Non-Standard Electrical Installations Trigger Fires in South Jakarta

The South Jakarta Administrative City Government has warned that electrical installations that do not meet standard requirements are a major trigger for fire risks in the area. The Deputy Mayor of South Jakarta, Firmanuddin Ibrahim, stated that short circuits caused by electrical system failures are often the cause of disasters that harm the community.

“Disaster mitigation should not only be viewed from an electrical perspective, as natural factors also play a significant role. The main cause of frequent fires is short circuits due to installations that do not meet standards,” Firmanuddin said in a statement in Jakarta on Friday (4/9).

Firmanuddin emphasised that education regarding electrical safety and disaster preparedness is a government obligation. This is being undertaken to ensure occupational safety, the security of buildings, and the ongoing safety of the wider public.

To date, the South Jakarta City Government continues to find electrical installations in buildings that do not meet safety standards. This condition is considered high-risk, potentially triggering fires, electric shock incidents, and significant material losses.

Firmanuddin hopes that education and socialisation programmes regarding electrical safety regulations can be implemented extensively down to the sub-district level. This step aims to ensure that electrical systems in every building can operate safely and reliably without disruption.

“Safe and reliable means the electrical system is capable of operating sustainably without interruption. We need to make improvements if there are deficiencies in the security standards of our respective buildings,” he asserted.

Through intensive socialisation activities, the South Jakarta City Government aims to increase understanding among building managers, technicians, and the general public to ensure greater compliance with electrical safety standards to prevent future disasters.