Onerous Conditions for Domestic DwellingsIf you are considering an electrical addition or alteration in or around your dwelling there are certain legal requirements. You should secure the services of a
Part P registered company.
The RequirementThe Approved Document P (Electrical Safety in Dwellings) states that reasonable provision shall be made in the design and installation of electrical installation in order to protect persons operating, maintaining or altering the installation from fire or injury.
Scope of Part P Part P applies to the electrical installations in buildings or parts of buildings comprising:
- Dwellings houses and flats. Also dwellings and business premises sharing a common metered supply.
- Common access areas, shared amenities, laundries, Gymnasiums etc to communal living.
- Garden lighting, pond supplies garages, outbuildings etc.
ComplianceTo achieve compliance the electrical installation must be designed and installed to afford appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage and prevent electric shock and fire hazards to people. A suitable inspection and test should be carried out to verify compliance.
SolutionAll JP Glasby Ltd employees meet the requirements of the Competent Persons scheme referred to in Part P of the Building Regulations 2000. Should your installation fall within the Part P requirements a compliance certificate will be provided to you upon completion of the inspection and test.
Peace of MindUsing our services ensures any electrical additions to your property are safe and fully compliant. The Part P certificate can be presented to any future purchaser of your property as proof of compliance.
