This is insane. Legally (like anyone pays any attention to these laws) you cannot do simple things like fitting an electrical socket to your own home, but you can change the brakes on your car. The second one is FAR more dangerous to other people!
That is not what the list you posted said in things you can do.
Pat Sajak said it best:
"Only when we have enough laws to properly govern our behavior can we truly enjoy the freedoms of America". - @patsajak
+1
The list is also somewhat contradictory and stupid in at leas some places. Like:
DIY Not allowed:
Re-wire sockets or lights that are faulty and causing the fuse to trip
Allowed:
Replace a simple light fitting Replace an existing socket or light switch like for like Make repairs to loose wirings in switches, light fittings, or plugs Replace light switches Replace sockets
So if you have a light fixture with an obvious short, you can't replace it yourself. And good luck enforcing that BS.
You're not allowed to install a "home entry system". What's that? Security alarm?
It is interest ring that the people who still live under a queen can't read the queen's English
"Repairs you can do yourself
However, there are some jobs that you can do yourself without calling in a qualified electrician as long as you are competent with DIY/Handyman works around the house. These do not fall under ‘Part P’ guidelines, so you don’t have to notify your local building control body if you want to:
Replace light bulbs or plug fuses Replace a simple light fitting Replace an existing socket or light switch like for like"
He was entirely wrong. There is no freedom with all these rules. Leave us alone!
You can do what the f*ck you like as it's in your own home and nobody inspects it. More likely to get done for speeding or some other OCD rule.
I meant its legal to do that.
Wrong, ask Adam.
Wrong, as always.
Corse he knows whats legal.
He clearly doesn’t.
Irrelevant to how well yours knows the english regulations.
I think they are saying that if you have a wiring fault you should call a pro but you can throw a receptacle, switch or luminaire at it to see if that fixes anything first. I doubt many of us on the left side of the pond know much about ring circuits but it might be confusing the first time you see one.
The fusing isn't different at all. The difference is instead of a 30A cable, we use two 15A cables. Saves on copper after the war....
Which is insane, because an idiot could just as easily cause a fire by replacing a switch badly.
In Scotland I can do anything I like unless it impinges on a neighbour. I can build a garage, a conservatory, I can do anything electrical. Not gas, but who can see :-) An extension to the house apparently needs planning permission, but all that means is paying a small fee and having all the neighbours the opportunity to say "it would block my light". But if it's got enough windows, it's called a conservatory and is exempt :-)
I don't think anybody does, or cares.
I doubt Adam is any more intelligent than my bloke.
Corse it is. Much higher fuse ratings with a ring.
Wrong again. And a lot less cabling is required.
Yes. But that isnt the only advantage of a ring.
Wrong, that doesn't cause a fire. The only two likely results is that doesn't work or takes out the fuse.
That's wrong too.
That's wrong too.
And so does the original house.
That's wrong too.
? But if it's got enough windows, it's called a conservatory and is exempt :-)
Wrong again.
He doesn't care, and doesn't live in England.
He gets away with loads.
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