Technical Qualifications

Within the Electrical Engineering field, those persons engaged in electrical installation work will, for the purpose of these Permits procedures, be categorized as follows:

a) University Graduates in the relevant field
b) Higher Technician’s Diploma
c) Ordinary Technician’s Diploma
d) Master Craftsman’s Certificate
e) Craftsman’s Certificate/Intermediate Certificate

Permit Classes

The above qualifications will be the guide in classifying the installation permits to be issued.

University Graduates in the relevant field Class A
Higher Technician’s Diploma Class A
Ordinary Technician’s Diploma Class B
Master Craftsman’s Certificate Class C
Craftsman’s Certificate Class D
Specialised fields Class Z

Classification of Classes of Work

» Class D
   • Installation of any residential premises of 1 – 5 bedrooms
   • Repairs on equipment of up to 240 volts

» Class C
   • As in D but also including the following
   • Installation in multi – storied flats and other big bungalows and mansions of complex design and commercial buildings.
   • Installation of light plants up to a level of 415 Volts.

» Class B
   • As in C but also including heavy low voltage and simple high voltage connections up to 11kV.

» Class Z
   • Installations as in A but for specialised fields like switchgear installation, centralised cooling, refrigeration, installation of generator sets, solar systems, electrical installation systems designs, etc.

Companies and Organisations

An employee of a company or organisation can be interviewed on his own and on behalf of the company if the company authorises him in writing. If it is for both, a payment has to be made for each Permit separately. The company must have competent persons who are eligible for classes A and/or B

Register of Installation Permit holders

The Electricity Regulatory Authority will keep a register of those persons who have been issued with Installation Permits. Additions and/or deletions will only be in accordance with the guidelines as set by the Committee.

Annual fees

It is proposed to charge as follows for the three classes:

• Class A & Z Shs.100,000/=
• Class B Shs.75,000/=
• Class C Shs.50,000/=
• Class D Shs.25,000/=

Additionally,
• Registered Companies
And/or Organisations: Shs.500,000/=

Payable to ERA bank Account No. 01056 – 108604 – 00 at Standard Chartered Bank,Speke Road - Kampala.

Application fee

All applicants for the Installation permit will be subject to an application fee of Shs.10,000/=
(Payable to the above account)

• Documentation:

Installation Permits for Classes A, B, C, D & Z
To be issued by ERA

Completion of Wiring Certificates
To be issued by UEDCL or other authorised Utility

UEDCL will inspect and connect installations, which have been wired by Permit Holders with a valid Installation Permit. UEDCL will therefore need to issue Completion of Wiring Certificate Booklets to the Installation Permit holders.

Interviews

All candidates will be required to apply in writing, using an ERA approved form Installation Permit Application Form and will be required to appear before the interview panel with original documents of their certificates and testimonials. They will also be required make a satisfactory presentation of their technical qualifications, training and skills to justify the award of the class of permit applied for. Companies will need to provide evidence of their registration and nature of business in the form of: Firm Background/Profile, Certificate of Incorporation, List of Directors, Trading License, VAT Registration Number, TIN Number and nature of business registered for and engaged in. The qualifications and competence of persons being presented by the company will also need to be indicated.

Mechanism of transfer

Interviews will normally be carried out once but those candidates who feel are ready to transfer from one class to another will be free to apply in writing using an ERA approved form, giving justification for the request. If there are sufficient grounds, they will be required to appear before the interview panel with their certificates and testimonials. The Interview Panel may also require persons who are above the age of 60 to appear before it periodically to certify that they are still competent in their relevant installation skills.

Disciplinary action

The UEDCL or other authorized utility will monitor the professional performance of the Permit holders and will report any malpractices to the Electricity Regulatory Authority. At an appropriate Committee sitting such cases and any other arising from the public will be considered and, depending upon the gravity of the offence, the offender will have his Permit either suspended for a certain period or completely withdrawn.