Review of safety in residential installations & the need for periodic inspection
1. Review of safety in residential installations & the need for periodic inspection A European Perspective Michel Machiels, Hans De Keulenaer Beyrouth, 4-Feb-02
4. Market perspective Renovation rates - Europe Sources: National Statistical Agencies, DETR renovation data, Gorham & Partners survey 1998 (UK)
5. Market perspective Average penetration of 12 appliances Ever-increasing use of electricity in daily life closely related to lifestyle & working style
6. Regulator perspective View on electrical safety SAFETY LEVEL OF CURRENT HOUSING IN THE 8 COUNTRIES 55 61 6 22 25 3 14 55 28 17 14 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Safety Level Renovation Year Housing Built % of Homes DEFINITELY UNSAFE POSSIBLY UNSAFE Housing Built pre-1970 Renovation 1970 - 1990 Housing Built 1970 - 1990 Renovation after 1990 SAFE
20. Best practice regulation Italian case study No regulation Regulation (1990) Passing a regulation with a 10 year grace period and linked to a fiscal incentive has caused a burst in renovation activity