RAMS & CPP for Electrical Work
What compliance documents you need for electrical installations, rewiring, and consumer unit work — and how The Site Book handles it for you.
Written by Nicola Dobbie, Founder, The Site Book — Last reviewed
TL;DR
- CPP: Required — CDM 2015 applies to every construction project.
- RAMS: Strongly recommended — essential on commercial/industrial sites and expected by most principal contractors.
- Key hazards: Electric shock from live circuits, arc flash, and asbestos disturbance when chasing cables.
What compliance do you need?
Electrical work carries inherent risks that demand proper planning and documentation. Whether you're doing a full rewire, swapping a consumer unit, or running new circuits on a construction site, CDM 2015 applies alongside the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671.
Do you need a CPP?
Yes. A Construction Phase Plan is required for all construction projects under CDM 2015. For electrical work, your CPP should cover isolation procedures, safe systems of work for live working (where unavoidable), coordination with other trades, and emergency procedures for electric shock.
Do you need RAMS?
RAMS are strongly recommended for all electrical work. They're essential on commercial and industrial sites, and most principal contractors will require them. Even on domestic jobs, RAMS demonstrate you've planned the work safely — covering isolation, testing, and emergency procedures.
Common hazards
- Electric shock from live circuits and accidental contact
- Arc flash from short circuits and fault conditions
- Working at height to access distribution boards and cable routes
- Fire risk from faulty connections and overloaded circuits
- Asbestos disturbance when chasing cables in older properties
- Working in confined spaces (risers, ceiling voids, under floors)
- Manual handling of cable drums and heavy equipment
How The Site Book handles it
Describe your job — "full rewire, 3-bed Victorian terrace" — and The Site Book creates your RAMS and CPP automatically. It identifies electrical-specific hazards including shock risk, arc flash, asbestos disturbance, and working at height in cable routes.
Frequently asked questions
- Do electricians need RAMS?
- RAMS are strongly recommended for electrical work, especially for rewires, consumer unit replacements, and any work on commercial or industrial sites. Most principal contractors and clients will require RAMS before allowing electrical work to proceed. They demonstrate you've thought through the risks of working with live circuits, at height, and in confined spaces.
- What regulations apply to electrical work on construction sites?
- Electrical work on construction sites must comply with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and CDM 2015. Domestic work must also comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. Work must be carried out by a competent person, and notification to Building Control is required for certain types of work.
- Do I need a CPP for an electrical job?
- Yes. CDM 2015 requires a Construction Phase Plan for all construction projects, including electrical installations. Your CPP should cover isolation procedures, how you'll manage the risks of working near live circuits, and coordination with other trades if you're part of a larger project.
What's included at each tier
| Feature | Starter£0 | Pro Monthly£39/mo | Pro Annual£30/mo | Business£99/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First project free | — | — | — | |
| RAMS generator | ||||
| PDF download | ||||
| Worker sign-off | ||||
| Unlimited projects | ||||
| CPP generator | ||||
| COSHH library | ||||
| Team members | — | — | ||
| Priority support | ||||
| Site inductions | — | |||
| Toolbox talks | — | |||
| Multi-site rollout | — | |||
| Save £108/yr vs monthly | — | — | — |
Honest pros and cons
Pros
- Live-working, arc-flash, and safe-isolation controls pre-filled
- Part-P notifiable work checker in the project wizard
- COSHH for PVC cement and cable lubricant ready to include
- CSCS / ECS card expiry tracked per electrician on the project
Cons
- No 18th Edition EICR / minor works certificate generation
- NICEIC / NAPIT compliance certificate templates not yet shipped
- No real-time isolation permit e-signature (still PDF + sign)
Why The Site Book
- Only UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions + worker sign-off in one flat-rate subscription.
- AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill -cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
- Worker sign-off, PCPP import, cert tracking, and document checking are included at the entry tier, not locked behind an enterprise plan.
- Transparent flat-rate pricing starting at £30/mo -no per-seat surprise as the team grows.
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