The 2006 Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act introduced the concept of Specified Electrical Works (i.e. Controlled Electrical Works) which provided the CER with the basis for defining what electrical works would be considered Regulated Electrical Works for the purposes of the new regulatory system for Registered Electrical Contractors.
Under the 2006 Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the legislation permits the certification of Controlled Works under the following circumstances:
- electrical works undertaken by a Registered Electrical Contractor that are self-certified through the issuance of a Certificate; &
- electrical works undertaken by a Non-Registered Electrical Contractors that are examined and certified by an Inspector of a Safety Supervisory Body (i.e. ECSSAI or RECI).
In order to facilitate the introduction of Regulated Electrical Works, the CER published a Controlled Works decision paper in 2009 (CER/09/009).
For further information, please contact the Electrical Safety Team at the CER.