The New Resolution of the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy introduces significant modifications to the Technical Regulation for Electrical Installations (RETIE), specifically to the transitional provisions of Article 3, Section 3.3.1.2, and Article 3.3.2 of Book 3 of Resolution 40117 of 2024.

The main objective of this resolution is to ensure a more realistic and secure implementation of the regulation, considering the practical limitations and current capacities of the country's electricity sector.

The modification is a response to the lack of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (OEC) and Inspection Bodies (OIN), which prevents full implementation of the RETIE within the initially established timeframes. It also considers the participatory process of regulatory feedback and analysis that allowed for the collection of observations from the sector, including technicians, technologists, inspectors, and other relevant stakeholders.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on electrical technicians and technologists, Conformity Assessment Bodies (OECs) and Inspection Bodies (OINs), manufacturers, importers, and marketers of electrical products, end users, and owners of electrical installations.

CONCLUSION:

The resolution has a structural, transversal, and far-reaching impact, both in technical, institutional, and social terms, and should therefore be considered high impact. It requires coordinated and timely actions from all stakeholders in the national electricity system for its effective implementation.