The short answer: No, in the UK, you cannot sign off electrical work in your own home unless it is considered “non-notifiable” work.

For any significant electrical work, you must hire a qualified electrician who is part of a government-approved Competent Person Scheme and registered under Part P of the Building Regulations. They will be able to self-certify their work and sign it off with an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) which ensures all work meets safety standards.  

What Is “Non-Notifiable” Work?

Non-notifiable work refers to minor electrical alterations, for example:

• Changing a light switch
• Moving a socket outlet
• Moving cables
• Replacing damaged cables
• Replacing light fittings or control switches
• Adding a fused spur to an existing circuit

However, it is important to note that if the work being carried out is in a ‘special location’, like a bathroom, sauna or outdoors, you must notify your local building control.

What is “Notifiable” Work?

Notifiable work includes:

• Adding new circuits/ installations
• Work in special locations i.e. bathrooms or outdoor
• Changing a fuse board on a consumer unit
• Rewiring all/part of a house

All notifiable work must be signed off by a registered electrician, who is then responsible for notifying the local authority. Attempting to self-certify any complex electrical work is not only extremely dangerous but will leave you liable if issues arise later on.

Plus, if your electrical work isn’t properly certified, it can invalidate your home insurance in the case of an electrical incident!

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