Registered electricians

 

England and Wales

A full searchable list of all registered electricians can be found at http://www.competentperson.co.uk

The following organisations are approved by the Government for the registration of electricians to carry out electrical work on your home in compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations

   

In addition to the above, there are other government-approved Scheme Operators that register electricians who carry out electrical work, the scope of which is limited to defined electrical installation work in connection with, or ancillary to, some other non-electrical work. Examples of work/installations that fall within the scope of work carried out include:

  • Plumbing
  • Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom
  • Security systems
  • Gas heating
  • Loft Conversions
  • Telecommunications
  • Oil-fired heating

  • Extensions
  • Door/gate entry
  • Solid fuel heating
  • Conservatories
  • CCTV
  • Extractor fans
  • Garden installations

  • Maintenance
  • Air conditioning
  • Swimming pools
  • Stair lifts
  • Spa baths

   

Scotland

The following organisations are approved by the Scottish Executive for the registration of electricians to carry out electrical work in compliance with the Building Standards system:

A full searchable list of all registered electricians can be found at www.scotland.gov.uk/certificationregister

   

Further information on the Building Standards System in Scotland can be found at www.sbsc.uk.net

 

Northern Ireland

There are currently no statutory requirements for domestic electrical installation work in Northern Ireland. However, the following organisations do register installers that should be competent to carry out this type of work.

   

If you need further advice on any of the information given about finding a registered electrician, contact us by email at enquiries@remove-this.esc.org.uk.