Description

The electrical code of practice allows owners of domestic electrical installation to carry out specified electrical wiring work without having an appropriate electrical qualification.
They are considered to have met the requirements of the Electricity Act and Regulations set out in the Foreword if they follow this code of practice.

Scope

This electrical code of practice only applies to electrical wiring work carried out on a domestic electrical installation that is owned and occupied by the person carrying out the work.

This document does NOT apply to:
(a) the wiring of meter-boxes or switchboards;
(b) electrical installations of swimming pools, paddling pools or spa pools, saunas, fountains or water features;
(c) the use of wiring in conduits (either metal or plastic), neutral screen or armoured type wiring;
(d) the installation of telecommunications, security or fire alarm systems.