"Martin Angove" wrote in message
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"Fred" wrote:


"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.

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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.

Yes, I've heard that too. Perhaps it wasn't the best place to make the
analogy. You're not the first person to state this in this ng and I dare
say you won't be the last. There are, AIUI, differences however,
particularly with regard to certain types of electrical work, and the
rules about "competent persons" when it comes to companies undertaking
such work.

Hwyl!

M.


Sorry I didn't mean to come on strong like that. As an experienced
electrical engineer with a MIEE I feel really ****ed of with the nanny state
that the institution I belong to insist I get a cowboy into to do the work
just because he has the C&G qualification.