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Owners reminded to heed electrical regulations
A spokesman for the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (Sunday) reminded owners of high voltage fixed electrical installation to have their installation inspected, tested and certified at least once every 12 months. He also urged the owners to submit a Periodic Test Certificate to EMSD for endorsement within two weeks after the date of the certification for their installation.
"Owners who fail to do so may be prosecuted and are liable to a maximum fine of $10,000 for each offence." the spokesman said.
The warning follows 15 successful prosecutions between June and August for violation of the Electricity Ordinance.
The offences included violation of regulation 20(1)(c) and 20(5) of the Electricity (Wiring) Regulation under the Electricity Ordinance.
All the defendants had pleaded guilty and the fines imposed on them by the courts ranged from $1,000 to $4,000.
Regulation 20(1)(c) of the Electricity (Wiring) Regulation specifies that an owner of a fixed electrical installation with a high voltage should have the installation inspected, tested and certified at least once every 12 months.
A Periodic Test Certificate, known as Form WR2 as specified by EMSD, should also be prepared to certify the periodic test.
According to Regulation 20(5), the owner should send the certificate to the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services for endorsement within two weeks. after the date of certification.
Meanwhile, the spokesman reiterated that under the Electricity Ordinance, only registered electrical contractors and electrical workers are allowed to undertake electrical work.
He stressed that unregistered contractors or workers undertaking electrical work are liable to prosecution.
"Four contractors who have not registered with EMSD were prosecuted in June and July for undertaking seven electrical jobs.