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Energy Safety Council to spearhead important Part P public awareness campaign

  The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) could spearhead a coordinated government public awareness campaign on Part P for the Competent Person Schemes? Following the deliberations of a DCLG (Department of Communities and Local Government) Select Committee, the government’s has resolved: … Continue reading

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Keep out the cowboy builders with self-check schemes says CLG minister

New measures have been put in place to help protect homeowners from cowboy builders according to Communities & Local Government Minister, Andrew Stunell. Tradesmen who operate under self check schemes, which allow them to check their own work, will be … Continue reading

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More consistency in building control decisions

Building control officers  could be more consistent in their decision making according to Web Dynamics, the multi-foil insulation manufacturers? The company was responding to a DCLG consultation on improving the efficiency of the building control system. John Payne, Web Dynamics’ … Continue reading

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ESC is committed to Part P consumer protection and encourages reductions to red tape and costs

“We are committed to consumer protection but we also understand the need for balance – reducing the complexities of Part P, without compromising safety”, according to Phil Buckle, the Electrical Safety Council’s (ESC) director general.  He was giving evidence to … Continue reading

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