Hiring Licensed Electrical Workers

Hiring Licensed Electrical Workers for your Safety

Electrical work, whether at home or the office, should be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). This includes the:

• Installation, repair or modification of electrical wiring;
• Addition, extension or replacement of electrical power points like  socket-outlets, switches or lighting points; and
• Repair or replacement of consumer control units or circuit breakers.

Electrical work carried out by unlicensed electrical workers may pose safety risks and  cause damage to property or injury to person.

Classes of Licensed Electrical Workers (LEWs)

There are 3 classes  of LEWs. They are:

• Licensed Electricians
• Licensed Electrical Technicians
• Licensed Electrical Engineers

The class of LEWs to engage will depend on the scale of the electrical installation.  For example, electrical work in a HDB flat will require the services of an electrician, while larger electrical installations like a food court will require the services of an electrical technician or even an electrical engineer.  

Classes of LEWs	Scale of Electrical Installations
Electrician	Not Exceeding 45 kVA
Electrical Technician	Not Exceeding 150 kVA (Design) Not Exceeding 500 kVA (Operation)
Electrical Engineer	No Limit

A list of all LEWs can be found here.

 

Check If a Worker Holds a Valid Licence

All LEWs are issued with a card.  This card includes the licensed worker’s photograph and it shows his name, identity card number and licence number.   

1) Electrician's Licence



2) Electrical Technician's Licence



3) Electrical Engineer's Licence

Do verify the LEW’s card before commencing electrical work at your home or office.