The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has approved Zurich Certification as a scheme operator for competent electrical installers demanded by the proposed Building Regulations Part P.
David Cowburn, Director of Zurich Certification commented: “We are delighted to be recognised as a scheme operator. By giving the industry multiple routes to compliance with the new regulations, the Government has demonstrated its willingness to give electrical installers the choice and flexibility they have been crying out for.
”Zurich, a market leader in competence certification within existing gas, oil and electrical schemes, will focus on supporting trade associations with the view of ensuring that the job of evaluating competence is not duplicated. Cowburn explained, “Many trade associations carry out independent checks on their members to ensure high standards. Zurich intends to work with these trade associations to take into account this monitoring work so that they can provide some or all of the Part P assessments on Zurich’s behalf.
”The first organisation to apply for Zurich approval is the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT). The Association has already worked closely with Zurich on the UKAS accredited scheme to assess individuals within the electrical industry.
For further information contact
Dave Cowburn on 0500 600 545
Email: [email protected]
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Zurich Certification is dedicated to providing industry with a comprehensive range of certification services making it easier to manage certification requirements and adhere to European legislation.Zurich Certification is a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) accredited body offering personnel certification through a network of approved personnel assessment centres specialising in industry specific competency assessments such as ACS for gas operatives.
Zurich Certification is an independent division of Zurich Risk Services. Zurich Risk Services - part of the Zurich Financial Services Group - employs over 800 people. The main office is based in Birmingham and there are five offices across the UK, including London and Glasgow.Zurich Financial Services is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe.
Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich has offices in more than 50 countries and employs about 62,000 people.