Since the 1 January 2005 it has been a requirement that certain domestic electrical work must be carried out by a competent electrician.
Some items of electrical work such as changing sockets and switches or installing a new light fitting to existing wiring can be done by the householder but in the main a qualified electrician must be employed.
With this in mind, the following links will enable you to check whether your chosen electrician is registered with a competent persons scheme.
If in doubt please contact us by email to building.control@chorley.gov.uk or by telephone on 01257 515162.
View a register of electricians belonging to the various competent persons schemes
View general guidance on the Electrical Safety First website for general advice, guidance and information in easy to understand formats.