Where does Part P apply? Electrician explains

Where does Part P apply? Electrician explains. Here I talk about where Part P applies and I react to an article about DIY. WATCH NEXT: 18th edition 2022 update to wiring regulations • 18th edition 2022 upda...
👉 This video is intended as a guide and it is important to check for any other regulations that apply. This video may be of interest to Electricians working in the UK and other countries that use BS7671.
Disclaimer
This video was recorded in the United Kingdom. This video may also be of interest to viewers in other countries that use BS7671.
The topics in my videos are based on questions that I am asked from time to time and are meant as a guide. It is important to consult the wiring regulations for other requirements that apply.
Thoughts are my own, and based on my experience as an electrician working in the industry in the UK for more than 20 years.

[@marcelomoran8253]

Very clarifying. Much appreciated. You've just earned a new subscriber, sir.

[@JamesCurnowElectricalEngineer]

Thank you. I'm glad you like the video.

[@mb-electricalservices]

Thanks James, much appreciated little reminder. 👌

[@JamesCurnowElectricalEngineer]

Hi Mike,
You're welcome.
Regards
James

[@chrisbangkok4828]

I guess really can never stop people doing there own DIY electrical work I come across some good DIY work. Along with plenty of FFS who done this work ...

[@paulstimpson8977]

This is not totally correct. You can do electrical work in a Bathroom/Toilet providing it is not a new circuit and that it is outside of the zones.

[@JamesCurnowElectricalEngineer]

Hi Paul,
Thank you for your comment. The current version of part p for use in England does mention the zones in a bath or shower room. However in other parts of the UK it can be different. For example the requirements for part p are different in Wales, where the part p document refers to the special locations but not the zones.
So, in this video I mentioned some of the special locations and that it's important to check the version of part p that applies depending on which part of the UK the installation is located.
It's also worth pointing out that alterations to wiring in a special location are also notifiable.
Regards
James