Obligations for building and installing
Builders installing electrical household appliances or offering them as a package in the sale of the new house, should be aware they have obligations under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 regarding the safety of the appliances.
If the builder imports the appliances directly they take on obligations of importers outlined in the article Importing and supplying electrical equipment.
All fixed electrical equipment should be installed in line with manufacturer’s instructions and must be connected to electricity by a licensed electrician. Failure to do so could render the builder liable for any electrical hazard (electric shock or fire) that results from incorrect installation.
Instructions on how to use the electrical equipment safely should always be supplied for all electrical equipment.
More detailed information is available on the department’s website.
Last updated 3 October 2008
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