Safe Electric

02/04/2026

🔧 Have you checked out our latest Technical Bulletin? 🔧

Our recent Safe Electric Technical Bulletin takes a closer look at key clauses for Solar PV systems and the use of automatic changeover switches — helping you stay compliant and confident on site.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, now’s a great time to take a look 👇
👉 https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/tech-information/a-focus-on-relevant-clauses-for-solar-photovoltaic-pv-systems-and-the-use-of-automatic-changeover-switches/

Feel free to share with your team to keep everyone up to date.

Introduction This document examines solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and their use of automatic changeover switches and compliance with the National Clausesfor Electrical Installations (I.S. 10101). I.S. 10101 allows for back-up supplies to an electrical installation in the event of failure of the pr...

16/01/2026

⚡ Don’t Take Risks With Electricity – Always Hire a Registered Electrical Contractor​

Would you let just anyone rewire your home or install your electric shower?​

Unregistered electrical work is dangerous and illegal. By law only Registered Electrical Contractors (RECs) are permitted to carry out restricted electrical works in your home.​

✅ Certified and insured work​
✅ Qualified Certifiers (QCs) in every REC​
✅ Regularly inspected by Safe Electric on behalf of the CRU to ensure works are carried out safely and correctly. ​

📍 Always ask to see a REC registration number and check if your contractor is registered before work begins. ​

​🏛️ An unregistered individual who carries out restricted electrical work in a domestic property may be subject to a criminal conviction, 3 years imprisonment or up to a €50,000 fine. ​

🔎 Find a trusted Registered Electrical Contractor here:​

https://safeelectric.ie/find-an-electrician/

09/01/2026

In colder months, many households rely more on heating systems, electric blankets, and extra appliances—which can increase the risk of electrical fires if not used safely.​

✔️ Never overload sockets or extension leads​
✔️ Use a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) for any new installations or repairs​
✔️ Have electrical work certified by a REC ​
✔️Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly​

Protect your home and your family by making sure all electrical work is carried out safely and by a REC. ​

Find a Registered Electrical Contractor near you:​
🔗 https://safeelectric.ie/find-an-electrician/​

05/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone, and here’s our first post of 2026:

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has secured a prosecution against a man in Dublin for carrying out restricted electrical works without the proper registration, leaving serious safety risks behind in a family home in Wicklow. This case highlights just how important it is to use a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) for any restricted electrical work in your home.

Always ask your electrician if they are registered with Safe Electric and request a completion certificate for any work done – it’s your assurance of safety, competence and compliance with national rules.

👉 Read more on our website: https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/cru-secures-prosecution-for-carrying-out-of-illegal-electrical-works

👉 Report Illegal Electrical Works:
https://safeelectric.ie/help/report/

19/12/2025

🔧 New Technical Bulletin Now Available 🔧

We’ve published a new Safe Electric Technical Bulletin focusing on relevant clauses for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and the use of automatic changeover switches.

This bulletin provides practical guidance to support compliant and safe electrical installations.

👉 Read the full bulletin here:
https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/tech-information/a-focus-on-relevant-clauses-for-solar-photovoltaic-pv-systems-and-the-use-of-automatic-changeover-switches/

Please take a moment to review and share with your team.

18/12/2025

ECS brings certification into one digital space — certificates, history, payments, alerts and more.

Whether you’ve just joined ECS or are getting access soon, keep an eye on your email inbox for more updates The platform is designed to make certification faster, clearer and easier.

17/12/2025

Getting ready for ECS?

We’ve created short, easy-to-follow training videos to help you get familiar with the system and features. Check them out anytime and get a head start!

🎥https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/ecs-electronic-certification-system/

16/12/2025

ECS Launch is underway!

More RECs are being added to the Electronic Certification System (ECS) throughout December.

If you’re not on the system yet, don’t worry — your access is coming soon. Keep an eye on your email inbox for updates and next steps.

16/12/2025

⚡ Important update for Registered Electrical Contractors:

The ECC transition period has started.

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ ECC top-ups have ended
✅ Existing credits valid until 31 Dec 2025 (The remaining credits will be transferred to ECS)
✅ ECC will be retired in early 2026

👉 Access ECS dedicated page for more information: https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/ecs-electronic-certification-system/

24/11/2025

📋 Top Non-Conformances Found in audits of Registered Electrical Contractors (RECs) ​

Want to stay audit-ready and avoid delays? These are the most common issues flagged during Safe Electric audits:​

​- Missing or incorrect Test Record Sheets or Completion Certificates​
- Uncalibrated or expired test equipment​
- No copy of the amended I.S. 10101:2020 Wiring Rules​
- Outdated training or missing Qualified Certifier (QC) details​

These non-conformances can lead to:​
- Audit failures​
- Non-conformance notices​
- Certification or renewal delays​

✅ Pro Tip: Keep your documentation, equipment records, and certs updated—and always have the required documents ready for inspection.​

​Full inspection guide here:​
🔗 https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/about-membership/guideline-inspections-audits/

14/11/2025

🧾 Avoid Costly Mistakes – Get Your Certification Process Right​

​Every time you complete controlled electrical work, issuing the correct Completion Certificate isn’t just best practice—it’s a legal requirement under legislation.​

Common mistakes RECs make:​
- Incorrect or expired QC number​
- Using the wrong certificate type​
- Missing signatures or correct dates​
- Polarity / Subsystem box not ticked​
- Number of sockets, lights and fixed appliances blank (use N/A or 0)​

​These errors can result in:​
❌ Audit non-conformances​
❌ Disciplinary action​
❌ Delays in inspections or registration renewals​

💡 Pro Tip: Always double-check which cert applies (Cert No. 1, 2, 3 or Interim), completion certificates should only be supplied when the installation is completed. Ensure all fields are completed accurately by the Qualified Certifier.​

​Learn more about certificate types and your legal responsibilities:​
🔗 https://safeelectric.ie/help-advice/completion-certificates/​

Check the newsletter (page 2):https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/April2022NewsletterSafeElec-Final.pdf

28/10/2025

⚠️ Important Safety Notice from the CCPC ⚠️

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a product safety warning for several circulating pumps that may pose a risk of electrocution to tradespeople.

This follows a previous warning about Tucson circulating pumps. (https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/serious-risk-of-electrocution-from-114000-circulating-pumps-in-homes-in-ireland/) The CCPC has now received reports that other brands may have similar electrical couplings and could present the same risk.

🧰 Models included in this latest warning:
AquaPro, Katsu Tools, Embrass Peerless, THS Thermostyle, Trident, Boiler M8, Suntask, BritTherm, Archergas, IBO, Avansa, Lowara, and Intertrade.

⚡ Tradespeople: Please take extra care when working on heating systems that may contain these pumps.

🏠 Consumers: Do not take any action at this time while investigations continue.

👉 For more information, access the full Notice here: https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/product-safety-warning/

You can also view the earlier related notice here:
🔗https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/product-safety-warning/