Today, Martin Sorene asks whether an electrician can carry out work in a block of flats without Part P certification. He is answered by the ECA (theme - Regulations & Legislation):
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Question: I have been carrying out lighting maintenance works to the communal areas in several blocks of flats - all the usual things: replacement transformers, ballast units, lampholders etc.I have now been told I cannot carry out this work without a Part P certificate. After reading what is notifiable or not, it seems this work is not notifiable, but a BS7671:2008 certificate or minor works certificate should be issued. All my work fully complies with the IEE regulations, but I am not Part P registered as I do not normally work in residential properties.
As I am almost at retirement age, I would still like to do this work if I can. I would be grateful if you confirm whether I am correct on these points.
Answer: From the information you have provided, the work you are carrying out is not notifiable work, but BS7671 certificates are required, as you have noted.
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