Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
The Israeli code domain tests whether you can apply the national framework - the Electricity Law and its regulations, SI 100, SI 900 and the SI 32 plug standard - rather than quoting IEC text directly, because the Israeli documents adopt IEC 60364 with national amendments.
Legal and standards framework
- The Electricity Law, 1954, and the Electricity Regulations made under it define who may carry out electrical work, the licensing grades and the scope of each grade.
- SI 100 is the Israeli code for electrical installations of buildings: protection for safety, selection and erection of equipment, verification, and special locations such as bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools and construction sites.
- SI 900 sets out the protection-against-electric-shock requirements, including automatic disconnection, earthing and residual current protection.
- SI 32 defines the Israeli three-pin plug and socket. The supply is 230 V single-phase, 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz.
Typical dwelling requirements
- 30 mA RCD protection for socket-outlet circuits, 16 A socket circuits in 2.5 mm², 10 A lighting circuits in 1.5 mm², main equipotential bonding at the entry, and inspection with a certificate before the supply is connected.
Worked example
A designer proposes a 2.5 mm² socket circuit protected only by a 16 A MCB, arguing that the cable is protected. Under SI 100 and SI 900 the circuit also needs 30 mA residual current protection, correct polarity and bonding of metallic services, and the completed installation must be inspected, tested and certified before energisation.
Traps
- Copying an IEC or foreign national rule where the Israeli amendment differs.
- Working above your licence grade, or signing for work you did not supervise.
- Assuming a foreign plug, socket or colour convention applies without checking SI 32 and SI 100.