Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) The work of wiring at the premises of the consumer shall be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor and shall conform to the standards specified in the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time and such other regulations relating to safety and standards of electrical supply. (2) The materials used for wiring shall be of the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards or of any superior standards. (3) The wiring in all high-rise buildings and its testing shall be in accordance with the provisions of Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010 as amended from time to time, and such other regulations relating to safety and standards of electrical supply. (4) Approval from the Electrical Inspector shall be obtained for the electrical installations in the case of; (i) HT or EHT service; (ii) [multi storied building of height above 15 M]; (iii) installation involving stand by generator; (iv) neon sign board; (v) X-ray unit; (vi) lift and escalator; and for (vii) temporary connection where more than 100 persons are likely to assemble. (5) All consumers, irrespective of the connected load, shall install a suitable device approved by the Electrical Inspector, for earth leakage protection. (6) HT and EHT consumers may consult the licensee, in their own interest before ordering the switchgear, cable or other apparatus and deciding the layout thereof, with a view to ensuring compatibility with the distribution system and conformity with technical standards. Substituted by Kerala Electricity Supply (Amendment) Code, 2017. Prior to the substitution it reads as "multi-storeyed building"