Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, concerning nightclub work and whether it falls under Part P of the Building Regulations, is answered by the NICEIC:
I'm planning on doing my major and minor works in advance to get the 'Fastrak' option - as it happens I've just been offered a job for a nightclub installing two new 32A ring circuits. As this is a commercial property, the work will not fall under Part P of the Building Regulations, and hence should not require building notification - am I correct? If so, is there any legal reason why I should not take the job? Also, with this being a commercial property, will it be acceptable as a major work for the Domestic Installer scheme.
Answer: There is no legal reason why you should not do the job in the nightclub. Remember that in such premises the client may need full certification for licencing/insurance purposes. Some local authorities may only accept NICEIC certification. So it is worth checking local requirements before you do the job.
The work is not in a dwelling, so does not require notification under the Building Regulations. For that reason, with this type of work it would not be acceptable to use for your NICEIC Domestic Installer application.
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