CER Criteria

The Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 authorised the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) to appoint Bodies to carry out the function of regulating electrical contractors with respect to safety on it's behalf.

Ther CER developped a Criteria document setting out the detailed rules, procedures and requirements in relation to fulfilling the obligations and functions of the regulatory system by Registered Electrical Contracors, Electrical Safety Supervisory Bodies designated by the Commission, ESB Networks and other relevant parties. Registered Contractors must agree to be bound to the Criteria in order to be registered.

The document is broken down into the following sections:

 

• Decision on Electrical Safety Supervisory Criteria Document (Version 1.0)
• Appendix 1 - Section A: Introduction & Interpretation
• Appendix 1 - Section B: The Body
• Appendix 1 - Section C: The Registered Electrical Contractor
• Appendix 1 - Section D-F: Disciplinary Process / Appeals Process / Authorised Officer

Those Contractors who are renewing their membership or seeking membership for the first time should make themselves familiar with the Criteria Document and in Particular sections C to F.

 

Click here to view the Criteria Document.