Is a retired electrician ok to sign off a new house

[CalvinHobbes]

A friend had offered to do our electrics, he is an excellent electrician and used to run a sizeable business.

I know he needs part p certification (he has that) but is there anything else official he would need? I know he wouldn't have insurance but is that necessary? What would he need to sign - presumably something for building control?

[TonyT]

My local authority-Fife  is happy with a copy of the SJIB/JIB card proving competency, no scheme membership required

[Temp]

My understanding is the Building Regs require either scheme membership or a Building Control Application. However since you already have an ongoing Building Control Application for the house they might allow it. On the other hand you might get a jobs worth that wants to see plans for the electrics.

 

This is very old..

https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/building-regulations/part-p-england-and-wales/certification-schemes/#:~:text=What are competent person self,carry out 'notifiable' work.

 

Ask your electrician if he's still a scheme member. If not try for a chat with your Building Control Officer. Tell him you got a good electrician but he's retired and ask what he woukd need. If he says yes verbally send him an email to confirm what was agreed. 

[dpmiller]

This is NI so a touch different to GB. You'll need a connection card filled in for NIE, and the BCO should be happy to get a copy of the EIC from him.

[TonyT]

He would issue a electrical installation certificate as advised above.