Hiring a Licenced Electrical Worker in Singapore

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

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

The Three Classes of Licenced Electrical Worker in Singapore

There are three classes of LEW licences:

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

Licenced Electricians

Licenced 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.

Licenced Electrical Technicians

Licenced 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. Licenced 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.

Licenced Electrical Engineer

A Licenced Electrical Engineer is a registered professional engineer in Singapore, licenced under the Professional Engineers Act. Licenced 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 Licenced Electrical Worker

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

Check if the Electrical Worker Holds a Valid Licence

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

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