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Electrical Installations

Household Electrical Safety Handbook

Part 3 - Safety Guidelines for Electrical Installations in Residential Premises

3.8 - Defects Commonly Found in Electrical Installations

3.8.1	Untidy, ageing and worn-out electrical wiring arising from lack of maintenance and repair.
3.8.2	Electrical wiring with conductive part exposed.
3.8.3	Unused or abandoned wiring not removed.
3.8.4	Electrical installation not effectively earthed because of ageing or lack of maintenance and repair.
3.8.5	Illegal additions to or alterations of electrical installations leading to overload.
3.8.6	Lack of identification labels and warning notices.
3.8.7	Switchrooms being used as storerooms.
3.8.8		Access to switches or distribution boards being obstructed.
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