On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 15:01:24 -0000, "David W.E. Roberts"
wrote:

Additional question - what are the implications of adding one or more
sockets to an existing ring (in line or as a spur)?
Adding lighting, bathroom fans, etc.?

The new regs to come into force from April advise that any work
undertaken in either a kitchen or bathroom is subject to the regs, and
thus a certificate should be issued after testing has taken place.

Should you again have the whole thing checked by a pro. sparky?

You most likely won't have much choice in the matter. The problem is
going to be be finding a qualified sparky after next April. They look
to me as though their diaries are going to be brimming, and an
inescapable consequence of this is that their rates will be high.

This all feeds through on dear old Gordons inflation index in due
course, but why should he care? By the time the crap hits the fan
he'll be out of the chancellors job and some other wally will have to
pick it up.

PoP