TUV Rheinland Becomes Registered Electrical Contractor Approved by EMSD

HONG KONG,Feb. 18,2019 -- TUV Rheinland Hong Kong has been approved as a Registered Electrical Contractor under the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) (Registration number: 032487) to provide certification services for electrical installations. Its Periodic Inspection,Testing and Certification (PITC) service for Fixed Electrical Installations in Hong Kong is provided in accordance with the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations. Failure to comply with these requirements presents safety hazards that may result in fire or power outages,for which offenders will be prosecuted. Certification for the above shall be presented on specified forms – the "Work Completion Certificate" (i.e. Form WR1) and "Periodic Test Certificate" (i.e. Form WR2).

If the approved load for a communal electrical installation exceeds >100A in a general building,or >200A in a factory or industrial undertaking,the owner must arrange inspection,testing,and certification of the fixed electrical installation at least once every 5 years. Moreover,the inspection and testing must be carried out by a registered electrical contractor.

TUV Rheinland provides comprehensive inspection services designed to assist throughout the planning,installation,operation,and maintenance life cycle stages. Their extensive experience and global network of experts ensuresthat inspected medium voltage installations are functioning properly,efficiently,and safely in accordance with regulatory requirements.

https://www.emsd.gov.hk/en/electricity_safety/registers/registered_electrical_contractors/

TUV Rheinland's services

https://www.tuv.com/greater-china/en/mid-voltage-installations-inspections.html

For more information,please contact:

Simon Hung

+852-21921948

Simon.hung@tuv.com