K-Electric Public Safety Notice: Illegal Electrical Connections and Encroachments

Issuer: K-Electric (KE). This is an official public safety advisory warning residents and businesses about the serious hazards posed by illegal electricity connections, unauthorized use of KE infrastructure, and unlawful encroachments near power lines and equipment.

Purpose: To protect public safety and the integrity of the electrical network by preventing electrocution, fire, outages and other risks resulting from tampering, non-compliant connections, and unauthorized structures around KE assets.

Key actions and consequences:

• KE will identify and remove illegal connections and unlawful encroachments that endanger public safety or compromise the network.
• Unauthorized use of KE poles, transformers, meters or cables is prohibited; offenders may face disconnection, removal of installations, legal action and recovery of costs as per applicable laws and regulations.
• KE emphasizes compliance with safety standards and approved connection procedures; only authorized and licensed connections will be permitted.

Public guidance: Individuals and property owners must not install or use illegal electrical connections or build structures that obstruct or endanger KE assets. Report concerns or request permissions through KE’s official contact below rather than attempting unauthorized work.

Contact for permissions and information: [email protected]

Additional details, penalty mechanisms or enforcement procedures will follow applicable statutory provisions and KE’s safety protocols.