Vietnam: When shall the main investor of the high-voltage power grid bear all expenses and responsibilities for installing the earthing system?

Pursuant to Article 13 of Circular No. 31/2014/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, main investor of the high-voltage power grid shall bear all expenses and responsibilities for installing the earthing system for residences and buildings that come into existence prior to the construction of the high-voltage power grid. Moreover, this Circular also stipulates that:

- Legitimate users of residences and buildings built after the high-voltage power grid shall install the earthing system or give requests and incur all expenses for the organization managing and operating the high-voltage power grid to set up the earthing system.

- Legitimate owners and users of residences and buildings with metal structures connected to the ground must manage the earthing system. Upon the detection of the earthing system's damage or anomalies, the organization managing and operating the high-voltage power grid must be informed promptly for joint actions.

Also according to Circular No. 31/2014/TT-BCT, individuals given training, grade and card regarding electrical safety include:

- Operators, testers, builders and repairmen for power lines and electrical equipment, including dispatchers and workers who install, remove, check and inspect electricity measurement systems.

- Electrical operators and repairmen in rural and mountainous areas, border areas and islands.

View details at Circular No. 31/2014/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, effective from November 18, 2014.

Thu Ba

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