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Question Title: Electrical Work
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| I am aware of the new Part P electrical installation requirements. We have a property where there is only one socket outlet in the kitchen. Our tenant (a competent electrician) has asked if, in order to avoid overloading the current sockets, he can install an additional socket himself in the kitchen of the property. We, as agents, do not see a problem and our landlord is agreeable. Is this OK, or do we still need to use Approved electricians.
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| Unfortunately, there is a notification requirement on this work under the new Part P of the Building Regulations. This means that the owner is legally required to notify building control of any such works (and pay the relevant fee) or use an approved contractor - such as an NICEIC approved electrician who will issue the required completion certificate after carrying out the electrical installation or repair works. Although the job of adding or replacing a socket-outlet is classified as minor works (and in many cases, exempt from the Part P regulation), the notification requirement arises in this case because the socket is situated in the kitchen - considered to be a high risk area. A case of the new law and excessive red tape preventing a competent owner or occupier carrying out obvious safety improvements without substantial extra cost.
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Letting Update Journal |
Jan 2005 page 14 |
letting-update-journal.html
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Letting Handbook |
Chapter 8 |
letting-handbook-and-factsheets.html
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Letting Factsheet No 4 |
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factsheet-4
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Letting Factsheet No 37 |
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