Does an external socket outlet need notifying

[down2earth]

I'd be grateful for some advice on the following. I am planning to install an external socket outlet on the outside wall of the kitchen, i was going to run a fused spur from the ring main (there is an existing internal socket in just the right place), however, the building regs state that "adding socket-outlets and fused spurs to existing ring or radial circuits is required to be notified to Building Control". I presume the same rules apply if the socket is going to be external?

Thanks for any help
Down2earth (halfway through domestic installer course)

 

[revolt3k]

You have to notify if the work done is in either a special location (Bathroom, Outside) or installation (kitchen).
So yes you will have to notify your local building control.

 

[baldsparkies]

Yes I'm afraid that one is notifiable,if your coming from an existing circuit,it's on a minor works.

 

[Had8Lives]

There is a very useful table on the Elecsa Website that gives good guidance on what is notifiable. Here's a link to it http://www.elecsa.co.uk/downloads/TableofNotifiableWork.pdf

 

[Guest123]

There is a very useful table on the Elecsa Website that gives good guidance on what is notifiable. Here's a link to it http://www.elecsa.co.uk/downloads/TableofNotifiableWork.pdf

God post.

I've pasted the link into "Lennys Links" so it doesn't get lost.