The Association of Electrical Cable Manufacturers (SA) is extremely alarmed at the escalation in the amount of non-compliant wire on the market and urges electrical contractors especially to be mindful of their responsibilities (as the ‘responsible person’) to only install cable in accordance with SANS 10142-1 and VC standards VC 8077 and VC 8075. An article in the March-April issue of SA Electrical Contractor shows some examples of non-compliant products found in the South African market, which are illustrative of how public safety can be put at risk of electrocution and electrical fires.
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