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<blockquote data-quote="SLIPSHOD &amp; SLAPDASH" data-source="post: 282715" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>Work carried out in a kitchen IS notifiable under Part P of the building regs.Any one can do this work as long as they notify the LABC 48 hours before commencement and pay a fee. As other works are also needed that are also notifiable such as work at the fusebox i would highly recommend getting a registered electrician in, one that has been recommended. A good sparky will probably save you money &amp; time and make a better job of it. I note your fuseboard is in a Mantel unit, this along with the cast boxs makes me think its/was a Council property. The fusebox does need to be upgraded to also have RCD protection. Although many modern consumer units can be made to fit you really want one of these <a href="http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WYFALNHISS5506.html" target="_blank">10 Way Dual RCD Skeleton Consumer Unit + 100A Mains Switch</a> Other types &amp; makes are available. I have fitted plenty of these although i prefer RCBO's &amp; a main switch. Have you checked the main earth sizes and bonding to gas &amp; water ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH, post: 282715, member: 16"] Work carried out in a kitchen IS notifiable under Part P of the building regs.Any one can do this work as long as they notify the LABC 48 hours before commencement and pay a fee. As other works are also needed that are also notifiable such as work at the fusebox i would highly recommend getting a registered electrician in, one that has been recommended. A good sparky will probably save you money & time and make a better job of it. I note your fuseboard is in a Mantel unit, this along with the cast boxs makes me think its/was a Council property. The fusebox does need to be upgraded to also have RCD protection. Although many modern consumer units can be made to fit you really want one of these [URL="http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WYFALNHISS5506.html"]10 Way Dual RCD Skeleton Consumer Unit + 100A Mains Switch[/URL] Other types & makes are available. I have fitted plenty of these although i prefer RCBO's & a main switch. Have you checked the main earth sizes and bonding to gas & water ? [/QUOTE]
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