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Awaab’s Law - Phase 2 F


rom 30 November 2026, Awaab’s Law Phase 2 comes into eff ect. Awaab’s Law sets legal deadlines for social landlords in England to investigate and fi x hazards that put tenants’ health or safety at risk. It is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died in 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s home in Rochdale. His parents had complained to their landlord repeatedly for three years before his death, and the mould was never treated.


Phase 1, in force since 27 October 2025, covered emergency hazards and damp and mould. Phase 2 turns Awaab’s Law from a damp-and-mould rule into a whole-home safety duty. For wholesalers, understanding the regulations is key to recommending appropriate ventilation products and damp mitigation measures to customers.


On page 30 of this issue, Triton Security explains what the law is, what changes on 30 November, and what it means in practice. Elsewhere in the issue,


NEWS 4-6, 12, PRODUCT NEWS


16-20 6


The latest new releases INDUSTRY NEWS


Market and industry update


REGULARS 10-11 COVER STORY


31 35 36


Decorative wiring accessories EIC CASE STUDY


Overcoming workplace harassment PRODUCT FINDER


Your guide to the latest releases BUYER’S GUIDE


The who’s who of the electrical industry


FEATURES 21


28


Electrical Wholesaler is proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity


NOVEMBER 2026 VOLUME 66 NUMBER 11 30 32 EW AWARDS


Winners announced LIGHTING


Collingwood on warehouse lighting VENTILATION


Awaab’s Law - Phase 2 VENTILATION


Ventilation infrastructure 32 28 10


meanwhile, Click Scolmore emphasises the vital importance of ventilation infrastructure to support healthier homes. “While no electrical accessory can deliver compliance on its own, the right infrastructure can make it easier for landlords to maintain safe, well-ventilated properties - and respond quickly when issues arise.” Read more on page 32. Finally, this issue contains our full write-up of the 2026 EW Awards, along with a photo gallery of the winners - turn to page 21 to take a look. Congratulations to all fi nalists, highly commended and winners.


Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector. Enjoy the issue!


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