Domestic Devon Electricians

From January 2005, domestic electrical installations came within the scope of the Building Regulations. This means, all new domestic electrical installations, together with specific alterations & additions to current installations, have to be inspected & comply with strict electrical safety performance standards. The standards cover the design, installation, inspection & testing of domestic electrical work & the provision of information.

The main reason for the change was the need to reduce the hazards posed by unsafe domestic electrical installations and thereby help to reduce injuries from electrical shocks and burns. It was also designed to reduce injuries arising from fires in dwellings due to electrical components overheating or arcing. When the time comes to sell your property, your purchasers surveyors will ask for evidence that notifiable domestic electrical work, installed after January 2005 complies with the new Building Regulations. There will be two ways to prove compliance:

A certificate showing that the work has been done by a competent electrical installer who is registered under one of five Electrical Self-Certification schemes as outlined below (this is the preferred route) or

A completion certificate from the local authority saying that the electrical installation has approval under the Building Regulations. This however, is dependent on the owner who has ordered the work, on providing relevant electrical test certificates on completion of the installation, from a competent person.

L Leach & Co Ltd can deal with all types of electrical installations and work in and around your home, from simple jobs to complete rewires. All our Devon electricians are fully qualified and accredited and can ensure that you comply with all the latest electical safety regulations.