(B) Electrical Installations
(4) Proper Use and Maintenance of Electrical Installations
- 1.Electrical installations in a residential unit include distribution board, electrical wiring, switches, socket outlets and any electrical appliance that receives power from other than a socket outlet.
Electrical installations should be properly used and maintained to ensure electrical safety at all times!
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1.Arrange for immediate inspection and repair by a registered electrical contractor if the safety of an electrical installation is in doubt (e.g. current leakage or frequent tripping). |
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2.Avoid touching any socket outlet or switch with wet hands. |
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3.Each socket outlet should only be inserted with one adaptor or one extension unit to prevent circuit overload. |
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4.To ensure safety, the owner should arrange a registered electrical contractor to inspect and test an electrical installation periodically even though its approved loading does not exceed 100A. |
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5.When a blackout occurs, major electrical appliances should be switched off to prevent the occurrence of momentary circuit overload when power supply is resumed and hence a blackout again. |
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