{"id":"qld:sl-2013-0213","name":"Electrical Safety Regulation 2013","slug":"electrical-safety-regulation-2013","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"213 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175647,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2013-0213-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 January 2014.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes","content":"### sec.3 Purposes\n\nThe purposes of this regulation include the following—\nensuring the electrical safety of licensed electrical workers, other workers, licensed electrical contractors, consumers and the general public;\nenhancing consumer protection for electrical work;\nstopping cathodic protection systems from damaging or interfering with the property of others;\nensuring a safe supply of electricity;\nensuring electrical equipment hired or sold is electrically safe.\n- (a) ensuring the electrical safety of licensed electrical workers, other workers, licensed electrical contractors, consumers and the general public;\n- (b) enhancing consumer protection for electrical work;\n- (c) stopping cathodic protection systems from damaging or interfering with the property of others;\n- (d) ensuring a safe supply of electricity;\n- (e) ensuring electrical equipment hired or sold is electrically safe.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"How purposes are to be achieved","content":"### sec.4 How purposes are to be achieved\n\nThe ways adopted by this regulation for the achievement of its purposes include the following—\nprescribing matters in support of the electrical licensing arrangements established under the Act ;\nprescribing requirements for working around exposed parts and energised electrical equipment;\nprescribing requirements for electrical installations;\nprescribing matters about electrical equipment, including—\nrequirements for electrical equipment; and\nrequirements relating to the registration and certification of particular electrical equipment; and\nrequirements about the hiring, selling, testing and using of electrical equipment; and\nrequiring particular electrical equipment to be marked for compliance with relevant standards; and\nrequirements for the testing of electrical equipment;\nprescribing requirements and procedures for the design, building and maintenance of electric lines and the works of electricity entities;\nprescribing requirements for the performance of electrical work;\nprescribing requirements for safety management systems for prescribed electricity entities;\nprescribing requirements for the operation of cathodic protection systems and requirements for particular systems to be registered by the regulator;\nprescribing notification and reporting requirements for serious electrical incidents and dangerous electrical events.\n- (a) prescribing matters in support of the electrical licensing arrangements established under the Act ;\n- (b) prescribing requirements for working around exposed parts and energised electrical equipment;\n- (c) prescribing requirements for electrical installations;\n- (d) prescribing matters about electrical equipment, including— (i) requirements for electrical equipment; and (ii) requirements relating to the registration and certification of particular electrical equipment; and (iii) requirements about the hiring, selling, testing and using of electrical equipment; and (iv) requiring particular electrical equipment to be marked for compliance with relevant standards; and (v) requirements for the testing of electrical equipment;\n- (i) requirements for electrical equipment; and\n- (ii) requirements relating to the registration and certification of particular electrical equipment; and\n- (iii) requirements about the hiring, selling, testing and using of electrical equipment; and\n- (iv) requiring particular electrical equipment to be marked for compliance with relevant standards; and\n- (v) requirements for the testing of electrical equipment;\n- (e) prescribing requirements and procedures for the design, building and maintenance of electric lines and the works of electricity entities;\n- (f) prescribing requirements for the performance of electrical work;\n- (g) prescribing requirements for safety management systems for prescribed electricity entities;\n- (h) prescribing requirements for the operation of cathodic protection systems and requirements for particular systems to be registered by the regulator;\n- (i) prescribing notification and reporting requirements for serious electrical incidents and dangerous electrical events.\n- (i) requirements for electrical equipment; and\n- (ii) requirements relating to the registration and certification of particular electrical equipment; and\n- (iii) requirements about the hiring, selling, testing and using of electrical equipment; and\n- (iv) requiring particular electrical equipment to be marked for compliance with relevant standards; and\n- (v) requirements for the testing of electrical equipment;","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.5 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 9 defines particular words used in this regulation.\nIf a word used in this regulation is not defined in the dictionary, and is not defined in the Act , but is used in the wiring rules, it must, to the greatest practicable extent, be taken to have the same meaning in this regulation as it has in the wiring rules.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The dictionary in schedule 9 defines particular words used in this regulation.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) If a word used in this regulation is not defined in the dictionary, and is not defined in the Act , but is used in the wiring rules, it must, to the greatest practicable extent, be taken to have the same meaning in this regulation as it has in the wiring rules.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to standards and other documents","content":"### sec.6 References to standards and other documents\n\nIn this regulation, unless otherwise stated—\na reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and\n‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard that is currently in force under that designation.\na reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in force from time to time under that designation.\n‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard that is currently in force under that designation.\nSubsection (1) applies regardless of the edition or year of the standard or joint standard.\nIn this regulation, a reference to AS/NZS 3000 is a reference to that standard as amended from time to time, and as remade from time to time.\nBracketed words appearing after a standard’s designation are included for information purposes only.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard that is currently in force under that designation. a reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in force from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard that is currently in force under that designation.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies regardless of the edition or year of the standard or joint standard. In this regulation, a reference to AS/NZS 3000 is a reference to that standard as amended from time to time, and as remade from time to time.\n(sec.6-ssec.3) Bracketed words appearing after a standard’s designation are included for information purposes only.\n- (a) a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and Example— ‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard that is currently in force under that designation.\n- (b) a reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in force from time to time under that designation. Example— ‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard that is currently in force under that designation.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of qualified business person and qualified technical person","content":"### sec.7 Meaning of qualified business person and qualified technical person\n\nA qualified business person , for an applicant or a licensed electrical contractor, is an individual who satisfies the regulator that he or she—\nis a fit and proper person; and\nis competent to perform the business aspects of performing electrical work as, or for, a licensed electrical contractor; and\nhas satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work; and\nis someone who—\nhas satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work in addition to a course or examination mentioned in paragraph (c) ; or\nholds a qualification in business approved by the regulator and published on the department’s website; or\nhas been operating a business for a period of, or periods totalling, 5 years.\nA qualified technical person , for an applicant or a licensed electrical contractor, is an individual who satisfies the regulator that he or she—\nis a fit and proper person; and\neither—\nif the electrical work to be performed by the applicant or licensed electrical contractor may be performed only by the holder of an electrical work licence—has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an electrical work licence; or\nhas held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an external contracting authority; and\nis competent to perform electrical work as, or for, a licensed electrical contractor; and\nhas satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on technical aspects of performing electrical work.\nDespite subsections (1) and (2) , for a person who is an individual to be a qualified business person or qualified technical person—\nfor an applicant or licensed electrical contractor who is an individual, the person must also be, or be an employee of, that individual; or\nfor an applicant or licensed electrical contractor that is a partnership, the person must also be a member or an employee of that partnership; or\nfor an applicant or licensed electrical contractor that is a corporation, the person must also be an executive officer, a member or an employee of that corporation.\nIn deciding whether a person who is an individual is a fit and proper person, the regulator may consider only—\nthe standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated by the person in commercial and other activities in which the person has been involved; and\nany failure by the person to perform commercial or statutory obligations and the reasons for the failure.\nDespite subsection (4) , a person who is an individual is not a fit and proper person to be a qualified technical person if the individual is disqualified from being a qualified technical person for the holder of an electrical contractor licence, because of disciplinary action taken by the licensing committee.\nIn this section—\napplicant means an individual, partnership or corporation that has applied for the issue of an electrical contractor licence.\ns 7 amd 2018 SL No. 216 s 4\n(sec.7-ssec.1) A qualified business person , for an applicant or a licensed electrical contractor, is an individual who satisfies the regulator that he or she— is a fit and proper person; and is competent to perform the business aspects of performing electrical work as, or for, a licensed electrical contractor; and has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work; and is someone who— has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work in addition to a course or examination mentioned in paragraph (c) ; or holds a qualification in business approved by the regulator and published on the department’s website; or has been operating a business for a period of, or periods totalling, 5 years.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) A qualified technical person , for an applicant or a licensed electrical contractor, is an individual who satisfies the regulator that he or she— is a fit and proper person; and either— if the electrical work to be performed by the applicant or licensed electrical contractor may be performed only by the holder of an electrical work licence—has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an electrical work licence; or has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an external contracting authority; and is competent to perform electrical work as, or for, a licensed electrical contractor; and has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on technical aspects of performing electrical work.\n(sec.7-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , for a person who is an individual to be a qualified business person or qualified technical person— for an applicant or licensed electrical contractor who is an individual, the person must also be, or be an employee of, that individual; or for an applicant or licensed electrical contractor that is a partnership, the person must also be a member or an employee of that partnership; or for an applicant or licensed electrical contractor that is a corporation, the person must also be an executive officer, a member or an employee of that corporation.\n(sec.7-ssec.4) In deciding whether a person who is an individual is a fit and proper person, the regulator may consider only— the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated by the person in commercial and other activities in which the person has been involved; and any failure by the person to perform commercial or statutory obligations and the reasons for the failure.\n(sec.7-ssec.5) Despite subsection (4) , a person who is an individual is not a fit and proper person to be a qualified technical person if the individual is disqualified from being a qualified technical person for the holder of an electrical contractor licence, because of disciplinary action taken by the licensing committee.\n(sec.7-ssec.6) In this section— applicant means an individual, partnership or corporation that has applied for the issue of an electrical contractor licence.\n- (a) is a fit and proper person; and\n- (b) is competent to perform the business aspects of performing electrical work as, or for, a licensed electrical contractor; and\n- (c) has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work; and\n- (d) is someone who— (i) has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work in addition to a course or examination mentioned in paragraph (c) ; or (ii) holds a qualification in business approved by the regulator and published on the department’s website; or (iii) has been operating a business for a period of, or periods totalling, 5 years.\n- (i) has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work in addition to a course or examination mentioned in paragraph (c) ; or\n- (ii) holds a qualification in business approved by the regulator and published on the department’s website; or\n- (iii) has been operating a business for a period of, or periods totalling, 5 years.\n- (i) has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on business aspects of performing electrical work in addition to a course or examination mentioned in paragraph (c) ; or\n- (ii) holds a qualification in business approved by the regulator and published on the department’s website; or\n- (iii) has been operating a business for a period of, or periods totalling, 5 years.\n- (a) is a fit and proper person; and\n- (b) either— (i) if the electrical work to be performed by the applicant or licensed electrical contractor may be performed only by the holder of an electrical work licence—has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an electrical work licence; or (ii) has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an external contracting authority; and\n- (i) if the electrical work to be performed by the applicant or licensed electrical contractor may be performed only by the holder of an electrical work licence—has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an electrical work licence; or\n- (ii) has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an external contracting authority; and\n- (c) is competent to perform electrical work as, or for, a licensed electrical contractor; and\n- (d) has satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, or an examination required by the regulator, on technical aspects of performing electrical work.\n- (i) if the electrical work to be performed by the applicant or licensed electrical contractor may be performed only by the holder of an electrical work licence—has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an electrical work licence; or\n- (ii) has held for at least 2 years, or a shorter period considered acceptable by the regulator, and still holds, an external contracting authority; and\n- (a) for an applicant or licensed electrical contractor who is an individual, the person must also be, or be an employee of, that individual; or\n- (b) for an applicant or licensed electrical contractor that is a partnership, the person must also be a member or an employee of that partnership; or\n- (c) for an applicant or licensed electrical contractor that is a corporation, the person must also be an executive officer, a member or an employee of that corporation.\n- (a) the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated by the person in commercial and other activities in which the person has been involved; and\n- (b) any failure by the person to perform commercial or statutory obligations and the reasons for the failure.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provisions linked to electrical safety duties in Act","content":"### sec.8 Provisions linked to electrical safety duties in Act\n\nIf a note at the foot of a provision of this regulation states ‘ES Act’ followed by a reference to a section number, the provision sets out the way in which a person’s duty under that section of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent set out in the provision.\nA failure to comply with a duty under a section of the Act mentioned in an ‘ES Act’ note is an offence to which a penalty applies.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of this regulation","content":"### sec.9 Application of this regulation\n\nA duty imposed on a person under a provision of this regulation in relation to electrical safety does not limit or affect any duty the person has under the Act or, unless otherwise expressly provided, any other provision of this regulation.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessment of risk in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, circumstances or things","content":"### sec.10 Assessment of risk in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, circumstances or things\n\nIf this regulation requires an assessment of risks to electrical safety associated with a hazard, task, thing or circumstance, an assessment of risks associated with a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances may be conducted if—\nall hazards, tasks, things or circumstances in the class are the same; and\nthe assessment of risks for the class does not result in any worker or other person being exposed to a greater, additional or different risk to electrical safety than if the risk assessment were carried out in relation to each individual hazard, task, thing or circumstance.\n- (a) all hazards, tasks, things or circumstances in the class are the same; and\n- (b) the assessment of risks for the class does not result in any worker or other person being exposed to a greater, additional or different risk to electrical safety than if the risk assessment were carried out in relation to each individual hazard, task, thing or circumstance.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"General risk management","content":"# General risk management","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Risk management","content":"### sec.11 Risk management\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must manage risks to health and safety associated with electrical risks at the workplace in accordance with the WHS Regulation , chapter 3 , part 3.1 .\nelectrical risks associated with the design, construction, installation, protection, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and electrical installations at a workplace\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Electrical work","content":"# Electrical work","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment","content":"## Electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.12 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nelectrical work does not include high voltage live line work.