A quick-reference guide to which type of electrical work should be notified to building control or carried out by a registered electrician

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: