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Hi, hope you experts can give me some advice.
I am moving into a new property and all ceiling lights will be simple rose with a drop bulb. Over time I want to replace these with real light fittings (eg chandelier). My question is whether current regulations allow me to do this myself.
All lights are outside of kitchen/bathrooms and being a bungalow I have easy access to all loft wiring as required. I would class myself as a competent DIYer and understand basic electronics, lighting wiring circuits, safety precautions etc. When I last did something similar (a long time ago), the regs were concerned with being a competent person.
I guess i am also interested in how any DIY work might impact my house warranty. If there are regulation issues then I am keen to find out rough costs for an electrician to install 5 lights in a bungalow (north of england).
Any guidance is much appreciated.
I am moving into a new property and all ceiling lights will be simple rose with a drop bulb. Over time I want to replace these with real light fittings (eg chandelier). My question is whether current regulations allow me to do this myself.
All lights are outside of kitchen/bathrooms and being a bungalow I have easy access to all loft wiring as required. I would class myself as a competent DIYer and understand basic electronics, lighting wiring circuits, safety precautions etc. When I last did something similar (a long time ago), the regs were concerned with being a competent person.
I guess i am also interested in how any DIY work might impact my house warranty. If there are regulation issues then I am keen to find out rough costs for an electrician to install 5 lights in a bungalow (north of england).
Any guidance is much appreciated.