\nnear , in relation to electrical equipment, means within 3m of an exposed energised part of the equipment.\ns 12 def near ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 32\nsafe work method statement , in relation to electrical work on energised electrical equipment, means a safe work method statement prepared under section 22 .\ns 12 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons conducting a business or undertaking to which this division applies","content":"### sec.13 Persons conducting a business or undertaking to which this division applies\n\nIn this division, other than sections 16 , 20 and 21 , a reference to a person conducting a business or undertaking in relation to electrical work is a reference to the person conducting the business or undertaking who is carrying out the electrical work.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment","content":"### sec.14 Electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment is not carried out unless—\nit is necessary in the interests of health and safety that the electrical work is carried out on or near the electrical equipment while the equipment is energised; or\nIt may be necessary that life-saving equipment remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on or near the equipment.\nit is necessary that the electrical equipment is energised in order for the work to be carried out properly; or\nit is necessary for testing the electrical equipment under section 15 (1) ; or\nthere is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work.\nIt may be necessary, to avoid widespread outages, that works of an electricity entity remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on or near the works.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nThe electrical work that may be carried out under subsection (1) (a) , (b) and (d) may include testing of the energised electrical equipment.\ndetecting a fault or defect in electrical equipment\nlocating a fault or defect in electrical equipment\nmeasuring the performance of electrical equipment\nverifying compliance with the wiring rules\ns 14 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 4\nsub 2024 SL No. 241 s 4\namd 2024 SL No. 241 s 33\n(sec.14-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment is not carried out unless— it is necessary in the interests of health and safety that the electrical work is carried out on or near the electrical equipment while the equipment is energised; or It may be necessary that life-saving equipment remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on or near the equipment. it is necessary that the electrical equipment is energised in order for the work to be carried out properly; or it is necessary for testing the electrical equipment under section 15 (1) ; or there is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work. It may be necessary, to avoid widespread outages, that works of an electricity entity remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on or near the works. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The electrical work that may be carried out under subsection (1) (a) , (b) and (d) may include testing of the energised electrical equipment. detecting a fault or defect in electrical equipment locating a fault or defect in electrical equipment measuring the performance of electrical equipment verifying compliance with the wiring rules\n- (a) it is necessary in the interests of health and safety that the electrical work is carried out on or near the electrical equipment while the equipment is energised; or Example— It may be necessary that life-saving equipment remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on or near the equipment.\n- (b) it is necessary that the electrical equipment is energised in order for the work to be carried out properly; or\n- (c) it is necessary for testing the electrical equipment under section 15 (1) ; or\n- (d) there is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work. Example— It may be necessary, to avoid widespread outages, that works of an electricity entity remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on or near the works.\n- • detecting a fault or defect in electrical equipment\n- • locating a fault or defect in electrical equipment\n- • measuring the performance of electrical equipment\n- • verifying compliance with the wiring rules","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to determine whether equipment is energised","content":"### sec.15 Duty to determine whether equipment is energised\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, before electrical work is carried out on or near electrical equipment, the equipment is tested by a competent person to decide whether or not it is energised.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nSection 14 allows testing to be carried out on electrical equipment for this section. Section 22 sets out how the testing is to be carried out.\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that—\neach exposed part is treated as energised until it is isolated and found not to be energised; and\neach high-voltage exposed part is earthed after being de-energised.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 15 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 5 ; 2024 SL No. 241 ss 5 , 34\n(sec.15-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, before electrical work is carried out on or near electrical equipment, the equipment is tested by a competent person to decide whether or not it is energised. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. Section 14 allows testing to be carried out on electrical equipment for this section. Section 22 sets out how the testing is to be carried out.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that— each exposed part is treated as energised until it is isolated and found not to be energised; and each high-voltage exposed part is earthed after being de-energised. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n- (a) each exposed part is treated as energised until it is isolated and found not to be energised; and\n- (b) each high-voltage exposed part is earthed after being de-energised.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"De-energised equipment must not be inadvertently re-energised","content":"### sec.16 De-energised equipment must not be inadvertently re-energised\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical equipment that has been de-energised to allow electrical work to be carried out on or near the equipment is not inadvertently re-energised while the work is being carried out.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 16 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 6 ; 2024 SL No. 241 s 35","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licensed electrical worker to take precautions to prevent de-energised equipment from being inadvertently re-energised","content":"### sec.17 Licensed electrical worker to take precautions to prevent de-energised equipment from being inadvertently re-energised\n\nThis section applies if—\na licensed electrical worker is performing electrical work; and\nto perform the work, the worker has de-energised, or otherwise isolated from electricity, an item of electrical equipment that is the subject of the electrical work or that is near where the electrical work is being performed; and\nto de-energise, or otherwise isolate, the item of electrical equipment, the licensed electrical worker has operated a device; and\nwhile the worker is performing the work, the worker does not have the device under the worker’s sole effective control.\nThe licensed electrical worker must ensure both of the following—\nthere is attached to the device, in a prominent position, a warning sign that is suitable in the circumstances, having regard to AS 1319 (Safety signs for the occupational environment);\nthe device—\nwhen in the open position, is locked; or\nusing a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position\nusing a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed\nplacing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment\nis prevented from being accidentally closed.\ndisengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars\nremoving circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker\ninsertion of a mechanical restriction\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ndevice means a circuit breaker, disconnection point, fuse or switch.\n(sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies if— a licensed electrical worker is performing electrical work; and to perform the work, the worker has de-energised, or otherwise isolated from electricity, an item of electrical equipment that is the subject of the electrical work or that is near where the electrical work is being performed; and to de-energise, or otherwise isolate, the item of electrical equipment, the licensed electrical worker has operated a device; and while the worker is performing the work, the worker does not have the device under the worker’s sole effective control.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The licensed electrical worker must ensure both of the following— there is attached to the device, in a prominent position, a warning sign that is suitable in the circumstances, having regard to AS 1319 (Safety signs for the occupational environment); the device— when in the open position, is locked; or using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment is prevented from being accidentally closed. disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker insertion of a mechanical restriction Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) In this section— device means a circuit breaker, disconnection point, fuse or switch.\n- (a) a licensed electrical worker is performing electrical work; and\n- (b) to perform the work, the worker has de-energised, or otherwise isolated from electricity, an item of electrical equipment that is the subject of the electrical work or that is near where the electrical work is being performed; and\n- (c) to de-energise, or otherwise isolate, the item of electrical equipment, the licensed electrical worker has operated a device; and\n- (d) while the worker is performing the work, the worker does not have the device under the worker’s sole effective control.\n- (a) there is attached to the device, in a prominent position, a warning sign that is suitable in the circumstances, having regard to AS 1319 (Safety signs for the occupational environment);\n- (b) the device— (i) when in the open position, is locked; or Examples for subparagraph (i) — • using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position • using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed • placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment (ii) is prevented from being accidentally closed. Examples for subparagraph (ii) — • disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars • removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker • insertion of a mechanical restriction\n- (i) when in the open position, is locked; or Examples for subparagraph (i) — • using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position • using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed • placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment\n- • using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position\n- • using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed\n- • placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment\n- (ii) is prevented from being accidentally closed. Examples for subparagraph (ii) — • disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars • removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker • insertion of a mechanical restriction\n- • disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars\n- • removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker\n- • insertion of a mechanical restriction\n- (i) when in the open position, is locked; or Examples for subparagraph (i) — • using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position • using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed • placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment\n- • using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position\n- • using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed\n- • placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment\n- (ii) is prevented from being accidentally closed. Examples for subparagraph (ii) — • disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars • removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker • insertion of a mechanical restriction\n- • disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars\n- • removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker\n- • insertion of a mechanical restriction\n- • using a personal lock to lock an air-conditioner isolator in the open position\n- • using a locking device that stops a miniature circuit breaker from being closed\n- • placing a lockable shroud on the male inlet plug of electrical equipment\n- • disengaging a circuit breaker so that the circuit breaker is separated from the busbars\n- • removing circuit cables from the fuse or circuit breaker\n- • insertion of a mechanical restriction","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.18\n\ns 18 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 7\nom 2024 SL No. 241 s 6","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preliminary steps","content":"### sec.19 Preliminary steps\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure the following before electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment commences at a workplace—\na competent person conducts a risk assessment in relation to the proposed electrical work and records the results of the risk assessment;\nSection 10 permits risk assessments to be conducted, in particular circumstances, in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances.\nthe area where the electrical work is to be carried out is clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit;\nthe point at which the electrical equipment can be disconnected or isolated from its electricity supply is—\nclearly marked or labelled; and\nclear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit by the worker who is to carry out the electrical work or any other competent person; and\ncapable of being operated quickly;\nthe person authorises the electrical work after consulting with the person with management or control of the workplace.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) (c) does not apply to—\nelectrical work on or near electrical equipment if—\nthe work is to be carried out on the supply side of the main switch on the main switchboard for the equipment; and\nthe point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its electricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the work location; or\nelectric line work.\ns 19 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 8 ; 2024 SL No. 241 s 36\n(sec.19-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure the following before electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment commences at a workplace— a competent person conducts a risk assessment in relation to the proposed electrical work and records the results of the risk assessment; Section 10 permits risk assessments to be conducted, in particular circumstances, in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances. the area where the electrical work is to be carried out is clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit; the point at which the electrical equipment can be disconnected or isolated from its electricity supply is— clearly marked or labelled; and clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit by the worker who is to carry out the electrical work or any other competent person; and capable of being operated quickly; the person authorises the electrical work after consulting with the person with management or control of the workplace. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) Subsection (1) (c) does not apply to— electrical work on or near electrical equipment if— the work is to be carried out on the supply side of the main switch on the main switchboard for the equipment; and the point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its electricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the work location; or electric line work.\n- (a) a competent person conducts a risk assessment in relation to the proposed electrical work and records the results of the risk assessment; Note— Section 10 permits risk assessments to be conducted, in particular circumstances, in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances.\n- (b) the area where the electrical work is to be carried out is clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit;\n- (c) the point at which the electrical equipment can be disconnected or isolated from its electricity supply is— (i) clearly marked or labelled; and (ii) clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit by the worker who is to carry out the electrical work or any other competent person; and (iii) capable of being operated quickly;\n- (i) clearly marked or labelled; and\n- (ii) clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit by the worker who is to carry out the electrical work or any other competent person; and\n- (iii) capable of being operated quickly;\n- (d) the person authorises the electrical work after consulting with the person with management or control of the workplace.\n- (i) clearly marked or labelled; and\n- (ii) clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit by the worker who is to carry out the electrical work or any other competent person; and\n- (iii) capable of being operated quickly;\n- (a) electrical work on or near electrical equipment if— (i) the work is to be carried out on the supply side of the main switch on the main switchboard for the equipment; and (ii) the point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its electricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the work location; or\n- (i) the work is to be carried out on the supply side of the main switch on the main switchboard for the equipment; and\n- (ii) the point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its electricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the work location; or\n- (b) electric line work.\n- (i) the work is to be carried out on the supply side of the main switch on the main switchboard for the equipment; and\n- (ii) the point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its electricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the work location; or","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unauthorised access to electrical equipment while work carried out","content":"### sec.20 Unauthorised access to electrical equipment while work carried out\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that only persons authorised by the person conducting the business or undertaking enter the immediate area in which electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment is being carried out.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 20 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 9 ; 2024 SL No. 241 s 37","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contact with electrical equipment while work carried out","content":"### sec.21 Contact with electrical equipment while work carried out\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, while electrical work is being carried out on or near energised electrical equipment, all persons are prevented from creating an electrical risk by inadvertently making contact with an exposed energised part of the equipment.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 21 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 10 ; 2024 SL No. 241 s 38","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"How work is to be carried out","content":"### sec.22 How work is to be carried out\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment is carried out—\nby a competent person who has tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment that—\nare suitable for the work; and\nhave been properly tested; and\nare maintained in good working order; and\nin accordance with a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and\nsubject to subsection (4) , with a safety observer.