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On the1st January 2005 the Government, introduced new rules regarding carrying out electrical work in domestic properties. The defined scope Part P award is designed to prove competence for Plumbers and other associated trades on electrical work they may carry out. Some of the work covered by Part P is:
The course consists of eight days training and assessment. The assessments are both practical and theory question papers.
Upon completion of the award the candidate can self certificate electrical work that falls under Part P of the Building Regulations. The award lasts for five years; thereafter the candidate will need to be reassessed.
If you are interested in attending the Part P Course: Telephone Ray Cliffe on 0151-523-0808
Register with a government-approved competent person scheme, which enables work to be self-certified as compliant with the Building Regulations. (Such as the NICEIC).
Notify Local Authority Building Control in advance of undertaking each job so that they can inspect the work.
The second option will include checking that an electrical installation certificate has been completed, with work fully inspected and tested to BS 7671. Notification will therefore be just as technically onerous as self-certification, and potentially a lot more expensive and bureaucratic.