Part P of the Building Regulations Explained - Who Are You Hiring?

PART P OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS WHO ARE YOU HIRING? REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN UNREGISTERED ELECTRICIAN Check referrals for recent jobs they have completed. Check the electrician on the Electrical Competent Persons Register for qualifications/Part P approved scheme. You can ask to see paperwork, confirming that the electrician has public liability insurance and a warranty policy. However, this has been pre-vetted by the Part P scheme provider. Ask to see proof of qualifications and proof that the electricians has public liability insurance and a warranty policy. If the work is notifiable, they will notify the local council and pay a nominal fee. No application is needed for approval as the electrician is registered. If the work is notifiable, the electrician must seek prior approval from the Building Regulations department of the local council (through an application) An unregistered electrician CANNOT self certify and sign off on the completed Registered electricians are able to self certify all electrical installations (both notifiable and minor) and show that their work meets Part P of the Building Regulations. notifiable electrical work. The council or electrician must organise for a registered electrician to test and inspect the work and then certify it. After the work is completed and signed off: For notifiable work you will receive a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate. After the work is completed and signed off: For notifiable work, you should receive a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate. EC4U ELECTRICIAN COURSES 4U