Home wiring work now requires a ministry licence

[johncat1]

On 9/7/2017 at 8:42 PM, Muhendis said:

I expect they will be available in 7/11 soon.

 

What's the punishment for using a non certificated electrician?

What is the punishment for doing it yourself ?

[Muhendis]

2 minutes ago, johncat1 said:

What is the punishment for doing it yourself ?

Watt or maybe megawatt is quite likely to be the punishment if you are unlicenced. Who knows?

[Muhendis]

20 minutes ago, johncat1 said:

What is the punishment for doing it yourself ?

It seems that the rule of licensing applies to new installations, so a diy job on an old house would be below the horizon. Connection to a newly built house would be subjected to close scrutiny by the local PEA engineer which may include a view of the copy of the installer's licence. That's my guess. Whatever. The rule is an attempt to ensure that the consumer is protected from rogue electrical fitters who quite likely are unfamiliar with relevant standards. If you are acquainted with the current electrical installation safety practices then your installation will undoubtedly pass a PEA inspection and the final connection will be made. Punishment for (crap) DIY? You won't get connected. If you are doing this for someone else then you must expect the full force of the (Thai) law. 

Edited September 8, 2017 by Muhendis

[Thian]

Was on a huge market today, puddles everywhere and at least 100 extension cables laying in the water.....

It's still a wonder that not many people get electrocuted from that so far.

[rickudon]

My wife needed a new powerpoint in her shop on Friday. She got the unemployed painter and plaster man across the road to do it ..... I was wondering if their would be a big bang when she plugged in the new fridge!

[Grouse]

Installing a main RCD or RCBO rated at 30mA will save lives but there will be huge difficulties with nuisance tripping. It all stems from electrocutions caused by flooding. Sledge hammer to crack a nut IMO. Bond All exposed conductive parts to ground and install 30mA RCD protection on all circuits supplying socket outlets, water heaters, equipment in rooms containing a bath or shower and circuits supplying equipment in wet areas such as pool pumps.

[Artisi]

On 9/7/2017 at 4:36 PM, kotsak said:

The test should include how to do a proper electrical grounding. Nailing the ground cable to the wooden window frame should be an instant fail.

It should work, Thai electricity is different.... 

[Artisi]

If the testing, issue, and the enforcement of this license is based on the same criteria as drivers license, what could go wrong?

[overherebc]

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

If the testing, issue, and the enforcement of this license is based on the same criteria as drivers license, what could go wrong?

Well, it's a year since the first post.

Any more updates?