ELECSA

The ELECSA scheme was set up to enable electrical installers to self-certify that their work is compliant with Part P.

With a few exceptions any electrical work undertaken in your home which includes the addition of a new electrical circuit, or involves work in your kitchen, bathroom or garden area must be reported to the Local Authority Building Control Department for inspection. This includes work undertaken professionally, by yourself or another family member or friend.

The ONLY exception is when the installer has been approved by a Competent Persons organisation such as ELECSA.

ELECSA installers have been individually assessed on-site to ensure that they operate to the highest safety standards. Upon completion the installer will advise ELECSA of the work done to be logged with all other UK installations. ELECSA then inform your Local Authority of the work and issue you with a confirmation certificate for retention with your property deeds.

You will be asked to supply this certificate if you come to sell your property, so remember to insist that your installer supply an ELECSA certificate.

Contractors have to meet certain criteria to join ELECSA.  They go through an assessment process to become members and pay an annual subscription and are subject to assessment checks on an annual basis.  Members have to hold public liability insurance.