Inspection and Testing

Electrical Installation

An electrical installation is a set of interconnected products installed in a building with coordinated features to fulfill a specific purpose.

Testing of electrical installations is the step that follows the completion of the connection of equipment in the field and connection to electrical distribution board.

Of course, the testing of installations must be applied with every change, reconnection, or creation of new connections between electrical distribution board and equipment in the field to determine possible conductor breaks or, even more dangerous, possible short circuits.

Electrical installation testing is one of the minimum technical requirements for most business premises. It is mandatory for the safety of every commercial or residential premise and the workers or tenants therein.

Who issues the compliance certificate for our client?

According to OHS 3/1/5/7/9 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 there are three types of electricians in South Africa. They are:

  1. Single Phase Electricians (ETSP)
  2. Installation Electricians (IE)
  3. Master Installation Electricians (MIE)

Testing and inspection are carried out by a highly qualified master installation electrician. We have both installation electrician and master installation electrician in our team. Forefront Facilities Master Installation electricians also train and mentor other electricians.

What is hazardous area certification?

Most jurisdictions require electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres to have certification confirming that it complies with the relevant equipment standards. Hazardous locations (Ex) certification is controlled in South Africa by two Regulators:

Department of Labour (DOL) regulates all surface industry installations under the auspices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) no 85 of 1993, and
Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) regulates all mining activities under the auspices of the Mine Health and Safety Act no 29 of 1996. Put pictures of Ex (4 explosion protection pictures) if it’s possible

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