"Martin Angove" wrote in message
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The thing is that as far as I can tell, Part P does not specifically
exclude DIY work any more than Parts A through N (generally) exclude DIY
work. What it *does* exclude is *unchecked* DIY work. In the same manner
that you should involve Building Control before (for example) knocking
down a supporting wall and inserting a lintel, Part P requires either a
notice to BC and a full inspection of subsequent electrical work by a
suitably qualified person who is willing to take on responsibility for
the work, or the work to be done by a self certifying company/person. It
doesn't require even this for some sorts of work ("non-notifiable"),
though obviously a complete rewire doesn't come under this category.

Note that this is a lot less strict than the situation for working with
gas or with pressurised hot water systems.


Nonsense. A DIYer can do any amount of work on a gas installation system as
long as he doesn't charge for his work. He has to deem himself to be
competent in the art to comply with the law. This is a common misconception
propagated by the likes of Corgi which you have fallen for. The act is very
clear and the relevant section has been posted to this newsgroup before.

Welcome to the Nanny state.