Chairman of UNETO-VNI Titia Siertsema says its time that a uniform qualification system for installers of boilers is introduced. The president is supported by ministers Blok and Schippers.
From multiple angles, the call for a national qualification system is heard for quite some time. The Dutch Safety Board published a report on accidents with carbon monoxide in boilers last year, in which the seriousness of the situation was confirmed. Organisations such as the Consumers Association, the Dutch Fire Department, Network Maintenance Netherlands and the Home Owners Associations agree with UNETO-VNI.
According to ministers Blok and Schippers, the problem can only be solved if all installation companies in The Netherlands work following heavy, clear regulations. Only then the safety of installations can be improved, so that the amount of carbon monoxide victims can be reduced. Moreover, UNETO-VNI wants to introduce a similar qualification system for electricity and water.
UNETO-VNI states that at this very moment, there are a lot of bunglers active in the installation market. The result is not restricted to dangerous situations, but also unfair competition. The government is currently discussing the regulations, but is yet unsure of its effectiveness.
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