Adding 2 gang 13 amp electric boxes to just above skirting level

Firstly you must make an application to your local authority to carry out DIY electrical work. Since 2005 electrical work in the home has been covered by Part P of the building regulations and has to comply with BS767 and be certified on completion. Once you have filled in the forms and paid the fee (around £300) they will issue you with consent to carry out the works. 1.5mm cable is totally inadequate for sockets, as a minimum of 2.5mm needs to be used and in some cases 4mm. (Borrow a copy of BS7671:2008 from your library). Cables can be chased into the wall, but must be RCD protected. If your existing fusebox does not have an RCD fitted, then this will need to be upgraded to in order for the work to comply with BS7671:2008. On completion of the works, the council will arrange for their inspector to check what you have done and if it tests out ok and complies with the regulations they will issue you with the appropriate certificates. If it fails, you will have to get the defects put right and pay for a re-test. Failure to comply with Part P of the building regulations can result in a fine of £5000. So overall, it would be easier, safer and most likely cheaper to hire a Part P registered electrician to do the work.

Hi, You have chosen the wrong type of cable. Before additions to any circuit you first need to assess the current installation, if all ok, you then need to test the existing installation to make sure that it is safe to proceed. There are regulations covering minimum heights of accessories, your suggestion is not compliant. There are regulations concerning placement of concealed cable runs, your suggestion may not be compliant. Do yourself a favour and bring in a qualified registered electrician.