Re Part P Certification. Does a third party have to physically test an installation himself or is it sufficient to trust the test evidence of the electrician that did the work. I have been asked this by a neighbour and whilst I once knew the wiring regs I am no longer up to date (and not practicing). Thanks
John, Thanks for your contributions on this discussion. I have summarised my new understanding elsewhere. I was surprised by several responses. The essence of it is that anyone doing domestic electrical work needs to be competent and those undertaking notifiable work have to follow the rules. It seems from the responses that it has become custom and practice to 'adapt' the rules so those not registered as competent can still work. That is not to say that electricians not registered are not competent. Perhaps what is needed is a much stronger equivalent of a Gas Safe register that is branded with a catchy phrase. Maybe just call it 'Electric Safe' and people on that register should be able to test and certify, ie be competent people, and be responsible in law for the work they do. Such a competent person should, in my mind, be able to test/certify existing installations too....or is that another can of worms. I will stop there. Thanks again. Kevin
John, Thanks for your contributions on this discussion. I have summarised my new understanding elsewhere. I was surprised by several responses. The essence of it is that anyone doing domestic electrical work needs to be competent and those undertaking notifiable work have to follow the rules. It seems from the responses that it has become custom and practice to 'adapt' the rules so those not registered as competent can still work. That is not to say that electricians not registered are not competent. Perhaps what is needed is a much stronger equivalent of a Gas Safe register that is branded with a catchy phrase. Maybe just call it 'Electric Safe' and people on that register should be able to test and certify, ie be competent people, and be responsible in law for the work they do. Such a competent person should, in my mind, be able to test/certify existing installations too....or is that another can of worms. I will stop there. Thanks again. Kevin
