Temporary Supplies

When he has completed the Installation, your electrical contractor will arrange for it to be inspected by the Building Control Department of the Ministry of Works. If approved, he will be issued a certificate entitled, 'Temporary Supply of Electricity.' An approved Permit Number must be clearly indicated on the approved temporary document.

NOTE: At no time should you connect a temporary supply to the permanent wiring in your building. Firstly, the permanent wiring may not have been inspected and approved. Secondly, you may overload the temporary supply. For these reasons, or any other, the temporary supply would be subject to immediate disconnection.

Required Documents:

1. The "Temporary Supply Of Electricity" certificate obtained from the Ministry of Works.
2. Two current references (including phone contacts of the signatories)
3. Security deposit invoice
4. Some form of picture identification such as a valid passport or driver's license and your National Insurance Card. If the account is to be recorded in a company name, then you must bring a letter on the company's letterhead stationary, indicating that the company is accepting responsibility for the account and authorizing two signatories (their positions should be stated). The company seal is to be affixed to the letter. Foreign Applicants, in addition to the above items, if unemployed, must provide a National Identification Number of his/her country (e.g. social security number etc.) instead of a National Insurance Card.

NOTE: If the point at which you require the temporary supply Is more than 60-feet from B.E.C.'s overhead lines or if a transformer is required, or if the area has underground cables, you will have to pay a Service Charge. In such cases, it is advisable to ask your electrical contractor to arrange for a permanent electricity supply so that you do not have to pay twice - once for a temporary supply and again for permanent supply.

For New Connections, Additions To Existing Installations and Temporary Supplies, electricity is normally connected within two working days after completing the steps set out, in Sections A, B, and D, unless additional equipment such as poles, transformers or underground cables, is required. If additional equipment is required, B.E.C.'s Manager of Distribution Construction, New Providence, or the Local Manager in the Family Islands can give you an estimate of the time required to install it.

Reconnections are normally made within two working days after completing the steps in Section C.

The security deposit for normal temporary supplies for small tools, etc., during construction is currently $50.