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PROPOSED ELECTRICAL LEGISLATION

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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  • Norm


    Although I am not an electrician I agree competent is not having qualifications alone but without qualifications gained after examination and assessment in my view you cannot be competent. My view is to be competent you need experience, qualifications from a recognized awarding body and integrity. A bit like the 3 legged stool, without all 3 legs it falls over!


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  • Norm


    Although I am not an electrician I agree competent is not having qualifications alone but without qualifications gained after examination and assessment in my view you cannot be competent. My view is to be competent you need experience, qualifications from a recognized awarding body and integrity. A bit like the 3 legged stool, without all 3 legs it falls over!


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