Competent Persons Scheme

If the following works are carried out by members of the Competent Persons Scheme a building control application is not required:

• Replacement windows and doors. Heat producing gas appliances and associated heating and hot water systems
• Combustion appliances – oil
• Combustion appliances – solid fuel
• Electrical safety in dwellings
• Lighting systems, electric heating systems and associated controls
• Plumbing, heating systems and hot water service systems (dwellings and non-dwellings)
• Ventilation and air conditioning (dwellings, non-dwellings and commercial kitchens)
• Lighting systems, electric heating systems and associated controls
• Air pressure testing of buildings
• Sanitary conveniences, washing facilities or bathrooms in a dwelling

Find more information about the Competent Persons Scheme on the gov.uk website.