Our latest feature on AllTheToolsYouNeed.com is a look at your legal obligations these days when doing electrical work. In summary: you should almost always get in an electrician.
Ever since January 1 2005 in England people carrying out electrical work in their home have had to follow new regulations to ensure they are not putting themselves or others at risk. The relevant section of the Building Regulations is now known as Part P.
As well as an introduction to the subject we point you in the direction of further sources of information you can consult.
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