Part P Outside Light?

[TheScullster]

Hi all

Can someone clarify the outside light situation for me please? Does a single outside light fitting, with twin and earth feed straight through the wall into back of fitting fall into Part P?

I can understand general outside electrical work remote from the dwelling being included, but a light on the downstairs circuit, without exposed cabling (correctly connected/earthed).

Anyone shed any light (groan)?

TIA

Phil

[Owain]

Not according to IEE Wiring Matters magazine (Spring 2005, page 2), provided it's connected to an existing circuit and the connection is not made in the kitchen or a "special location" (bath, sauna, etc).

Owain

[Andy Wade]

According to recent IEE clarification this is not notifiable under Part P if the supply is taken from an existing circuit and the connection is not made in a kitchen or other special location.

[dmc]

This is only if the cable goes through the wall and straight into the back of the fitting I assume? Or would this cover the cable running up the wall to the lamp?

Darren

[Andy Wade]

The Wiring Matters article does not discuss the route taken by the cable, only the things I mentioned previously and that the light is mounted on an outside wall of the house.

[TheScullster]

Thanks to all

Wouldn't have suprised me if it had been included! Common sense doesn't seem to be prevailing with much of this legislation.

Phil