Installing electrics such as a power supply for an outbuilding requires cabling from the property to a dedicated mini or sub board outside the outbuilding. Any outdoor cabling must be SWA or Steel Wire Armoured which offers excellent protection against impact and moisture. Once power supply has been factored in, you can then consider the installation of lighting, outlets and switches as well as WiFi if using the space for an office.
MES Electrical Services work in line with BS 7671 Regulations for indoor and outbuilding electrics, creating a safe and purposeful space for customers in Bristol.
What type of outbuilding electrics should I install?
Once a power supply is installed, you can have access to lighting so will need switches installed. Depending on how you intend to use the outbuilding, you could install mounted LED strip lighting for a workshop or pendant lighting for a beauty salon. Decorative outdoor lighting is an option which the team installed on a recent project close to Bristol Parkway Station. The team installed a Dunster log cabin where the customer was setting up a home beauty salon. We provided electrical installations which included lighting, outlets for the customer to plug in beauty appliances and even WiFi connection.
Do I need to notify building control if installing outbuilding electrics?
Not if a qualified electrician completed the installation. A qualified electrician like MES Electrical Services is NAPIT approved so we can actually self certify electrical work installed outdoors. This leaves out the middle man and speeds up the project as you won’t be waiting around for local authority representatives. That’s another reason the lovely customer mentioned above wanted to work with us. They were eager to get their beauty business up and running and we helped achieve the vision in a timely manner.
How do I know if outbuilding electrics are safe?
All circuits in an outbuilding should include RCD or Residual Current Device to protect against electric shocks. We mentioned using SWA cabling for outdoor installations because of its robust and safe design. When burying SWA cables underground, we do adhere to industry guidance which states a minimum depth of 450mm in gardens.
To further confirm that outbuilding electrics installed by us are safe and compliant, we issue an EIC or Electrical Installation Certificate to confirm safe earthing and grounding.
Why work with MES Electrical Services?
We take great pride in learning something new, even after years of experience in the industry. While installing the Dunster log cabin, we found the project hugely satisfying as this particular job was outside our daily line of work. The team took time to fully understand our clients requirements to create a fully functional beauty salon.
As NAPIT approved electricians, we made sure all installations met industry regulations and safety standards to keep our client and her property safe.
We’re also TrustMark approved, demonstrating the strict vetting process we have endured as well as independent quality checks on previous projects.
MES Electrical Services are happy to speak to you about outbuilding electric at your property in Bristol. Get in touch with Marc on 07929 346089.
