| For the safety of your family and loved ones, | | | | if an electrician is reliable or not. |
| electrical wiring at home should be in good | | | | Choose the Right Electrician |
| condition and up-to-date. Faulty wiring in the house | | | | Electricians like other contractors also specialize in |
| could cause an electrical fire or short circuit. If | | | | one field or the other. Some handle the new |
| there is even a small problem with the wiring, it's | | | | construction site projects, while others do service |
| better to get a qualified electrician on the job to | | | | calls or concentrate on commercial property. Find |
| ensure your safety. A poorly designed and | | | | out the field of expertise of the electrician before |
| repaired electrical circuit can also damage the | | | | hiring him. For example, if an electrician specializes |
| electrical appliances in your house. So how do you | | | | in remodeling, he will know the techniques of |
| know which electrician will do the best job? The | | | | pre-existing wiring and electrical systems, snaking |
| following are a few tips on how to find the right | | | | wires through walls and adding service panels. |
| electrician. | | | | Recommendations |
| Licensing | | | | Word of mouth is a great way to find a reliable |
| Electrical service provider should have a Energy | | | | electrician. Most developers/ interior designer/ |
| Market Authority (EMA) license. All licensed | | | | contractors have a list of reliable electricians that |
| electricians have to pass a standardized test to | | | | they recommend to their clients. So if you are |
| get this license, and only those electricians with | | | | building a new room and need an electrician, ask |
| two years of work experience are allowed to | | | | your contractor. When hiring an electrician, ask |
| take this test. They are required to know the | | | | him to show you a copy of his license. Find out if |
| Electrical Code and any updated information about | | | | he has liability coverage and don't forget to check |
| it. The license itself shows that the electrician is | | | | his references. |
| qualified to install, plan, design and maintain any | | | | Never use price as a single factor to choose an |
| electrical system. | | | | electrician as frequently, those that offer their |
| Permit | | | | services at low costs are often unqualified and do |
| Ask if the electrician has a permit issued by the | | | | not hold the necessary licensing & expertise |
| building department to work on an electrical | | | | to do the job right. Home owners that do so |
| project. A building inspector checks the work of | | | | often end up paying more for their electrical |
| the electrician to ensure that he follows standard | | | | works as they need to re-engage another |
| regulations and building codes, before giving him | | | | licensed Singapore electrician to clear up the mess. |
| the permit. It is another good way of finding out | | | | |