Nuneaton & Bedworth Council has led by example when it comes to meeting the requirements of newly introduced Part P of the Building Regulations, having itself undergone assessment to confirm compliance:
Electrical contractors qualify to self-certify their work is fully up to the standards required by registering with a government approved Competent Person Scheme, such as that operated by BRE Certification with the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA).
Pro-active measures:
The move to have its electricians Part P certified is the latest in a line of pro-active measures taken by Nuneaton & Bedworth Council to enhance its electrical division.
In November 2004, the council also became a member of the Electrical Contractors' Association, which represents the interests of 2,300 member companies involved in electrical installation work.
Steve Woolley, building maintenance manager at Nuneaton & Bedworth Council, comments: "Joining the ECA was important for us as the association is synonymous with professionalism, something our electricians pride themselves on. Being a member of an organisation such as the ECA also has important benefits in terms of the reassurance it provides. Anyone working with us knows that all our electricians have been assessed to the highest industry standards."
Steve Roberts, ECA West Midlands regional manager, believes the Council's pro-active response to the growing emphasis on electrical safety is very important for the region.
He commented: "Nuneaton & Bedworth Council has really set a great example to contractors in the region by ensuring that their own electricians have been Part P approved. Hopefully this move will encourage electrical contractors across the West Midlands to follow suit."
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