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Does my builder need to be registered for plumbing and electric work?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.53 PM

I'm about to start a project to renovate my bathroom with a builder that has been recommended to me. The work will involve the following: - Remove existing bath and fit new bath with over-bath shower - Remove existing toilet and fit new toilet (in new location) - Remove existing sink and fit new sink (in new location) - Fit 5x LED downlights - Fit electrical supply for vanity unit lighting and shaving point - Fit new light activated extractor fan - Remove/dispose of existing radiator - Fit new electric/central heating dual-fueled towel radiator - Lay new electrical heatmat underfloor heating with wall mounted thermostat My question is: a) Does the work detailed above require the builder to be registered on the following; - Gas Safe (https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/) - Registered Competent Person - Electrical (http://www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk/) i.e. is the work "Notifiable" b) Are there any other registrations that the builder should prove they have to do this work? c) Do we need to get any certificates once the work is completed? Thanks!

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2 Answers

DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Rating: 5 out of 5

Grimsby

Not gas safe but certainly should be a registered electrician to do the electrics, as you will need either a minor works or Electrical Installation Certificate and the work will require notification to Building Control as it is electrical work in a special location. This can all be done by a part p spark. Why are you letting a builder even contemplate doing your electrics? Do not let him anywhere near it!-please. If you allow him to do it you leave yourself wide open if BC find out and they could fine you up to £5000 as it's you who would be responsible for not ensuring that he has all his ducks in a row as far as competence and qualifications etc. Sad but true.

Answered5 October 2017

Phillips Plumbing & Property Maintenance

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Wirral

Please do not let the builder do the bathroom i fix so many were the builder has failed

Answered13 November 2017