Brazil 41%

Criteria Question Weight Score Answer
Standards & rules Are standards and rules in place? 10 Fulfilled  

 

Initial verification Is an initial inspection required? 10 Partially fulfilled  

 

Periodic inspection Is a periodic inspection required? 7.5 Not met  

 

Inspection report Must there be proof of the inspection by the delivery of an inspection report? 5 Not met  

 

Inspection for existing installations Is there a mechanism for inspection of existing installations? 10 Not met  

 

Inspector Must the person carrying out the inspection be a qualified inspector? 7.5 Partially 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 Partially 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 Fulfilled  

 

Market surveillance Is there adequate action on market surveillance from the authorities? 15 Unknown