OK - you can undertake the work yourself to BS7671, there is no need to inform building control, however it is always recommended you use a registered electrician to carry out any electrical work in your home
X - you must notify Local Building Control or use a registered electrician such as DGW Electrical
Type of work |
Work in Kitchen, Bathroom or Garden |
Work in other location |
A complete new electrical system or total rewire |
X |
X |
Fuse box change |
X |
X |
Adding a socket to an existing circuit |
X |
OK |
Adding a light switch to an existing circuit |
X |
OK |
Connecting a cooker to an existing connection |
OK |
OK |
Replacing a damaged cable for a single circuit, on a like-for-like basis |
OK |
OK |
Replacing a damaged accessory, such as a socket or ceiling rose |
OK |
OK |
Replacing a light fitting |
OK |
OK |
Installing and fitting a storage heater |
X |
X |
Installing extra low voltage lighting |
X |
X |
Installing a new electric supply to garden shed, garage, greenhouse or other out building |
X |
X |
Installing a solar photovoltaic power supply |
X |
X |
Installing electric ceiling or floor heating |
X |
X |
Installing an electricity generator |
X |
X |
Installing telephone or extra-low voltage wiring for communication or IT equipment |
X |
OK |
Replacing an immersion heater |
OK |
OK |
Installing a socket or lighting point outdoors |
X |
X |
Fitting and connecting a new electric shower with a different kW rating |
X |
N/A |
Adding a socket or light to an existing circuit in a garden shed, garage, greenhouse or other outbuilding |
OK |
N/A |
Installing a garden pond pump to the the fixed electrics, including supply |
X |
N/A |
Installing an electric sauna |
X |
N/A |
Should I receive a certificate once the work is done? Yes: