Cowboy problems

[Ed Turner]

I got asked to have a look at a house a couple of weeks ago that had just been "rewired". There are no end of snags, the first I noticed is the meter tails have been replaced with 10mm T&E (using CPC as earthing conductor). The main fuse has been pulled to swap the tails. There are cracked/damaged faceplates all over the house and still old red and black in the kitchen, visible because faceplates not screwed back. (I know if it tests fine it can still be used, but it clearly shows the house hasn't been fully rewired.)

The client has asked me for a bit of help/advice. She's been in touch with building control who had said the other sparky must be given the opportunity to complete the work. He's already written the certificate and been paid, to me that sounds like he has completed the work.

He used to be registered with a CP scheme but membership ceased 2 years ago.

She's got several addresses for him, none of which are recognised by any CP scheme.

Any ideas what to do next?

 

[davesparks]

Burying your head in the sand won't do anything!

Kick up a stink, involve trading standards, write to your MP, write to the tabloids, try bbc watchdog/rogue traders.

 

[R G]

In a way you could say Part P is to blame for the cowboy situation , anybody could claim to be approved or registered even though they are not , that in itself could get them work....

 

[davesparks]

Yes the part P culture started it, but we are all complicit in allowing it to happen.

 

[R G]

Well , I do think cowboys have always been around , but with the Part P stamp and with all the influx of untraceable foreigners its become much more a problem than ever , and together with the lack policing of the situation , its out of control,,,,

 

[davesparks]

Exactly, and now that some sparks have opened the governments eyes to the problems we need to carry on the fight.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

If your sure hes not registered with a Part P provider and has done a re-wire which requires notifying under Part P then surely building control must have an interest. He's broken the law whether he fixes it or not!

I'd be speaking again to building control .....

get real!!

the only thing they`l be interested in is why they havn`t been paid!!

lol...lol..

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Let's not do the 'Who's responsibility..' discussion again!
My point is, this "Installer" doesn't care less, unregistered, multiple addresses...

only thing he`l of installed in his life is a pint of ale and a bag of crisps down his gob....

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I must disagree. If as claimed, he was a scheme member, then he has a duty to notify the client of the requirement of Part P

for christs sake not this again mate...

ITS THE DUTY OF THE HOMEOWNER/PERSON ORDERING THE WORK TO NOTIFY LABC OF ANY WORKS CARRIED OUT THAT ARE NOTIFYABLE!!!


end of.

 

[Octopus]

for christs sake not this again mate...

ITS THE DUTY OF THE HOMEOWNER/PERSON ORDERING THE WORK TO NOTIFY LABC OF ANY WORKS CARRIED OUT THAT ARE NOTIFYABLE!!!


end of.

And I REPEAT. Its the duty of competent people to inform the public of the requirement. Ignorance is no defence.

END OF.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

And I REPEAT. Its the duty of competent people to inform the public of the requirement. Ignorance is no defence.

END OF.

well you cling to Part pis all you like fella...

i personally think it is pis....

 

[Silly Sausage]

only thing he`l of installed in his life is a pint of ale and a bag of crisps down his gob....

"Installer", I was being polite!!!

Oh aye, the City thing will be gone by Sunday night, it's a hobby of mine, winding up ManU fans. It's been a good year! :smilielol5:

 

[Ed Turner]

Update:
Just had an email from client saying she's not going to do anything about it. The cowboy turns out to be a friend's son and she doesn't want the hassle with her friend.
She's been told the intallation is dangerous, yet still isn't bothered because (wait for it).....
"..it's only a rental property!"

 

[Meggerman]

Update:
Just had an email from client saying she's not going to do anything about it. The cowboy turns out to be a friend's son and she doesn't want the hassle with her friend.
She's been told the intallation is dangerous, yet still isn't bothered because (wait for it).....
"..it's only a rental property!"

She should have said earlier if it's only a tenant!!

 

[Octopus]

Update:
Just had an email from client saying she's not going to do anything about it. The cowboy turns out to be a friend's son and she doesn't want the hassle with her friend.
She's been told the intallation is dangerous, yet still isn't bothered because (wait for it).....
"..it's only a rental property!"

Fantastic - lets hope nothing goes wrong as the bills could get rather high letting a sub-standard property to a tenant!

 

[Badged01]

She should have said earlier if it's only a tenant!!

True, they're expendable .....