REGULATORY & LICENSING

Technical Regulation

The Authority now performs the technical regulatory functions under the NEA Act 2021. The regulatory functions includes,

a. Standard Compliance

  • Administer electrical standards
  • Administer the PNG Trade Circular
  •  Follow Australia and New Zealand Wiring Rules

b. Safety

  • Check and ensure all electrical appliances are safe to use
  • Ensure electricity is user friendly

c. Licensing

  •  Administer license processing of all electricians, electrical installation inspectors and electrical contractors in PNG
  •  Coordinate and conduct electrical license examinations

 d. Investigations

  • Fires
  • Electrocutions – fatal or non-fatal
  • Power surge – blown appliances

 

e. Inspections

Ensure all types of wires, cables, appliances, fittings, meters, apparatus, or any material used in a connection to any electrical installation is approved by the Authority