Tonga

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Tonga

Listed below are the procedures, time and cost required for a business to obtain an electricity connection for a newly constructed building.

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  • Name of Utility: Tonga Power Ltd.
  • City: Nukualofa

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No. Procedure Time to Complete Associated Costs
1 Submit application for Electrical Permit from the Electricity Commission (EC) and receive permit

The Electrical permit is obtained before internal wiring has started and is not a part of the Building Permit. It is a requirement while submitting application with the utility. Only licensed electricians/contractors can apply for the permit.

Agency: Electricity Commission 		7 calendar days TOP 2,185.0
2 Submit application to Tongapower and await site inspection

Customer submits necessary documentation alongwith application - forms of ID, land details, land lease details, drivers License, passport, contact address, phone details, other power accounts held. Also submit Electrical Permit obtained from Electricity Commission . This permit is applied for before starting internal wiring. An inspection is conducted by the EC.

Agency: Tongapower 		7 calendar days no charge
3 Receive site inspection from Tongapower and await estimate

Customer is normally required to be present during site estimate so that the engineer can, if needed, seek any clarifications about the site. The engineer from Tongapower ascertains the location, closest point of supply, and meter location.

Agency: Tongapower 		7 calendar days no charge
4 Electrical contractor files Certificate of Completion of Installation form with EC, and receives internal wiring inspection and certificate

This inspection is conducted after all wiring is done. The contractor submits Form 4, Certificate of Completion of Installation, attesting that all wiring has been completed. The Inspector after conducting inspection, signs off on this form.

Agency: Electricity Commission 		7 calendar days no charge
5 Customer submits Completion certificate to Tongapower and Tongapower conducts external connection, meter installation and electricity starts flowing

Cost breakup includes materials - simple connection, 3 phase CT meter,labor, meter insurance, meter installation, transport. Meter insurance is reimbursed upon disconnection of service. Meter insurance is paid as a bond and reimbursed at termination of contract. No interest is paid on this bond.

Agency: Tongapower 		14 calendar days TOP 5,175.0
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