The Electricity Regulation Act 1999, as amended, makes it mandatory for a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) to issue a Completion Certificate for all electrical works (excluding minor works). If a REC carries out minor electrical works they must be certified if requested by the customer. Completion Certificates are supplied to RECs by Safe Electric (see Price … Read more

If you have reason to suspect that someone who is not a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) is performing Restricted Electrical Works in a domestic premises, or describing themselves in a manner likely to suggest that they are a REC, please complete the report illegal electrical works form.

  The CRU has statutory responsibility for the regulation of the activities of electrical contractors in the Republic of Ireland with respect to safety. The CRU has appointed RECI (operating as Safe Electric) as the Electrical Safety Supervisory Body (ESSB) to act as the regulatory body for electrical contractors and to complete the day-to-day activities … Read more

The ESSB is appointed by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and it is responsible for running the Safe Electric Scheme. For the designation period 2016-2022, the CRU has appointed RECI as the single ESSB. The principal functions of the ESSB include, without limitation, the registration of electrical contractors and, the inspection, auditing and monitoring of electrical contractors … Read more

Safe Electric is responsible for the regulation of the activities of electrical contractors in the Republic of Ireland with respect to safety. Safe Electric holds a register of all Registered Electrical Contractors (RECs), and ensures through audits and inspections that RECs are operating to the relevant national standards and technical rules. Safe Electric carry out disciplinary actions … Read more

It can happen for various reasons. In alignment with the Enforcement procedures of the CRU Criteria Document (Common Procedure No. 5 – Enforcement), RECs who do not comply with the registration requirements, may have their self-certification rights revoked which can also accompany restrictions in purchasing new Certificates. You should receive warning messages from Safe Electric on … Read more

Safe Electric has a team of Inspectors who inspect installation works in the Republic of Ireland. Each Inspector is assigned an area, please visit the Our Inspectors page to see on the coverage map which inspector is responsible for your area.

You can find Training Centers that provide the accredited Verification & Certification course here.

At the end of the calendar year Safe Electric issues the REC with the invoice for the annual subscription fee. The fee is to be paid within 30 days of the renewal date, i. e. by end of January of the current year. The REC should also meet the other registration requirements at the time … Read more

After registration Safe Electric will carry an inspection of your installation. You are not authorised to self-certify your installations until a satisfactory inspection has been carried out. However if you have been previously registered with RECI or have the requisite prior experience you may be granted the entitlement to self-certify straight away but an inspection … Read more