Our news, your views 

Here is our second e-bulletin to help you keep informed of the latest industry news and views as well as points of interest from ourselves. We would also welcome your own ideas on any issues or items of interest by e-mailing news@basec.org.uk

Approvals available online

As part of its increasing range of web-based information services, BASEC is making all its certificates for product approvals available to view and download from its website. This means that distributors, wholesalers, installers and end users can check that a cable certification is valid, and manufacturers can point to the site for verification of certification for their products. More...

Scheme takes off

The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) says more than 500 of its member firms have registered under the ECA's recently launched TrustMark scheme within its first month as scheme operator. The ECA expects the number of Part P-registered member firms that it brings to TrustMark to rise to 1,500.  More...

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New clients joins us

We are delighted to welcome some new clients to BASEC who have joined us recently. These organisaitons inclulde Draka Kabely (Czech Republic), Jordan New Cable Co (Jordan) and Demes Kablo (Turkey).     

Experts get steamed up

Delegates of the International Electrotechnical Commission - the international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology - were guests of the British Cables Association (BCA) and the BASEC when they visited the historic Kew Bridge Steam Museum, London, as part of a week-long stay in Britain. Vic Banks of Prysmian is pictured taking a close look at some of the equipment in the museum.

Home Condition Report: call for action

BASEC has branded elements of the proposed Home Condition Report inadequate and is calling for a proper electrical survey to be included in the soon to be launched Home Information Pack (HIP). More...

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Competent persons scheme up and running

The NICEIC is set to offer a full range of Competent Person Schemes, which will enable NICEIC registered contractors to self-certify all notifiable work under Building Regulations Parts F, G, J, L and P using the organisation's simple on-line facility.

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Low carbon register launched

CIBSE has launched a register of Low Carbon Consultants who can confirm compliance with the Building Regulations, particularly Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) for buildings other than dwellings. More...