Introduction to the Measures
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These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Regulations on Power Supply and Use and relevant state regulations, for the purpose of strengthening the administration of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities, maintaining market order for installation, repair, and testing of electric power facilities, and standardizing the licensing activities for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities. The application, acceptance, review, issuance, administration, and supervision of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities shall be governed by these Measures. Where the state has other provisions, those provisions shall prevail. The State Electricity Regulatory Commission shall be responsible for guiding and supervising the issuance and administration of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities nationwide. The dispatched institutions of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as the licensing authorities) shall be responsible for the acceptance, review, issuance, and routine supervision and administration of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities within their respective jurisdictions.
Promulgation of the Measures
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Order of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (No. 6)
The Measures for the Administration of Permits for Installation (Repair, Testing) of Electric Power Facilities, having been adopted at the executive meeting of the chairmen of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, are hereby promulgated and shall come into force as of March 1, 2005.
Chairman: Chai Songyue
December 27, 2004
Detailed Provisions
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Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Regulations on Power Supply and Use and relevant state regulations, for the purpose of strengthening the administration of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities, maintaining market order for installation, repair, and testing of electric power facilities, and standardizing the licensing activities for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities.
Article 2 The application, acceptance, review, issuance, administration, and supervision of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities shall be governed by these Measures. Where the state has other provisions, those provisions shall prevail.
Article 3 The State Electricity Regulatory Commission shall be responsible for guiding and supervising the issuance and administration of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities nationwide. The dispatched institutions of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as the licensing authorities) shall be responsible for the acceptance, review, issuance, and routine supervision and administration of permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities within their respective jurisdictions.
Article 4 Any entity engaged in the business of installation, repair, or testing of electric power facilities within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall obtain a permit for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities in accordance with the provisions of these Measures. No unit or individual may engage in the business of installation, repair, or testing of electric power facilities without obtaining such a permit.
For the purpose of these Measures, installation, repair, and testing of electric power facilities refer to the installation, maintenance, and testing of electric power facilities for power transmission, power supply, and power reception.
Article 5 Units that have obtained permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities may lawfully conduct business and shall be protected by law.
Chapter II Classification and Grading
Article 6 Permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities are divided into three categories: installation, repair, and testing.
Entities that have obtained installation-type permits for installation of electric power facilities may engage in the installation business of electric power facilities.
Entities that have obtained repair-type permits for repair of electric power facilities may engage in the maintenance business of electric power facilities.
Entities that have obtained testing-type permits for testing of electric power facilities may engage in the testing business of electric power facilities.
Article 7 Permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities are divided into five grades: Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, Grade IV, and Grade V.
Entities that have obtained Grade I permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities may engage in installation, repair, or testing business of electric power facilities at all voltage levels.
Entities that have obtained Grade II permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities may engage in installation, repair, or testing business of electric power facilities at voltage levels below 220 kV.
Entities that have obtained Grade III permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities may engage in installation, repair, or testing business of electric power facilities at voltage levels below 110 kV.
Entities that have obtained Grade IV permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities may engage in installation, repair, or testing business of electric power facilities at voltage levels below 35 kV.
Entities that have obtained Grade V permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities may engage in installation, repair, or testing business of electric power facilities at voltage levels below 10 kV.
Chapter III Application
Article 8 An application for a permit for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities shall be submitted to the licensing authority at the location of the applicant.
Units engaged in installation, repair, or testing of electric power facilities may apply to the administrative department for industry and commerce for a business license or change of business scope only after obtaining the permit for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities issued by the licensing authority.
Article 9 To apply for a permit for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities, the following conditions shall be met:
(1) Having the status of a legal person;
(2) Having registered capital commensurate with the category and grade of the applied permit;
(3) Having equipment, business premises, and related resources commensurate with the category and grade of the applied permit;
(4) The technical director and safety director shall have technical titles commensurate with the category and grade of the applied permit, and shall not hold concurrent positions in other units;
(5) Having professional personnel commensurate with the category and grade of the applied permit, and they shall not hold concurrent positions in other units.
Applicants for Grade I to Grade III permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities shall also have performance records commensurate with the category and grade of the applied permit within the specified period.
Applications for permits for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities shall meet the specific conditions specified in the Appendix to these Measures, the Standards for Grades of Permits for Installation (Repair, Testing) of Electric Power Facilities.
Article 10 To apply for a permit for installation (repair, testing) of electric power facilities, the following materials shall be provided:
