Part P here to Stay

[new_spark]

Not sure if this has been posted already but looks like Part P is here to stay as the Parliament review committee believe it has had a positive impact over the last few years, they do however look like they are going to reduce the amount of work that is classed as notifiable and make some changes as to who can notify the LBC which should bring the cost down for those that don't want to join a Competent Person Scheme.

This is ESC link to the news ESC WELCOMES SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT ON PART P : Electrical Safety Council

and the full report is here House of Commons - Building Regulations applying to electrical and gas installation and repairs in dwellings - Communities and Local Government Committee

 

[Guitarist]

I've heard people referred to as nail technicians before.......
And what MP was that?
Can you say?

Regarding the nail technician title, I was being slightly sarcastic.... Seems anyone and everyone can get a "technician" title after a few weeks training these days.

Not sure who the MP was. It was an article on Radio 2 when I was driving to a job. They were talking about giving council tenants money to go on a short training course for various home repairs to save the council money. Materials would be supplied free of charge by B&Q. The MP was singing the scheme's praise and saying how these "apprenticeships" could lead to work placements for many.

 

[rich.250]

I did get the sarcasm lol.
And the Technician title seems to have little meaning no more.

As for Electrical Trainee apprenticeships,
I have no words. Lol

 

[Amp David]

The scams won't be happy if they are getting less money
they will play on the health and safety for others etc

If they all pulled their fingers out of their holes, and actually went after the offenders, they would probably be better off.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Back to the grindstone then. Head down, into the wind. Grit teeth!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

all that will happen here is a bit of musical chairs....a few things will be shuffled around...an ammendment here....a tweek there.....back to business.....and to put stickers on MCBs n stuff saying about danger n all that is nowt but a disclaimer...

 

[rfears]

Competent Person Schemes should work more closely with the Local Authority Building Control, to assist more closely with adherence to the Building Regulations. We see force in a requirement for work to be notified to the relevant Building Control before that work is carried out, and we recommend that the Government studies such representations in the consultation exercise seriously. We also see scope in allowing a member of a Competent Person Scheme being able to take over responsibility for inspection and testing of DIY and non-registered electricians' work from the Building Control Body.

Great, let the DIY brigade mess up the job then make money by failing their installation -kerching!

 

[Geordie Spark]

I don't think anyone really believed that there would be any fundamental changes. The VAT on scheme membership alone must net the Government millions.

And there was me thinking I was the only cynic on this board !!!!

 

[Welchyboy]

And there was me thinking I was the only cynic on this board !!!!

^^^^not to mention the paper trial it requires, to aid HMRC in any future tax investigations such as this tax safe nonsense!