Southern Electric Contracting, BS7671 and Part P

Southern Electric Contracting apparently doesn't know the difference between BS7671 and Part "P". And despite being NICEIC and ECA members, they don't seem to know that it is these bodies which "approve" contractors...

Taken from a letter offering a "Free visual house inspection"

"Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power within the home, however, shoddy and unsupervised electrical work may lead to significant harm from shock and fire. These risks can be minimised by ensuring that any electrical work in the home is carried out by an approved electrical installer, in accordance with the Government's rules in the Building Regualtions BS 7671 Part 'P', which will ensure your electrical installation is up to date.

"If you haven't had the electrical installation in your home checked in recent years and you are the home owner living in a property that is over 15 years old, take advantage of our FREE NO OBLIGATION VISUAL WIRING INSPECTION."

I wouldn't mind, but this is Southern Electric Contracting - part of Scottish & Southern Energy - one of the major players in electricity generation, distribution and retailing, etc.

Reply to
Rumble
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What was the reply when you contacted the company to point this out?

Reply to
Don

Nothing like a nice bit of FUD to bring in the punters.

Reply to
John Rumm

You could always report them to the local paper as bogus callers misrepresenting themselves as technically qualified ;-)

Reply to
David W.E. Roberts

On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:54:36 +0100 someone who may be "David W.E. Roberts" wrote this:-

And the Trading Standards department of the council.

Reply to
David Hansen

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