Exposed: Cash for logos and drive by inspections

The terrible fire at Grenfell Tower was probably (according to reports) caused by a bad connection inside a tall fridge freezer. This fault would not have been found by an Electrical Inspection and Test of the installation, or even a PAT of the appliance.

news.sky.com/.../grenfell-tower-inquiry-faulty-wiring-in-fridge-freezer-started-fire-says-expert-11565956

Z.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40301289

Z.

That's fair. The article is about week regulations that are putting people at risk. It could be argued the government should have tightened these regs post-Grenfell. 

You can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink. We have excellent wiring regulations that if followed, create a good safe electrical environment. If applied, along with regular inspection and testing to a high standard, risks can be minimised. The inspection and testing needs to be carried out by experienced, competent,  qualified HONEST inspectors. Honesty can not be assured if money/profit is a high motive.

P.S. I actually think that 10 years between inspection and testing of domestic installations is far too long a period. More frequent inspection and testing is needed.

Z.

You can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink. We have excellent wiring regulations that if followed, create a good safe electrical environment. If applied, along with regular inspection and testing to a high standard, risks can be minimised. The inspection and testing needs to be carried out by experienced, competent,  qualified HONEST inspectors. Honesty can not be assured if money/profit is a high motive.

P.S. I actually think that 10 years between inspection and testing of domestic installations is far too long a period. More frequent inspection and testing is needed.

Z.