Approved Document P - Revision history

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	Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the Building Regulations also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.		Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the Building Regulations also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.
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−	An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Low voltage.		* Low voltage.
	* Mechanical and electrical.		* Mechanical and electrical.
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−	~~=== External references ===~~
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−	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P Electrical safety - dwellings].
−	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].
−	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].

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Editor at 19:13, 2 November 2021

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	An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.		An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki.~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* 2021 PRS electrical safety standards.		* 2021 PRS electrical safety standards.
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	* Building regulations.		* Building regulations.
	* Competent person schemes.		* Competent person schemes.
		+	* Electrical contractor.
	* Electrical engineer.		* Electrical engineer.
	* Electrical safety.		* Electrical safety.

Editor at 10:59, 6 April 2021

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =

		+	* 2021 PRS electrical safety standards.
	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
	* Approved inspector.		* Approved inspector.

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	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].		* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].

−	[[Category:~~Regulations~~]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Regulations]]

Designing Buildings at 14:23, 28 June 2019

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	An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.		An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
	* Approved inspector.		* Approved inspector.
		+	* BS 7671.
	* Building control body.		* Building control body.
	* Building notice.		* Building notice.
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	* Competent person schemes.		* Competent person schemes.
	* Electrical engineer.		* Electrical engineer.
		+	* Electrical safety.
	* Electrician.		* Electrician.
	* Glossary of electrical terms.		* Glossary of electrical terms.
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	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].		* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].

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	* Competent person schemes.		* Competent person schemes.
	* Electrical engineer.		* Electrical engineer.
		+	* Electrician.
	* Glossary of electrical terms.		* Glossary of electrical terms.
	* Low voltage.		* Low voltage.

Designing Buildings at 07:05, 29 October 2016

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	The building regulations establish standards that must be achieved in the construction of buildings.		The building regulations establish standards that must be achieved in the construction of buildings.

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	This applies to electrical installations intended to operate at low or extra-low voltage, that are:		This applies to electrical installations intended to operate at low or extra-low voltage, that are:
−	*In or attached to a dwelling.	+
−	*In the common parts of a building serving one or more dwellings, but excluding lifts.	+	* In or attached to a dwelling.
−	*In a building that receives its electricity from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.	+	* In the common parts of a building serving one or more dwellings, but excluding lifts.
−	*In a garden or in or on land associated with a building where the electricity is from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.	+	* In a building that receives its electricity from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.
		+	* In a garden or in or on land associated with a building where the electricity is from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.

	In order to meet this requirement, low voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations in dwellings must be designed and installed to give appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage and not to present electric shock and fire hazards to individuals.		In order to meet this requirement, low voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations in dwellings must be designed and installed to give appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage and not to present electric shock and fire hazards to individuals.
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	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], describes methods for ensuring compliance with the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of the Building Regulations. The most recent edition was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013. It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:		[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], describes methods for ensuring compliance with the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of the Building Regulations. The most recent edition was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013. It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:
−	*A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.	+
−	*Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.	+	* A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.
−	*The technical guidance refers to BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations, incorporating Amendment No 1:2011.	+	* Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.
		+	* The technical guidance refers to BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations, incorporating Amendment No 1:2011.

	The content of the Approved Document includes:		The content of the Approved Document includes:
−	*Section 1: Design and installation - There is a general requirement that electrical installations should be designed and installed in accordance with BS7671:2008.	+
−	*Section 2: Application of Part P – This section covers the types of buildings and installations that are covered by the Scope of Part P and the types of work that are notifiable and must be certified as complying with Building Regulations.	+	* Section 1: Design and installation - There is a general requirement that electrical installations should be designed and installed in accordance with BS7671:2008.
−	*Section 3: Certification, inspection and testing – Certification of notifiable installations is required, along with inspecting and testing in accordance with BS7671.	+	* Section 2: Application of Part P – This section covers the types of buildings and installations that are covered by the Scope of Part P and the types of work that are notifiable and must be certified as complying with Building Regulations.
−	*Appendix A: Key terms.	+	* Section 3: Certification, inspection and testing – Certification of notifiable installations is required, along with inspecting and testing in accordance with BS7671.
−	*Appendix B: Standards referred to.	+	* Appendix A: Key terms.
		+	* Appendix B: Standards referred to.

	Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the Building Regulations also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.		Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the Building Regulations also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Approved documents.	+
−	*Approved inspector.	+	* Approved documents.
−	*Building control body.	+	* Approved inspector.
−	*Building notice.	+	* Building control body.
−	*Building regulations.	+	* Building notice.
−	*Competent person schemes.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Electrical engineer.	+	* Competent person schemes.
−	*Glossary of electrical terms.	+	* Electrical engineer.
−	*Mechanical and electrical.	+	* Glossary of electrical terms.
		+	* Low voltage.
		+	* Mechanical and electrical.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P Electrical safety - dwellings].	+
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P Electrical safety - dwellings].
−	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].	+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].
		+	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].

	[[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:Regulations]]

Designing Buildings at 11:47, 26 November 2015

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	A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.		A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.

−	[~~http~~://www~~.planningportal~~.gov.uk/~~buildingregulations/approveddocuments~~/~~partp~~/approved Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], describes methods for ensuring compliance with the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of the Building Regulations. The most recent edition was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013. It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:	+	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], describes methods for ensuring compliance with the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of the Building Regulations. The most recent edition was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013. It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:
	*A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.		*A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.
	*Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.		*Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.
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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[~~http~~://www~~.planningportal~~.gov.uk/~~uploads~~/br/~~BR_PDF_AD_P_2013.pdf~~ Approved Document P Electrical safety - dwellings].	+	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p Approved Document P Electrical safety - dwellings].
	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].		*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].
	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].		*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].

