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THE COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES IN IRELAND HAS PUBLISHED A REVISED ELECTRICAL SAFETY SUPERVISORY CRITERIA DOCUMENT (VERSION 4)… Safe Electric welcomes Criteria Document update
What are the key changes?
Safe Electric has welcomed publication of a revised Electrical Safety Supervisory Criteria Document – The Regulation of Electrical Installers with Respect to Safety (Version 4) by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The revised Criteria Document, which replaces Version 3, was published with an information note and took effect on July 24, 2026. It has been updated to reflect developments in legislation, regulatory arrangements and technical standards, including IS 10101, as well as changes in the operational practices of the Safe Electric Scheme. Why has the Criteria Document been updated? The Criteria Document sets out the detailed rules and obligations that apply to CRU, the Electrical Safety Supervisory Body and members of the Safe Electric Scheme. Since the publication of Version 3 in 2016, a number of legislative, regulatory, technical and operational developments have taken place. Version 4 has therefore been introduced to ensure the regulatory framework remains current, clear and aligned with contemporary industry practices. Although a significant number of amendments have been made, CRU has confirmed that these are considered minor because they do not alter the overall structure or intent of the Criteria Document.
Version 4 includes updates across a number of areas: Definitions and terminology: Updated definitions and references to reflect current legislation, qualifications,
standards bodies and industry terminology. Governance and data protection: Changes reflecting current legal, contractual and data
protection arrangements between the CRU and the Electrical Safety Supervisory Body. Registration and competency: Clarification of qualification and competency requirements, including Qualified Certifier Verification and Certification training every five years and the recognition of international professional qualifications. Inspections, audits and enforcement: Updated inspection notification requirements and clearer disciplinary, suspension and enforcement procedures. Certification: Greater clarity around Controlled Works and the removal of outdated certification arrangements. Processes and structure: Updated flowcharts, removal of duplicated or outdated content and improvements to procedural consistency. Future modifications: A strengthened and formalised Modification Committee process for proposing, reviewing and approving future changes to the Criteria Document.
What does this mean for Registered Electrical Contractors? The revised Criteria Document provides greater clarity regarding the operation of the Safe Electric Scheme and the regulatory requirements that apply to Registered Electrical Contractors. The update modernises the document and aligns it with current legislation, standards and operational practices. It also strengthens consistency, transparency and accountability across the regulatory framework. Registered Electrical Contractors and Qualified Certifiers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with Version 4 and review the sections relevant to their roles and responsibilities. Access the documents • Electrical Safety Supervisory Criteria Document – The Regulation of Electrical Installers with Respect to Safety, Version 4: www.cru.ie/publications/29155/ • Information Notice on the Revised Electrical Safety Criteria Document, Version 4: www.cru.ie/publications/29156/ www.safeelectric.ie Want to know more?
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