PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reforming the electrical industry to establish it as a professional sector
Electrical Industry Regulatory Proposal Limit public sales of electrical materials to basic items (e.g., sockets, switches, accessories). Only accredited/qualified electricians may carry out electrical installations. Introduce nationally recognized installer ID cards as proof of competence
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Call for Electrical Industry Reform
Despite the introduction of Part P to improve domestic electrical safety, accreditation bodies have failed to enforce compliance effectively. A major body was recently fined by ACAS for inadequate assessments, reflecting deeper industry issues.
Unregistered electrical work continues to endanger lives and property. A stricter, centralized system—like New Zealand’s—is urgently needed to raise safety standards and remove rogue operators.