If you have a National Craft Certificate or another suitable award, equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications, you are eligible to be registered with Safe Electric.

When you apply for registration you will have to pay an application fee of €75. For successful applicants the following annual registration fee will apply depending on the number of electricians employed: Employing 10 or less electricians:   €354 11 to 50 electricians:                         … Read more

You will need to submit the following documentation: Fully completed Application Form Evidence of the recognised electrical qualifications of your nominated Qualified Certifier (QC), i.e. National Craft Certificate or another suitable award, equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications Evidence of successful completion of Verification, Testing and Certification course (V&C … Read more

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has changed its name to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to reflect its broadened remit and mission to regulate water, energy and energy safety in the public interest. The CRU is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator and has a wide range of economic, customer protection and safety … Read more

The Criteria Document sets out the detailed rules, procedures and requirements in relation to the regulatory system for electrical safety. This document is published by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and is particularly relevant to Registered Electrical Contractors (RECs) and Safe Electric. RECs must agree to be bound to the Criteria Document in order to be … Read more

Minor Electrical Works generally involve the “like for like” replacement of switches, sockets, lighting fittings and/or additions to an existing circuit. The work must be in compliance with the National Wiring Rules. See document CER/13/147 for a definition of Minor Electrical Works.

These are electrical works which, under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 as amended, can only be carried out and must be certified by individuals who are registered with Safe Electric, i.e. only by RECs. REWs include electrical work in a domestic setting. More information on REW can be found here and here.

RECI was appointed by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) as the Electrical Safety Supervisory Body (ESSB). RECI will operate the Safe Electric Scheme on a not-for-profit basis for a seven year period 2016-2022.