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Safety Guidelines
for Electrical Installations
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Other Installation
Guidelines
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Electrical installations should have an effective
earthing arrangement. If in doubt, consult registered electrical
contractors/workers.
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Concealed electrical wiring of new installations
should have mechanical protection (e.g. installed inside concealed
conduit).
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Distribution boards should have identification labels
to indicate the purpose of individual electrical circuits.
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Sufficient socket outlets should be installed for
individual heavy-current electrical appliances (e.g. washers/dryers,
room coolers, dehumidifiers, electric kettles).
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Earth leakage circuit breakers must be installed for socket outlets. |
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Socket outlets should be installed as far away as practicable from water taps, gas taps and cooking appliances to avoid danger. |
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No socket outlet should be installed in a bathroom
except for electric shavers.
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If an electric water heater is installed in a bathroom,
the on/off switch should be installed outside the bathroom.
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Outdoor socket outlets or electric switches should
be of weatherproof types.
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Arrange for immediate inspection and repair by registered
electrical contractors/workers if the safety of electrical installations
is in doubt (e.g. electricity leakage or frequent tripping).
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Switch off all electrical appliances if a blackout
occurs to prevent them from starting simultaneously when the power
supply resumes.
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Do not touch any socket outlets or electric switches
with wet hands.
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Do not use more than one adaptor or extension unit
at one socket outlet.
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