Scottish Certification

[Grangewood]

Afternoon all .. My Son has just bought a property in Scotland... it needs a new Consumer Unit and minor work .. I know there is No Part P as such but He’s been told I can’t certify my work up there due to not being part of the Scottish approved Contractors scheme .. is this correct, do I need to join yet another Government scheme ? Your help would be appreciated.

 

[littlespark]

There is no part P, you’re right.
Whoever told your son that is mistaken

 

[Grangewood]

Thanks .. I’m aware there is No Part P ... So I certify as normal ?

 

[Pete999]

Afternoon all .. My Son has just bought a property in Scotland... it needs a new Consumer Unit and minor work .. I know there is No Part P as such but He’s been told I can’t certify my work up there due to not being part of the Scottish approved Contractors scheme .. is this correct, do I need to join yet another Government scheme ? Your help would be appreciated.

What Schemes are you a member of at the moment GW?

 

[Grangewood]

STROMA ..

 

[Grangewood]

STROMA ... CPS , Duty Holder , Third Party Certification, PAT Scheme, Electrical Inspector .. Commercial & Donestic

 

[streamer]

There is no need to notify building control up here. I would say just provide a certificate for the work carried out to the customer ( I hope he is paying you well!). Before I joined SELECT, which is the Scottish electrical contractors association, the local authority were happy with a certificate and an up to date grade card if I wired a new build.

 

[Grangewood]

Great stuff .. but It’s UNPAID WORK.. thanks to all for your replies ..

 

[Grangewood]

In answer to the last piece of advice ... Do I also send a copy of the EIC to the Local Authority instead of the usual Notification ??

 

[streamer]

No, there is no requirement to notify anybody.

 

[Grangewood]

In that case .. thanks again for your assistance

 

[richy3333]

Depending on the type of work and the type of property a building warrant might be required. If it is your son is responsible for obtaining this.

 

[Grangewood]

Thank you for that update .. please excuse my ignorance .... but what exactly is a building warrant and how does my son apply for it ??

 

[IzzyS]

Getting a building warrant - mygov.scot - https://www.mygov.scot/building-warrant/

I used google, it's quicker than waiting for a reply on here.

 

[Grangewood]

Thank you for the link .. I will make sure that’s applied for .. and will now apply to become approved so no hassle there .. thanks to all of you for your advise