Electrical Safety Law

PART P ~ WHAT IS IT?

If you are planning to extend or alter the electrical installation in your home, such as providing extra sockets in the kitchen, or adding new ceiling lights, don't attempt it yourself. Ensure you employ a competent electrician such as Grove Electrical Contractors.

The Government introduced a new law in January 2005, which demands that most electrical work in UK households is only carried out by a 'competent' person.

We, at Grove Electrical Contractors are assessed annually by the NICEIC to ensure that we are and continue to be 'competent' to carry out electrical installations.

What is the electrical safety law?

Electrical safety requirements have been included in a new Part P of the Building Regulations.

The law states that anyone carrying out fixed electrical installations in households in England and Wales must ensure that electrical installations are:

- Designed and installed so that they do not present electric shock and fire hazards to people

- Suitably inspected and tested to verify that they meet the relevant equipment and installation standards

Who is responsible for ensuring that the electrical work carried out in my home meets safety requirements?

You are. It is a legal requirement for homeowners and landlords to be able to prove that all fixed electrical installations and alteration work have been carried out and certified by a competent person. We, at Grove Electrical Contractors are registered as competent to self-certify that our work complies with the relevant building regulations and BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations).

Why should i employ Grove Electrical Contractors?

You can expect to have safer, better quality electrical installation work because we will be working to BS 7671, the national safety standard. You will also be further protected against unsafe work as we are now required to offer our customers additional protection through a 6 year insurance-backed warranty for Part P notifiable work. Furthermore, as we are an NICEIC electrical contractor, you will benefit from the Complaints resolution scheme.