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the person who carries out the electrical work uses the tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment properly.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the safe work method statement must—\nidentify the electrical work; and\nspecify hazards associated with the electrical work and risks associated with those hazards; and\ndescribe the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and\npreventing persons from accessing an area where electrical work is being carried out on or near energised electrical equipment if the persons are not needed for the performance of the work\ndescribe how the measures mentioned in paragraph (c) are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed.\nA safety observer is not required if—\nthe work consists only of testing; and\nthe person conducting the business or undertaking has conducted a risk assessment under section 19 (1) (a) that shows that there is no serious risk associated with the proposed work.\nA safety observer is not required to observe the testing of the polarity of an installed outlet if a risk assessment does not show there is a serious risk in performing the work.\ns 22 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 11; 2024 SL No. 241 s 39\n(sec.22-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment is carried out— by a competent person who has tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment that— are suitable for the work; and have been properly tested; and are maintained in good working order; and in accordance with a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and subject to subsection (4) , with a safety observer. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the person who carries out the electrical work uses the tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment properly. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (b) , the safe work method statement must— identify the electrical work; and specify hazards associated with the electrical work and risks associated with those hazards; and describe the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and preventing persons from accessing an area where electrical work is being carried out on or near energised electrical equipment if the persons are not needed for the performance of the work describe how the measures mentioned in paragraph (c) are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed.\n(sec.22-ssec.4) A safety observer is not required if— the work consists only of testing; and the person conducting the business or undertaking has conducted a risk assessment under section 19 (1) (a) that shows that there is no serious risk associated with the proposed work. A safety observer is not required to observe the testing of the polarity of an installed outlet if a risk assessment does not show there is a serious risk in performing the work.\n- (a) by a competent person who has tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment that— (i) are suitable for the work; and (ii) have been properly tested; and (iii) are maintained in good working order; and\n- (i) are suitable for the work; and\n- (ii) have been properly tested; and\n- (iii) are maintained in good working order; and\n- (b) in accordance with a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and\n- (c) subject to subsection (4) , with a safety observer.\n- (i) are suitable for the work; and\n- (ii) have been properly tested; and\n- (iii) are maintained in good working order; and\n- (a) identify the electrical work; and\n- (b) specify hazards associated with the electrical work and risks associated with those hazards; and\n- (c) describe the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and Example of a measure— preventing persons from accessing an area where electrical work is being carried out on or near energised electrical equipment if the persons are not needed for the performance of the work\n- (d) describe how the measures mentioned in paragraph (c) are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed.\n- (a) the work consists only of testing; and\n- (b) the person conducting the business or undertaking has conducted a risk assessment under section 19 (1) (a) that shows that there is no serious risk associated with the proposed work.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record keeping","content":"### sec.23 Record keeping\n\nThis section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking—\nis responsible for ensuring a risk assessment is conducted under section 19 ; or\nprepares a safe work method statement under section 22 .\nSubject to subsection (3) , the person must keep—\na copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work to which it relates is completed; and\na copy of the safe work method statement until the work to which it relates is completed.\nMaximum penalty—\nfor an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or\nfor a body corporate—60 penalty units.\nIf a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs in connection with the work to which the assessment or statement relates, the person must keep the assessment or statement for at least 2 years after the incident occurs.\nMaximum penalty—\nfor an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or\nfor a body corporate—60 penalty units.\nThe person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or statement must be kept under this section, a copy is readily accessible to any worker engaged by the person to carry out electrical work to which the assessment or statement relates.\nMaximum penalty—36 penalty units.\nThe person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or statement must be kept under this section, a copy is available for inspection under the Act .\nMaximum penalty—\nfor an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or\nfor a body corporate—60 penalty units.\ns 23 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 12\n(sec.23-ssec.1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking— is responsible for ensuring a risk assessment is conducted under section 19 ; or prepares a safe work method statement under section 22 .\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (3) , the person must keep— a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work to which it relates is completed; and a copy of the safe work method statement until the work to which it relates is completed. Maximum penalty— for an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or for a body corporate—60 penalty units.\n(sec.23-ssec.3) If a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs in connection with the work to which the assessment or statement relates, the person must keep the assessment or statement for at least 2 years after the incident occurs. Maximum penalty— for an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or for a body corporate—60 penalty units.\n(sec.23-ssec.4) The person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or statement must be kept under this section, a copy is readily accessible to any worker engaged by the person to carry out electrical work to which the assessment or statement relates. Maximum penalty—36 penalty units.\n(sec.23-ssec.5) The person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or statement must be kept under this section, a copy is available for inspection under the Act . Maximum penalty— for an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or for a body corporate—60 penalty units.\n- (a) is responsible for ensuring a risk assessment is conducted under section 19 ; or\n- (b) prepares a safe work method statement under section 22 .\n- (a) a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work to which it relates is completed; and\n- (b) a copy of the safe work method statement until the work to which it relates is completed.\n- (a) for an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or\n- (b) for a body corporate—60 penalty units.\n- (a) for an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or\n- (b) for a body corporate—60 penalty units.\n- (a) for an individual—12 1 / 2 penalty units; or\n- (b) for a body corporate—60 penalty units.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"High voltage live line work","content":"## High voltage live line work","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance of high voltage live line work","content":"### sec.24 Performance of high voltage live line work\n\nA person must not perform high voltage live line work unless the person’s performance of the work—\nis authorised in writing by the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the work; and\nis under a high voltage live line work management plan.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person in control of electrical equipment may authorise a person’s performance of high voltage live line work in relation to the electrical equipment only if—\nthe person in control is satisfied the person—\nhas successfully finished an appropriate course of training; and\nhas been assessed by the provider of the course as competent to perform the work; and\nthe written authorisation states the voltages of the electrical equipment on which the high voltage live line work may be performed.\nIf the written authorisation provides for the performance of work on more than 1 occasion, the entity that gives the authorisation must, while the authorisation is in force, cause the person authorised to perform the high voltage live line work to be regularly assessed to ensure the person remains competent to perform the work.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nhigh voltage live line work management plan means a plan for the performance of high voltage live line work that—\nincludes procedures developed in accordance with each of the following standards—\nAS 5804.1 (High-voltage live working—General);\nAS 5804.2 (High-voltage live working—Glove and barrier work);\nAS 5804.3 (High-voltage live working—Stick work);\nAS 5804.4 (High-voltage live working—Barehand work); and\nis developed in conjunction with each of the following—\nrepresentatives of workers who are to perform high voltage live line work under the plan;\nif the high voltage live line work involves the works of an electricity entity—the electricity entity;\nother persons who might reasonably be expected to have an interest in the performance of the high voltage live line work; and\nhas been approved by a person who—\nis an electrical engineer who has expertise as a professional engineer in the performance of high voltage live line work; or\nhas expertise the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the high voltage live line work decides is equivalent to the expertise mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\ns 24 amd 2016 SL No. 229 s 3\n(sec.24-ssec.1) A person must not perform high voltage live line work unless the person’s performance of the work— is authorised in writing by the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the work; and is under a high voltage live line work management plan. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) A person in control of electrical equipment may authorise a person’s performance of high voltage live line work in relation to the electrical equipment only if— the person in control is satisfied the person— has successfully finished an appropriate course of training; and has been assessed by the provider of the course as competent to perform the work; and the written authorisation states the voltages of the electrical equipment on which the high voltage live line work may be performed.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) If the written authorisation provides for the performance of work on more than 1 occasion, the entity that gives the authorisation must, while the authorisation is in force, cause the person authorised to perform the high voltage live line work to be regularly assessed to ensure the person remains competent to perform the work. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.24-ssec.4) In this section— high voltage live line work management plan means a plan for the performance of high voltage live line work that— includes procedures developed in accordance with each of the following standards— AS 5804.1 (High-voltage live working—General); AS 5804.2 (High-voltage live working—Glove and barrier work); AS 5804.3 (High-voltage live working—Stick work); AS 5804.4 (High-voltage live working—Barehand work); and is developed in conjunction with each of the following— representatives of workers who are to perform high voltage live line work under the plan; if the high voltage live line work involves the works of an electricity entity—the electricity entity; other persons who might reasonably be expected to have an interest in the performance of the high voltage live line work; and has been approved by a person who— is an electrical engineer who has expertise as a professional engineer in the performance of high voltage live line work; or has expertise the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the high voltage live line work decides is equivalent to the expertise mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (a) is authorised in writing by the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the work; and\n- (b) is under a high voltage live line work management plan.\n- (a) the person in control is satisfied the person— (i) has successfully finished an appropriate course of training; and (ii) has been assessed by the provider of the course as competent to perform the work; and\n- (i) has successfully finished an appropriate course of training; and\n- (ii) has been assessed by the provider of the course as competent to perform the work; and\n- (b) the written authorisation states the voltages of the electrical equipment on which the high voltage live line work may be performed.\n- (i) has successfully finished an appropriate course of training; and\n- (ii) has been assessed by the provider of the course as competent to perform the work; and\n- (a) includes procedures developed in accordance with each of the following standards— (i) AS 5804.1 (High-voltage live working—General); (ii) AS 5804.2 (High-voltage live working—Glove and barrier work); (iii) AS 5804.3 (High-voltage live working—Stick work); (iv) AS 5804.4 (High-voltage live working—Barehand work); and\n- (i) AS 5804.1 (High-voltage live working—General);\n- (ii) AS 5804.2 (High-voltage live working—Glove and barrier work);\n- (iii) AS 5804.3 (High-voltage live working—Stick work);\n- (iv) AS 5804.4 (High-voltage live working—Barehand work); and\n- (b) is developed in conjunction with each of the following— (i) representatives of workers who are to perform high voltage live line work under the plan; (ii) if the high voltage live line work involves the works of an electricity entity—the electricity entity; (iii) other persons who might reasonably be expected to have an interest in the performance of the high voltage live line work; and\n- (i) representatives of workers who are to perform high voltage live line work under the plan;\n- (ii) if the high voltage live line work involves the works of an electricity entity—the electricity entity;\n- (iii) other persons who might reasonably be expected to have an interest in the performance of the high voltage live line work; and\n- (c) has been approved by a person who— (i) is an electrical engineer who has expertise as a professional engineer in the performance of high voltage live line work; or (ii) has expertise the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the high voltage live line work decides is equivalent to the expertise mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (i) is an electrical engineer who has expertise as a professional engineer in the performance of high voltage live line work; or\n- (ii) has expertise the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the high voltage live line work decides is equivalent to the expertise mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (i) AS 5804.1 (High-voltage live working—General);\n- (ii) AS 5804.2 (High-voltage live working—Glove and barrier work);\n- (iii) AS 5804.3 (High-voltage live working—Stick work);\n- (iv) AS 5804.4 (High-voltage live working—Barehand work); and\n- (i) representatives of workers who are to perform high voltage live line work under the plan;\n- (ii) if the high voltage live line work involves the works of an electricity entity—the electricity entity;\n- (iii) other persons who might reasonably be expected to have an interest in the performance of the high voltage live line work; and\n- (i) is an electrical engineer who has expertise as a professional engineer in the performance of high voltage live line work; or\n- (ii) has expertise the person in control of the electrical equipment the subject of the high voltage live line work decides is equivalent to the expertise mentioned in subparagraph (i) .","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Testing of work","content":"## Testing of work","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testing of electrical equipment after electrical work","content":"### sec.25 Testing of electrical equipment after electrical work\n\nThis section applies if electrical work is performed on electrical equipment.\nA person who performs part or all of the electrical work, and is responsible for making the electrical equipment ready to connect to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose, must ensure the electrical equipment is tested as required under subsections (6) and (7) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf a training person performs the work mentioned in subsection (2) under the supervision of a licensed electrical worker, subsection (2) applies to the licensed electrical worker and not the training person as if the licensed electrical worker were performing the work.\nA licensed electrical contractor or electricity entity who performs the electrical work of connecting the electrical equipment to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose must ensure the electrical equipment is tested as required under subsections (6) and (7) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nSubsection (4) does not require a distribution entity to ensure the testing of the electrical equipment if—\nthe electrical work is, or is part of, electrical work performed on an electrical installation; and\na licensed electrical contractor has given the distribution entity a notice under section 226 about the testing of the electrical work performed on the electrical installation.\nThe testing of the electrical equipment must be directed at ensuring that the electrical equipment, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, is electrically safe.\nIf the electrical equipment is energised for testing, the person who performs the test must ensure persons not necessary for the testing are electrically safe.\ns 25 amd 2016 SL No. 229 s 4\n(sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies if electrical work is performed on electrical equipment.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) A person who performs part or all of the electrical work, and is responsible for making the electrical equipment ready to connect to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose, must ensure the electrical equipment is tested as required under subsections (6) and (7) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) If a training person performs the work mentioned in subsection (2) under the supervision of a licensed electrical worker, subsection (2) applies to the licensed electrical worker and not the training person as if the licensed electrical worker were performing the work.\n(sec.25-ssec.4) A licensed electrical contractor or electricity entity who performs the electrical work of connecting the electrical equipment to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose must ensure the electrical equipment is tested as required under subsections (6) and (7) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.25-ssec.5) Subsection (4) does not require a distribution entity to ensure the testing of the electrical equipment if— the electrical work is, or is part of, electrical work performed on an electrical installation; and a licensed electrical contractor has given the distribution entity a notice under section 226 about the testing of the electrical work performed on the electrical installation.