Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification (PITC) for Fixed Electrical Installations

Pursuant to the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations, owners of electrical installations shall have their installations inspected, tested and certified periodically. Failure to comply with the requirements would present safety hazards resulting in fire or power outage, and the offenders will be prosecuted. For typical residential or commercial premises, electrical installations with an approved loading exceeding 100 amperes shall be inspected, tested and certified at least once every five years. The Periodic Test Certificate (Form WR2) shall be submitted to EMSD for endorsement. It should be noted that electrical work (including inspection, maintenance, repair, etc.) must be carried out by a registered electrical contractor.

With a view to preventing electrical accidents and thus ensuring public safety, EMSD has been taking proactive approaches to promote the importance of PITC to building owners. EMSD makes concerted efforts with property management companies, trade organizations, District Council, Home Affairs Department (District Offices), Buildings Department, etc. to facilitate the PITC works over the territory.

As different buildings may have specific operational needs during PITC works, property management companies and registered electrical contractors can liaise with building owners and tenants to work out a PITC plan before commencement of the works in order to suit their specific needs. For example, they may arrange to suspend and resume the power supply by zones, provide temporary power supply during PITC works, devise a contingency plan to handle emergency situations, etc.

This webpage not only provides useful information for the public and other relevant parties but also gives technical information for the trade. You may contact us if you have any enquiry or require further information in arranging PITC.

Information for the Public

• Requirements about PITC for Fixed Electrical Installations
• Electrical Installations and their Owners
• Responsibilities of the Owners of Electrical Installations
• Statutory Requirements
• Legislation
• List of Registered Electrical Contractors
• List of Registered Electrical Workers
• Publicity Materials
• Leaflet and Poster

Leaflet	Poster

• Announcement of Public Interest (API) on TV

Inspect and Repair Electrical Installations Regularly	Periodic Inspection for Communal Electrical Installations in Buildings
Look After Your Fixed Electrical Installations Properly	Employ Registered Electrical Contractors for Carrying Out Electrical Work

• E&M Safety Newsletter

May 2007	Nov 2006	May 2006	Nov 2005

• E&M Safety and Energy Efficiency Corner (Only Chinese version is available)
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• 住 宅 電 力 裝 置 宜 定 期 安 檢
• 電 線 破 損 或 會 漏 電
• 電 線 箱 損 毀 應 立 即 維 修
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• 大 廈 電 力 裝 置 須 定 期 檢 查
• 電 力 裝 置 應 定 期 保 養 及 維 修
• 全 體 居 民 均 有 責 任 維 修 大 廈 公 用 電 力 裝 置
• 公 共 電 力 裝 置 應 定 期 保 養
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• Frequently Asked Questions
• Related Information

Household Electrical Safety Handbook	Building Management Ordinance (Cap.344) Code of Practice on Procurement of Supplies, Goods & Services and Code of Practice on Building Management & Maintenance

Information for the Trade

• Notes for Registered Electrical Workers and Contractors
• New Procedure for Endorsement of Periodic Test Certificates
• Sample Schedule of Test Results for Electrical Wiring
• Checklists on Items for Inspection and Testing of Low-voltage Electrical Installations
• Example of a Periodic Test Certificate
• Presentation materials in Annual Technical Seminars (Only Chinese version is available)
• Common Irregularities in Periodic Inspection of Fixed Electrical Installations
• Common Defects in Periodic Inspection of Electrical Installations
• Periodic Inspection of Fixed Electrical Installations
• Points to Note and Responsibilities of Registered Electrical Workers and Contractors
• Electricity News

Complete Periodic Testing On Time. Fill in the Periodic Testing Certificate Correctly	Regular Maintenance of Fixed Electrical Installations in Buildings	Defects Found in Fixed Electrical Installations

Documents to be Submitted with the Periodic Test Certificate for Fixed Electrical Installations	2nd Round Periodic Inspection and Testing for Electrical Installations

• Related Information

Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations	Amendment No. 1:2007 to the Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations

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