Stroma Certification has repeated its pledge to offer diverse routes into the installer market by rolling out its third party certification scheme for electrical installations.
Now, electricians can obtain membership of the new third party scheme for free when joining Stroma’s Part P Competent Person Scheme for only £288. Membership numbers for CPS at Stroma have rocketed since the ‘fully loaded’ £288 offer was introduced last year and this additional incentive is expected to draw even more interest from the electrical market in the coming months.
The organisation has built a strong reputation for always adapting to industry-led changes and creating opportunities for its customers. The Building Regulations amendment that introduced third party certification was a vote of confidence for approved electricians by transferring authority for installation checks away from Building Control.
Stroma’s introduction of a third party scheme recognises this by giving electricians the chance to play an active part in upholding standards and promoting good practice within the industry.
Previously, issues of non-compliance were not always reported back to Building Control, leaving errors unchecked and potential dangers. The procedures put into place by Stroma’s third party scheme require non-compliant installations to be reported, with the responsibility of the third party inspector to then correct and make the installation safe.
Stroma’s third party scheme is closely monitored to uphold the high standards kept by all Stroma-certified electricians and the majority of other installers working within the industry. Membership of both the firm’s electrical schemes offers the opportunity for Stroma-certified electricians to advertise their services to more customers.
Third party certification represents a partnership between Stroma Certification and its Part P members. It recognises the expertise of individuals with the Part P standard and offers certification so they can reach a wider industry. It also promotes the fact that qualified electricians need to be involved in the installation process, backed by an industry-approved certification body to confirm that work is being completed to a compliant standard.
Commented Andy Sharp, Commercial Manager: “Our new scheme builds upon an already expansive catalogue of certification schemes and software and ensures that Stroma maintains a comprehensive certification offering for the installer market. We believe that third party certification allows our members to advertise their businesses more effectively and will help to reduce instances of non-compliance.”
For more information, call 0845 621 11 11 (ext.622) or email applied@stroma.com