Do's
· Always, install safety equipment like Earth leakage / overload & short circuit protection (circuit breakers/switches) near point of supply.
· Ensure a healthy earthing is installed at your premises.
· Ensure only IS marked cables of proper capacity are used for your installation and get the wiring done through only licensed Electrical Contractors.
· Use electricity only when needed, switch off the supply when not required.
· Always use proper capacity fuse wire in main switches.
· To got proper voltage, install adequate capacitors for inductive loads.
· Use only I. S. I marked electrical equipment.
· Ensure the safety of the energy meter and metering equipment on your premises. Provide weather Proof enclosures to meters and metering equipment.
· For rectification of faults in your installations, call licensed electrical contractors only.
· Ensure that the licensed electrical wiring contractor or his authorized representative is present in your premises at the time of affecting supply for testing the installation.
· While connecting additional loads like lights, fans, etc., and other electric appliances such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, Water-heaters etc., ensure that the meter capacity is adequate.
· Use electricity only for the purpose for which the service the connection has been given (i.e. domestic).
· Construct your building with proper clearance from the existing High Tension/Low Tension lines as per the Indian Electricity Rules.
· If the building does not have adequate frontage and the line has to go through or over the adjoining premises of other owners arrange for necessary way-leave at your own cost for running the lines.
· Observe safety precautions to avoid electrical accidents.
· Replace promptly defective electrical fittings and appliances.
· If the meter is found to be defective and not running, bring the matter to the notice of the Section Officer in writing for replacement by a healthy meter.
· Get the internal wiring checked up periodically not only to avoid leakage of electricity but also to safeguard the lives of the inmates in the premises.
· Near the point of supply safety equipment like earth leakage short circuit protection (Circuit breakers/switches) must be in
· At your premises, proper earthing must be installed.
· When not required switch off the electricity supply.
· Use proper capacity fuse wire for main switches.
· For proper voltage, install adequate capacitors for inductive loads.
· Through licensed electrical contractors cables of I S I mark capacity must be used for installation.
· Provide waterproof enclosures to meters and metering equipment and ensure their safety.
· Prefer only licensed electrical contractors for rectification of any problem.
Dont's
· Do not connect multiple types of equipment to a single point outlet to avoid excess loading.
· Do not use bare wires for extending supply from one point to other or from one premise to other
· premises. It is hazardous and causes accidents.
· Avoid loose connections and joints.
· Avoid theft of electrical energy, It is cognizable offense and attracts penal charges and/or imprisonment.
· Do not tamper with energy meters, meter seals or metering equipment, it is an offense.
· Do not plant trees below the overhead power lines.
· Do not meddle with live wires/points. It may cost you life.
· Don't get the wiring works done by unauthorized persons, which is an offense under the Indian Electricity Rules 1956.
· Don't use substandard wires and wiring accessories. Don't install fittings and appliances of poor quality.
· Don't construct your building underneath a High Tension or Low-Tension line without proper clearance.
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