Hong Kong Regulations

ELECTRICITY (WIRING) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4

General safety requirements

(1) Good workmanship and suitable materials shall be used.

(2) A fixed electrical installation shall be designed, constructed, installed
and protected so as to prevent danger.

(3) Electrical equipment shall be installed so that it is capable of being
identified, maintained, inspected and tested, where appropriate, so as to
prevent danger.

(4) Electrical equipment that requires operation, maintenance or attention
shall be installed so as to provide adequate and safe means of access and
working space.

(5) The owner and person in control of a substation or switchroom shall ensure
that unauthorized entry into his substation or switchroom is prevented.

(6) The owner and person in control of premises in which a switchroom or
substation is located shall ensure that their entrances and exits are kept
clear of obstructions that could prevent easy access to the switchroom or
substation.

(7) A registered electrical worker shall ensure that safety precautions are
taken to prevent danger arising from electrical wiring work done by him or
under his supervision. (Enacted 1990)