Electrical Safety
Important notice for all electricians and other persons
carrying out electrical work
Since 1 January 2005, building regulations have
controlled all electrical work carried out in
dwellings
There are two alternative routes to achieving compliance with
Part P open to persons carrying out such work:
Use of the competent persons self certification scheme
(recommended Route)
This is a government approved scheme where electricians become
registered with one of the several approved self certification
organisations, for example NICEIC, ELECSA, BRE, BSI & NAPIT.
Once an electrician joins one of the schemes, he simply has to
notify the organisation of all works carried out under the
scheme.
There is also a 'Defined Scope Scheme' for other trades who
carry out a limited amount of electrical work in connection with
their main work activity such as gas fitters or kitchen and
bathroom installers. The approved bodies under the 'Defined Scope
Scheme' are Gas Safe Register, ELECSA, NICEIC, NAPIT &
OFTEC.
The submission of plans or a building notice to Carlisle
City Council
This involves the submission under Building Regulations of
either full plans or a building notice to the Council in respect of
each individual job carried out. In the case of a new dwelling or
an extension or alterations to an existing dwelling, the electrical
work will be included with the building work. However, where
electrical work only is being carried out, for example a rewire, a
separate application (or building notice) will be required (please
note that charges are payable).
The Council will inspect the work and require a copy of the BS
7671 Electrical Installation Certificate from the installer.