Safe Isolation Provider accreditation enables Metering Equipment Managers to legally de-energise and re-energise electricity supplies without DNO appointments.
Safe Isolation Provider (SIP) is a role under the Retail Energy Code (REC) that allows Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) to de-energise and re-energise electricity supplies at the cut-out without requiring DNO attendance or supplier appointment.
The SIP role was introduced in June 2023 following the implementation of REC Change Proposals R0021/R0101.
Traditional installations require a DNO visit to isolate the supply before work can begin. This creates:
With SIP accreditation, qualified engineers can perform isolations themselves.
To become a Safe Isolation Provider, your organisation must:
We provide end-to-end SIP accreditation support including:
Most organisations achieve SIP status within 4-8 weeks with our support.
Electricity Metering Operative accreditation allows organisations to install, replace, repair, and maintain electricity metering equipment under the REC.
Distribution Network Operators own and operate the local electricity distribution networks that deliver power from the national grid to homes and businesses.
The cut-out or service head is the point where the DNO's electricity supply terminates and the customer's installation begins, containing the main service fuse.
The Retail Energy Code governs retail energy market operations in Great Britain, setting rules for suppliers, meter operators, and data exchange.
Meter Operators are appointed by electricity suppliers to manage metering equipment including installation, maintenance, and data collection.
Commissioning is the final stage of installation where systems are tested, configured, and verified to work correctly before handover to the customer.