Like for like replacement of fire alarm components

[Mike Johnson]

I get what you're saying Mike. The line has to be drawn somewhere though, between unskilled operatives carrying out routine replacements, and relying solely on a maintenance contractor that specialises in the particular system in question.
I for one would err on the side of protection of life and property.

Of course safety, the protection of life and property is important, but as you say the line has to be drawn somewhere, who should we trust to draw that line, IMO it should be an independent arbiter, does one exist already?

 

[loz2754]

Of course safety, the protection of life and property is important, but as you say the line has to be drawn somewhere, who should we trust to draw that line, IMO it should be an independent arbiter, does one exist already?

Only the General Operations Director.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Of course safety, the protection of life and property is important, but as you say the line has to be drawn somewhere, who should we trust to draw that line, IMO it should be an independent arbiter, does one exist already?

I would like to modify that too:

Of course safety and the protection of life is important,....................

 

[Lister1987]

I would like to modify that too:

Of course safety and the protection of life is important,....................

The magistrate would make the call should something go wrong, using the legislative frameworks avaliabile; FRRO, EAWR, HASAWA etc, they're the only ones you can really draw that line.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Magistrate's would not make that call, they are not fully trained in Law and its application and take their lead from The Clerk of the Court, if a point of law was needed to be made it would be referred to Crown Court where it would be qualified in chambers by senior bench officials.

 

[Lister1987]

Magistrate's would not make that call, they are not fully trained in Law and its application and take their lead from The Clerk of the Court, if a point of law was needed to be made it would be referred to Crown Court where it would be qualified in chambers by senior bench officials.

You get what I mean; The courts and legal system.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Yes a bit like saying Ring Main instead of Final Ring Circuit.?

 

[newusername]

Well thank you for all the replies.

It looks like although it's a nice idea in theory the initial cost of proving competence is will just be too high on a single site basis. I imagine it could increase insurance premiums also.