'Part P' is an attempt to protect those who live in a dwelling. It is a subset of the electrical profession.
PartP has formalised the situation such that it is now an illegal act if for work to be carried out by someone who is deemed to be incompetent. If the person doing the work is competent but rubbish, then at least the client has a recognised means of seeking attention.
There is no trauma. Even a fully 'I know it all properly certified electrician' would have to become a member of a registered body simply because there isn't any real choice. The Client needs to know the person doing the work is competent, as does the Insurance Co, and indeed the Lawyer if the dwelling changes hands, and it's no good just shouting out you are a qualified person because it don't mean a thing!
What is the alternative? Back to the good old days where 'Eddie did it!' or move on and accept that PartP is a recognised and worthy part of the electrical agenda. Perhaps we should look upon PartP not so much as a nuisance rather than a stepping stone to a more rational approach to Competent Electricians in all areas.....
Perhaps the way forward is for all electricians to become 'Competent'. Remove the marketing issues and let all the governing bodies coalesce into one glorious empire ..... I put myself forward for Chairman ..... oops, sorry, lost the plot .... I love digressing, especially when putting labels on CU's.... where was I
Yes, I think PartP has a place as it allows for competent people to focus on a particular area. Maybe the area of focus needs to be adjusted but no doubt there will be quite a delay while the committee pontificates.....
