Graham Beavis asks this question, which concerns a garden workshop, and whether the electrical supply to it is covered by Part P of the Building Regulations. It has been answered by the NICEIC (Theme – Regulations & Legislation):
Question: Can you confirm whether a supply to a garden workshop and the wiring within is covered by Part P of the Building Regulations, or not?
I believe it is so, but I know a building inspector who says that only the supply cable to the workshop is covered by Part P, and that an owner may do as he likes inside the workshop.
Answer: Outbuildings and associated wiring to and within them are formally mentioned in the Part P document and, therefore, will require Part P notification to be carried out.
Such areas have been identified as special installations and are likely to have greater risks of electrical danger if not correctly and compliantly installed.
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