Regulatory Framework for Electrical Safety

Electricity Supply Facilities

1. Electricity Supply Regulations
   • Monitor electricity supply companies to ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity
2. Electricity Supply Lines (Protection) Regulation
   • Regulate works carried out in the vicinity of electricity supply lines
   • Manage the registration system for competent persons
   • Monitor the performance of competent persons

Electrical Installations

1. Electricity (Wiring) Regulations
   • Provide the techinical and safety standards for fixed electrical installations
   • Oblige owners of fixed electrical installations to arrange for periodic testing
2. Electricity (Registration) Regulations
   • Manage the registration systems for electrical workers
   • Monitor the performance of registered electrical workers and registered electrical contractors

Household Electrical Products

1. Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation
   • Draw up the applicable safety requirements for electrical products supplied in Hong Kong
   • Manage the registered systems for recognized certification bodies and recongnized manufacturers

Chapter 406 《Electricity Ordinance》