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Part P: Electrical Safety

Electrical safety in dwellings

8 articles

Electrical Safety in Dwellings: Approved Document P Overview

Overview of Approved Document P requirements for electrical installations in UK dwellings, including notifiable and non-notifiable work.

14 Apr 2026·3 min read

Electrical Safety in Bathrooms and Wet Areas

Special requirements for electrical installations in bathrooms under BS 7671.

14 Apr 2026·2 min read

Rewiring an Existing House

When a full rewire is needed and the Building Regulations requirements.

14 Apr 2026·2 min read

Outdoor Electrical Installations

Requirements for garden lighting, outdoor sockets, and external electrical work under Part P.

14 Apr 2026·2 min read

Consumer Unit Replacement Requirements

Requirements when replacing a consumer unit (fuse board) under Part P and BS 7671.

14 Apr 2026·2 min read

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)

What an EICR covers, when one is required, and how to interpret the results.

14 Apr 2026·3 min read

Adding Sockets and Lighting to Existing Circuits

When adding sockets or lights is notifiable under Part P and when it is not.

14 Apr 2026·2 min read

Electric Vehicle Charging Installation in Dwellings

Electrical requirements for installing EV charge points at home.

14 Apr 2026·3 min read