Domestic

Since January 2005, domestic electrical installations have been included within the scope of the Building Regulations. All new domestic electrical installations, together with specific alterations and additions to current installations, have to be inspected and comply with strict electrical safety performance standards. The standards cover the design, installation, inspection and testing of domestic electrical work and the provision of information.

The main reason for the change is the need to reduce the hazards posed by unsafe domestic electrical installations and thereby help to reduce injuries from electrical shocks and burns. It is also hoped to reduce injuries arising from fires in dwellings due to electrical components overheating or arcing.

When the time comes to sell your property, your purchaser’s surveyors will ask for evidence that notifiable domestic electrical work, installed after January 2005 complies with the new Building Regulations. There are two ways to prove compliance:

1. A certificate showing that the work has been done by a competent installer who is registered under one of six Electrical Self-Certification schemes. Drage Electrics is registered under NICEIC (see the trade links page for a link to NICEIC website) or

2. A completion certificate from the local authority saying that the installation has approval under the Building Regulations. This however, is dependent on the owner who has ordered the providing relevant electrical test certificates on completion of the installation, from a competent person and on the electrics being inspected by a competent person during installation.

A new service we are also offering for domestic customers is the installation of solar panels. These can drastically reduce your energy costs and of course reduce your carbon footprint. For more details please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sp. whether you require a single socket or a complete re-wire, Drage Electrices offers you unparalleled service with over 30 years experience and fully qualified electricians. Don’t just take our word for it - visit our testimonials page.

In addition, Drage Electrics can offer you, the home owner or landlord, peace of mind by checking electrical installations and portable appliances. If you require portable appliance testing or any further information on the above or testing your domestic electrical installations please contact us using the details on the contacts page or complete the form on the enquiries page.