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Installation Rules
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Get both Installation Rules papers in one place—syllabus-aligned chapters for P1 and P2 based on SANS 10142-1:2026 Edition 3.3, with past exam links, downloadable resources, and progress tracking to get you exam-ready.
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Course Overview
Installation Rules Paper 1
Installation Rules (Paper 1)
Get exam-ready for Installation Rules Paper 1 with searchable chapters written around how the national paper is set. On the legislation side you’ll work through key parts of the OHS Act, the Electrical Installation Regulations (including certificates of compliance and registered persons), the Electrical Machinery Regulations, and the Construction Regulations that apply to electrical work on site.
From SANS 10142-1 the chapters cover fundamental requirements, special installations and locations, estimated and connected load, IP ratings, electricity supply systems, and Certificate of Compliance / test-report material. Cable selection and installation methods are covered under SANS 10198, with LV earthing under SANS 10292.
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2DURATION OF THE COURSE
One trimester for each examination (part time).
3EXAMINATION
3.1
Two three hour national examination papers will be set comprising 100 marks each. No admission requirements are necessary.
3.2
The pass mark for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 50%.
Both examination papers may be written during the same trimester period. However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the same trimester, but the second examination must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he or she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that examination. A minimum pass of 50% for each examination paper must be obtained in the instructional offering Installation Rules. An appropriate statement of results will be issued by the Department of Education.
For accreditation purposes, all candidates must also have proof of competence with regard to the required unit standards prescribed by the Department of Labour. The information brochure for registration is available on the Department of Labour’s website: http://www.labour.gov.za/documents/useful-documents/occupational-health-and-safety/information-brochure-for-application-of-accredited-person-for-electrical-installation
3.3
No condonation will be considered.
3.4
Taxonomies such as knowledge, understanding and application are important aspects of these examinations and the proportion of these in the question papers should be as follows:
- Knowledge20%
- Understanding30%
- Application50%
During the examinations, tables for the applicable codes will be provided.
4 SPECIFIC CONTENTS — PAPER 1
Paper 1 covers occupational health and safety legislation, SANS 10142-1 low-voltage wiring requirements (excluding Section 6 and Section 8), cable selection standards, and LV earthing.
OHS Act 85 of 1993
Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993
- 1.1.
OHS Act 85 of 1993
- 1.2.
Electrical Installation Regulations
- 1.3.
Electrical Machinery Regulations
- 1.4.
Construction Regulations (electrical installations and machinery on construction sites)
SANS 10142-1
The wiring of premises — Part 1: Low voltage installations
- 2.1.
Section 1
Scope
- 2.2.
Section 3
Definitions
- 2.3.
Section 4
Compliance
- 2.4.
Section 5
Fundamental requirements
- 2.5.
Section 7
Special installations or locations
- 2.6.
Annex C
Example of assessing estimated load for residential type installations
- 2.7.
Annex E
Recommended bending of cables
- 2.8.
Annex F
Conduit size for single-core cables
- 2.9.
Annex G
Explanation of IP ratings
- 2.10.
Annex J
Electricity supply systems
- 2.11.
Annex M
Authority for issuing a test report and a Certificate of Compliance (older editions; still examined)
- 2.12.
Certificate of Compliance and test reports
- 2.13.
Annex N
IEC symbols associated with switchgear
- 2.14.
Annex P
Examples of emergency power installation configuration
SANS 10198-1
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV
- 3.1.
Part 1
Definitions and statutory requirements
SANS 10198-2
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV
- 4.1.
Part 2
Selection of cable type and methods of installation (no calculations)
SANS 10292
Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
- 5.1.
Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
Course Overview
Installation Rules Paper 2
Installation Rules (Paper 2) — code 11040432
Prep for Installation Rules Paper 2 with clear, searchable chapters on the practical work the exam rewards. The main focus is installation practice under SANS 10142-1 Section 6 — circuit arrangements, wiring systems, protection, earthing and bonding, and the practical requirements for putting an installation together correctly.
You’ll also work through Section 8 on verification and certification, including inspection, testing, and Certificate of Compliance work, plus supporting Ed 3.3 annexes (A, B, D, H, I, K, L — with notes where Paper 2 still uses older annex letters) covering voltage drop, surge protection (SPDs), arm’s reach, installation components, potential-danger notices, IT earthing and bonding, and medical-location safety services. Switchgear and controlgear assemblies are covered under SANS 1973-3.
Follow links to past exam questions where they apply, use the formulas and tables as you revise, and track what you’ve already covered.
2DURATION OF THE COURSE
One trimester for each examination (part time).
3EXAMINATION
3.1
Two three hour national examination papers will be set comprising 100 marks each. No admission requirements are necessary.
3.2
The pass mark for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 50%.
Both examination papers may be written during the same trimester period. However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the same trimester, but the second examination must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he or she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that examination. A minimum pass of 50% for each examination paper must be obtained in the instructional offering Installation Rules. An appropriate statement of results will be issued by the Department of Education.
For accreditation purposes, all candidates must also have proof of competence with regard to the required unit standards prescribed by the Department of Labour. The information brochure for registration is available on the Department of Labour’s website: http://www.labour.gov.za/documents/useful-documents/occupational-health-and-safety/information-brochure-for-application-of-accredited-person-for-electrical-installation
3.3
No condonation will be considered.
3.4
Taxonomies such as knowledge, understanding and application are important aspects of these examinations and the proportion of these in the question papers should be as follows:
- Knowledge20%
- Understanding30%
- Application50%
During the examinations, tables for the applicable codes will be provided.
4 SPECIFIC CONTENTS — PAPER 2
Paper 2 (code 11040432) draws from SANS 10142-1 and SANS 1973-3.
SANS 10142-1
The wiring of premises Part 1: Low voltage installations
- 1.1.
Section 6
Installation requirements
- 1.2.
Section 8
Verification and certification
- 1.3.
Annex A
Limits of "arm's reach" (previously Annexure B)
- 1.4.
Annex B
Installation components (previously Annexure C)
- 1.5.
Annex D
Calculation of voltage drop (previously Annexure E)
- 1.6.
Annex H
Notification of a potential danger (previously Annexure K)
- 1.7.
Annex I
Installation of surge protective devices (SPDs) into low-voltage systems (previously Annexure L)
- 1.8.
Annex K
Earthing arrangements and equipotential bonding of information technology installations for functional purposes (previously Annexure N)
- 1.9.
Annex L
Classification of safety services necessary for medical locations (previously Annexure O)
SANS 1973-3
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 3: Safety of assemblies with a rated prospective short-circuit current of up to and including 10 kA
- 2.1.
SANS 1973-3 assemblies ≤ 10 kA (reader follows 2017 Edition 1.1)
Recent Updates
What’s new in the Paper 1 and Paper 2 study guide
August 2026 exam papers uploaded
03/09/2026The August 2026 exam papers have been uploaded and are now available in the Resources tab.
New online study guide structure launched
September 2026The Paper 1 and Paper 2 study guide is now organised as a single chapter list you can work through online. Search chapters, follow links to past exam questions where they apply, track what you’ve opened, and use the Resources tab for SANS books, syllabus documents, papers, and formulas.
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