Today - Operational junction boxes to be properly installed, covered

We refer to Mr Lim Poh Seng’s letter, “Are exposed junction boxes safe?;" (Dec 24). He observed that a condominium along Bishan Road had a few exposed junction boxes and asked if these were safe to the public.

Junction boxes are used to house electrical wiring connections. Such boxes in condominiums must be inspected every six months by a licensed electrical worker.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) requires all operational junction boxes to be properly installed and covered, to ensure they do not pose safety risks.

With regard to the junction boxes that Mr Lim saw, EMA has conducted an inspection and found them no longer in use. They pose no danger to the public, as they are not connected to any electricity source.

These boxes have since been removed by the condominium’s managing agent, and EMA thanks Mr Lim for his feedback.

Juliana Chow
Director (Corporate Communications Department)
Energy Market Authority

Today - Are exposed junction boxes safe?

24 Dec 2011

ARE exposed electrical junction boxes (picture) safe for the public? A condominium along Bishan Road, for instance, has at least five junction boxes at ground level exposed.

Are such junction boxes approved by the Building and Construction Authority? The covers of the boxes are flimsy and the covers of other junction boxes are becoming loose and damaged. It does not seem like it happened overnight.

Hence, I wonder whether there are weekly or monthly inspections of condominiums and estates. Residents could do their part by informing the relevant parties of such problems. And if there is a safety issue, action should be taken as soon as possible.

Lim Poh Seng