What is Building Regulations Part P (Electrical Safety)?

Part P of the Building Regulations requires that electrical work in dwellings in England and Wales is carried out safely and either self-certified by a competent person registered with an approved scheme or notified to and inspected by Local Authority Building Control. Notifiable work includes installation of a new circuit, replacement of a consumer unit (fuse board), and electrical work in bathrooms, kitchens or outdoors. Registered competent persons — such as NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA members — must issue a Part P compliance certificate after notifiable work. Failure to certify notifiable work can complicate property sales and insurance claims.