Crackdown on faulty home electrics
Series: DTLR News Release ; (214) 21 May 2002, (3)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Government proposes to bring electrical safety within the controls of the Building Regulations to stop the increased risk of electrical accidents in the home caused by faulty installations. The consultation paper, "Proposals for new safety requirements for electrical installation work in dwellings" will bring England and Wales in line with Scotland where Building Regulations already tackle electrical safety issues. Responses required by 13 September 2002. Consultation paper available at http://www.safety.dtlr.gov.uk/bregs/consult/electric/index.htm. http://www.press.dtlr.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2002_0214| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Government proposes to bring electrical safety within the controls of the Building Regulations to stop the increased risk of electrical accidents in the home caused by faulty installations. The consultation paper, "Proposals for new safety requirements for electrical installation work in dwellings" will bring England and Wales in line with Scotland where Building Regulations already tackle electrical safety issues. Responses required by 13 September 2002. Consultation paper available at http://www.safety.dtlr.gov.uk/bregs/consult/electric/index.htm. http://www.press.dtlr.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2002_0214