Electrical Inspectorate
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Overview
The Electrical Inspectorate Unit is responsible for the inspection and certification of electrical works in Tobago. The Electrical Inspectorate Unit is staffed by a team of qualified, experienced electrical professionals.
The services provided by the Division include:
- Maintaining the integrity of wiring systems and their equipment through timely and meticulous electrical inspections.
- Processing applications for inspections of domestic, commercial or industrial electrical installations.
- Inspecting all New Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Issuing Certificates of Approval for connection by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission.
- Inspecting all rewired or altered installations for compliance with established standards of safety.
- Inspecting ‘Disconnected Installations’ for ‘re-connection’ purposes.
- Inspecting High Voltage Installations.
- Visiting scenes of fires upon requests from the Police; the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission, Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services or Insurance Companies to carry out investigations to determine if the fire was due to an electrical fault.
- Attending court proceeding that may arise from an official investigation, when summoned to give evidence.
Required Documents for Electrical Professionals Conducting / Undertaking Work
- Copy of the national examination council certificate (industrial electrician) or equivalent certification
- Copy of Identification Card
- Copy of the birth certificate (machine generated)
- Three passport size photos (red background)
- Letter of recommendation from employer or another licensed wireman certifying at least three-year experience in the field of electrical installation works
- Copy of an official document with the applicant’s name address not more than three (3) months old e.g. utility bill
Application Process
- Once completed, forms can be returned by the applicant (owner/occupier) or the Wireman.
- If submitted by the applicant, you must present your Identification card and the Wireman’s license.
- If application is submitted by the Wireman, a copy of the applicant’s (owner/occupier’s) ID must be attached to the form.
- The completed application form is verified by staff and a voucher is prepared for payment to be made.
- Payment must be made to the cashier at the Treasury located at the Victor E Bruce Financial Complex in Scarborough.
- This receipt should now be returned to the Electrical Inspectorate for inspection to be carried out. Upon completion of an inspection a certificate is issued for the applicant to take to the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission for electricity connection.
