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Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 (named day). It was answered by Kwasi Kwarteng (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Housing: Electrical Control Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the extent to which utility companies have responsibility to replace worn-out cut-out fuses in domestic properties; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Fuses and the fuse box (consumer unit) are the responsibility of the property owner, but some customers may have included maintenance of the consumer unit as part of a contract for the supply of electricity, or as a separate contract.

The regional Distribution Network Operator is responsible for maintenance of the main cut-out fuse (usually a 60, 80 or 100 amp fuse).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124656
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Companies Housing Utilities Electrical control equipment
Link
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