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General guidance to read before or between jobs. The chat assistant answers your specific questions only — it will not repeat this page.
Part P — electrical work
- New circuits, consumer unit replacement, and work in special locations (e.g. bathrooms) may be notifiable — see Approved Document P and BS 7671.
- Dwellings: registered competent-person scheme or Building Control sign-off for notifiable work.
- Keep evidence — test results, certificates, and as-fitted diagrams.
Building Control — common triggers
| Work type | Typical approval |
|---|---|
| Structural changes | Building Control |
| Extensions / loft conversions | Building Control |
| Notifiable electrical (Part P) | Competent person or BC |
| Ventilation in new build / extension | AD F — check spec |
| EV charge points | AD S |
| Access alterations (ramps, WCs) | AD M |
Quick checklist on site
- What type of work is it — electrical, structure, ventilation, access?
- Domestic or commercial? New build or retrofit?
- Is it likely notifiable or needs a Building Notice?
- Do you have drawings, specs, and test records?
- If unsure — stop and call Building Control or your supervisor.
Guidance only
This page is not legal advice or a substitute for official Approved Documents, BS 7671, or sign-off from Building Control or a qualified designer.