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The General Directorate of Civil Defense has advised conducting regular maintenance of electrical systems in homes and facilities to reduce the risks of electrical contact fires.
It clarified that the three main causes of electrical contact fires are improper electrical connections, overloading outlets beyond their capacity, and the absence of automatic circuit breakers.

The Civil Defense Directorate urged adherence to the safety guidelines and instructions published through various media outlets and social media platforms; to seek assistance in emergency situations. Safety requirements emphasize the importance of obtaining a certified inspection certificate to ensure the safety of installations.
It is noted that electrical contact fires are caused by improper connections, the use of poor or damaged wires that lack quality standards, and excessive loads by connecting multiple devices that exceed the capacity of the electrical outlet or distribution panel. The absence of circuit breakers that automatically disconnect the current in case of a fault is also a contributing factor.
Among the safety requirements is to ensure that all cables and connections are certified and can withstand high voltage, along with proper grounding by providing a comprehensive grounding system for all devices and electrical panels to discharge excess charges with a safety certificate for the installations.