\n(sec.25-ssec.6) The testing of the electrical equipment must be directed at ensuring that the electrical equipment, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, is electrically safe.\n(sec.25-ssec.7) If the electrical equipment is energised for testing, the person who performs the test must ensure persons not necessary for the testing are electrically safe.\n- (a) the electrical work is, or is part of, electrical work performed on an electrical installation; and\n- (b) a licensed electrical contractor has given the distribution entity a notice under section 226 about the testing of the electrical work performed on the electrical installation.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of testing and safety","content":"### sec.26 Certificate of testing and safety\n\nThis section applies if a licensed electrical contractor performs electrical work that must be tested under this division.\nThe contractor must, as soon as practicable after testing the electrical work, ensure that the person for whom the electrical work was performed is given a certificate complying with this section.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe certificate must state the following—\nthe name and address of the person for whom the work was performed;\nthe electrical equipment tested;\nthe day the electrical equipment was tested;\nthe number of the electrical contractor licence under which the electrical equipment was tested.\nThe certificate must certify that the electrical equipment, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, is electrically safe.\nA licensed electrical contractor must keep a copy of a certificate given under this section for at least 5 years after the certificate is given.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (5) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) This section applies if a licensed electrical contractor performs electrical work that must be tested under this division.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The contractor must, as soon as practicable after testing the electrical work, ensure that the person for whom the electrical work was performed is given a certificate complying with this section. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.26-ssec.3) The certificate must state the following— the name and address of the person for whom the work was performed; the electrical equipment tested; the day the electrical equipment was tested; the number of the electrical contractor licence under which the electrical equipment was tested.\n(sec.26-ssec.4) The certificate must certify that the electrical equipment, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, is electrically safe.\n(sec.26-ssec.5) A licensed electrical contractor must keep a copy of a certificate given under this section for at least 5 years after the certificate is given. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) the name and address of the person for whom the work was performed;\n- (b) the electrical equipment tested;\n- (c) the day the electrical equipment was tested;\n- (d) the number of the electrical contractor licence under which the electrical equipment was tested.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Replacement of appliances","content":"## Replacement of appliances","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Circumstances for replacing similar appliance— Act , s 19","content":"### sec.26A Circumstances for replacing similar appliance— Act , s 19\n\nFor section 19 (1) (b) of the Act , the following circumstances are prescribed—\nthe similar appliance has—\na voltage rating that is the same as the voltage rating of the appliance included in the electrical installation (the old appliance ); and\na current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the old appliance; and\na power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the old appliance; and\nthe same way of performing the function as the old appliance; and\nelectrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the old appliance;\ningress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature\nthe electrical installation is not located in a hazardous area.\nIn this section—\ncurrent rating , for an appliance, means the current stated on the appliance as the current the appliance will consume when operating under normal circumstances.\npower rating , for an appliance, means the power stated on the appliance as the power the appliance will consume when operating under normal circumstances.\nvoltage rating , for an appliance, means the voltage stated on the appliance as the voltage the appliance is designed to be supplied with to operate under normal conditions.\ns 26A ins 2024 Act No. 44 s 33\n(sec.26A-ssec.1) For section 19 (1) (b) of the Act , the following circumstances are prescribed— the similar appliance has— a voltage rating that is the same as the voltage rating of the appliance included in the electrical installation (the old appliance ); and a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the old appliance; and a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the old appliance; and the same way of performing the function as the old appliance; and electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the old appliance; ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature the electrical installation is not located in a hazardous area.\n(sec.26A-ssec.2) In this section— current rating , for an appliance, means the current stated on the appliance as the current the appliance will consume when operating under normal circumstances. power rating , for an appliance, means the power stated on the appliance as the power the appliance will consume when operating under normal circumstances. voltage rating , for an appliance, means the voltage stated on the appliance as the voltage the appliance is designed to be supplied with to operate under normal conditions.\n- (a) the similar appliance has— (i) a voltage rating that is the same as the voltage rating of the appliance included in the electrical installation (the old appliance ); and (ii) a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the old appliance; and (iii) a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the old appliance; and (iv) the same way of performing the function as the old appliance; and (v) electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the old appliance; Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature\n- (i) a voltage rating that is the same as the voltage rating of the appliance included in the electrical installation (the old appliance ); and\n- (ii) a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the old appliance; and\n- (iii) a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the old appliance; and\n- (iv) the same way of performing the function as the old appliance; and\n- (v) electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the old appliance; Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature\n- (b) the electrical installation is not located in a hazardous area.\n- (i) a voltage rating that is the same as the voltage rating of the appliance included in the electrical installation (the old appliance ); and\n- (ii) a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the old appliance; and\n- (iii) a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the old appliance; and\n- (iv) the same way of performing the function as the old appliance; and\n- (v) electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the old appliance; Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other requirements","content":"## Other requirements","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical equipment with serious defect not to be connected to electricity source","content":"### sec.27 Electrical equipment with serious defect not to be connected to electricity source\n\nIf an item of electrical equipment has a serious defect, a licensed electrical worker must not connect the equipment to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rescue and resuscitation training","content":"### sec.28 Rescue and resuscitation training\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure workers who are required to perform, or help in performing, electrical work are competent in rescue and resuscitation in accordance with recognised practices in the electricity industry.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply in relation to a worker if it is a condition of the worker’s electrical work licence that the person must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the worker be competent in rescue and resuscitation, including as a safety observer.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure workers who are required to perform, or help in performing, electrical work are competent in rescue and resuscitation in accordance with recognised practices in the electricity industry. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a worker if it is a condition of the worker’s electrical work licence that the person must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the worker be competent in rescue and resuscitation, including as a safety observer.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Documents about electrical work","content":"## Documents about electrical work","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.29 Application of division\n\nThis division applies to the performance of electrical work as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor.\ns 29 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who may sign documents about electrical work","content":"### sec.30 Who may sign documents about electrical work\n\nA person must not sign a document required under the Act , or by an electricity entity, about the performance of electrical work unless the person is—\nif the electrical work was performed as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor who is an individual—a qualified technical person for the individual; or\nif the electrical work was performed as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor that is a partnership—a qualified technical person for the partnership; or\nif the electrical work was performed as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor that is a corporation—a qualified technical person for the corporation.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) if the electrical work was performed as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor who is an individual—a qualified technical person for the individual; or\n- (b) if the electrical work was performed as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor that is a partnership—a qualified technical person for the partnership; or\n- (c) if the electrical work was performed as part of the business or undertaking conducted by a licensed electrical contractor that is a corporation—a qualified technical person for the corporation.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"General provisions","content":"## General provisions","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Misrepresentations about electrical equipment or work","content":"### sec.31 Misrepresentations about electrical equipment or work\n\nA person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that someone who is not a licensed electrical worker may lawfully—\nconnect to a source of electricity an item of electrical equipment that may only be connected to a source of electricity by a licensed electrical worker; or\ndo electrical work that may be done only by a licensed electrical worker.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) A person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that someone who is not a licensed electrical worker may lawfully— connect to a source of electricity an item of electrical equipment that may only be connected to a source of electricity by a licensed electrical worker; or do electrical work that may be done only by a licensed electrical worker. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) connect to a source of electricity an item of electrical equipment that may only be connected to a source of electricity by a licensed electrical worker; or\n- (b) do electrical work that may be done only by a licensed electrical worker.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Misrepresentations about lawful authority to contract for the performance of electrical work","content":"### sec.32 Misrepresentations about lawful authority to contract for the performance of electrical work\n\nA person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that another person who is not a licensed electrical contractor may lawfully contract for the performance of electrical work the other person may not otherwise perform under the Act .\nminor emergency repairs to make electrical equipment electrically safe that are performed by a licensed electrical mechanic\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.32-ssec.1) A person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that another person who is not a licensed electrical contractor may lawfully contract for the performance of electrical work the other person may not otherwise perform under the Act . minor emergency repairs to make electrical equipment electrically safe that are performed by a licensed electrical mechanic Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licensing","content":"# Licensing","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electrical work licences","content":"## Electrical work licences","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classes of electrical work licences","content":"### sec.33 Classes of electrical work licences\n\nThe following classes of electrical work licences may be issued—\nelectrical mechanic licence;\nelectrical linesperson licence;\nelectrical fitter licence;\nelectrical jointer licence;\nrestricted electrical work licence;\nelectrical work training permit.\n- (a) electrical mechanic licence;\n- (b) electrical linesperson licence;\n- (c) electrical fitter licence;\n- (d) electrical jointer licence;\n- (e) restricted electrical work licence;\n- (f) electrical work training permit.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"This division does not authorise contravention of conditions or restrictions on licence","content":"### sec.34 This division does not authorise contravention of conditions or restrictions on licence\n\nNothing in this division authorises a holder of an electrical work licence to contravene a current condition or restriction included in the licence.\nFor the inclusion of conditions or restrictions in electrical licences, see section 63 of the Act .","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"What electrical mechanic licence authorises","content":"### sec.35 What electrical mechanic licence authorises\n\nAn electrical mechanic licence authorises the holder to perform all electrical work.\ninstalling or changing an electrical installation or electric line\nmaintaining, repairing, or connecting to a source of electricity, an item of electrical equipment\n- • installing or changing an electrical installation or electric line\n- • maintaining, repairing, or connecting to a source of electricity, an item of electrical equipment","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"What electrical linesperson licence authorises","content":"### sec.36 What electrical linesperson licence authorises\n\nAn electrical linesperson licence authorises the holder to perform all electric line work.\nelectrical work in the building or maintenance of an overhead electric line\nelectrical work in the building or maintenance of street lighting connected to an overhead or underground electric line\ntests to ensure overhead electric lines are correctly connected\n- • electrical work in the building or maintenance of an overhead electric line\n- • electrical work in the building or maintenance of street lighting connected to an overhead or underground electric line\n- • tests to ensure overhead electric lines are correctly connected","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"What electrical fitter licence authorises","content":"### sec.37 What electrical fitter licence authorises\n\nAn electrical fitter licence authorises the holder to perform all electrical equipment work.\nelectrical work, whether in a workshop or on site, of building, manufacturing, fitting, assembling, erecting, operating, testing or repairing electrical equipment","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"What electrical jointer licence authorises","content":"### sec.38 What electrical jointer licence authorises\n\nAn electrical jointer licence authorises the holder to perform electrical work to the extent of the following—\ninstalling, jointing and terminating cables to the extent the work requires specialised knowledge or skill;\nelectrical equipment work necessary for the work mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) installing, jointing and terminating cables to the extent the work requires specialised knowledge or skill;\n- (b) electrical equipment work necessary for the work mentioned in paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"What restricted electrical work licence authorises","content":"### sec.39 What restricted electrical work licence authorises\n\nA restricted electrical work licence authorises the holder to perform electrical work only of a particular type stated in the licence.\nA restricted electrical work licence may restrict the holder to the performance of electrical work incidental or special to a particular calling.\nA restricted electrical work licence—\ndoes not entitle the holder to another electrical licence; and\nmust not be taken into account in deciding whether the holder is qualified to obtain or hold another electrical licence.\n(sec.39-ssec.1) A restricted electrical work licence authorises the holder to perform electrical work only of a particular type stated in the licence. A restricted electrical work licence may restrict the holder to the performance of electrical work incidental or special to a particular calling.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) A restricted electrical work licence— does not entitle the holder to another electrical licence; and must not be taken into account in deciding whether the holder is qualified to obtain or hold another electrical licence.\n- (a) does not entitle the holder to another electrical licence; and\n- (b) must not be taken into account in deciding whether the holder is qualified to obtain or hold another electrical licence.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"What electrical work training permit authorises","content":"### sec.40 What electrical work training permit authorises\n\nAn electrical work training permit authorises the holder to perform electrical work stated in the permit in accordance with the conditions about training stated in the permit.\nAn electrical work training permit—\ndoes not entitle the holder to another electrical licence; and\nmust not be taken into account in deciding whether the holder is qualified to obtain or hold another electrical licence.\n(sec.40-ssec.1) An electrical work training permit authorises the holder to perform electrical work stated in the permit in accordance with the conditions about training stated in the permit.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) An electrical work training permit— does not entitle the holder to another electrical licence; and must not be taken into account in deciding whether the holder is qualified to obtain or hold another electrical licence.\n- (a) does not entitle the holder to another electrical licence; and\n- (b) must not be taken into account in deciding whether the holder is qualified to obtain or hold another electrical licence.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"External licence equivalents","content":"### sec.41 External licence equivalents\n\nAn external licence mentioned in schedule 1 is equivalent to the electrical work licence stated in the schedule for the external licence.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electrical work licence requirements","content":"## Electrical work licence requirements","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"General requirements","content":"### sec.42 General requirements\n\nThis section states requirements that apply generally for the issue of an electrical work licence, other than an electrical work training permit, to an applicant for the licence.