LABC problem

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I had similar problems with my LABC (Rochdale). The fact is that they don't want to get involved at all as it costs them lot's. Have a read of Part P of the building regs (and my posts on here). It states specifically that DIYers can do the work and that it is the LABC's responsibility to inspect and test at their expense, not the householders. They still tried to charge me £350 for their testing which I did not pay. I quoted the relevant bit of Part P to them and they backed down (said it was a computer error!). If you think you can do the work right then go ahead. Armed with the facts regarding Part P you should be able to make the LABC keep to their part of the bargain. Steve.

Thanks, I'm gonna have a go at that.
The installation is finished apart from a few bits which I will do, then I'll ring them and try to force the above on them.

 

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Is there a link somewhere to the specific Part P bit you mention so I can quote it to them, or is it possible to write it here.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Approved document P is at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADP_2006.pdf

Para 1.26 Page 11
and reinforced in the document in Davy's post above - he's included the link to the PDF

Good luck!

 

[Cartboy52]

All sorted! Had a call from my LABC this afternoon following an email I sent them quoting Part P and some other paragraphs.

They admitted they were wrong and gave the go ahead for me to do the work. They will instruct and electrician to test my install once complete, but before I use it.

They said they had to refer to part P, as they have only had 3 building notices for electrics from DIYers since this regulation came into force, and no-one had challenged them before!

Thanks everyone!

 

[Taylortwocities]

Only 3 in more than two years, that tells a tale, doesn't it......

I really am going to miss Fatscott

 

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Approved document P is at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADP_2006.pdf

Para 1.26 Page 11
and reinforced in the document in Davy's post above - he's included the link to the PDF

Good luck!

Thanx!