A survey has found that only 6% of the public have heard about Part P of the Building Regulations and how it applies to domestic installations.

David Pollock, ECA director, says: “Each year there are ten deaths and 750 serious injuries due to unsafe electrical installations in the home. Public understanding of Part P needs to be much better if these figures are to be improved.”

When made aware of Part P, the public welcomed the regulation: 54% felt it would deter cowboy traders; 75% thought that contractors would want to be registered; and 57% said that in future they would ask to see a certificate of accreditation.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor