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does a new consumer unit installed in a flat in Scotland need a building warrant?
Anonymous user 1 March 2024 - 2.58 PM
ive just had a consumer unit upgrade in my flat in Scotland. ive been reading about building warrants that i did not know about . ive seen some places say i may need one. can any one advise please?
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Internal Repairs
I don't think so. It seems the building warrant system is chiefly concerned with the structural integrity of the building. Therefore new sockets recessed into the wall of a flat DO require a warrant. New consumer units which are simply replacing what already exists to a similar level do NOT. I found this document>> Check note 2. ://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/Resources/PDF/B/BSelectricalguidance.pdf
Answered26 September 2022
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BPW Electrical Services ltd
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Building control notification is required
Answered25 September 2022
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Anonymous user
Just ask your local building control office. They can advise you. Pointless guessing.
Answered26 September 2022
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NDF Electrical Services Ltd
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Any electrical works to that scale needs signing off correctly. I know in England & wales for sure but we would have to check if Scotland has the same rules. With that said Im fairly certain it would need a cert & sign off.
Answered16 October 2022
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