Wind and Solar Power Generator Installations
This page contains information on wind and solar power generators in relation to Building Regulations requirements, with external links to grant funding and further information on renewable energy sources.
The installation of wind turbines, photovoltaic panels or any device generating electricity which connects with a domestic electrical installation, is required to comply with the provisions of Part P (electrical safety in dwellings) of the Building Regulations, to ensure the electrical safety of the installation.
Furthermore the installation of any type of device, which would materially affect the loading of a building, is covered by requirements under Part A (structure) of the Building Regulations. This is to establish that the buildings structural integrity is not compromised by the new installation.
Work that is carried out by an organisation registered on a competent persons scheme appropriate to the type of installation recognised by the Secretary of State for the Department of Local Government and Communities, confirms compliance with the Building Regulations. Notification of this is provided to the Local Authority by the operators of the scheme.
In all other cases the appropriate Building Notice or Full Plans Submission is to be made under the Building Regulations.
Further information on low carbon buildings and grant funding may be found on the following external web sites:-
Frequently Asked Questions (1)
An application for Building Regulations Approval for the installation in a building of a system to produce electricity, heat or cooling, by micro generation or from renewable sources will be required, unless the installer is registered on one of the following Competent Person Schemes for the installation of micro generation and renewable technologies:-
- Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited (APHC),
- Building Engineering Services Competence Accreditation Limited (BESCA),
- British Standards Institution (BSI),
- Benchmark Certification Limited (CORGI),
- ECA Certification Limited (ELECSA),
- HETAS Limited,
- NAPIT Registration Limited (NAPIT),
- Ascertiva Group Limited (NICEIC),
- Stroma Certification Limited (STROMA).
Please note that it is possible for the installer to be registered on one of the above competent person schemes but not be registered for works to micro generation and renewable technologies, it is therefore important that you ensure that their scheme registration is appropriate to the work that is to be undertaken.
Electrical safety and the building regulations (PDF Document, 99.77 Kb)- Full plans submission form (PDF Document, 105.85 Kb)
- Building notice application form (PDF Document, 102.31 Kb)
Last updated: Monday, 5 December 2011 3:43 pm
