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Policy changes in relation to The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Decision Maker: Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To enable Bristol City Council to take action
under The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector
(England) Regulations 2020.
Decision:
Approve proposed changes to the existing
Private Housing Civil Penalty Policy to incorporate financial
penalties for breaches under the Electrical Safety Standards
Regulations.
Alternative options considered:
Without approval of the changes, this is
likely to lead to more successful legal challenges, more ambiguity
for enforcement officers leading to less effective
enforcement
Publication date: 10/07/2020
Date of decision: 10/07/2020