\nThe regulator must be satisfied that—\nthe applicant satisfies the eligibility requirements for the licence; and\nthe applicant is adequately able to understand, and read and write in, the English language without the aid of an interpreter.\nThe regulator may consider the following about the applicant’s activities, whether before or after the commencement of this section, as a licensed electrical worker—\ndisciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers;\nthe applicant’s non-performance of a duty under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.\nThe regulator must be satisfied the applicant has been trained in, and is competent to carry out, resuscitation on an individual who has stopped breathing or is unconscious because of electric shock.\nFor an application for an electrical linesperson licence, the regulator must also be satisfied the applicant has been trained in, and is competent to carry out, resuscitation and rescue at a pole top or transmission tower on an individual who has stopped breathing or is unconscious because of electric shock.\nIn this section—\neligibility requirements , for an electrical work licence, means the requirements that apply to the licence under sections 43 to 45 .\n(sec.42-ssec.1) This section states requirements that apply generally for the issue of an electrical work licence, other than an electrical work training permit, to an applicant for the licence.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) The regulator must be satisfied that— the applicant satisfies the eligibility requirements for the licence; and the applicant is adequately able to understand, and read and write in, the English language without the aid of an interpreter.\n(sec.42-ssec.3) The regulator may consider the following about the applicant’s activities, whether before or after the commencement of this section, as a licensed electrical worker— disciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers; the applicant’s non-performance of a duty under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.\n(sec.42-ssec.4) The regulator must be satisfied the applicant has been trained in, and is competent to carry out, resuscitation on an individual who has stopped breathing or is unconscious because of electric shock.\n(sec.42-ssec.5) For an application for an electrical linesperson licence, the regulator must also be satisfied the applicant has been trained in, and is competent to carry out, resuscitation and rescue at a pole top or transmission tower on an individual who has stopped breathing or is unconscious because of electric shock.\n(sec.42-ssec.6) In this section— eligibility requirements , for an electrical work licence, means the requirements that apply to the licence under sections 43 to 45 .\n- (a) the applicant satisfies the eligibility requirements for the licence; and\n- (b) the applicant is adequately able to understand, and read and write in, the English language without the aid of an interpreter.\n- (a) disciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers;\n- (b) the applicant’s non-performance of a duty under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility requirements for electrical mechanic licence, electrical linesperson licence, electrical fitter licence and electrical jointer licence","content":"### sec.43 Eligibility requirements for electrical mechanic licence, electrical linesperson licence, electrical fitter licence and electrical jointer licence\n\nThis section prescribes eligibility requirements for the issue of the following classes of electrical work licence—\nan electrical mechanic licence;\nan electrical linesperson licence;\nan electrical fitter licence;\nan electrical jointer licence.\nTo be issued a licence, an applicant must comply with subsection (3) , (4) or (5) .\nThe applicant must have—\nsatisfactorily finished an apprenticeship under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 to achieve competence in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\nsatisfactorily finished a course of instruction decided by the regulator; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\nis verified by the registered training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan or training plans for the apprenticeship; and\nis verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan under which the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\nsatisfied the regulator the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\nThe applicant must have—\nsatisfactorily finished an apprenticeship outside Queensland that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to an apprenticeship mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\nsatisfactorily finished a course of instruction related to the apprenticeship that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (3) (b) ; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\nis verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\nis verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\nsatisfied the regulator the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\nThe applicant must satisfy the regulator that the applicant—\nhas a relevant qualification; and\nhas complied with the regulator’s examination requirements; and\nis competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\nIn this section—\nrelevant expired licence means—\nfor the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—an expired electrical mechanic licence; or\nfor the issue of an electrical linesperson licence—an expired electrical linesperson licence; or\nfor the issue of an electrical fitter licence—an expired electrical fitter licence; or\nfor the issue of an electrical jointer licence—an expired electrical jointer licence.\nrelevant qualification , for an applicant, means that the applicant—\nis the holder of—\nfor the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—a current electrical fitter licence; or\nfor the issue of an electrical linesperson licence, an electrical fitter licence or an electrical jointer licence—a current electrical mechanic licence; or\nwas the holder of a relevant expired licence that was issued under the Act ; or\nhas served an apprenticeship to the calling of the relevant trade under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 , but has not satisfactorily finished the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (3) (b) ; or\nfor the issue of an electrical mechanic licence or an electrical fitter licence—is the holder of a tradesman’s certificate within the meaning of the Tradespersons’ Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) in the classification of the relevant trade; or\nis the holder of a certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of the relevant trade.\nrelevant trade means—\nfor the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—electrical mechanic; or\nfor the issue of an electrical linesperson licence—electrical linesperson; or\nfor the issue of an electrical fitter licence—electrical fitter; or\nfor the issue of an electrical jointer licence—electrical jointer.\ns 43 amd 2014 SL No. 103 s 11\n(sec.43-ssec.1) This section prescribes eligibility requirements for the issue of the following classes of electrical work licence— an electrical mechanic licence; an electrical linesperson licence; an electrical fitter licence; an electrical jointer licence.\n(sec.43-ssec.2) To be issued a licence, an applicant must comply with subsection (3) , (4) or (5) .\n(sec.43-ssec.3) The applicant must have— satisfactorily finished an apprenticeship under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 to achieve competence in the trade work of the relevant trade; and satisfactorily finished a course of instruction decided by the regulator; and given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and is verified by the registered training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan or training plans for the apprenticeship; and is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan under which the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\n(sec.43-ssec.4) The applicant must have— satisfactorily finished an apprenticeship outside Queensland that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to an apprenticeship mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and satisfactorily finished a course of instruction related to the apprenticeship that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (3) (b) ; and given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\n(sec.43-ssec.5) The applicant must satisfy the regulator that the applicant— has a relevant qualification; and has complied with the regulator’s examination requirements; and is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\n(sec.43-ssec.6) In this section— relevant expired licence means— for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—an expired electrical mechanic licence; or for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence—an expired electrical linesperson licence; or for the issue of an electrical fitter licence—an expired electrical fitter licence; or for the issue of an electrical jointer licence—an expired electrical jointer licence. relevant qualification , for an applicant, means that the applicant— is the holder of— for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—a current electrical fitter licence; or for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence, an electrical fitter licence or an electrical jointer licence—a current electrical mechanic licence; or was the holder of a relevant expired licence that was issued under the Act ; or has served an apprenticeship to the calling of the relevant trade under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 , but has not satisfactorily finished the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (3) (b) ; or for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence or an electrical fitter licence—is the holder of a tradesman’s certificate within the meaning of the Tradespersons’ Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) in the classification of the relevant trade; or is the holder of a certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of the relevant trade. relevant trade means— for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—electrical mechanic; or for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence—electrical linesperson; or for the issue of an electrical fitter licence—electrical fitter; or for the issue of an electrical jointer licence—electrical jointer.\n- (a) an electrical mechanic licence;\n- (b) an electrical linesperson licence;\n- (c) an electrical fitter licence;\n- (d) an electrical jointer licence.\n- (a) satisfactorily finished an apprenticeship under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 to achieve competence in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\n- (b) satisfactorily finished a course of instruction decided by the regulator; and\n- (c) given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\n- (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (d) given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan or training plans for the apprenticeship; and (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan under which the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan or training plans for the apprenticeship; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan under which the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\n- (e) satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\n- (i) states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\n- (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan or training plans for the apprenticeship; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan under which the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\n- (a) satisfactorily finished an apprenticeship outside Queensland that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to an apprenticeship mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\n- (b) satisfactorily finished a course of instruction related to the apprenticeship that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (3) (b) ; and\n- (c) given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and (ii) is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\n- (ii) is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (d) given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\n- (e) satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\n- (i) states that the applicant is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade; and\n- (ii) is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for training delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship; and\n- (a) has a relevant qualification; and\n- (b) has complied with the regulator’s examination requirements; and\n- (c) is competent in the trade work of the relevant trade.\n- (a) for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—an expired electrical mechanic licence; or\n- (b) for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence—an expired electrical linesperson licence; or\n- (c) for the issue of an electrical fitter licence—an expired electrical fitter licence; or\n- (d) for the issue of an electrical jointer licence—an expired electrical jointer licence.\n- (a) is the holder of— (i) for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—a current electrical fitter licence; or (ii) for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence, an electrical fitter licence or an electrical jointer licence—a current electrical mechanic licence; or\n- (i) for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—a current electrical fitter licence; or\n- (ii) for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence, an electrical fitter licence or an electrical jointer licence—a current electrical mechanic licence; or\n- (b) was the holder of a relevant expired licence that was issued under the Act ; or\n- (c) has served an apprenticeship to the calling of the relevant trade under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 , but has not satisfactorily finished the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (3) (b) ; or\n- (d) for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence or an electrical fitter licence—is the holder of a tradesman’s certificate within the meaning of the Tradespersons’ Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) in the classification of the relevant trade; or\n- (e) is the holder of a certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of the relevant trade.\n- (i) for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—a current electrical fitter licence; or\n- (ii) for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence, an electrical fitter licence or an electrical jointer licence—a current electrical mechanic licence; or\n- (a) for the issue of an electrical mechanic licence—electrical mechanic; or\n- (b) for the issue of an electrical linesperson licence—electrical linesperson; or\n- (c) for the issue of an electrical fitter licence—electrical fitter; or\n- (d) for the issue of an electrical jointer licence—electrical jointer.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility requirements for restricted electrical work licence","content":"### sec.44 Eligibility requirements for restricted electrical work licence\n\nTo be issued a restricted electrical work licence, an applicant must comply with subsection (2) , (3) , (4) or (5) .\nThe applicant must have—\nsatisfactorily finished a course of training, conducted by a registered training organisation, that the regulator considers to be appropriate; and\nsatisfactorily finished a course of instruction decided by the regulator; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement that—\nthe applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\nis verified by the registered training organisation; and\nif the course is training delivered to the applicant under a training plan—given the regulator a written statement that—\nthe applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and\nis verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\nsatisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\nThe applicant must have—\nsatisfactorily finished a course of training outside Queensland that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of training mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; and\nsatisfactorily finished a course of instruction that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\nis verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for the course; and\nif the course is training delivered to the applicant under an apprenticeship or traineeship—given the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\nis verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\nsatisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\nThe applicant must be the holder of a current licence, permit, certificate or other authority issued under a law of the Commonwealth, another State or New Zealand that the regulator decides is equivalent to the restricted electrical work licence.\nThe applicant must have—\nsatisfied the regulator that the applicant has a relevant qualification; and\nsatisfactorily finished a course of instruction, decided by the regulator, that is conducted by a registered training organisation; and\ngiven the regulator a written statement—\nthat the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\nis verified by the registered training organisation; and\nif the course is training delivered to the applicant under a training plan—given the regulator a written statement that—\nstates that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and\nis verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\nsatisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\nAn applicant who satisfies the regulator that the applicant held a restricted electrical work licence that was issued under the Act and has expired is taken to have a relevant qualification for subsection (5) (a) .\nIn this section—\ncorresponding training department means a department of government of another State in which a law corresponding to the Further Education and Training Act 2014 is administered.\nrelevant qualification , for an applicant, means that the applicant—\nis the holder of a tradesperson’s certificate within the meaning of the Tradespersons’ Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) in a calling that the regulator has decided requires the tradesperson to perform electrical work; or\nis the holder of a tradesperson’s certificate issued by a corresponding training department in a calling that the regulator has decided requires the tradesperson to perform electrical work; or\nis the holder of a certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for an occupation that is or includes a calling that the regulator has decided requires the holder to perform electrical work; or\nhas equivalent qualifications or experience in a calling that the regulator decides requires the person to perform electrical work.\ns 44 amd 2014 SL No. 103 s 12 ; 2017 Act No. 27 s 41 sch 1\n(sec.44-ssec.1) To be issued a restricted electrical work licence, an applicant must comply with subsection (2) , (3) , (4) or (5) .\n(sec.44-ssec.2) The applicant must have— satisfactorily finished a course of training, conducted by a registered training organisation, that the regulator considers to be appropriate; and satisfactorily finished a course of instruction decided by the regulator; and given the regulator a written statement that— the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and is verified by the registered training organisation; and if the course is training delivered to the applicant under a training plan—given the regulator a written statement that— the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\n(sec.44-ssec.3) The applicant must have— satisfactorily finished a course of training outside Queensland that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of training mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; and satisfactorily finished a course of instruction that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; and given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for the course; and if the course is training delivered to the applicant under an apprenticeship or traineeship—given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship or traineeship; and is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship or traineeship; and satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\n(sec.44-ssec.4) The applicant must be the holder of a current licence, permit, certificate or other authority issued under a law of the Commonwealth, another State or New Zealand that the regulator decides is equivalent to the restricted electrical work licence.