Section 20, Providers Rules 2019

A person prior to the coming into effect of these rules who wasengaged in an activity requiring a certificate under these rules shall apply for the relevant certificate within 3 months of the coming into effect of these rules. Offences and penalties. Transitional Provision. SIERRA LEONE ELECTRICITY AND WATER REGULATORY COMMISSION PROVIDERS RULES, 2018 SCHEDULE 1A: APPLICATION FORM FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER OR ASSEMBLER OF METERING SYSTEMS Rule 7(2)(a) Section A Indicate type of Manufacturer Assembler certificate 1. Full Name of Applicant 2. ID/Social Security No 3. Business name: 4. Address 5. Contact person (if different from applicant) 6. Telephone number 7. Email 8. Indicate whether new application or renewal. If renewal state current Certificate Number. 9. List of key personnel 10. Qualification and experience of key personnel 11. List of relevant documents attached as required under 12. Description of electric energy meter a) Make: b) Type: whether single or three phase 13. Annual production capacity 14. Technical data a)Nominal voltage; b) Operating voltage; c) Accuracy class d) Current rating e) Frequency; d) Operating temperature; e) Storage temperature; f) Lifespan; 15. Purpose of manufacturing or assembling It is mandatory to provide the following information: 1. Business registration certificate 2. NRA Certificate 3. EIA Certificate 4. Type Test Certificate report 5. Meter Test Station Test report 6. Proof of existence or access to facilities 7. Others. Name: Signature: Date: SIERRA LEONE ELECTRICITY AND WATER REGULATORY COMMISSION PROVIDERS RULES, 2018 SCHEDULE 1B: APPLICATION FORM FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF AN IMPORTER IN METERING SYSTEMS Rule7(2)(b) Section A 1. Full Name of Applicant 2. ID/Social Security No. 3. Business name: 4. Address 5. Contact person (if different from applicant) 6. Telephone number 7. Email 8. Indicate whether new application or renewal. If renewal state current certificate number. 9. Names and particulars of directors of company 10. List of relevant documents attached as required under 11. Description of electric energy meter a) Make: b) Type: whether single or three phase 12. Estimated annual imports 13. Technical data a)Nominal voltage; b) Operating voltage; c) Accuracy class; d) Current rating; e) Frequency; d) Operating temperature; e) Storage temperature; f) Lifespan; 15. Purpose of importing/ main customers It is mandatory to provide the following information: 1. Business registration certificate 2. NRA Certificate 3. Type test certificate report 4. Meter test station test report 5. Proof of existence or access to facilities 6. Others. Name: Signature: Date: SIERRA LEONE ELECTRICITY AND WATER REGULATORY COMMISSION PROVIDERS RULES, 2018 SCHEDULE 2A-QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULE 2A: QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTALLER OF METERING SYSTEMS –CLASS A Rule 6(2)(a) Qualifications of Installer of Metering System Class “A” Certificate No of Education Competency Employee 2 (1) MSc Engineering Experience in installation, (5 years) BSc maintenance and accuracy Engineering checks of grid meters (7 years) HND (above 33 KV) (15 years) 3 (2) MSc Engineering – 1. Experience and 3years demonstrable ability to BSc Engineering – recognize and effectively 5years deal with hazards related HND – 10 years to grid metering panels 2. Competence in grid metering systems installation, maintenance, calibration, trouble shooting and repairs 3. Ability to calculate meter constraints, multipliers and summation scheme values 4. Enhanced safety skills at grid level 4 (2) BSc Engineering– 3 years HND – 7 years Master Electrician -15 years Technician – 20 years SCHEDULE 2B-QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTALLER OF METERING SYSTEMS -CLASS B Rule 6(2)(b) Qualifications of Installer of Metering System Class "B" Certificate 1 MSc Engineering (3 years) Experience in installation, BSc Engineering (5 years) HND(10 years) maintenance and accuracy checks of distribution network meters (33 KV or below) No of Education Competency Employee SCHEDULE 2C-QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTALLER OF METERING SYSTEMS CLASS C Rule 6(2)© Qualifications of Installer of Metering System Class “C” Certificate No of Education Competency Employee 1 BSc Engineering (5 years) Experience in installation, HND (10 years) maintenance and accuracy checks of low voltage energy meters of not more than 415V 1 BSc Engineering – 2 years 1. Experience and demonstra- HND – 5 years ble ability to recognize and Master Electrician – effectively deal with hazards 7 years related to low voltage wiring Technician – 10 years 2. Competence in metering systems installation, maintenance, calibration, trouble shooting and repairs 2 MSc Engineering - 1years BSc Engineering - 3years strable ability to recognize HND - 7years and effectively deal with hazards related to distribution network metering panels 2. Competence in grid metering systems installation, maintenance, calibration, trouble shooting and repairs 3. Ability to calculate meter constraints, multipliers and summation scheme values 4. Enhanced safety skills at the distribution network level 3 BSc Engineering- 2 years HND - 5 years Master Electrician -10 years Technician - 15 years 1. Experience and demon- MADE this th day of , 2019. MOHAMED D. B. SESAY, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE EXTRAORDINARY GAZETTE NO. 91 OF 13TH DECEMBER , 2019. EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM (This explanatory memorandum is not part of these rules but is intended to indicate its general purport) The statutory instrument is made pursuant to section 66 of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission Act 2011.This instrument is divided into 4 parts . Part 1 covers the interpretation and application provisions. The interpretation provision defines words and expressions used throughout the instrument .The application provision stipulates that the instrument applies to manufacturers, assemblers, importers and installers of energy metering systems but does not apply to a licensee who undertakes metering activities itself. Part II covers provisions on application for certificate. The instrument provides that no person should manufacture , assemble, import or install electric meters or metering systems unless that person holds a certificate issued by the Commission for that purpose. Part III covers provisions on duration of certificates and other related provisions Part IV contains miscellaneous provisions. 3. Ability to calculate meter constraints, multipliers and summation scheme values 4. Safety skills at within a low voltage wiring system 3 Technician – 7 years Electrician – 5 years