Part P question

[Bright Sparks]

I have been having an arguement with another sparks about the requirement of being Part P qualified.

He says that he doesn't need to be part P to swap two low voltage transformers in ground lights in a domestic garden because they are SELV.

Surely Part P being required for domestic covers the whole installation and not just the building?

Any help? A nights beer is resting on this and he can drink like a fish! Thanks Guys.

Bright Sparks

 

[Paul.M]

Go onto the niceic web site and down load pocket guide 8 on part p notifiable work. You will get your answer, get your proof and get a lot of drinks paid for you. Have a good night. And please drink responsible ha ha.

 

[IQ Electrical]

I think your friend is correct but because he is replacing, not installing.

It has nothing to do with SELV, the supply to the transformer is not SELV!

 

[telectrix]

agree with IQ. replacing tx's is not notifiable. get your wallet out!

 

[Paul.M]

Yes, I've re-read your post and IQ and televtrix are correct. (im having one of those brain fart days, took me 3 attempts this morning to tie me shoe laces). Like for like with no change in voltage = your out of pocket. Next time I'll put my brain into gear before my mouth, thank you for correcting me.

 

[SirKit Breaker]

I have been having an arguement with another sparks about the requirement of being Part P qualified.

He says that he doesn't need to be part P to swap two low voltage transformers in ground lights in a domestic garden because they are SELV.

Surely Part P being required for domestic covers the whole installation and not just the building?

Any help? A nights beer is resting on this and he can drink like a fish! Thanks Guys.

Bright Sparks

Your mate is correct, he doesn't need to be Part P qualified, this is because there is no such thing as a qualification for Part P, it is not a course you can do, it is a building regulation which has to be adhered to when carrying out work, just the same as any other part of the building regs. Looks like you are in for an expensive night