Singapore legislation

Regulation 7

of Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations

Regulation 7

Modification to electrical installation, etc.

Subregulation 1

Where a consumer —

(a)

carries out or causes to be carried out any modification of any electrical installation which is connected to a supply of electricity; or

(b)

installs or causes to be installed any high voltage apparatus or high voltage cable in any electrical installation which is connected to a supply of electricity,he shall at his own expense arrange for the electrical installation so modified or the high voltage apparatus or high voltage cable so installed to be —

(i)

inspected, tested and certified fit by a licensed electrical worker of the appropriate class; and

(ii)

where the electrical installation is exempted from an electrical installation licence under section 71 of the Act, checked by the market support services licensee.

Subregulation 2

The consumer referred to in paragraph (1) shall not use, work or operate the electrical installation, high voltage apparatus or high voltage cable referred to in that paragraph, or permit any person to use, work or operate such installation, high voltage apparatus or high voltage cable until paragraph (1) has been complied with.