NICEIC

Electrical · Certification body and competent person scheme operator

NICEIC certifies electrical contracting businesses under specific schemes. Its Approved Contractor and Domestic Installer routes are not identical, so a logo alone does not tell you the full scope of a business’s certification.

Checked November 2026Official sources below.

What it covers and whether it is required

The Domestic Installer scheme is designed for domestic electrical work associated with Part P. Competent person registration provides a self-certification route for qualifying work in England and Wales; NICEIC membership is not itself a universal legal requirement for all electricians.

Joining requirements and costs

The Domestic Installer criteria include a qualified supervisor, relevant qualifications and experience, suitable work for assessment, test equipment records and at least £2 million public liability insurance. NICEIC also checks competence through assessment and requires continuing evidence appropriate to the scheme.

Check the current fees with NICEIC before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.

What it means for homeowners

Check the business through the official search and identify its certification scheme before instructing installation, inspection or reporting. Ask for both the electrical certificate and Building Regulations notification where required. Read any complaints or warranty conditions rather than treating them as unlimited cover.

How to check a claim

Official member, card or certificate check: NICEIC.

Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.

Where the scheme applies

NICEIC certifies businesses across the UK. Part P self-certification described here is an England and Wales route; Scotland and Northern Ireland have different building control arrangements.

Common questions

Is Domestic Installer certification the same as Approved Contractor certification?

No. They are separate NICEIC schemes with different scopes. Ask NICEIC or check the registration record for the activities covered.

How do I check NICEIC status?

Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.

Official sources

Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.