\n(sec.44-ssec.5) The applicant must have— satisfied the regulator that the applicant has a relevant qualification; and satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, decided by the regulator, that is conducted by a registered training organisation; and given the regulator a written statement— that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and is verified by the registered training organisation; and if the course is training delivered to the applicant under a training plan—given the regulator a written statement that— states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\n(sec.44-ssec.6) An applicant who satisfies the regulator that the applicant held a restricted electrical work licence that was issued under the Act and has expired is taken to have a relevant qualification for subsection (5) (a) .\n(sec.44-ssec.7) In this section— corresponding training department means a department of government of another State in which a law corresponding to the Further Education and Training Act 2014 is administered. relevant qualification , for an applicant, means that the applicant— is the holder of a tradesperson’s certificate within the meaning of the Tradespersons’ Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) in a calling that the regulator has decided requires the tradesperson to perform electrical work; or is the holder of a tradesperson’s certificate issued by a corresponding training department in a calling that the regulator has decided requires the tradesperson to perform electrical work; or is the holder of a certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for an occupation that is or includes a calling that the regulator has decided requires the holder to perform electrical work; or has equivalent qualifications or experience in a calling that the regulator decides requires the person to perform electrical work.\n- (a) satisfactorily finished a course of training, conducted by a registered training organisation, that the regulator considers to be appropriate; and\n- (b) satisfactorily finished a course of instruction decided by the regulator; and\n- (c) given the regulator a written statement that— (i) the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation; and\n- (i) the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\n- (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation; and\n- (d) if the course is training delivered to the applicant under a training plan—given the regulator a written statement that— (i) the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\n- (i) the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\n- (e) satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\n- (i) the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\n- (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation; and\n- (i) the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\n- (a) satisfactorily finished a course of training outside Queensland that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of training mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; and\n- (b) satisfactorily finished a course of instruction that is, in the regulator’s opinion, at least equivalent to the course of instruction mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; and\n- (c) given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and (ii) is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for the course; and\n- (i) states that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\n- (ii) is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for the course; and\n- (d) if the course is training delivered to the applicant under an apprenticeship or traineeship—given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship or traineeship; and (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\n- (e) satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\n- (i) states that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\n- (ii) is verified by the equivalent non-Queensland training organisation that issues a qualification or statement of attainment for the course; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered to the applicant under the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking under whom the applicant finished the apprenticeship or traineeship; and\n- (a) satisfied the regulator that the applicant has a relevant qualification; and\n- (b) satisfactorily finished a course of instruction, decided by the regulator, that is conducted by a registered training organisation; and\n- (c) given the regulator a written statement— (i) that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation; and\n- (i) that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\n- (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation; and\n- (d) if the course is training delivered to the applicant under a training plan—given the regulator a written statement that— (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\n- (e) satisfied the regulator the applicant is competent to perform electrical work the subject of the licence.\n- (i) that the applicant is competent in performing electrical work the subject of the application; and\n- (ii) is verified by the registered training organisation; and\n- (i) states that the applicant has satisfactorily finished the training to be delivered under the training plan; and\n- (ii) is verified by a person conducting a business or undertaking who is a party to the training plan; and\n- (a) is the holder of a tradesperson’s certificate within the meaning of the Tradespersons’ Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) in a calling that the regulator has decided requires the tradesperson to perform electrical work; or\n- (b) is the holder of a tradesperson’s certificate issued by a corresponding training department in a calling that the regulator has decided requires the tradesperson to perform electrical work; or\n- (c) is the holder of a certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for an occupation that is or includes a calling that the regulator has decided requires the holder to perform electrical work; or\n- (d) has equivalent qualifications or experience in a calling that the regulator decides requires the person to perform electrical work.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility requirements for electrical work training permit","content":"### sec.45 Eligibility requirements for electrical work training permit\n\nTo be issued an electrical work training permit to perform electrical work stated in the permit, an applicant must satisfy the regulator that the applicant has a relevant qualification under section 43 (6) , definition relevant qualification or 44 (7) , definition relevant qualification for the stated electrical work.\nA person applies for an electrical mechanic licence. The person does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for an electrical mechanic licence under section 43 (3) , (4) or (5) . The person may be issued an electrical work training permit if the person has a relevant qualification under section 43 (6) , definition relevant qualification .\nThe regulator may also consider the following about the applicant’s activities, whether before or after the commencement of this section—\ndisciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers;\nthe applicant’s non-performance of a duty under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) To be issued an electrical work training permit to perform electrical work stated in the permit, an applicant must satisfy the regulator that the applicant has a relevant qualification under section 43 (6) , definition relevant qualification or 44 (7) , definition relevant qualification for the stated electrical work. A person applies for an electrical mechanic licence. The person does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for an electrical mechanic licence under section 43 (3) , (4) or (5) . The person may be issued an electrical work training permit if the person has a relevant qualification under section 43 (6) , definition relevant qualification .\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The regulator may also consider the following about the applicant’s activities, whether before or after the commencement of this section— disciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers; the applicant’s non-performance of a duty under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.\n- (a) disciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers;\n- (b) the applicant’s non-performance of a duty under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of electrical work licence","content":"### sec.46 Term of electrical work licence\n\nEach of the following may be issued, renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 5 years—\nelectrical mechanic licence;\nelectrical linesperson licence;\nelectrical fitter licence;\nelectrical jointer licence;\nrestricted electrical work licence.\nAn electrical work training permit may be issued, renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 1 year.\n(sec.46-ssec.1) Each of the following may be issued, renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 5 years— electrical mechanic licence; electrical linesperson licence; electrical fitter licence; electrical jointer licence; restricted electrical work licence.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) An electrical work training permit may be issued, renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 1 year.\n- (a) electrical mechanic licence;\n- (b) electrical linesperson licence;\n- (c) electrical fitter licence;\n- (d) electrical jointer licence;\n- (e) restricted electrical work licence.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electrical contractor licence requirements","content":"## Electrical contractor licence requirements","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.47 Application of division\n\nThis division prescribes requirements for an electrical contractor licence applied for by, or issued to—\nan individual; or\na partnership; or\na corporation.\ns 47 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1\n- (a) an individual; or\n- (b) a partnership; or\n- (c) a corporation.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licence","content":"### sec.48 Eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licence\n\nTo be issued an electrical contractor licence, the applicant for the licence must—\nhave at least 1 qualified business person and 1 qualified technical person to perform electrical work; and\nsatisfy the insurance requirements under section 51 ; and\nsatisfy the regulator that electrical work to be performed by the applicant as a licensed electrical contractor is proposed to be—\nperformed by a qualified technical person for the applicant under the person’s electrical work licence; or\nsupervised by a qualified technical person for the applicant who is authorised to perform the work under the person’s electrical work licence.\nThe regulator must endorse the electrical contractor licence with the name of at least 1 qualified business person and 1 qualified technical person for the applicant.\nThe applicant may, before the issue of the electrical contractor licence, or at any time after its issue but while the electrical contractor licence is in force, apply to the regulator to have other names endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as the names of qualified business persons or qualified technical persons for the applicant.\nThe regulator must endorse a person’s name in accordance with the application if the regulator is satisfied the person is a qualified business person or qualified technical person for the applicant.\n(sec.48-ssec.1) To be issued an electrical contractor licence, the applicant for the licence must— have at least 1 qualified business person and 1 qualified technical person to perform electrical work; and satisfy the insurance requirements under section 51 ; and satisfy the regulator that electrical work to be performed by the applicant as a licensed electrical contractor is proposed to be— performed by a qualified technical person for the applicant under the person’s electrical work licence; or supervised by a qualified technical person for the applicant who is authorised to perform the work under the person’s electrical work licence.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) The regulator must endorse the electrical contractor licence with the name of at least 1 qualified business person and 1 qualified technical person for the applicant.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) The applicant may, before the issue of the electrical contractor licence, or at any time after its issue but while the electrical contractor licence is in force, apply to the regulator to have other names endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as the names of qualified business persons or qualified technical persons for the applicant.\n(sec.48-ssec.4) The regulator must endorse a person’s name in accordance with the application if the regulator is satisfied the person is a qualified business person or qualified technical person for the applicant.\n- (a) have at least 1 qualified business person and 1 qualified technical person to perform electrical work; and\n- (b) satisfy the insurance requirements under section 51 ; and\n- (c) satisfy the regulator that electrical work to be performed by the applicant as a licensed electrical contractor is proposed to be— (i) performed by a qualified technical person for the applicant under the person’s electrical work licence; or (ii) supervised by a qualified technical person for the applicant who is authorised to perform the work under the person’s electrical work licence.\n- (i) performed by a qualified technical person for the applicant under the person’s electrical work licence; or\n- (ii) supervised by a qualified technical person for the applicant who is authorised to perform the work under the person’s electrical work licence.\n- (i) performed by a qualified technical person for the applicant under the person’s electrical work licence; or\n- (ii) supervised by a qualified technical person for the applicant who is authorised to perform the work under the person’s electrical work licence.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Removal of endorsement from electrical contractor licence","content":"### sec.49 Removal of endorsement from electrical contractor licence\n\nIf a person whose name is endorsed on an electrical contractor licence as a qualified technical person is no longer the holder of an electrical work licence or external contracting authority, or is no longer an employee of the licensed electrical contractor under the licence—\nthe licensed electrical contractor must advise the regulator of the fact within 10 business days after the person stops being—\nthe holder of the licence or authority; or\nan employee of the licensed electrical contractor; and\nthe regulator must, on receiving the advice, remove the endorsement from the electrical contractor licence.\nIf a person whose name is endorsed on an electrical contractor licence as a qualified business person is no longer a qualified business person or is no longer an employee of the licensed electrical contractor under the licence—\nthe licensed electrical contractor must advise the regulator of the fact within 10 business days after the person stops being—\nan employee of the licensed electrical contractor; or\na qualified business person; and\nthe regulator must, on receiving the advice, remove the endorsement from the licence.\ns 49 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 40\n(sec.49-ssec.1) If a person whose name is endorsed on an electrical contractor licence as a qualified technical person is no longer the holder of an electrical work licence or external contracting authority, or is no longer an employee of the licensed electrical contractor under the licence— the licensed electrical contractor must advise the regulator of the fact within 10 business days after the person stops being— the holder of the licence or authority; or an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; and the regulator must, on receiving the advice, remove the endorsement from the electrical contractor licence.\n(sec.49-ssec.2) If a person whose name is endorsed on an electrical contractor licence as a qualified business person is no longer a qualified business person or is no longer an employee of the licensed electrical contractor under the licence— the licensed electrical contractor must advise the regulator of the fact within 10 business days after the person stops being— an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; or a qualified business person; and the regulator must, on receiving the advice, remove the endorsement from the licence.\n- (a) the licensed electrical contractor must advise the regulator of the fact within 10 business days after the person stops being— (i) the holder of the licence or authority; or (ii) an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; and\n- (i) the holder of the licence or authority; or\n- (ii) an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; and\n- (b) the regulator must, on receiving the advice, remove the endorsement from the electrical contractor licence.\n- (i) the holder of the licence or authority; or\n- (ii) an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; and\n- (a) the licensed electrical contractor must advise the regulator of the fact within 10 business days after the person stops being— (i) an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; or (ii) a qualified business person; and\n- (i) an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; or\n- (ii) a qualified business person; and\n- (b) the regulator must, on receiving the advice, remove the endorsement from the licence.\n- (i) an employee of the licensed electrical contractor; or\n- (ii) a qualified business person; and","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Automatic suspension and cancellation of electrical contractor licence","content":"### sec.50 Automatic suspension and cancellation of electrical contractor licence\n\nAn electrical contractor licence is automatically suspended if, for a period of 30 days, there is no person—\nwho is a qualified business person for the licensed electrical contractor and whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as a qualified business person for the licensed electrical contractor under the licence; or\nwho is a qualified technical person for the licence holder and whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as a qualified technical person for the licensed electrical contractor under the licence.\nIf, before the end of 30 days after a licence is automatically suspended under subsection (1) , there is still no person whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence, as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) , the licence is automatically cancelled.\ns 50 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 41\n(sec.50-ssec.1) An electrical contractor licence is automatically suspended if, for a period of 30 days, there is no person— who is a qualified business person for the licensed electrical contractor and whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as a qualified business person for the licensed electrical contractor under the licence; or who is a qualified technical person for the licence holder and whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as a qualified technical person for the licensed electrical contractor under the licence.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) If, before the end of 30 days after a licence is automatically suspended under subsection (1) , there is still no person whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence, as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) , the licence is automatically cancelled.