The Government introduced electrical safety rules (Part P rules) into the building regulations for England and Wales in 2005. Part P states anyone carrying out electrical work in a home must ensure their work is designed and installed to protect people from fire and electric shocks.
Part P qualified electricians can carry out and self-certify this type of work so that a separate building regulations application is not required
What type of work does Part P apply to?
- additions or alterations to existing circuits in special locations*
- replacement of a consumer unit
- installation of a new circuit
- rewires
Find out more about special locations and where Part P applies here.
