Legally speaking Part P only says that electrical installations need to be reasonably safe.
All of the specifics that follow (including BS 7671) are essentially hints and tips on how that might be achieved, but strictly speaking none of it is required. A bit like the Highway Code.
ETA: The definition of notifiable work is also legally binding.
Legally speaking Part P only says that electrical installations need to be reasonably safe.
All of the specifics that follow (including BS 7671) are essentially hints and tips on how that might be achieved, but strictly speaking none of it is required. A bit like the Highway Code.
ETA: The definition of notifiable work is also legally binding.