\n- (a) who is a qualified business person for the licensed electrical contractor and whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as a qualified business person for the licensed electrical contractor under the licence; or\n- (b) who is a qualified technical person for the licence holder and whose name is endorsed on the electrical contractor licence as a qualified technical person for the licensed electrical contractor under the licence.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Insurance requirements for applicant for electrical contractor licence","content":"### sec.51 Insurance requirements for applicant for electrical contractor licence\n\nAn applicant for an electrical contractor licence must give the regulator—\nevidence that the applicant has public and products liability insurance for at least $5,000,000 under a contract of insurance approved by the regulator; and\nevidence that the applicant has consumer protection insurance for at least $50,000 under a contract of insurance approved by the regulator.\n- (a) evidence that the applicant has public and products liability insurance for at least $5,000,000 under a contract of insurance approved by the regulator; and\n- (b) evidence that the applicant has consumer protection insurance for at least $50,000 under a contract of insurance approved by the regulator.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change of name of corporation or partnership","content":"### sec.52 Change of name of corporation or partnership\n\nThis section applies if, for a corporation or partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence, there is a change in—\nthe name of the corporation or partnership; or\nif the corporation or partnership carries on business under a name other than its name—the name ( business name ) under which it carries on business.\nThe corporation or partnership must, within 1 month after the change of name or business name, give the regulator written notice of the change that complies with subsection (3) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe notice must be accompanied by the electrical contractor licence, and may be accompanied by an application about how the regulator is to act under subsection (4) .\nAfter receiving the notice and considering any accompanying application, the regulator must—\nendorse the licence with information about the change of name or business name and reissue it to the corporation or partnership; or\ncancel the licence and issue a new licence; or\ncancel the licence.\nA licence reissued by the regulator with an endorsement of the change of the name or business name of the corporation or partnership has, subject to the endorsement, continuing effect as the original electrical contractor licence.\nA new licence issued by the regulator under this section must be endorsed with a memorandum stating the reasons for the issue of the new licence.\nIf the regulator acts under subsection (4) (c) to cancel the licence, the regulator must give the corporation or partnership an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n(sec.52-ssec.1) This section applies if, for a corporation or partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence, there is a change in— the name of the corporation or partnership; or if the corporation or partnership carries on business under a name other than its name—the name ( business name ) under which it carries on business.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) The corporation or partnership must, within 1 month after the change of name or business name, give the regulator written notice of the change that complies with subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.52-ssec.3) The notice must be accompanied by the electrical contractor licence, and may be accompanied by an application about how the regulator is to act under subsection (4) .\n(sec.52-ssec.4) After receiving the notice and considering any accompanying application, the regulator must— endorse the licence with information about the change of name or business name and reissue it to the corporation or partnership; or cancel the licence and issue a new licence; or cancel the licence.\n(sec.52-ssec.5) A licence reissued by the regulator with an endorsement of the change of the name or business name of the corporation or partnership has, subject to the endorsement, continuing effect as the original electrical contractor licence.\n(sec.52-ssec.6) A new licence issued by the regulator under this section must be endorsed with a memorandum stating the reasons for the issue of the new licence.\n(sec.52-ssec.7) If the regulator acts under subsection (4) (c) to cancel the licence, the regulator must give the corporation or partnership an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n- (a) the name of the corporation or partnership; or\n- (b) if the corporation or partnership carries on business under a name other than its name—the name ( business name ) under which it carries on business.\n- (a) endorse the licence with information about the change of name or business name and reissue it to the corporation or partnership; or\n- (b) cancel the licence and issue a new licence; or\n- (c) cancel the licence.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change in membership of partnership","content":"### sec.53 Change in membership of partnership\n\nThis section applies if—\na partnership is the holder of an electrical contractor licence; and\nthere is a change in the membership of the partnership, whether by the death or retirement of a member or the admission of a new member.\nThe partnership must, within 1 month after the membership change, give the regulator written notice of the change that complies with subsection (3) and (4) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe notice must give full information and particulars of the change.\nThe notice must be accompanied by the electrical contractor licence, and may be accompanied by an application about how the regulator is to act under subsection (5) .\nAfter receiving the notice and considering any accompanying application, the regulator must—\nendorse the licence with information about the membership change and reissue it to the partnership; or\ncancel the licence and issue a new licence; or\ncancel the licence.\nA licence reissued by the regulator with an endorsement of the change of the membership of the partnership has, subject to the endorsement, continuing effect as the original electrical contractor licence.\nA new licence issued by the regulator must be endorsed with a memorandum stating the reasons for its issue.\nThe regulator may issue a new licence to the partnership only if the regulator is satisfied that—\nthe entire business of electrical contracting work carried on by the partnership in Queensland before the membership change is to be carried on by the partnership after the new licence is issued; and\nthe partnership complies with the eligibility requirements for the issue of the licence.\nIf the regulator acts under subsection (5) (c) to cancel the licence, the regulator must give the partnership an information notice for the decision to cancel.\nNothing in this section affects the requirement under this division for the endorsement of an electrical contractor licence issued to a partnership.\n(sec.53-ssec.1) This section applies if— a partnership is the holder of an electrical contractor licence; and there is a change in the membership of the partnership, whether by the death or retirement of a member or the admission of a new member.\n(sec.53-ssec.2) The partnership must, within 1 month after the membership change, give the regulator written notice of the change that complies with subsection (3) and (4) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.53-ssec.3) The notice must give full information and particulars of the change.\n(sec.53-ssec.4) The notice must be accompanied by the electrical contractor licence, and may be accompanied by an application about how the regulator is to act under subsection (5) .\n(sec.53-ssec.5) After receiving the notice and considering any accompanying application, the regulator must— endorse the licence with information about the membership change and reissue it to the partnership; or cancel the licence and issue a new licence; or cancel the licence.\n(sec.53-ssec.6) A licence reissued by the regulator with an endorsement of the change of the membership of the partnership has, subject to the endorsement, continuing effect as the original electrical contractor licence.\n(sec.53-ssec.7) A new licence issued by the regulator must be endorsed with a memorandum stating the reasons for its issue.\n(sec.53-ssec.8) The regulator may issue a new licence to the partnership only if the regulator is satisfied that— the entire business of electrical contracting work carried on by the partnership in Queensland before the membership change is to be carried on by the partnership after the new licence is issued; and the partnership complies with the eligibility requirements for the issue of the licence.\n(sec.53-ssec.9) If the regulator acts under subsection (5) (c) to cancel the licence, the regulator must give the partnership an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n(sec.53-ssec.10) Nothing in this section affects the requirement under this division for the endorsement of an electrical contractor licence issued to a partnership.\n- (a) a partnership is the holder of an electrical contractor licence; and\n- (b) there is a change in the membership of the partnership, whether by the death or retirement of a member or the admission of a new member.\n- (a) endorse the licence with information about the membership change and reissue it to the partnership; or\n- (b) cancel the licence and issue a new licence; or\n- (c) cancel the licence.\n- (a) the entire business of electrical contracting work carried on by the partnership in Queensland before the membership change is to be carried on by the partnership after the new licence is issued; and\n- (b) the partnership complies with the eligibility requirements for the issue of the licence.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of electrical contractor licence","content":"### sec.54 Term of electrical contractor licence\n\nAn electrical contractor licence may be issued, renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 1 year.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Miscellaneous","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility requirements for renewal or reinstatement of electrical licence","content":"### sec.55 Eligibility requirements for renewal or reinstatement of electrical licence\n\nTo renew or reinstate an electrical licence, the regulator must be satisfied the applicant for the renewal or reinstatement continues to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the licence.\nHowever—\nthe application of section 42 (4) as an eligibility requirement for subsection (1) does not prevent the regulator renewing or reinstating an electrical work licence if the regulator is satisfied—\nthe applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and\nin the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in resuscitation, including as a safety observer; and\nthe application of section 42 (5) as an eligibility requirement for subsection (1) does not prevent the regulator renewing or reinstating an electrical linesperson licence if the regulator is satisfied—\nthe applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and\nin the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in rescue at a pole top or transmission tower and in resuscitation, including as a safety observer.\nIn this section—\neligibility requirements , for an electrical licence, means—\nthe requirements under sections 42 (2) (b) and (3) to (5) , 43 to 45 and 48 that apply to the issue of the licence; and\nif, for the issue of the licence, the applicant was required, under section 51 , to provide evidence that the applicant satisfied the criteria, mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of that section, relating to insurance—those criteria.\n(sec.55-ssec.1) To renew or reinstate an electrical licence, the regulator must be satisfied the applicant for the renewal or reinstatement continues to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the licence.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) However— the application of section 42 (4) as an eligibility requirement for subsection (1) does not prevent the regulator renewing or reinstating an electrical work licence if the regulator is satisfied— the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in resuscitation, including as a safety observer; and the application of section 42 (5) as an eligibility requirement for subsection (1) does not prevent the regulator renewing or reinstating an electrical linesperson licence if the regulator is satisfied— the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in rescue at a pole top or transmission tower and in resuscitation, including as a safety observer.\n(sec.55-ssec.3) In this section— eligibility requirements , for an electrical licence, means— the requirements under sections 42 (2) (b) and (3) to (5) , 43 to 45 and 48 that apply to the issue of the licence; and if, for the issue of the licence, the applicant was required, under section 51 , to provide evidence that the applicant satisfied the criteria, mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of that section, relating to insurance—those criteria.\n- (a) the application of section 42 (4) as an eligibility requirement for subsection (1) does not prevent the regulator renewing or reinstating an electrical work licence if the regulator is satisfied— (i) the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and (ii) in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in resuscitation, including as a safety observer; and\n- (i) the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and\n- (ii) in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in resuscitation, including as a safety observer; and\n- (b) the application of section 42 (5) as an eligibility requirement for subsection (1) does not prevent the regulator renewing or reinstating an electrical linesperson licence if the regulator is satisfied— (i) the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and (ii) in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in rescue at a pole top or transmission tower and in resuscitation, including as a safety observer.\n- (i) the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and\n- (ii) in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in rescue at a pole top or transmission tower and in resuscitation, including as a safety observer.\n- (i) the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and\n- (ii) in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in resuscitation, including as a safety observer; and\n- (i) the applicant has a medical condition that prevents the applicant carrying out the resuscitation but does not otherwise affect the applicant’s ability to perform electrical work under the licence; and\n- (ii) in the particular circumstances, it is reasonable to allow the applicant to carry out electrical work under the licence subject to a condition that the applicant must not act in a role for which it is a requirement that the applicant be competent in rescue at a pole top or transmission tower and in resuscitation, including as a safety observer.\n- (a) the requirements under sections 42 (2) (b) and (3) to (5) , 43 to 45 and 48 that apply to the issue of the licence; and\n- (b) if, for the issue of the licence, the applicant was required, under section 51 , to provide evidence that the applicant satisfied the criteria, mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of that section, relating to insurance—those criteria.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application requirements","content":"### sec.56 Application requirements\n\nAn electrical licence application under part 4 , division 2 of the Act must be accompanied by the fee for the application.\nAn application under this part about an electrical licence must be accompanied by the fee for the application.\n(sec.56-ssec.1) An electrical licence application under part 4 , division 2 of the Act must be accompanied by the fee for the application.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) An application under this part about an electrical licence must be accompanied by the fee for the application.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving regulator cancelled or suspended licence or licence to be endorsed","content":"### sec.57 Giving regulator cancelled or suspended licence or licence to be endorsed\n\nThe holder of an electrical licence, or another person who has control of the licence, must, if required by the regulator, give the licence to the regulator if the licence—\nhas been cancelled or suspended; or\nhas ended; or\nis required to have anything endorsed on it.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) has been cancelled or suspended; or\n- (b) has ended; or\n- (c) is required to have anything endorsed on it.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement of electrical licence","content":"### sec.58 Replacement of electrical licence\n\nIf, on application by the holder of an electrical licence, the regulator is satisfied the licence has been lost, damaged or destroyed, the regulator may issue a replacement licence.\nHowever, if a fixed fee applies to the application, the application must be accompanied by the fixed fee.\n(sec.58-ssec.1) If, on application by the holder of an electrical licence, the regulator is satisfied the licence has been lost, damaged or destroyed, the regulator may issue a replacement licence.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) However, if a fixed fee applies to the application, the application must be accompanied by the fixed fee.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Surrender of electrical licence","content":"### sec.59 Surrender of electrical licence\n\nThe holder of an electrical licence may surrender the licence by written notice given to the regulator.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of electrical licences","content":"### sec.60 Register of electrical licences\n\nThe regulator must keep a register containing information about electrical licences.\nThe register must be kept in the form the regulator considers appropriate to ensure the information in the register can be efficiently recorded and accessed.\nThe regulator may decide to keep the register of electrical licences in electronic form.\nThe regulator may order the information in the register of electrical licences in the way the regulator considers appropriate.\nThe regulator may decide to separate historical information about electrical licences from current information.\nWithout limiting subsections (1) to (3) , the register of electrical licences must include, for each electrical licence—\nthe full name and address of the holder; and\nan identifying number; and\nwhen the licence was issued; and\ndetails of every renewal and reinstatement of the licence, and of any failure to renew the licence; and\ndetails of disciplinary action taken by the licensing committee against the holder; and\ndetails of anything else the regulator considers should be included in the register of electrical licences.\nthe conditions or restrictions on an electrical work licence\nIf contact details recorded in the register of electrical licences for the holder of an electrical licence, including the name and address of the holder, are no longer correct, the holder must, within 14 days after the details become incorrect, give the regulator notice of the correct details.\nSubsection (5) does not apply to—\nthe change of name of a corporation or partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence; or\nthe change of the membership of a partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence.\nThe regulator may publish some or all of the information included in the register in the way the regulator considers appropriate.\npublishing the register on the internet in the form of a database that allows consumers to obtain licensing details about electrical contractor or a person conducting a business or undertaking to check the validity of an employee’s electrical work licence\n(sec.60-ssec.1) The regulator must keep a register containing information about electrical licences.