Part P Notifiable Electrical Work (Part P)

Question 1

Which Building Regulation part covers electrical safety in dwellings?

Accepted Answer

Part P (Electrical safety — dwellings)

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Part L (Conservation of fuel and power)

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Part J (Combustion appliances)

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Part M (Access and facilities for disabled people)

Question 2

What is 'notifiable work' under Part P of Building Regulations?

Accepted Answer

New circuits, consumer unit replacements, and additions/alterations in special locations (kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors) that must be notified to a Competent Person scheme or Building Control

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Any electrical repair regardless of scale

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Only complete rewires

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Only work involving the main fuse

Question 3

How can a registered electrician self-certify Part P notifiable work?

Accepted Answer

By being registered with a Part P Competent Person scheme (e.g., NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA) and issuing the required Electrical Installation Certificate

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By submitting plans to the local authority Building Control before starting

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By having the work inspected by a Building Inspector after completion

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By filing a self-certification form with the local council within 30 days

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT notifiable work under Part P?

Accepted Answer

Replacing a like-for-like socket outlet on an existing circuit in a living room

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Installing a new circuit from the consumer unit

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Replacing a consumer unit

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Adding a socket to a kitchen circuit

Question 5

What penalty can apply to a homeowner or electrician for failing to comply with Part P notification requirements?

Accepted Answer

The local authority may require the work to be opened up for inspection, re-done at the owner's cost, and an enforcement notice may be issued; the installation may cause issues when selling the property

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An immediate fine of £10,000

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Automatic disconnection of the electricity supply

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Criminal prosecution in all cases

Question 6

What document is issued on completion of new notifiable electrical installation work?

Accepted Answer

Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) with a schedule of inspections and schedule of test results

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Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate only

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Building Regulations completion certificate only

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Gas Safe equivalent certificate for electrical work