Professionals or Cowboys?
As a consumer why should you use an AESIF approved
installer over any other installer ?
The law is changing !
All major building work,
plumbing, electrical, joinery and security systems on property now have to
carry relevant documentation and certification in order to prove the work
has met with the relevant standards.
Furthermore, financial organisations providing
mortgages and insurance on property will also be requiring certification
that any works are completed to the relevant standards. The entrance
automation industry is directly affected by these changes and is one of
the reasons for AESIF's formation.
Companies trading in electrical gate automation are
now required by the Electricity at Work Act 2001 to supply completion
certification to all works undertaken including dates for transitional
inspections. Such companies are also required to comply with the new law
associated with the Building Regulations 2000 Part P - outlined below -
The Building Regulations 2000 Part P - "Electrical
Safety in Dwellings" brings work on electrical installations in dwellings
under Building Regulations control for the first time. All work must
comply with IEE Wiring Regulations, where the majority of major works must
be carried out by "registered installers" or else applications need to be
filed and approved by the local County Council's Building Control Dept.
These regulations and
Approved Document P published on 29th July 2004 came into effect on 1st
January 2005.
The above new law aims to reduce the amount of
deaths, serious injuries and fires in dwellings caused by electrical
faults in homes each year. ONLY 50% of firms comply fully with
BS7671 It is essential that you now use
a registered installer.
As a registered charity,
AESIF is not governed by any one manufacturer or installation
organisation, but works with the industry as a whole - impartially and for
the benefit of the industry and the consumer.
In short a consumer
watch dog for the gate automation industry.
You can call us on the
telephone number below to ask for a list of AESIF approved local
installers.
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