extension installation.

[mafi]

Hello guys,
Can anyone please advise me about the correct way to go about installation work. I would like to do the electrical work on my own kitchen extension. I am time served maintenance engineer (industrial) and have completed the 17th edition regs. I am not part p registered and don't do any work to make it worthwhile joining. Is it possible to complete the work and have it tested and signed off by a part p electrician. what are your experiences of this please. Also will the council require design and calculations before starting. Thanks.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Honestly, don't mess about trying to do it yourself. Get a electrician in. You will struggle to find somebody to sign it off who actually cares.

 

[dan86]

sounds harsh, but spinks is right. I certainly wouldn't be signing off anyone else's work. even one of my best mates if I'd stood and watched him do it

 

[KAS1]

Welcome to the machine, where you've put "I am time served maintenance engineer (industrial)" should that of read electrical maintenance if so you should have no probs, a quick read up on part p and away you go and inform the BC if you want to pay out some hard earned cash lol

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I don't mean to be harsh by the way. Just trying to get the point across. It's for your own safety and your family's that you get a competent electrician in. I'm sure they are lads on here in your area who will give you a decent price and a quality job.

 

[onions1066]

If you are confident and know what you are doing, it's your own house get on with it.

 

[ipf]

A bit uncertain what the situation is. Are you a time served maintenance electrician ?
If so, no problem
If not, why do the 17th course ?

 

[Guitarist]

A bit uncertain what the situation is. Are you a time served maintenance electrician ?
If so, no problem
If not, why do the 17th course ?

I know that a lot of companies insist that their maintenance engineers (both electrical and mechanical) complete the 17th edition to cover themselves when said engineers have to carry out any form of electrical installation on site.
To answer the OP's question...If you are trained and competent to carry out the work, test it, and produce the paperwork needed, then you can notify your LBC in advance (along with a hefty fee) and they will take ownership of it (usually by sending out a part P spark to check it all out).

 

[Silly Sausage]

I know that a lot of companies insist that their maintenance engineers (both electrical and mechanical) complete the 17th edition to cover themselves when said engineers have to carry out any form of electrical installation on site.

That's what I had to do, 16th at the time, and I had to pay for it myself!

 

[ipf]

I know that a lot of companies insist that their maintenance engineers (both electrical and mechanical) complete the 17th edition to cover themselves when said engineers have to carry out any form of electrical installation on site.
To answer the OP's question...If you are trained and competent to carry out the work, test it, and produce the paperwork needed, then you can notify your LBC in advance (along with a hefty fee) and they will take ownership of it (usually by sending out a part P spark to check it all out).

Know what you mean G, just a bit unsure due to lack of info. He's obviously time served in something.

 

[telectrix]

I know that a lot of companies insist that their maintenance engineers (both electrical and mechanical) complete the 17th edition to cover themselves when said engineers have to carry out any form of electrical installation on site.
To answer the OP's question...If you are trained and competent to carry out the work, test it, and produce the paperwork needed, then you can notify your LBC in advance (along with a hefty fee) and they will take ownership of it (usually by sending out a part P spark to check it all out).

if it's an extension, then it will be subject to building control anyway, and LABC will have issued a building notice. therefore, he does not have to pay LABC. if he's competent and holds 2382, then all he has to do is do the job and send LABC a copy of the EIC. they may ask for proof of 2382. no need to be in a scam.

 

[Guitarist]

if it's an extension, then it will be subject to building control anyway, and LABC will have issued a building notice. therefore, he does not have to pay LABC. if he's competent and holds 2382, then all he has to do is do the job and send LABC a copy of the EIC. they may ask for proof of 2382. no need to be in a scam.

Speaking to an officer at my LBC last year, he told me that the electrics are a different and separate application to the rest of an application. Sounds like the rules vary between LBC's.

 

[Engineer54]

I don't think the LABC give two hoots, especially if the section of work comes under a Building Notice. No-one seems to be interested in policing the system anyway!! As Tel states, so long as you can prove competence, which since the Part P providers have come on the scene, only requires 2382. Can't do any worse than a guy stacking shelves a few weeks ago!! lol!!

 

[mafi]

Hi, I'm sorry, yes that should of read time served Electrical engineer. I'm not really up to speed on the part P regs, and was thinking I might have to submit Circuit designs and calcs before starting any work. Maybe best to speak to local council first. I just wanted your experiences thoughts on the subject. Thanks Mark

 

[Guitarist]

Hi, I'm sorry, yes that should of read time served Electrical engineer. I'm not really up to speed on the part P regs, and was thinking I might have to submit Circuit designs and calcs before starting any work. Maybe best to speak to local council first. I just wanted your experiences thoughts on the subject. Thanks Mark

Erm....no