focusv8,
Since 1st January 2005 electrical installations in domestic properties come under building regs part P.
This restricts installation of new wiring to approved contractors, or subject to building regs approval amd inspection, for a fee of course.
the mad thing is,, my boss is charman of the south wales IEE, he bought a house for his girl, the morgage company wanted a certificate to say the electrics of the house was up too spec,,,,, he wasnt alowed to write one as he wasnt approved