Just an idea to cut out all the cowboys and DIY Dave's out there due to the amount of work that we are not getting.
All the forum members in England and Wales (that part p applies to) send an email to our local mp to ask what they are doing with regards to electrical safety in domestic properties? If we all send an email I hope that one mp may have the balls to address parliament. Let's make a realistic list of things that we would like to happen. Don't forget the money factor, if its cheap and easy for them to do it we have a better chance of it being put in force.
1. Just like gas, a home owner can't alter/add to electrical circuits. Work has to be carried out by an electrician with qualifications of ...blank... or a member of a scheme.
2. DIY stores can no longer sell installation equipment without seeing a scheme membership card.
3. Advertise that work done in the home has to be done by an electrician and are liable for prosecution if they DIY.
4. All homes needs to have a PIR every ten years. (giving people 5 years from now to get their first PIR done). If not done any insurance claim due to electricity will not be paid out.
If we make a point in parliament it may increase our domestic work, increase our income and increase safety in peoples homes. Please add your own and I'll pick out the ones I like and email my local mp and you can do the same.
All the forum members in England and Wales (that part p applies to) send an email to our local mp to ask what they are doing with regards to electrical safety in domestic properties? If we all send an email I hope that one mp may have the balls to address parliament. Let's make a realistic list of things that we would like to happen. Don't forget the money factor, if its cheap and easy for them to do it we have a better chance of it being put in force.
1. Just like gas, a home owner can't alter/add to electrical circuits. Work has to be carried out by an electrician with qualifications of ...blank... or a member of a scheme.
2. DIY stores can no longer sell installation equipment without seeing a scheme membership card.
3. Advertise that work done in the home has to be done by an electrician and are liable for prosecution if they DIY.
4. All homes needs to have a PIR every ten years. (giving people 5 years from now to get their first PIR done). If not done any insurance claim due to electricity will not be paid out.
If we make a point in parliament it may increase our domestic work, increase our income and increase safety in peoples homes. Please add your own and I'll pick out the ones I like and email my local mp and you can do the same.