	[[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:Regulations]]

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The building regulations establish standards must be achieved in the construction of buildings.

Part P of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations requires that ‘Reasonable provision shall be made in the design and installation of electrical installations in order to protect persons operating, maintaining or altering the installations from fire or injury.’

This applies to electrical installations intended to operate at low or extra-low voltage, that are:
*In or attached to a dwelling.
*In the common parts of a building serving one or more dwellings, but excluding lifts.
*In a building that receives its electricity from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.
*In a garden or in or on land associated with a building where the electricity is from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.

In order to meet this requirement, low voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations are required in dwellings which are designed and installed to afford appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage and do not present electric shock and fire hazards to individuals.

A series of Approved Documents have been approved by the Secretary of State which set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. Each Approved Document relates only to a specific requirement of Building Regulations and there is no legal obligation to follow the guidance document.

[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partp/approved Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], sets out the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010. The document was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013.

It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:
*A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.
*Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.
*The technical guidance refers to BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations, incorporating Amendment No 1:2011.

A summary of the content of the document is as follows:
*Section 1: Design and installation - There is a general requirement that electrical installations should be designed and installed in accordance with BS7671:2008.
*Section 2: Application of Part P – This section covers the types of buildings and installations that are covered by the Scope of Part P and the types of work that are notifiable and must be certified as complying with Building Regulations.
*Section 3: Certification, inspection and testing – Certification of notifiable installations is required, along with inspecting and testing in accordance with BS7671.
*Appendix A: Key terms.
*Appendix B: Standards referred to.

Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the building regulations also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.

An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Approved documents.
*Approved inspector.
*Building control body.
*Building notice.
*Building regulations.
*Competent person schemes.
*Electrical engineer.
*Glossary of electrical terms.
*Mechanical and electrical.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_P_2013.pdf Approved Document P Electrical safety - dwellings].
*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].
*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf Building work guidance leaflet].

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−	The building regulations establish standards must be achieved in the construction of buildings.	+	The building regulations establish standards that must be achieved in the construction of buildings.

−	Part P of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations requires that ‘Reasonable provision shall be made in the design and installation of electrical installations in order to protect persons operating, maintaining or altering the installations from fire or injury.’	+	Part P of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations requires that, ‘Reasonable provision shall be made in the design and installation of electrical installations in order to protect persons operating, maintaining or altering the installations from fire or injury.’

	This applies to electrical installations intended to operate at low or extra-low voltage, that are:		This applies to electrical installations intended to operate at low or extra-low voltage, that are:
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	*In a garden or in or on land associated with a building where the electricity is from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.		*In a garden or in or on land associated with a building where the electricity is from a source located within or shared with a dwelling.

−	In order to meet this requirement, low voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations ~~are required~~ in dwellings ~~which are~~ designed and installed to ~~afford~~ appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage and do not present electric shock and fire hazards to individuals.	+	In order to meet this requirement, low voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations in dwellings must be designed and installed to give appropriate protection against mechanical and thermal damage and not to present electric shock and fire hazards to individuals.

−	A series of Approved Documents ~~have been approved by the Secretary of State which~~ set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. ~~Each Approved Document relates only to a specific requirement of Building Regulations and there~~ is no legal obligation to follow the guidance ~~document~~.	+	A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.

−	[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partp/approved Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], ~~sets out~~ the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of ~~Schedule 1 to~~ the Building Regulations ~~2010~~. The ~~document~~ was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013.	+	[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partp/approved Approved Document P - Electrical safety – Dwellings], describes methods for ensuring compliance with the electrical safety requirements for homes in relation to Part P of the Building Regulations. The most recent edition was published in January 2013 and came into effect in April 2013. It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:
−		+
−	It replaced Approved Document P (2006) which incorporated 2010 amendments. The main changes brought in by the 2013 edition included:	+
	*A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.		*A reduction in the range of the electrical installation work that is notifiable to a building control body.
	*Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.		*Installers not a registered a competent person are permitted to use a 'registered third-party certifier' to certify work, as an alternative to a using building control body.
	*The technical guidance refers to BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations, incorporating Amendment No 1:2011.		*The technical guidance refers to BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations, incorporating Amendment No 1:2011.

−	~~A summary of the~~ content of the ~~document is as follows~~:	+	The content of the Approved Document includes:
	*Section 1: Design and installation - There is a general requirement that electrical installations should be designed and installed in accordance with BS7671:2008.		*Section 1: Design and installation - There is a general requirement that electrical installations should be designed and installed in accordance with BS7671:2008.
	*Section 2: Application of Part P – This section covers the types of buildings and installations that are covered by the Scope of Part P and the types of work that are notifiable and must be certified as complying with Building Regulations.		*Section 2: Application of Part P – This section covers the types of buildings and installations that are covered by the Scope of Part P and the types of work that are notifiable and must be certified as complying with Building Regulations.
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	*Appendix B: Standards referred to.		*Appendix B: Standards referred to.

−	Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the ~~building regulations~~ also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.	+	Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M of the Building Regulations also contain provisions relating to electrical installations.

	An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.		An associated [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/building_Works_replacements_and_repairs_to_your_home.pdf leaflet] is available from the Planning Portal that provides general information on complying with the Building Regulations when undertaking electrical and other building work in the home.