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robinsmith30
Hi guys,
This is my 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] post to the forums and concerns electrical regulations and specifically certification. I have recently had a new en-suite fitted, and the quotation included
“Electrician to supply and install new fuse spur in roof space for new shower”
“The price is subject to survey and includes electrical testing & certification”.
I would like to clarify which electrical certification is required as I am waiting to receive this.
Pre-work, the bedroom had a thermostatic shower in the corner of the room, with a light above the shower, and extractor initiated by a wall switch.
The work fitted a square room in the corner of the room in the place where the old shower was, and includes a 2 new bathroom rated spotlights, an Aqualisa controlled shower (thermostatic but controller by an illuminated switch) a new extractor fan with timer and a heated mirror with lights built in.
What type of electrical certification should I expect?
I note that IET Setting Standards for electrical installation (Part P) [1] state that
Notifiable work also includes additions to existing circuits in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors and in other special locations. (See question 5 note 5.)
Question 5, note 5 states
Work that is not in a kitchen or special location and does not involve a special installation (5) and consists of:
- adding lighting points (light fittings and switches) to an existing circuit (6)
- adding socket-outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or radial circuit (6)
In the en-suite there was previously a fan, and lights, there are now is a new fan, lights and electric mirror.
What is the electrical certificate I should expect the electrician to supply?
I am really keen to get the right certification.
Two years ago when I moved from my flat to this house, I needed to get a “Domestic Electric Inspection Periodic Inspection Report” as a requirement for renting the flat. The electrician found a number of faults with the electric in the flat in a kitchen I had had installed the year before (with new power units and extractor). £630 work of work were required to bring the electrics up to a position where the Domestic Electric Inspection Periodic Report was to a standard approved for rental. My lesson learned from this was ‘ensure that the work is done correctly at install time”.
As we may rent out this house in future we are keen the same situation does not happen again
Finally, my location is South Leicestershire, for any recommended electricians that do PIR work, what should I look to pay for a full PIR for rental for a 4 bedroom house (with any faults documented so I can give to my en-suite supplier to resolve)?
[1] IET Setting Standards for electrical installation
Building Regulations - Part P FAQs - IET Electrical
Kind regards,
Robin
This is my 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] post to the forums and concerns electrical regulations and specifically certification. I have recently had a new en-suite fitted, and the quotation included
“Electrician to supply and install new fuse spur in roof space for new shower”
“The price is subject to survey and includes electrical testing & certification”.
I would like to clarify which electrical certification is required as I am waiting to receive this.
Pre-work, the bedroom had a thermostatic shower in the corner of the room, with a light above the shower, and extractor initiated by a wall switch.
The work fitted a square room in the corner of the room in the place where the old shower was, and includes a 2 new bathroom rated spotlights, an Aqualisa controlled shower (thermostatic but controller by an illuminated switch) a new extractor fan with timer and a heated mirror with lights built in.
What type of electrical certification should I expect?
I note that IET Setting Standards for electrical installation (Part P) [1] state that
Notifiable work also includes additions to existing circuits in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors and in other special locations. (See question 5 note 5.)
Question 5, note 5 states
Work that is not in a kitchen or special location and does not involve a special installation (5) and consists of:
- adding lighting points (light fittings and switches) to an existing circuit (6)
- adding socket-outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or radial circuit (6)
In the en-suite there was previously a fan, and lights, there are now is a new fan, lights and electric mirror.
What is the electrical certificate I should expect the electrician to supply?
I am really keen to get the right certification.
Two years ago when I moved from my flat to this house, I needed to get a “Domestic Electric Inspection Periodic Inspection Report” as a requirement for renting the flat. The electrician found a number of faults with the electric in the flat in a kitchen I had had installed the year before (with new power units and extractor). £630 work of work were required to bring the electrics up to a position where the Domestic Electric Inspection Periodic Report was to a standard approved for rental. My lesson learned from this was ‘ensure that the work is done correctly at install time”.
As we may rent out this house in future we are keen the same situation does not happen again
- Should I get a Periodic Inspection Report done now) for peace of mind OR
- Does the certification that the electrician provides effectively give the same assurance, so the PIR is not provided?
- What is the documentation I should look for the electrician to provide for this work.
Finally, my location is South Leicestershire, for any recommended electricians that do PIR work, what should I look to pay for a full PIR for rental for a 4 bedroom house (with any faults documented so I can give to my en-suite supplier to resolve)?
[1] IET Setting Standards for electrical installation
Building Regulations - Part P FAQs - IET Electrical
Kind regards,
Robin