Carrying out certain DIY tasks on your home in the UK could see you hit with serious repercussions.
An electrician has issued a warning to Brits that doing DIY at home in certain rooms could leave them at risk of a huge £5,000 fine. Carrying out DIY electrics in "special locations" such as the bathroom or kitchen is actually illegal and if you are caught doing so you could land yourself in trouble.
John McCallister, an electrical expert at MyJobQuote, warned that failing to have the appropriate certification when significant electric work is carried out could mean you're unable to sell your home. It is breaking the law and could land households with a hefty fine, reported North Wales Live.
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The expert said: "Accidentally hitting a wire in a wall or floor is incredibly dangerous. If you’re planning to work on lots of DIY projects, it’s worth investing in a wire detector and learning how to use it correctly.
"It’s important to remember that Part P of the UK building regulations make it illegal to carry out DIY electrics in the bathroom or kitchen. It goes without saying that electricity is dangerous, so anything beyond changing a bulb, rewiring a plug or spur socket should be left to a qualified electrician."
Part P states that anyone carrying out electrical installation work in a home must make sure that the work is designed and installed to protect people from fire and electric shocks. Part P applies to any changes made to existing installations, including any parts that have been rewired. Electrical Safety First warns: "Electrical installation work must be carried out only by people who have the knowledge, skill and experience needed to avoid any danger to themselves and others."
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