KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) is introducing new technical standards and wiring regulations under the Electricity Sector Reform Act (ESRA) 1999.
For the wiring of buildings, the National Electrical Code (NEC), developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) of the USA, is being adopted as the standard. Prior to bringing this new standard and the associated regulations into effect, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public infrastructure, is taking further steps to introduce the NEC to key stakeholders.
Accordingly, training in the Essentials of the NEC will be conducted during the periods October 12-16 and October 19-23, 2015. The training will be conducted by the NFPA.
MPI now invites electrical contractors, engineers, lecturers and instructors to express their interest in participating in the training. Such persons can register at the address listed below for possible selection for the training:
Hinterland Electrification Company Inc. Ministry of Public Infrastructure Wight's Lane, Kingston, Georgetown. Telephone: 592 223 5206 / 592 226 3759 Email: heu@electricity.gov.gy
Persons registering should be currently active in their profession. Registration will be carried out Mondays to Fridays between 08:30 hrs. and16:30 hrs.
Registration closes on October 02, 2015.
