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Mexico City Publishes First Registry of Certified Home Gas and Electrical Installers

City leaders frame the move as a shift to prevention by using trained workers to cut fire risk in homes.

Overview

  • The public registry is now live on the Fire Department’s website with the first 25 certified installers listed for residents to consult.
  • A free first call drew 350 applicants, and certification required at least three years of prior experience in the trade.
  • Officials cited 2025 data showing about 4,500 fires citywide, with an average of 11 each day tied to gas or electrical faults in homes.
  • Training and evaluation were designed by the city’s Fire Department with UAM Azcapotzalco, combining classroom lessons with hands-on tests to standardize an often informal craft.
  • Authorities plan regular updates to the list, a second free call in about a month to expand participation, and a push to include more women, with 22 now in training.