Rules on DIY installations

[earthling]

Bit of a thread hijack, so I'll start with an apology for that.

I've replaced a couple of things in the last year (a timer for an immersion heater which stopped working - replaced with a combined timer and fused spur switch - and a like for like socket faceplate with built-in USB ports which wasn't happy with water flowing through it - due to a hole in the roof). Should I have self certified those as "Minor Works"? I'll leave the issue of what purpose that might serve for other people to get upset about.

 

[armour]

I know I've probably confused you even further...

No. You have been very clear Loz. Interestingly, I had a kitchen installed last year, which certainly did involve some 'minor works' and I didn't recieve any paperwork from the installer. He did seem to do a good job though.
Thanks all for your input and to Earthling the thread hijacker, fill yer boots, I don't mind at all.

 

[loz2754]

Bit of a thread hijack, so I'll start with an apology for that.

I've replaced a couple of things in the last year (a timer for an immersion heater which stopped working - replaced with a combined timer and fused spur switch - and a like for like socket faceplate with built-in USB ports which wasn't happy with water flowing through it - due to a hole in the roof). Should I have self certified those as "Minor Works"? I'll leave the issue of what purpose that might serve for other people to get upset about.

It's not usually absolutely necessary to certify like for like replacement of accessories. However, it's still a good idea to test the circuit after the replacement has been done, and compare the results with the regulations.
This kind of testing is beyond the scope of DIY, though, as specialist test equipment is involved.