The electrical wiring colour code is an important safety feature to allow a common language among electricians to understand what each wire is used for. If you have come across cable upgrading projects in Singapore and find a discrepancy in colours between what has been installed vs what is available in the market, this quick article is for you.
Singapore’s cable colour codes for the live phase are brown, black and grey. This change took effect on 1 March 2009 when Singapore adopted the code to align with the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), the standards organization that harmonises electrical standards in European countries.
Cable Colour Code in Singapore (from 2009 onwards)
Previous Cable Colour Code in Singapore (before 2009)
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