Guidance in this section relates to installation and safety requirements that must be carried out by Registered Electrical Contractors (RECs) and Licensed Electrical Workers (LEWs) to ensure a safe and compliant battery system installation. LEWs and RECs have various legal obligations to install, be responsible for installation and inspect electrical work and equipment safely under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) and the Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019.
The guidance is also relevant to Licensed Electrical Inspectors (LEIs) to ensure the completed installation is tested and verified in accordance with the Act and regulations.
Supplementary supplies and switchboards
A thorough assessment of the switchboard must be carried out prior to the alteration and addition of any supplementary supply to an existing switchboard.
Date: 15/05/2026 21:28
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