Part P? Are we all being misled?

[Big n Daft]

Its a mad bad sad world!
There has to be some middle ground in all this. I've just come back to the game having had time out. 20+yrs on everthing from a socket for Mrs Jones to commissioning trains with all manner of install and testing to find it now counts for bugger all.
I suppose its all about proving competance and an understanding of electrical safety, thought I'd done that.
HoHum cant change the system, just pay the money and stand out from the crowd.

 

[Markthisoneout]

I've posted on this subject elsewhere on the Forum but it's worth repeating it here:

When B&Q issue advice notices that state:

"As of 1 January 2005, changes to the Building Regulations affected domestic electrical installations in England and Wales. You don't need to be a qualified electrician to make changes to your home's electrical system, but the work must be done in accordance with the standards in the Regulations."

it's hardly surprising that DIYers do their own work - they are being told they can!

It is made worse by advice pages like this on their website which give superficial guidance on laying SWA cable for an outdoor lighting circuit and without any consideration of the load, cable length, type of supply etc, etc.

B&Q Online: From Kitchens & Bathrooms to Sheds & Paving; plus planning tools

Someone needs to get a grip of the whole licence/certification business or we are all out of a job.