Can you do electrical work yourself in Norway?
DSB's list of jobs you may do yourself, and when you need a registered company.
Short answer
In Norway you may only do a short list of simple electrical jobs yourself, such as changing plugs, and must leave all other work to professionals. DSB lets you replace a lamp hanging from a ceiling hook, but not one that is part of the fixed installation, and warns that your own work can reduce an insurance payout.
Why
- The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) lists jobs such as changing covers on switches and sockets, and connecting two-pole plugs up to 25 A and extension sockets up to 16 A.
- DSB says it is illegal for businesses to do electrical work without being registered in Elvirksomhetsregisteret, and that it is your responsibility to check the company you hire.
- After electrical work you are entitled to a declaration of conformity (samsvarserklæring), which DSB says gives five years' guarantee on the work and the installed equipment.
Details
The DSB list also covers connecting and repairing table lamps and wall lamps with movable cords, and mounting heaters that come with a movable cord and plug. A ceiling lamp is on the list only if it hangs from a ceiling hook or similar and is connected with a terminal block or a plug and socket. Work that is not on the list must be left to professionals, and if the insurer can prove that unqualified people did the work, you risk not getting the damage covered.
Tip
Search for the company in DSB's Elvirksomhetsregisteret before you hire an electrician, and ask for the samsvarserklæring when the job is finished.
People also ask
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Sources
- DSB: Electrical work you can do yourselfChecked at:
- DSB: Find an approved electricianChecked at:
- DSB: Ask for a declaration of conformityChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check DSB before you start any electrical work.
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