Andrew Procter

Wed 02 Apr 2014 12:09pm

Hi Alex, there is no easy answer to this as it depends upon the work being undertaken. For example, I am not qualified in solar panel installation and therefore would not be considered competent to do this type of work. The absolute minimum would be the wiring regulations and a Part P qualification if it was for domestic work. An inspection and testing qualification would be an advantage. Most electricians working on domestic installations need to join a Competent Person Scheme to be economically viable to notify certain electrical work, however it is not mandatory as there are now other ways to achieve compliance. Note: CPS membership is an annual accreditation, not a qualification. ( Elecsa, Napit, Niceic etc...) The Competent Person Scheme assessor checks qualifications, work done in the last 12 months, calibrated equipment, knowledge, notified jobs, even a recent job at a customers home has to be visited and assessed (all at a cost to the electrician every 12 months). So if the electrician is a CPS member then everything else will be in order. Note: Part P only applies to domestic installations though. It was updated in 2013 to reduce the amount of notifiable work. This latest version only applies to England now, as Wales will use the version before the update. Scotland has a warrants system. Hope this helps, regards Andy

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Russell Baron

Wed 02 Apr 2014 10:45am

Hi Alex, Both answers below are correct. I also carry my NICEIC ID badge which I show to the customer on arrival.It carry's my Part P reg number which the customer can check if they wish.. If you hire an electrician,ask him which part P governing body he's reg with.Ask him for ID etc if you want reassurance

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Steve Masters

Wed 02 Apr 2014 12:02am

Alfie is correct, however,Part P is a part of the Building Regulations and says that Building Control at your local council must be notified of most electrical work done in domestic properties and will inspect this work at your cost.,unless you are a qualified electrician and part of a government approved body etc.. The Part P Certificate is the electrical certificate the electrician gives you when the work is completed. There is a Electrical Installation Certificate, a Minor Works Certificate or Electrical Installation Condition Report. Google them to see what they look like so you get the correct one. A qualified electrician will be able to provide the correct certificate. Building Control will then write to you to confirm that the work has be notified.( can take a couple of months! ) Hope that helps

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Alfie Jenks

Tue 01 Apr 2014 08:34pm

Electrician must be registered with a governing body under the part p scheme (stroma, elecsa, nappit, niceic....to name a few). When an electrician wants to become part p registered, the assessor checks all the electricians qualifications to prove they are qualified. Meaning all you have to request is the electricians part p certificate.

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