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apparatus shall be erected, fixed, arranged,
protected, controlled, inspected, tested and
maintained;
(e) the qualifications to be possessed by persons
before they may be entrusted with the construction,
erection, repair or alteration of any
installation or apparatus or with the charge of
any installation or the control of the operation of
any apparatus;
(f) the nature of the tests to be employed for
ascertaining whether persons possess the qualifications
prescribed by rule under paragraph (e) of
this section, the form and period of validity of
certificates to be issued to persons found to
possess such qualifications and the conditions of
the issue, suspension and revocation of such
certificates;
(g) the approval and registration of wiring contractors
and the fees to be paid for such registration;
(h) the measures to be taken and the fittings to be
supplied and used in connection with
installations in order to ensure public and private
safety;
(i) the means to be adopted, whether by prohibition
or otherwise, to prevent or abate any nuisance
likely to arise or arising from the working of any
installation or apparatus;
(j) the powers and duties of inspectors appointed by
the Corporation, or any licensed undertaker;
(k) any other matters required to be prescribed
under this Act or which may appear to the
Minister expedient for the better carrying out of
the provisions of this Act or for securing the
safety of the public or for ensuring a proper and
sufficient supply of energy to the public.
(2) Rules made by the Minister under the powers
conferred by this section shall apply throughout The
Bahamas or within such part or parts thereof as may be
prescribed by such rules.
59. (1) The Minister may from time to time in writing
appoint any suitably qualified person to be a government
electrical inspector who may be authorised by the Minister to
inspect any electrical installation or apparatus of the
Corporation or of any licensed undertaker or the wiring,
fittings or apparatus used by any consumer.
23 of 1971, Sch.
Government
electrical
inspectors.
44 of 1963, s. 19.
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