Moving A Power Point.

[10ClarionSt]

I want to move a power point in my front bedroom. Can I do this myself or do I have to get a qualified electrician to do it?

[Prudie]

Well it's still clear as mud to me (unsurprisingly) but with these conflicting answers if you were my other half 10clarion I'd make you pay for a qualified person.

[HansUrbancka]

@vulcan42......Perhaps the following link is better.

http://www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk/Regulations-Explained

It's the EU that is taking away rights to do certain electrical work of which many folk are capable. It's a wonder that persons who are non qualified as electricians are still allowed to put lights on Christmas trees.

Hans.

[The Builder]

It's a mess, Clarion. Even long standing qualified electricians argue over interpretation of current regulations.

For a start, the Regs are different for England and Wales.
Also, altering or extending a circuit in a "special location" (most commonly bathrooms and kitchens) IS notifiable, and must be done by a "competent person".......... that is until recently, when the "competent person" bit has been re-defined. Actually, only the definition has been altered. You still need to be a........... er .......... competent person. (Don't ask)

So, your bedroom. NOT a special location. Replace fittings, or extend an existing circuit is fine - NOT notifiable.

Having said that.............. no one knows the state of your existing circuit. Maybe it doesn't comply as it is. Perhaps adding to it will make it worse?

Electrical work is a two part procedure. First the physical alterations (perfectly normal DIY stuff.)
The second part is taking the opportunity to examine the present circuit and test it accordingly. That's the only way to complete the job satisfactorily.

[Goofy]

Who is going to know if you do it yourself? Therefore does it matter whether legal or not?

[Old_Geezer]

It is not illegal. You can change electrics in any part of your house legally as far as I am aware, but certain places the nosey authorities want to know and ensure it is checked by a qualified electrician. In which case, the cost of the check means you get no advantage doing it yourself and so are effectively barred. Your front bedroom is fine. Put in whatever sockets you want and you aren't obliged to tell any nosey B.