't settle for ant thing less ...the should give you a certificate at the end so you can either give it to building control ...or keep it for when you move

Answer 3

If you know exactly what is on each breaker, you might be able to attach to an existing circuit. It is best to run from a new breaker all the way to the new sockets and light fittings. If you piggyback off existing wiring, you can overload the old breaker / wiring.

Local building codes may require wire to be in conduit. I use romex, a brand of armored power cable. Get cable with a ground wire, and use a size bigger (lower numbers) than you think you will need.

Plese remember to turn off all the power before connecting your new wiring to the power.

If you are not comfortable doing this, please get an electrician. We would hate to lose you.

Answer 4

Check your local building and electrical codes, as they apply to the building the room is in. Is it Commercial, or Residential?

Answer 5

if you are running all new wire..you must get the proper size wire and make sure its single strand with a ground wire..

Answer 6

If your in the UK you can do this yourself - but you have to get in a registered electrician to supervise your work...... and no I'm not joking.

Answer 7

all to be earthed