Hi all

I have recently had plans drawn up for alterations to a rear study extension
and side kitchen extension.
I know the spiel about kitchen being a notifiable zone for Part P.

My question is whether electrical work can be mentioned (but played down) on
a general building regs application drawing and if this then satisifies the
"notifiable" bit.

My intentions for the back room are to:
Move light switches
Move light fittings
Add socket(s)
Change socket(s)
Include a return to the CU for the sockets (currently run as a radial
spur!).

For the kitchen:
A complete re-work is required in terms of locations of sockets, cooker
point, lighting etc.


Question:

Can I cover these changes with general notes on drawing such as relocate
switches (for back room)
AND
relocate sockets and cooker point to suite revised kitchen layout (to be
determined)

Does this satisfy the notification bit?
Are they likely to give a general approval and "overlook" reference to
electrical work?
Does this save me money in that the details are (sort of) included on this
application rather than submitting a separate electrical application later?
Is it better not to draw attention to electrical work at all?

Thanks for any input on this subject (particularly from experience!)

Phil

My question is whether electrical work can be mentioned (but played down)
on
a general building regs application drawing and if this then satisifies
the
"notifiable" bit.

I don't know what you mean by "played down". However, notifiable electrical
work can (and should) be mentioned on the building notice application. No
further application is needed.

Can I cover these changes with general notes on drawing such as relocate
switches (for back room)
AND
relocate sockets and cooker point to suite revised kitchen layout (to be
determined)

I don't see why not. I would just say something like "Provision of
electrical services to BS6761 to new extension and existing kitchen area."
I'm sure they'd get back to you if they want more detail, whilst not going
into detail gives you some flexibility in layout if they don't.

Is it better not to draw attention to electrical work at all?

No. Do it properly.

Christian.

On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 14:16:22 -0000, a particular chimpanzee named
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produced:

I have recently had plans drawn up for alterations to a rear study extension
and side kitchen extension.

My question is whether electrical work can be mentioned (but played down) on
a general building regs application drawing and if this then satisifies the
"notifiable" bit.

If I understand your question correctly, you're asking whether
electrical works should be included on your application. The answer
in your case is, yes. If the notifiable part of the work is 'part &
parcel' of the extension and alterations, then the fees (AFAIK) are
the same [1].

Building Control will be more interested in making sure that you can
produce a suitable certificate (by a 'competent' electrician[2]) for
the notifiable electrical work on completion, and may ask for such a
note to be on the plans.

[1] I think the ODPM told Councils that they couldn't surcharge if
there was electrical work involved.

[2] See previous posts in this group ad-nauseum for a definition.
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On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 14:16:22 -0000, a particular chimpanzee named
the notifiable part of the work is 'part &
parcel' of the extension and alterations, then the fees (AFAIK) are
the same [1].

Building Control will be more interested in making sure that you can
produce a suitable certificate (by a 'competent' electrician[2]) for
the notifiable electrical work on completion, and may ask for such a
note to be on the plans.

[1] I think the ODPM told Councils that they couldn't surcharge if
there was electrical work involved.

I read that as well but somebody here said their council came up with some
sub-sub-clause which allowed them to.