Here is a downloadable pdf file of the Philippine Electrical Code. General ARTICLE 1.0 — INTRODUCTION 1.0.1.1 Purpose. (a) Practical Safeguarding. The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. (b) Adequacy. This Code contains provisions that are considered minimum requirements necessary for safety.

Compliance therewith and proper maintenance will result in an installation that is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use. Summary of the Philippine Electrical Code PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE ( P E C ) PEC I - Electrical installation inside buildings. PEC II - Electrical installation outside buildings. * PEC consists of rules which are intended to make use of electricity safe for person and property. * Two (2) categories of PEC rules * 1. Mandatory Rules - characterized by the use of the word “SHALL’’. Advisory Rules - characterized by the use of the word “SHOULD” or are stated as recommendations of that which is advised but not required.

* OBJECTIVES * a) Safe Use of Electricity - to establish basic materials quality and electrical work standards for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power, communications, signaling and for other purposes. B) Adequacy - Strict compliance with the provisions of this Code will ensure safety in electrical installation and construction, but not necessarily efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use. * The use of PEC is mandated by R.A.

7920 ( formerly R.A. 184 ), also known as the New Electrical Engineering Law.

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Likewise, referral codes are also used which are mandated by their corresponding laws. 1096 - National Building Code 2. 1185 - Fire Code of the Philippines 3.

Structural Code R.A. 7920 - is an act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the practice, licensing, and registration of electrical engineers and electricians. * Government Authorities who implement PEC * 1. Office of the Building Official 2. Office of the City Electrician ( City Electrical Supervising Engineer ) 3. Office of the Municipal Electrician ( Municipal Electrical Supervising Engineer) 4.