A proposal for a law was submitted yesterday, by two MPs of DISY and one of the Public Prosecutor's Office, so that EAC should assume the responsibility of informing property owners when its crews detect problematic electricity switches.
The broader issue of obsolete and unsuitable – dangerous switches was highlighted in the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, when the development of the installation of smart meters by EAC and the many problems caused to electrical appliances after these installations were recently discussed.
In the discussion, it was said that the problem was not with the smart meters but with the switches in the premises, which are outdated.
Indicative of the size of the problem was the placement by EAC, whose representative claimed that there are thousands of problematic switches and that the problem is bigger than that of TAKATA airbags.
What does the draft law provide?
The bill was submitted yesterday to the Plenary Session of the Parliament, by DISY and DIPA.
The bill is signed by Kyriakos Hatzigiannis and Nikos Sykas of DISY and Michalis Giakoumis of DIPA. It calls for the amendment of the Electricity Act.
In the event that the owner of a distribution system and the owner of a transmission system (i.e. EAC Networks), find during the execution of works on a consumer's premises that there is an inappropriate electrical installation or inappropriate electrical equipment, which may cause damage to any person or property or that has been recalled, they will be obliged to inform consumers in writing so that they take the necessary measures to repair or replace the installation or equipment in question.
According to the rapporteurs, this regulation is necessary in order to take preventive measures in order to prevent any accidents that may be caused by improper installation or equipment on the premises in the future, in most cases without the knowledge of their owners or owners.
Experts argue that it is difficult to identify the specific problematic switches or other equipment during visits by EAC crews for smart meters and that anyone who wishes to find out if there is a problem with their substance should contact a private electrician.
