| Standards & rules |
Are standards and rules in place? |
10 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Initial verification |
Is an initial inspection required? |
10 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Periodic inspection |
Is a periodic inspection required? |
7.5 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Inspection report |
Must there be proof of the inspection by the delivery of an inspection report? |
5 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Inspection for existing installations |
Is there a mechanism for inspection of existing installations? |
10 |
Partially fulfilled |
|
| Inspector |
Must the person carrying out the inspection be a qualified inspector? |
7.5 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Electrical contractor or installer |
Must the electrical contractor or installer be a qualified person? |
5 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Role of utilities |
Does the electric utility only connect the installation after having received a positive inspection report? |
10 |
Partially fulfilled |
|
| Consumer education |
Are consumers educated on the dangers of electricity? |
5 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Regulation |
Is regulation in place that imposes standards for electrical installations and initial verification? |
5 |
Fulfilled |
|
| Labelling and certification |
Are products in the market adequately labeled for electrical safety, and is this labeling system understood? |
5 |
Unknown |
|
| Role of manufacturers |
Do manufacturers actively engage for electrical safety in the marketplace? |
5 |
Unknown |
|
| Market surveillance |
Is there adequate action on market surveillance from the authorities? |
15 |
Unknown |
|
