Analysis and evaluation of electrical wiring safety requirements in jordanian residential buildings

This paper provides an analysis of a field study of the status of electrical installation in residential homes and apartments in the north of Jordan. A questionnaire was designed to find out all possible shortcomings of electrical installation and safety measure in those residential units. A group of electrical engineer, electrical technicians, and few electrical engineering students distributed the questionnaire to provide necessary explanations when needed. The main outcome of this study indicates that most houses lack necessary safety measures due to poor implementation and unprofessional electrical wiring, and the absence of necessary monitoring. This is a direct consequence of weak legislations that do not force stakeholders to meet local and/or international electrical installation standards.