Working in domestic properties

Manutd4life · Jun 25, 2014

Hope this is in the right place.

I mainly work on commercial properties, new build and refurbs and I'm looking to go into the domestic side. Nothing too big just something to too my wages up, just something that I can complete over a weekend. I'm just wondering what exactly I need. I know I need Part P, I'm clear on that one even though I think it's ridiculous that I need it but that's another thread. Do I need my testing and inspection to sign off my work?
Do I need to sign up the NIC to get test sheets or can I get the elsewhere?
Once a rest sheet is done, do I give it to the customer and let building regs/local council have a copy too?

Thanks

Gavin A · Jun 29, 2014

Richard Burns said:
Since it is a provision of the building regulations to notify specific work then this applies:

Building Act 1984
Breach of building regulations
35. If a person contravenes any provision contained in building regulations, other than a provision designated in the regulations as one to which this section does not apply, he is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale and to a further fine not exceeding £50 for each day on which the default continues after he is convicted.

That's up to a £5k fine.

Nice little earner for a hard up building control department if they figure out what's going on and decide to do something about it.

davesparks · Jun 29, 2014

How exactly is a hard up building control department going to find out about an in-notified electrical job?
And how exactly are they going to fund a prosecution for having electrical work done which is safe and carried out to the best possible standards?
I can't imagine a judge handing out a £5K fine to somebody as punishment for having their electrical installation improved by a professional!