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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc
On another note, someone may be able to shed further light but IIRC without a certified electrician, you've voided any home insurance and you'll never have the appropriate certificates to show the property and electrics are safe regarding said insurance and causes a few problems should you also choose to leave the property. A certified Electrician will have to re-do every socket you've done for you to receive the proper documents.
http://www.independent.co.uk/propert...n-8548135.html
So as a homeowner you're entitled to do as you please so long as you accept the likelihood that your insurance is now void and should you ever sell up or rent the property they'll all need re-doing by a professional.
If you're a private tenant or council rented then you probably shouldn't be touching a thing. |
I'd have thought the easiest way around that problem is to pay for a electrical test when the work is done and/or when you come to sell/rent the property. Plenty of electrical companies have junior/trainee staff run/chase cables, fit sockets etc then simply have a fully qualified tradesman check the installation, connect it up and sign it off with the correct certification. Regardless of what electrical work has been done in the past and by whom, it's still historic evidence and in many cases an up to date report would be a good idea anyway.
I don't think any work done by the homeowner has to be 'redone by a qualified electrician' but it needs to be checked and any faults found rectifiedby someone qualified before it could be certified satisfactory.