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What is 'Part P'?

Part P of the Building Regulations imposes the requirement that :-

"Reasonable provision shall be made in the design, installation, inspection and testing of electrical installations in order to protect persons from fire or injury." and "Sufficient information shall be provided so that persons wishing to operate, maintain or alter an electrical installation can do so with reasonable care."click here for the Part P Document

Why has Part P been introduced?

Part P has been introduced in order to:

  • reduce the number of deaths, injuries and fires caused by faulty electrical installations
  • make life harder for 'cowboys' to leave electrical installations in an unsafe condition

Does it apply to me?

If your firm carries out electrical installation work in dwellings in England and Wales, almost certainly yes. click here for more information

What should Electrical Contractors do?

Electrical contractors that want to avoid the complications and costs of using Building Control should consider becoming a 'Competent Person'.

What is a 'Competent Person'?

A Competent Person is a firm that has been independently assessed and certificated by an approved Competent Person Scheme as competent to self-certify that its work complies with the Building Regulations.click here for more information

What are the benefits of becoming a Competent Person?

Competent Persons save on the time and trouble associated with the submitting of building notices to, and having their work inspected by, Building Control and, as a consequence, do not incur building notice and inspection fees.

What are the costs of becoming a Competent Person?

To become a Competent Person for Part P, a firm is assessed for its competence to work in compliance with BS7671 and the Building Regulations. On becoming a Competent Person, the work of the firm is monitored by means of annual surveillance visits.
Fees are chargeable both for the initial assessment and the subsequent, shorter surveillance inspections.click here for more information

How can I become a Competent Person?

Please complete and return the application form provided. Applying online will save you £10 plus VAT over a manual application.click here for more information