Hiring a Licensed Electrical Worker in Singapore

According to the Electricity Act (chapter 89A) section 82, all electrical works must be carried out by a licensed electrical worker (LEW) or under the supervision of a licensed electrical worker (LEW)

Important Things to Note Before Engaging a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW)

The Three Classes of Licensed Electrical Worker in Singapore

There are three classes of LEW licenses:

Grade 7: Licensed Electricians
Grade 8: Licensed Electrical Technicians
Grade 9: Licensed Electrical Engineers

Licensed Electricians

Licensed Electricians (Grade 7) can design, repair, install, inspect, operate, test, and maintain for electrical and supply installations that does not exceed 1000 volts and the approved load does not exceed 45kVA.

Licensed Electrical Technicians

Licensed Electrical Technicians (Grade 8) can install, repair, inspect, operate, and test for electrical and supply installations that does not exceed 1000 volts and the approved load does not exceed 500kVA. Licensed Electrical Technicians (Grade 8) can design and submit plans and drawings of electrical and supply installations that does not exceed 1000 volts and the approved load does not exceed 150kVA.

Licensed Electrical Engineer

A Licensed Electrical Engineer is a registered professional engineer in Singapore, licensed under the Professional Engineers Act. Licensed Electrical Engineer can design, repair, install, inspect, operate, test, and maintain for electrical installation and supply installation within the operational voltage restrictions.

The operational voltage restrictions and limits are as follows:

a) in operation of up to 1kV

b) in operation of up to 22kV

c) in operation of up to 66kV

d) in operation of up to 230kV

e) in operation of up to 400kV

f) restricted to particular types of installation

How to Search for a Licensed Electrical Worker

EMA (Energy Market Authority) is Singapore's regulatory body for electrical workers. To check if a LEW is licensed, visit the e-license information service portal (ELISE) and search the worker by name, license number, postal code, or street name.

Check if the Electrical Worker Holds a Valid License

All licensed electrical workers (LEW) are issued with a card. The card will have the person's photograph, name, license number, and identity card number.

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