Scaremongering (NICEIC)

Martin Angove · 2005-06-07T19:09:48+00:00

I suppose I should have expected it. Look what I've just read on theNICEIC website:Face up to new electrical safety law or face fines Homeowners warned to SWITCH ON to new building regulationsThe NICEIC is urging homeowners who plan to tackle home improvementprojects to be aware of tough new changes to building regulations, whichif not complied with, could land you with a massive £5,000 fine and aproperty you can't sell.The new building regulation Part P, effective since 1st January 2005,requires most electrical work in the home to be carried out by agovernment-approved electrician, such as one registered with the NICEIC.Its aim is to stop the rising number of deaths from faulty electrics,much of which is undertaken by over ambitious DIY enthusiasts and cowboyelectricians.Under the new law, homeowners are still able to replace accessories suchas light switches and sockets to an existing circuit, although there areexceptions for locations such as kitchens and bathrooms. An electricianregistered under a government-approved scheme must undertake all otherwork. The alternative, for DIY'ers, is to notify a local buildingcontrol body before starting any work and pay the appropriate fee for aninspection and a certificate after work is completed."This law will make homes safer and is long overdue", says Jim Speirsdirector general of electrical safety body, the NICEIC. "Homeowners willnow be protected from dangerous electrics as a competent electricianwill provide them with a certificate once they've completed the work. Ifyou don't get a certificate or do the work yourself without getting itchecked, you will not only be sitting on a potential electrical timebomb, but committing a criminal offence too. Your local authority canorder the removal or correction of any work and fine you up to £5,000."Failure to comply could also make it difficult to sell your house in thefuture. The NICEIC advises that electrical installation certificates arelikely to be included in the...

Jun 07, 2005 25 Replies

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Andy Dingley 21 years ago

You some kind of Terrorist ?

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Andy Luckman (AJL Electronics) 21 years ago

That isn't the major concern for me. Bear in mind that in true socialist fashion, your movements will be tracked and recorded at all times. Now you see the true reasoning behind the crackpot idea.

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Andy Luckman (AJL Electronics) 21 years ago

I think that many may become so if A Darling gets his way.

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John Rumm 21 years ago

The only saving grace is that they will expect high tech IT solutions to do all the work for them ;-)

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Andy Luckman (AJL Electronics) 21 years ago

Can anyone say "NHS"? John can. :-)

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Rich 21 years ago

Our current government cares little for human rights. Look at the the so called "anti-terrorism" laws, ASBOs etc. ID Cards and sattelite tracking of motor vehicles is the next step towards a Police State.

Rich.

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