query re if a couple of kitchen/bathroom jobs are notifiable

[lfo]

Hi, I have a (hopefully) quick query whether a couple of small kitchen/bathroom jobs are notifiable?

1) There's currently a built-in and wired-in fridge and freezer. If the wires for the built-in units are converted into normal plug sockets for new fridge and freezer, is that notifiable (not sure whether that constitutes an addition to a circuit, which in a kitchen I think would be notifiable, or a like-for-like job as it won't result in the creation of extra power points, wehich wouldn't be notifiable?)

2) replacing a ceiling pull switch in a bathroom (pretty sure this won't be notifiable but as it's a bathroom I wanted to check!)

Thanks in advance for any thoughts/info

 

[securespark]

In April the rules change.

Kitchens fall out of the scheme and bathroom work only counts if it is inside the zones. But currently, like for like swaps are OK anyhow.

 

[SimonH2]

For 1, I assume the supply comes via a "fused connection unit" (or 2 ?) - this is the size of a single socket plate, with a fuse, and usually a switch. Is this correct ?

If so, then the FCU(s) can be replaced with single socket(s).

This is not notifiable as you are allowed to replace a fitting under the current rules - and work in the kitchen* ceases to be notifiable anyway on 6th April.

For 2, you are allowed to replace a fitting, so replacing your pull cord switch is allowed.
Also, as this is almost certainly outside the zones for the bath, then work in this area* also ceases to be notifiable on 6th April.


* Assuming it doesn't involve the addition of a new circuit or replacement of a CU.
And all assuming you, or whoever does the work, is competent.

 

[flameport]

They are not notifiable now or after April, and even if they needed to be, no one would know or care whether they were notified or not.