Is it now illegal to install new light fittings in your home?
without a qualified electrician? I was under the impression that new building regs have made it unlawful. Which is a pain because I am perfectly capable of fitting a light in my bathroom in place of the crappy flourescent strip light.
Answers:
I know that you need to find out what the regs are for your area. Someone had installed without the help of a qualified electrician lights in the closets at my old house. These lights could have caused a fire because they were the wrong type of lights for closets. I know that my husband and I installed all of our lights (and celing fans) after our house was built, we didn't have to have a qualified electrician.
Yes
i dont know, if it is i will be in trouble, just fitted new kitchen lights in place of flourescent strip
It depends on where you live.
Just install it anyway. No one is gonna know you did.
No. Go for it.
You can install it, but you need a qualified electrician to certify the installation.
It may not matter if you do it right and nothing goes wrong. However, in the worst case, for instance if there is an insurance claim as a result of faulty electrical installation then there'll be a heck of a lot of problems with the fact that the installation is not certified.
If you don't know what you're doing, or have any doubts at all about what you're doing, don't risk it.
Officially you can't undertake any major electrical work, but I don't think they'd clap you in irons for fitting a new light providing you know what you're doing - but don't forget, this is in a bathroom - so check it out first.
no its not my neighbour did mine and they are great .no mention of (sorry i am not allowed) and he should know as he has done most of his family and friends x
i think the only illegal part is if u break the code. u know installin something that looks totally different and thus changin the code and uniformity of the place..when time comes and u wanna leave ull have to return it back to its original shape if u know what i mean.. so i think u can change ur own light and anything else come on workers at home theyre too lazy and too lame ..do it urself
You can fit light fittings, sockets, light switches & change damaged cable but you cannot rewire the house or put a new ring main in. Check it out on the web it tells you the rules. Also check the light fitting is suitable for the bathroom. Silly question but make sure the power is off by removing the fuse
No. If you are selling the house then your electrical work needs to be certified. BUT the reasoning behind this was that it would be part of the UK Sellers pack, which has now been scrapped!
If you are confident about your ability, and its for your own domestic use, you can legally fit GAS appliances!! but would you risk it?
Bottom line, whos going to find out? Whos going to care if the do find out? and whos going to actually succeed in doing anything to you if they do care? Answer -No One.
Just Fit it and be damnned!
Think about it you blow a fuse in a plug you change it ye, the light fitting need changed you change it ye, dont get a bloody electrician to change a fuse
No way illeagal, its not like your fitting an extension on your house that'l need planning permission. As long as you know what your doin whos gunna know?
That would depend on where you live.
But also keep in mind it is illegal to do 56 in a 55. How often do you really get pulled over?
Just be safe & work within your limits.
I'm sure you are allowed to change a light fitting, although you can't carry out alterations and extensions. But beware of the zoning regulations for bathrooms!
Yes, you need to stick to part P.
Unfortunately Bathrooms abnd Kitchens are definately out for you to do yourself - they are specifically mentioned in the part p regs.
There are some jobs you can do, such as replace fittings, but you cannot modify or extend cables.
hmm lets check the yellow pages.
Hi
I have read most of the answers given with interest, some of which are strange. If, as you say you are competent then there is no reason why you can't change the fitting, but only if it is suitable for the area. You can not change or add to the wiring unless you are part "P" registered.
Bathrooms are now divided into zones and you can only install certain items of electrical equipment in a given zone, depending on there IP ratings and voltage. If in doubt contact professional advise.
Water and electrics don't mix & can be lethal.
bathroom and kitchen it is as you need to be part p registered.
on another note if your crappy flourescent has a metal case and is not double insulated, and too close to the bath then you have to get rid of it anyway there are strict rules in the wiring regs "special locations"
I just had my house rewired by a certified electrician and he cocked everything up my bulbs blow every 5 days.
Do it your self at least it will nbe done properly
light fittings are ok
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Answers:
I know that you need to find out what the regs are for your area. Someone had installed without the help of a qualified electrician lights in the closets at my old house. These lights could have caused a fire because they were the wrong type of lights for closets. I know that my husband and I installed all of our lights (and celing fans) after our house was built, we didn't have to have a qualified electrician.
Yes
i dont know, if it is i will be in trouble, just fitted new kitchen lights in place of flourescent strip
It depends on where you live.
Just install it anyway. No one is gonna know you did.
No. Go for it.
You can install it, but you need a qualified electrician to certify the installation.
It may not matter if you do it right and nothing goes wrong. However, in the worst case, for instance if there is an insurance claim as a result of faulty electrical installation then there'll be a heck of a lot of problems with the fact that the installation is not certified.
If you don't know what you're doing, or have any doubts at all about what you're doing, don't risk it.
Officially you can't undertake any major electrical work, but I don't think they'd clap you in irons for fitting a new light providing you know what you're doing - but don't forget, this is in a bathroom - so check it out first.
no its not my neighbour did mine and they are great .no mention of (sorry i am not allowed) and he should know as he has done most of his family and friends x
i think the only illegal part is if u break the code. u know installin something that looks totally different and thus changin the code and uniformity of the place..when time comes and u wanna leave ull have to return it back to its original shape if u know what i mean.. so i think u can change ur own light and anything else come on workers at home theyre too lazy and too lame ..do it urself
You can fit light fittings, sockets, light switches & change damaged cable but you cannot rewire the house or put a new ring main in. Check it out on the web it tells you the rules. Also check the light fitting is suitable for the bathroom. Silly question but make sure the power is off by removing the fuse
No. If you are selling the house then your electrical work needs to be certified. BUT the reasoning behind this was that it would be part of the UK Sellers pack, which has now been scrapped!
If you are confident about your ability, and its for your own domestic use, you can legally fit GAS appliances!! but would you risk it?
Bottom line, whos going to find out? Whos going to care if the do find out? and whos going to actually succeed in doing anything to you if they do care? Answer -No One.
Just Fit it and be damnned!
Think about it you blow a fuse in a plug you change it ye, the light fitting need changed you change it ye, dont get a bloody electrician to change a fuse
No way illeagal, its not like your fitting an extension on your house that'l need planning permission. As long as you know what your doin whos gunna know?
That would depend on where you live.
But also keep in mind it is illegal to do 56 in a 55. How often do you really get pulled over?
Just be safe & work within your limits.
I'm sure you are allowed to change a light fitting, although you can't carry out alterations and extensions. But beware of the zoning regulations for bathrooms!
Yes, you need to stick to part P.
Unfortunately Bathrooms abnd Kitchens are definately out for you to do yourself - they are specifically mentioned in the part p regs.
There are some jobs you can do, such as replace fittings, but you cannot modify or extend cables.
hmm lets check the yellow pages.
Hi
I have read most of the answers given with interest, some of which are strange. If, as you say you are competent then there is no reason why you can't change the fitting, but only if it is suitable for the area. You can not change or add to the wiring unless you are part "P" registered.
Bathrooms are now divided into zones and you can only install certain items of electrical equipment in a given zone, depending on there IP ratings and voltage. If in doubt contact professional advise.
Water and electrics don't mix & can be lethal.
bathroom and kitchen it is as you need to be part p registered.
on another note if your crappy flourescent has a metal case and is not double insulated, and too close to the bath then you have to get rid of it anyway there are strict rules in the wiring regs "special locations"
I just had my house rewired by a certified electrician and he cocked everything up my bulbs blow every 5 days.
Do it your self at least it will nbe done properly
light fittings are ok
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