There are lots of discussions on forums about what is and isn’t Part P notifiable work. Everything I have done on the past or would want to do in future is non-notifiable, especially now that outdoor wiring is now non-notifiable if it doesn’t involve creating a new circuit. However, the inference is that if it’s non-notfiable you can do it yourself.
However, on reading the Part P document it says :
Non-notifiable electrical installation work, like notifiable work, should be designed and installed, and inspected, tested and certificated in accordance with BS 7671.
Interestingly in coming here to ask this question I read the introductory thread to the DIY forum which mentions that testing and certification is a legal requirement.
It seems that generally the discussions elsewhere all focus on whether it’s notifiable or not - but no mention of what to do in practice in terms of testing and certification of non-notifiable work.
Am I correct in understanding that after completing the work a qualified electrician should come and test it and issue a Minor Work Certificate? If so, is this something that all electricians should be willing to do? Is this supposed to be done before restoring power to the circuit?
Also, are there grey areas with this? If you added a spur to the garden with new sockets etc it would clearly be beneficial for testing. Whereas replacing a switch less so - yet the part P wording doesn’t appear to differentiate. Or does the fact it says “installation work” differentiate additions from repairs and maintenance?
However, on reading the Part P document it says :
Non-notifiable electrical installation work, like notifiable work, should be designed and installed, and inspected, tested and certificated in accordance with BS 7671.
Interestingly in coming here to ask this question I read the introductory thread to the DIY forum which mentions that testing and certification is a legal requirement.
It seems that generally the discussions elsewhere all focus on whether it’s notifiable or not - but no mention of what to do in practice in terms of testing and certification of non-notifiable work.
Am I correct in understanding that after completing the work a qualified electrician should come and test it and issue a Minor Work Certificate? If so, is this something that all electricians should be willing to do? Is this supposed to be done before restoring power to the circuit?
Also, are there grey areas with this? If you added a spur to the garden with new sockets etc it would clearly be beneficial for testing. Whereas replacing a switch less so - yet the part P wording doesn’t appear to differentiate. Or does the fact it says “installation work” differentiate additions from repairs and maintenance?