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Explain the major causes for fire outbreaks in a power utility. What techniques can be used for handling and preventing such fires? 

28 Mar 2018
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Causes of electrical fire

The chief culprits in most electrical fires are- Incorrectly installed wiring. Any electrical installation that is not well planned, designed and installed poses a great danger for the end user. Installation done without regards to IEE regulations and proper cable sizing by unqualified and unlicensed Electricians is a risk. Many homes and offices have been raised down by fire resulting from installations carried out by “let there be light” Electricians

Overloaded circuits and extension cords- Most users of electrical circuits and extension cords plug any load without considering its capacity. It should be noted that every circuit is connected with cable and every cable has its current carrying capacity. Therefore, loading any circuit above its capacity means inviting trouble.

Improper plugs, switches and outlets -The use of improper plugs that does not fit to sockets, switches that are under rated and indiscriminate connection of power outlets through unsafe (where there are inflammable materials like rug, carpet, etc.) areas causes short circuits and the consequent fire.  

Misuse and poor maintenance of lighting - Every lighting point has its capacity. The practice in some areas (especially places where there are regular voltage drops) is plugging 200W incandescent bulb in 60W lamp holders in other to solve poor illumination problem. Some consumers even connect socket extension to lighting point. It should be

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