In article ,
"Autolycus" writes:
Unless he happens to live in the area governed by a loose group of
councils including Bristol, for example, whose leaflet says:

"There are two routes available to applicants to ensure they comply with
Part P:-

2. Submit a Building Regulation application to the Local Authority:

B. Where the work is carried out by an unregistered electrician or is a
DIY installation, the applicant is required to have the work inspected
and tested by a
registered electrician as in A. above."

I thought the ODPM had written to LA's telling they are not allowed
to do this as it imposes additional charges which are not permitted.
That is what your £100 (or whatever) is supposed to pay for.

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Andrew Gabriel