Understanding Part P Requirements

[tennis ball]

Hi,

Can somebody help me with my understanding of part p requirements.

Take tomorrows job.

Like for like replacement of a shower. Haven't viewed it yet so no details except the cable is 6mm. I told them to get. 7.2KW shower to be on the safe side.

My question is this: because it's a like for like swap, I can simply swap the unit for the new one if the cable and fuse is sufficient. However if there is no red or supplementary bonding in the bathroom I can still install? Also because its not a new circuit I don't have to upgrade the bonding if it is inadequate?

I know all of the above are serious concerns but I just want to understand what the law requires.

Thanks, Dan

 

[telectrix]

like for like, just replace it, but i would complete a MWC with it clearly stated if there are any issues like bonding, RCD, that the client don't want to pay for. CYA.

 

[tennis ball]

That's sound advice and exactly what I will be doing in the future. Too many people are complacent so as you say CYA!