Suspect illegal electrical work?
If someone without registration is doing restricted electrical work in a home, you can report it — anonymously if you prefer. Safe Electric investigates.
Report to Safe Electric →You can report anonymously. Safe Electric keeps your details confidential.
What counts as illegal?
- Installing new wiring or circuits without being registered
- Replacing or upgrading a fuseboard
- Installing EV chargers, showers or outdoor wiring
- Claiming to be a registered contractor when not on the register
- Installing mains-wired alarms without registration
What happens when you report?
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Safe Electric reviews your report — your identity is protected.
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They investigate whether a restricted-works offence has occurred.
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If confirmed, the matter can be referred to the CRU or Gardaí.
Immediate danger?
If there's exposed wiring, a burning smell, sparks or anything that looks like an immediate electrical hazard, call ESB Networks now: 1800 372 999 — available 24 hours a day, free to call.