Have you had some electrical alterations carried out at your Bradford home but not been given a certificate for building control sign off?
This can leave you in a tricky position as, by law, you must be able to prove all electrical installation work meets Part P of the Building Regulations. If this has happened to you, there is a solution. A qualified and registered electrician can carry out an EICR and provide you with an electrical report and certificate for building control sign off purposes. Here at Quality Electrician, we regularly carry out EICRs for homeowners who need an electrical report for building control. Read on to find out more.
Back to top1) Electrical Installation Certificate
An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) is what should be issued by your electrician following any notifiable work at your Bradford home. It is the confirmation that the work they carried out meets British Standards BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations). An EIC can only be issued by an electrician who is a registered member of one of the electrical industry’s governing bodies – NICEIC or NAPIT. If you haven’t been provided with a certificate for building control sign off, then it is likely the person who installed the electrics was not properly qualified and should not have carried out the work. This could mean that you have an unsafe installation that does not meet regulations.
Back to top2) What electrical work requires signing off?
So, exactly what electrical work in your Bradford home requires a certificate and signing off with building control?
Notifiable works under Part P of the Building Regulations include:
- The installation of a new circuit - often for an extension or loft conversion.
- The installation of a new consumer unit/fuseboard.
- The full or partial rewire of your Bradford home.
- Any alteration or addition to an existing circuit in a ‘special location’. These are the high-risk areas, such as the bathroom.
If you have had any of these works carried out at your Bradford home and you haven’t been issued a certificate, you will need to arrange for a reputable, registered electrician to prepare an electrical report and certificate for building control sign off.
Back to top3) Why do I need electrical work signed off?
Electrical work is potentially dangerous, both for the person carrying out the work and for the people living with the installation. If the electrics are not installed competently, you can be left at serious risk of electrical shock or fire. To prevent these dangerous situations occurring, the most complicated, notifiable works must be carried out by a registered electrician. This ensures that the work is of a high standard and, most importantly, is safe.
Often, problems with certification arise when a homeowner attempts to sell their house. Failure to provide the appropriate certification can leave you in a difficult position.
Back to top4) Building Control Electrical Safety Report
If you have found yourself in this position, there is an answer. You can arrange for a registered electrician to carry out an EICR electrical report at your Bradford home. This is an in-depth assessment of the condition of your home’s electrical installation. It will advise you if the electrics have been installed safely and if any remedial works are needed to make it safe and compliant with regulations. The EICR electrical report will often be accepted by your local building control office as evidence of a compliant installation. It should also satisfy any prospective buyers should you look to sell your Bradford home in the future.
If you are based in Bradford and need an electrician to carry out an EICR electrical report and certificate for building control sign off, Quality Electrician can help. We are fully qualified, NICEIC registered electricians with vast experience in the provision of EICR electrical reports. Contact us today, our friendly team will be happy to discuss your needs.
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