The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to guarantee your electrical home improvements are as safe as they are successful. This fully updated, brand-new edition is packed with user-friendly photographs and offers the most up-to-date information about the latest regulations, tools, products and techniques. With Part P of the Building Regulations now governing electrical work in the home, this accessible guide shows how to work with the regs, and provides at-a-glance info on what DIY work can be done and what needs to be notified to the local authority. Whether you need to change a socket, wire up a home office or put in security lighting, Collins Complete Wiring and Lighting is the indispensable tool to help you get the job done as cost-effectively and as safely as possible. Contents include: / Emergency repairs / Fuses, sockets and plugs / Cables and circuits / Wiring / Energy-efficient lighting / Identifying faults and maintenance / Safety tips / Tools for the job