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Approved Document P: Electrical safety
Dwellings and associated buildings
Requires reasonable provision for electrical safety in dwellings, with notifiable work carried out by competent persons or inspected by building control.
Also known as: AD P, Approved Document P, electrical
Key requirements
- Applies to electrical installations in dwellings and associated buildings.
- Notifiable work must be certified through a competent person scheme or building control.
- Design, installation and testing should follow the current wiring regulations.
- Includes guidance on consumer units, earthing and bonding.
Performance at a glance
- Scope
- Dwellings
- Route
- Competent person / building control
Applies to
Electrical installation work in dwellings in England.
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Reviewed 25 October 2026. This summary is an editorial reference, not legal advice. Check the current official text and confirm the approach with building control before relying on it. Browse all 35 records.