(B) Electrical Installations

(5) Defects Commonly Found in 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!
    Electrical installations in a residential unit
Some common defects of electrical installations are given below which require our special attention:
 Some common defects of electrical installations are given below which require our special attention:
1.Untidy, ageing and worn-out electrical wiring arising from lack of maintenance and repair.
  
2.Electrical wiring with conductive part exposed.
  
3.Unused or abandoned wiring not removed.
  
4.Electrical installation not effectively earthed because of ageing or lack of maintenance and repair.
  
5.Illegal additions to or alterations of electrical installations leading to overload.
  
6.Lack of identification labels and warning notices.
  
7.Switchrooms being used as storerooms.
 Switchrooms being used as storerooms.
8.Access to switches or distribution boards being obstructed.
 Access to switches or distribution boards being obstructed.
4 December 2020