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PROPOSED ELECTRICAL LEGISLATION

John Peckham
The government have produced draft regulations on the periodic inspection and testing of domestic installations.


It can be found here http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780111191934


I have serious concerns with the proposed definition of "qualified" as it does not require anyone to have any qualifications whatsoever , so it does not do what it says on the tin. It perpetuates the current practice of any knuckle scraping half whit who does not know their amp from the elbow carrying out inspection and testing. Without setting out defined required qualifications it becomes unenforceable.


Unless an MP makes an objection as Secondary it will become law without debate. I have written to my recently Knighted MP this morning to explain my views on the proposed legislation and in particular the definition of "Qualified" that contains no requirement to have any qualifications. 


Unless the government gets any objections these Regulations will become law. Only an MP can get proposed secondary legislation changed.


You may wish to join me in writing to your MP?
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    SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT STATUTORY GUIDANCE ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND APPLIANCES IN PRIVATE RENTED PROPERTY


    Alternatively, a landlord should seek evidence of competence and have regard to the details provided. A competent person (other than a member of NICEIC, SELECT or NAPIT) should be able to confirm all of the points listed in the checklist form provided on the following page.


    Evidence of competence to carry out an Electrical Installation Condition Report for the purposes of assessing the safety of electrical installations, fittings and fixtures in private rented property.


    Checklist for Electrician

     

    Check*


    I am a member of a professional body

     

    I have public liability insurance (£2 million minimum is recommended)

     

    I have employers’ liability insurance (£2 million minimum is recommended), unless the business has no employees


    I have professional indemnity insurance (£0.25 million is recommended for contractors undertaking electrical installation condition reporting)

     

    I have completed appropriate assessed training on current version of BS7671 within the past 5 years

     

    I can provide:

     copies of wholesaler bills made out to entity trading, or

     a company registration number, or

     a Unique Tax Reference (UTR)


    I can provide copies of trade qualification or equivalent


    I can provide a copy of a written health and safety policy statement for the business

     

    I have completed Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Health & Safety Assessment within the past 3 years


    I have been granted, or am eligible to be granted at least Approved Electrician grade.


    * The electrician should tick each item in this list to confirm that it applies. I certify that I can provide the above listed evidence of competence.


    Name Firm/Trading Name Signed

    Date

        

    https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/advice-and-guidance/2016/12/electrical-installations-and-appliances-private-rented-properties/documents/guidance-electrical-installations-appliances-pdf/guidance-electrical-installations-appliances-pdf/govscot%3Adocument/Guidance%2Bon%2BElectrical%2Binstallations%2Band%2Bappliances.pdf
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    SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT STATUTORY GUIDANCE ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND APPLIANCES IN PRIVATE RENTED PROPERTY


    Alternatively, a landlord should seek evidence of competence and have regard to the details provided. A competent person (other than a member of NICEIC, SELECT or NAPIT) should be able to confirm all of the points listed in the checklist form provided on the following page.


    Evidence of competence to carry out an Electrical Installation Condition Report for the purposes of assessing the safety of electrical installations, fittings and fixtures in private rented property.


    Checklist for Electrician

     

    Check*


    I am a member of a professional body

     

    I have public liability insurance (£2 million minimum is recommended)

     

    I have employers’ liability insurance (£2 million minimum is recommended), unless the business has no employees


    I have professional indemnity insurance (£0.25 million is recommended for contractors undertaking electrical installation condition reporting)

     

    I have completed appropriate assessed training on current version of BS7671 within the past 5 years

     

    I can provide:

     copies of wholesaler bills made out to entity trading, or

     a company registration number, or

     a Unique Tax Reference (UTR)


    I can provide copies of trade qualification or equivalent


    I can provide a copy of a written health and safety policy statement for the business

     

    I have completed Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Health & Safety Assessment within the past 3 years


    I have been granted, or am eligible to be granted at least Approved Electrician grade.


    * The electrician should tick each item in this list to confirm that it applies. I certify that I can provide the above listed evidence of competence.


    Name Firm/Trading Name Signed

    Date

        

    https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/advice-and-guidance/2016/12/electrical-installations-and-appliances-private-rented-properties/documents/guidance-electrical-installations-appliances-pdf/guidance-electrical-installations-appliances-pdf/govscot%3Adocument/Guidance%2Bon%2BElectrical%2Binstallations%2Band%2Bappliances.pdf
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