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Who will carry out the inspection of electrical installation within non-residential premises to ensure it is safe to operate?


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1. For new Electrical Installation (EI) within non-residential premises that has not been energized before: a. If the EI is exempted from licensing (approved load 45kVA and below), your appointed Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) will carry out inspection and testing to ensure it is safe to operate. SP Group will conduct checks and supply can only be turned on after passing these checks.  b. For licensed EIs (approved load above 45kVA), your appointed LEW will carry out inspection and testing of the new EI to ensure it is safe to operate. The person responsible for turning on the supply to the EI will have to check that it is safe to be turned on. 2. For existing EI within non-residential premises that was previously energized: a. If the EI is already in operation and exempted from licensing (approved load 45kVA and below), the consumer is responsible for the maintenance of the EI and will be required to engage a licensed LEW to carry out any modifications. Your appointed Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) will carry out inspection and testing to ensure it is safe to operate. SP Group will conduct checks and supply can only be turned on after passing these checks.   b. For licensed EIs (approved load above 45kVA) that are already in operation, the appointed LEW has to inspect the electrical installation to ensure it is safe to operate before renewing the EI licence. The appointed LEW is also responsible for any proposed modifications or full re-wiring of the EIs. 

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