This Question of the Day concerns holiday complexes and lodges, and whether the scope of Part P of the Building Regulations applies to them. It has been answered by the ECA (Theme – Regulations & Legislation):
Question: Can you please tell me, do holiday lodges (e.g. Centre Parks lodges etc) count as 'dwellings' under Part P of the Building Regulations?
I know of two complexes of this type where maintenance staff are employed who are not 'Part P registered' but who conduct all manner of electrical repairs.
I have been asked to perform an EICR of the lodges and want to know where I stand with regards to informing them of the requirements of Part P if applicable. Is it applicable?
There are numerous examples of bad work that I have seen, such asd 2.5mm twin & earth cable wired into the supply side of a main isolator!
Answer: No, holiday lodges and homes that are part of a managed complex/centre are not within the scope of Part P of the Building Regulations. However normal standalone homes/dwellings that are let for holidays and short breaks etc., ARE within the scope of Part P.
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