Competent Persons Schemes
Competent persons schemes were introduced by the Government to allow individuals and businesses to self-certify that their work complies with the Building Regulations as an alternative to notification to the Local Authority or in using an approved inspector.
The principles of the self-certification process are built upon allowing experienced/competent persons operating in their field, the ability to self-certify that their work complies with the building regulations. The Communities and Local Government website has produced a detailed guide to help you to assess what work should be carried out by a Competent Persons Scheme installer.
Click here for more information about Competent Persons Schemes related to building services engineering:
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Heat-producing gas appliances (combustion appliances oil or solid fuel)
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Electrical safety in dwellings
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Plumbing, heating systems and hot water service systems (non dwellings)
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Heating systems and hote water service systems (dwellings)
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Ventilation and air conditioning (non-dwellings)
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Ventilation and air conditioning (dwellings)
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Ventilation and air conditioning (commercial kitchens)
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Lighting systems, electric heating systems and associated controls
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Santitary conveniences, washing facilities or bathrooms in a dwelling
This process would reduce the need to notify and incur costs from the local authority in the act of inspecting works carried out, and assist local authorities with the enforcement of the building regulations, which has already resulted in a number of prosecutions and fines (£16,000 in one case alone).
The Communities and Local Governmentment website has compiled a list of current existing schemes - for more information visit the link below:
