Electrical shower confusion

[Steven Sadler]

Hey guys,
I'm currently doing my level 3 install qualification and I've been asked by someone to replace an electrical shower unit for them, now from my knowledge I am allowed to do said work as long as the power rating of the shower is the same as the old one and that it doesn't need a new rcd or wiring. However it is illegal to do electrical work in a wet room without having the correct qualifications and competency. Can anyone clear this up for me please as I'm confused

 

[ferg]

A like for like replacement is considered maintenance.

The plumbing side of it is the tricky bit half the time.

 

[NDG Elecs]

If you do it make sure the RCD tests ok, and preferably earth loop too.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

You’re probably thinking about Part P, where you have to notify the LABC about work within the zones.
There’s no law saying you have to be qualified to do electrical work.
As far as I am aware, maintenance whether it’s in the zones or not, does not require notification.

 

[PEG]

Hi,the above is all good...the only thing i would add,is like-for-like,is OK,as long as original install was correct.
Swapping a 7.5kW for another 7.5kW,is fine,until it is discovered,the first had a 2.5t&e feed.....

(The above offer,is not intended as a slur/jibe/pedant...all other opinions apply...taken from real world example....normal T's and C's apply......)

 

[Midwest]

I would just add, replacing a faulty shower unit with another, maintenance wise, without the manufactures instructions of RCD protection (which only has to be taken into account), is not worth putting your arse on the line, so to speak.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

You should be fine, just test RCD and Zs and make sure the resukts are ok as the shower as its like for like. I personally Part P and Minor Works Cert anything been swapped in a bathroom but thats just me.

 

[Steven Sadler]

I decided against doing it in the end as it was a job for a commercial property so minor works cert is a must isn't it? Thanks for the advice guys much appreciated

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I decided against doing it in the end as it was a job for a commercial property so minor works cert is a must isn't it? Thanks for the advice guys much appreciated

If it’s commercial, then Part P doesn’t apply.