Diy electrical for volutary work

dave · 2009-08-10T13:09:32+00:00

I hoping to do some volutary diy work for a local charity ( shelvingto coathooks kind of thing ).Am a bit concened about any electrical work. I'd like to offer to helpthese folk and want to say I can but there's a problem. The workitself is ok (trained & worked as electricain - allbeit many yearsago) - but I admt I'm completely ot of touch with the regulationsregarding what I may or may not do.As I say I'm ok with actually doing the tasks I expect need to be done- replace plugs, check non-funtioning office kit, (eg kettle :-) ) andmaybe some simple wiring ("extension" light/ outlet etc). Can someone pls tell me whether I can even think about doing suchthings for these folk?I thought to take the PAT testing course (own expense) which I will doif needed (or help my case) for this charity - but can't afford tosplash out on a PAT tester!Any related advice appreciated.Thank you.

Aug 10, 2009 25 Replies

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Mike Harrison 16 years ago

Not a problem - new colour cable was widely available before Part P came into force.

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Man at B&Q 16 years ago

You can *do* whatever you bloody well like. Getting it "signed off" is the tricky part.

MBQ

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Man at B&Q 16 years ago

Not with today's date stamp on it.

MBQ

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Owain 16 years ago

But you can use the new cable colours anyway and say it was replacement post-Part-P.

Owain

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Tim S 16 years ago

Man at B&Q wibbled:

Not all of my new cable has date stamps :)

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Pete Verdon 16 years ago

nightjar However, it's not a problem until I run out of my old cable stocks.

I doubt it's a problem even then. I'm not worrying about it.

Pete

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