Trinidad and Tobago - Apply for Electrical Installation Certification

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Procedure

1. To apply for electrical installation certification, applicants must obtain an Application Form for Inspection of Electrical Installation from any of the Government Electrical Inspectorate (address provided below).
2. Application forms are to be completed by the property owner and a licensed wireman.
3. The completed form will need to be submitted to the nearest Government Electrical Inspectorate office, along with all the required documents.
4. Pay the prescribed application fee. Notes: payments can be made at the Government Electrical Inspectorate offices, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
5. It will take about 7 working days for your application to be processed. An inspection date will be issued and an inspector will be assigned to conduct a site visit. Once the inspection is carried out the results will be furnished and a certificate will be issued for installations that have passed the inspection. Once all fees have been paid in full and the electrical installation meets the required standards, the certificate can be issued on site by the inspecting officer.

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Government Electrical Inspectorate

North Office
No.48 Eastern Main Road
Arouca
Trinidad
Tel. (868) 692-6548 or (868) 692-6549

South Office
Maska Building
South Trunk Road
Gulf View, La Romaine
San Fernando
Trinidad
Tel. (868) 697-7976

Tobago Office
Corner Castries and Carrington Streets
Scarborough
Tobago
Tel. (868) 639-3459

Ministry of Public Utilities
Ground Floor
No. 2 Elizabeth Street
St. Clair, Port of Spain
Trinidad
Tel (868) 628-9500 Ext. 1107/1113/1114

Opening hours for these offices are 8:15 am to 4:00 pm,
Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Eligibility

Individuals and business carrying out any form of electrical work at their premises, including installation, upgrades or repairs, are required to apply for Electrical Installation Certification.

Fees

• A fee of TT$3.00 for each electrical point (switch, outlet) is to be paid upon submission of your application.
• Newly constructed buildings are required to undergo a preliminary inspection which carries an inspection fee:
  • Residential Properties: TT$40.00
  • Commercial Properties: TT$50.00

Validity

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Processing Time

It will take about 7 working days for your application to be processed. An inspection date will be issued and an inspector will be assigned to conduct a site visit. Once the inspection is carried out the results will be furnished and a certificate will be issued for installations that have passed the inspection. Once all fees have been paid in full and the electrical installation meets the required standards, the certificate can be issued on site by the inspecting officer.

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Required Information

Wiremen are required to provide:

• BIR File Number (income tax file number).
• Wireman's license number (for renewals).

Need for the Document

The Electrical Installation Certificate ensures that all wiring and electrical installation is certified as safe to the consumer.

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External Links

Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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