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Ms Doris Cheung, Assistant Director-General of Trade, who act as the Committee's Secretary-General.
Hong Kong became a member of PECC in May 1991. Currently, PECC comprises 22 member committees representing the economies of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the United States, Vietnam and the Pacific Island Nations.
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Periodic test of electric wiring compulsory
About 60,000 fixed electrical installations which were already in place before June 1, 1992 should undergo their first periodic test before June 1, 1997, a spokesman for the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) reminded the public today (Saturday).
"Under the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations which commenced on June 1, 1992, property owners, incorporated owners, estate management agents, occupiers and tenants must have the communal electrical installations in their buildings inspected, tested and certified by a registered electrical contractor at least once every five years.
"This means that if the installations were connected to electricity supply before June 1, 1992, the first test should take place before June 1, 1997.
"This applies to all fixed electrical installations in factories with an approved loading exceeding 200A, commercial and private buildings with an approved loading, exceeding 100A, hotels, hospitals, schools and child care centres," he explained.
The spokesman stressed that the requirements were aimed at reducing safety hazards such as fire and electrical accidents caused by improper maintenance of electrical installations.
He urged the public to arrange for the test as soon as possible for their own safety. In doing so, the last minute rush for completing the test in 1997 could also be avoided.
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