I'm a little confused. If I'm competent and only infrequently carry out work in domestic premises, doe this mean I only need to notify Building Control before carrying out work? Where my work doesn't need inspection and testing?
- To join a competent person self-certification scheme, which is recommended for those who regularly undertake notifiable work in domestic premises.
- Competent persons who only infrequently carry out work in domestic premises need not register with a competent persons self-certification scheme. However if they are not registered they must notify building control before carrying out the work and should meet all of the requirements of BS
- DIY electrical work is not to be encouraged, however where a householder wishes to carry out electrical work they must notify building control before commencing work. Building control will arrange for the work to be, inspected and tested at various stages and will charge a fee to cover any costs incurred.