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Wiring should be approved by
Electrical Inspector
Electrician
Electrical Engineer
Municipality
Electrical Inspector
According to the Indian Electricity (IE) Rules, all electrical installations, including wiring in industrial or large commercial premises, must be inspected and approved by an authorized Electrical Inspector. This ensures compliance with safety protocols and minimizes the risk of electrical hazards such as short circuits or fire.
According to the Indian Electricity (IE) Rules, all electrical installations, including wiring in industrial or large commercial premises, must be inspected and approved by an authorized Electrical Inspector. This ensures compliance with safety protocols and minimizes the risk of electrical hazards such as short circuits or fire.
RinsтАЛтЙе0.021тАЛM╬й тАФ Minimum insulation resistance standard for safety
The Electrical Inspector is a government-appointed official with the statutory authority under the Indian Electricity Act. Before a connection is energized, the inspector verifies the insulation resistance, grounding systems, and protection devices (like ELCBs and MCCBs) to ensure they meet the minimum safety standards prescribed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Electrical Inspectors derive their authority from the Indian Electricity Act.
Approval is mandatory for new high-tension (HT) connections and large-scale industrial installations.
The inspector checks both the quality of materials and the standard of workmanship.
Failure to obtain inspection approval can lead to legal penalties and denial of power supply.
Ensures public safety against electrical accidents
Validates adherence to national safety codes and standards
Can delay project completion times
Requires bureaucratic documentation process
High-voltage industrial setups
Multi-story commercial buildings
New electrical power distribution infrastructure
The Electrical Inspectorate operates under the State Government power department.
Option B (Electrician) and Option C (Electrical Engineer) are responsible for execution but lack the legal mandate for final government approval.
Option D (Municipality) deals with local building permits, not specialized electrical technical certification.
A is correct тАФ The Electrical Inspector is the only statutory authority permitted to certify and approve electrical wiring systems to ensure compliance with the Indian Electricity Rules.
Always distinguish between technical execution (Engineers/Electricians) and statutory/legal approval (Inspectors) when dealing with power system governance in Indian exams.