No power connection for new structures from Feb 25

Regional News of Thursday, 5 February 2015

Source: Graphic Online

With effect from February 25, 2015, newly built structures that are not wired by certified electrical wiring professionals (CEWPs) will not be connected to the national grid.

The Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (LI 2008) come into force on February 25, 2015.

The Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Dr Alfred Ofosu Ahenkorah, who made this known in Accra yesterday, said offenders of the regulations would be dealt with according to the law.

At a graduation ceremony for new CEWPs, he said the commission was collaborating with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and other service providers to ensure the full implementation of the law.

The Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (LI 2008) was passed by Parliament on February 24, 2012.

The key objectives of the regulations are to guide professionals who engage in electrical wiring and installation works in the performance of their duties and to ensure safety of lives and property.

The regulations specifically provide for issues related to who qualifies to undertake electrical wiring in the country.

Regulation 7 says: A person shall not undertake electrical wiring on premises unless that person is certified by (a) a licensed electricity distribution utility; or (b) a recognised person appointed by the Energy Commission.

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No power connection for new structures from Feb 25