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We recommend that the Government include supplementary provisions in the Bill for mandating regular electrical safety checks in higher-risk buildings. (Paragraph 188) Construction Products and Supplementary Provisions

We recommend that the Government include supplementary provisions in the Bill for mandating regular electrical safety checks in higher-risk buildings. (Paragraph 188) Construction Products and Supplementary Provisions Type: recommendation | Number: 63 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: We welcome the Committee’s recommendation and agree that the safety of all residents is paramount. In June 2020, Government bought forward legislation to require private landlords to require electrical installations to be inspected by a competent person every five years. This legislation was based o