Electrical work at home

[Yaayuh!]

Just had some electrics sorted by an electrician on the street.

Do i need a certificate for the work (new light, sockets, kitchen re-cabled etc)?

If so, what do i need and why?

 

[Yaayuh!]

He's a spark and has done it "mates rates".
He's put in new lights and re-fixed kitchen electrics, replaced switches and sockets.

Do I need certificates for electrical work? I can't fin anything that's days I have to and what for exactly. Only that it might come up if/when I sell the place.

 

[Yaayuh!]

"re-fixed kitchen electrics" what does this mean?

The previous owners though it was a good idea to put sockets in the lower cupboards (even under the sink) to plug in appliances etc. the cooker switch was in a cupboard instead of above the work surface. Also, the cables were just left laying on the floor.
I got the electrician to mount socket properly behind appliances and on walls above the surface, with switches as well as a new cooker switch. All cables now tidy a tacked or trunked.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Nothing wrong with a socket under a sink either i dont think, certainly better than stuck behind a washer.

I do not think that live sockets in the cupboard under the sink is a good idea, where there is most likely to be a large leak/spill of water.

Nor do i think it's wise to have a cooker switch in a cupboard, in fact, i thought it had to legally be above counter.

The sockets were mounted on the flimsy back board of the cupboards. Not exactly a wise installation. There are now sockets mounted properly in the wall behind the appliances with switch above the counter. Which is and should be the norm.