We've had a couple of quotes for rewiring...?

Question

on our house. One electrician said we has to have our light switches lowered and sockets highered to make it compliable with current regulations (disabled access, although we are not disabled) and that we'd need a fan in the bathroom. A second electrician said we don't need either, and he can also certificate the work. Which one is correct.......confused.......

Answer 1

the cheaper one .

Answer 2

In a private residence you are only required to do you work to current code (USA).Best to ask your municipality to find what version UBC they are using as each are a little different.

Now commercial buildings are in fact required to be ADA compliant.These buildings must have all access to the disabled.

Call your building dept,they can advise you.As you can see in this link the differences.

Answer 3

The first one is assuming you are mentally handicapped(just a pun..no offense meant) and trying to take advantage of you..Do not pay the fare to take this ride..get the second one..

Answer 4

the second electrician is correct, no need to have sockets and switches moved plus you will get certificate to show the work is up to latest regs and passed inspect and test.

Answer 5

the second guy is right ...I'm a builder and know the regs ..however it is definitely the best way to go to install an extractor fan in the bathroom ..if it was new build or an extension then it would be a building reg to fit one

Answer 6

you do not need to make your house disabled compliant, if neither of you are disabled.

that would only apply to places with public access

he's a cowboy trying it on.... go for the other guy

Answer 7

WHile I share the rage of the various people answering this question, I hate to say it but I think the first guy is right.  It is now mandatory to have rewiring done professionally and certified to the new Part P regulations of the building regs.  Part P does specify the height of switches and sockets etc and yes, they have to be accessible for disabled people.  I know this because I am having my extensin built and I woudl have done the wiring myself except that it would not comply with b.Regs if I did.  You need part P certification if you admit to having it rewired when you sell it in the future.  If you are prepared to forget whenit was done, then no problem.  The fact that you are not disabled is of no relevance.  Check Part P if you like http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/PpWeb/j...

Best thing though is to call your local building inspector.  They will tell you if you need part P for your rewire - I am sure they will say yes, but check it out and make sure the electrician you hire gives you a valid Part P certificate before you pay them.  If you want a tip, ask them to specify what materilas they need and order it from toolstation.com if they quote you more for the bits.

Answer 8

I'd recommend a fan in the bathroom, and I'd advise you to consider having the sockets higher, although neither are necessary under regulations.

you may find that the first was a 5-day electrician who doesn't have the knowledge and confidence of someone who took their time over it...

Answer 9

The first one is a cowboy.

If The second electrician is going to give you an electrical certificate on completion (required by law) then you can rest assured that his work will be up to standard.

Always worth getting more quotes.