\n(sec.60-ssec.2) The register must be kept in the form the regulator considers appropriate to ensure the information in the register can be efficiently recorded and accessed. The regulator may decide to keep the register of electrical licences in electronic form.\n(sec.60-ssec.3) The regulator may order the information in the register of electrical licences in the way the regulator considers appropriate. The regulator may decide to separate historical information about electrical licences from current information.\n(sec.60-ssec.4) Without limiting subsections (1) to (3) , the register of electrical licences must include, for each electrical licence— the full name and address of the holder; and an identifying number; and when the licence was issued; and details of every renewal and reinstatement of the licence, and of any failure to renew the licence; and details of disciplinary action taken by the licensing committee against the holder; and details of anything else the regulator considers should be included in the register of electrical licences. the conditions or restrictions on an electrical work licence\n(sec.60-ssec.5) If contact details recorded in the register of electrical licences for the holder of an electrical licence, including the name and address of the holder, are no longer correct, the holder must, within 14 days after the details become incorrect, give the regulator notice of the correct details.\n(sec.60-ssec.6) Subsection (5) does not apply to— the change of name of a corporation or partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence; or the change of the membership of a partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence.\n(sec.60-ssec.7) The regulator may publish some or all of the information included in the register in the way the regulator considers appropriate. publishing the register on the internet in the form of a database that allows consumers to obtain licensing details about electrical contractor or a person conducting a business or undertaking to check the validity of an employee’s electrical work licence\n- (a) the full name and address of the holder; and\n- (b) an identifying number; and\n- (c) when the licence was issued; and\n- (d) details of every renewal and reinstatement of the licence, and of any failure to renew the licence; and\n- (e) details of disciplinary action taken by the licensing committee against the holder; and\n- (f) details of anything else the regulator considers should be included in the register of electrical licences. Example for paragraph (f) — the conditions or restrictions on an electrical work licence\n- (a) the change of name of a corporation or partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence; or\n- (b) the change of the membership of a partnership that is the holder of an electrical contractor licence.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Examinations","content":"### sec.61 Examinations\n\nIn deciding examinations for assessing a person’s competency, or conditions with which a person must comply under this part, the regulator may decide that the person must—\nundertake an examination conducted by the regulator; or\nsatisfactorily finish a course of instruction recognised by the regulator at which the student’s performance is assessed during the course; or\nundertake 1 or more examinations, oral or written tests, or practical tests.\nThe examinations and tests may be conducted by—\nthe regulator; or\nan examiner approved by the regulator under section 62 ; or\na registered training organisation.\ns 61 amd 2014 SL No. 103 s 13 ; 2017 Act No. 27 s 41 sch 1\n(sec.61-ssec.1) In deciding examinations for assessing a person’s competency, or conditions with which a person must comply under this part, the regulator may decide that the person must— undertake an examination conducted by the regulator; or satisfactorily finish a course of instruction recognised by the regulator at which the student’s performance is assessed during the course; or undertake 1 or more examinations, oral or written tests, or practical tests.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) The examinations and tests may be conducted by— the regulator; or an examiner approved by the regulator under section 62 ; or a registered training organisation.\n- (a) undertake an examination conducted by the regulator; or\n- (b) satisfactorily finish a course of instruction recognised by the regulator at which the student’s performance is assessed during the course; or\n- (c) undertake 1 or more examinations, oral or written tests, or practical tests.\n- (a) the regulator; or\n- (b) an examiner approved by the regulator under section 62 ; or\n- (c) a registered training organisation.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved examiners","content":"### sec.62 Approved examiners\n\nThe regulator may approve examiners to conduct examinations or tests required by the regulator.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of fees","content":"### sec.63 Refund of fees\n\nThis section applies if either of the following applications is refused by the regulator or is withdrawn before it is decided—\nan application for an electrical licence;\nan application for renewal or reinstatement of an electrical licence.\nThe amount stated in schedule 8 as the administration component of the fee paid for the application must be refunded.\n(sec.63-ssec.1) This section applies if either of the following applications is refused by the regulator or is withdrawn before it is decided— an application for an electrical licence; an application for renewal or reinstatement of an electrical licence.\n(sec.63-ssec.2) The amount stated in schedule 8 as the administration component of the fee paid for the application must be refunded.\n- (a) an application for an electrical licence;\n- (b) an application for renewal or reinstatement of an electrical licence.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of trade contractor’s licence","content":"### sec.64 Operation of trade contractor’s licence\n\nFor a person conducting a business or undertaking that includes the performance of electrical work, the person is taken to be the holder of an electrical contractor licence to the extent that performance of the electrical work is a necessary part of, or is incidental to, the performance of work under a trade contractor’s licence.\nIn this section—\nelectrical work does not include electrical installation work.\ntrade contractor’s licence means a trade contractor’s licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018 .\ns 64 amd 2016 SL No. 229 s 5 ; 2018 SL No. 138 s 66 sch 9\n(sec.64-ssec.1) For a person conducting a business or undertaking that includes the performance of electrical work, the person is taken to be the holder of an electrical contractor licence to the extent that performance of the electrical work is a necessary part of, or is incidental to, the performance of work under a trade contractor’s licence.\n(sec.64-ssec.2) In this section— electrical work does not include electrical installation work. trade contractor’s licence means a trade contractor’s licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018 .","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising by licensed electrical contractor","content":"### sec.65 Advertising by licensed electrical contractor\n\nThe holder of an electrical contractor licence who publishes an advertisement about the holder’s business must ensure the advertisement—\nstates—\nthe name under which the holder is licensed; or\nif the holder carries on business under a registered business name—the holder’s registered business name; and\nstates that the holder is licensed under the Act and the identifying number of the holder’s electrical contractor licence.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) states— (i) the name under which the holder is licensed; or (ii) if the holder carries on business under a registered business name—the holder’s registered business name; and\n- (i) the name under which the holder is licensed; or\n- (ii) if the holder carries on business under a registered business name—the holder’s registered business name; and\n- (b) states that the holder is licensed under the Act and the identifying number of the holder’s electrical contractor licence.\n- (i) the name under which the holder is licensed; or\n- (ii) if the holder carries on business under a registered business name—the holder’s registered business name; and","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performing electrical work without electrical licence","content":"### sec.66 Performing electrical work without electrical licence\n\nFor section 55 (3) (d) of the Act , the following testing is authorised—\nthe testing of electrical equipment by a competent person, if the testing is required under part 6 , division 6 or section 194 ;\nthe testing of the works of an electricity entity by a competent person;\na competent person testing protection relay operation that is part of the works of an electricity entity\nthe testing of electrical equipment by a person, other than testing mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , if the testing does not interfere with the integrity of the electrical equipment.\na person testing a safety switch in a domestic electrical installation by operating a test button on the safety switch\na person using an appropriate voltmeter to measure voltage\n- (a) the testing of electrical equipment by a competent person, if the testing is required under part 6 , division 6 or section 194 ;\n- (b) the testing of the works of an electricity entity by a competent person; Example for paragraph (b) — a competent person testing protection relay operation that is part of the works of an electricity entity\n- (c) the testing of electrical equipment by a person, other than testing mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , if the testing does not interfere with the integrity of the electrical equipment. Examples for paragraph (c) — • a person testing a safety switch in a domestic electrical installation by operating a test button on the safety switch • a person using an appropriate voltmeter to measure voltage\n- • a person testing a safety switch in a domestic electrical installation by operating a test button on the safety switch\n- • a person using an appropriate voltmeter to measure voltage\n- • a person testing a safety switch in a domestic electrical installation by operating a test button on the safety switch\n- • a person using an appropriate voltmeter to measure voltage","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Details to be included in register of workers","content":"### sec.67 Details to be included in register of workers\n\nThe following details are prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition prescribed details for the holder of an electrical work licence engaged to perform or supervise electrical work—\nthe holder’s name;\neach of the following details about the holder’s electrical work licence—\nthe number of the licence or, if it is an external licence, the number, code or another way of identifying the licence;\nthe class of the licence;\nif the licence is a restricted electrical work licence—the type of electrical work stated on the licence;\nthe conditions or restrictions included in the licence;\nthe day the licence expires;\nif the licence is an external licence—the jurisdiction in which the external licence was issued.\n- (a) the holder’s name;\n- (b) each of the following details about the holder’s electrical work licence— (i) the number of the licence or, if it is an external licence, the number, code or another way of identifying the licence; (ii) the class of the licence; (iii) if the licence is a restricted electrical work licence—the type of electrical work stated on the licence; (iv) the conditions or restrictions included in the licence; (v) the day the licence expires; (vi) if the licence is an external licence—the jurisdiction in which the external licence was issued.\n- (i) the number of the licence or, if it is an external licence, the number, code or another way of identifying the licence;\n- (ii) the class of the licence;\n- (iii) if the licence is a restricted electrical work licence—the type of electrical work stated on the licence;\n- (iv) the conditions or restrictions included in the licence;\n- (v) the day the licence expires;\n- (vi) if the licence is an external licence—the jurisdiction in which the external licence was issued.\n- (i) the number of the licence or, if it is an external licence, the number, code or another way of identifying the licence;\n- (ii) the class of the licence;\n- (iii) if the licence is a restricted electrical work licence—the type of electrical work stated on the licence;\n- (iv) the conditions or restrictions included in the licence;\n- (v) the day the licence expires;\n- (vi) if the licence is an external licence—the jurisdiction in which the external licence was issued.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Overhead and underground electric lines","content":"# Overhead and underground electric lines","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of person conducting a business or undertaking","content":"### sec.68 Duty of person conducting a business or undertaking\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead or underground electric line.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nIf it is not reasonably practicable to ensure the safe distance of a person, plant or thing from an overhead or underground electric line, the person conducting the business or undertaking at the workplace must ensure that—\na risk assessment is conducted for the proposed work; and\ncontrol measures implemented are consistent with—\nthe risk assessment; and\nif an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 68 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 13\n(sec.68-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead or underground electric line. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) If it is not reasonably practicable to ensure the safe distance of a person, plant or thing from an overhead or underground electric line, the person conducting the business or undertaking at the workplace must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for the proposed work; and control measures implemented are consistent with— the risk assessment; and if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n- (a) a risk assessment is conducted for the proposed work; and\n- (b) control measures implemented are consistent with— (i) the risk assessment; and (ii) if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity.\n- (i) the risk assessment; and\n- (ii) if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity.\n- (i) the risk assessment; and\n- (ii) if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of unsafe distance for persons, operating plant and vehicles for overhead electric lines","content":"### sec.69 Meaning of unsafe distance for persons, operating plant and vehicles for overhead electric lines\n\nA person comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the person is within the exclusion zone for the person for the line.\nAny operating plant, or a vehicle, comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the operating plant or vehicle is within the exclusion zone for the operating plant or vehicle for the line.\nFor applying this section—\na person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and\noperating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than—\na person; or\na hand held object the person is handling; and\na vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling.\nDespite subsection (3) , the person, operating plant or vehicle does not include an object, including, for example, a tool, that alone or with another object or objects is an extension from the person, operating plant or vehicle if the object—\nis insulated; and\nthe object has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line.\nIn this section—\nexclusion zone , for a person, operating plant or vehicle for an overhead electric line, means the distance from the line stated for the person, plant or vehicle in schedule 2 .\ns 69 amd 2016 SL No. 229 s 6\n(sec.69-ssec.1) A person comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the person is within the exclusion zone for the person for the line.\n(sec.69-ssec.2) Any operating plant, or a vehicle, comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the operating plant or vehicle is within the exclusion zone for the operating plant or vehicle for the line.\n(sec.69-ssec.3) For applying this section— a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and operating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than— a person; or a hand held object the person is handling; and a vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling.\n(sec.69-ssec.4) Despite subsection (3) , the person, operating plant or vehicle does not include an object, including, for example, a tool, that alone or with another object or objects is an extension from the person, operating plant or vehicle if the object— is insulated; and the object has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line.\n(sec.69-ssec.5) In this section— exclusion zone , for a person, operating plant or vehicle for an overhead electric line, means the distance from the line stated for the person, plant or vehicle in schedule 2 .\n- (a) a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and\n- (b) operating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than— (i) a person; or (ii) a hand held object the person is handling; and\n- (i) a person; or\n- (ii) a hand held object the person is handling; and\n- (c) a vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling.\n- (i) a person; or\n- (ii) a hand held object the person is handling; and\n- (a) is insulated; and\n- (b) the object has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Electrical installations","content":"# Electrical installations","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Performing electrical work","content":"## Performing electrical work","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licensed electrical worker to comply with wiring rules","content":"### sec.70 Licensed electrical worker to comply with wiring rules\n\nA licensed electrical worker who performs electrical work on an electrical installation must ensure the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, complies with the wiring rules.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure electrical installation complies","content":"### sec.71 Person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure electrical installation complies\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking that performs electrical work on an electrical installation must ensure the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, complies with—\nif the electrical installation is to be used for construction work—the wiring rules and AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites); or\nif the electrical installation is not to be used for construction work—the wiring rules.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nSee section 22 (3) of the Act for when a person conducting a business or undertaking is also a worker.\nIn this section—\nconstruction work see the WHS Regulation , section 289 .\n(sec.71-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs electrical work on an electrical installation must ensure the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, complies with— if the electrical installation is to be used for construction work—the wiring rules and AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites); or if the electrical installation is not to be used for construction work—the wiring rules. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. See section 22 (3) of the Act for when a person conducting a business or undertaking is also a worker.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) In this section— construction work see the WHS Regulation , section 289 .\n- (a) if the electrical installation is to be used for construction work—the wiring rules and AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites); or\n- (b) if the electrical installation is not to be used for construction work—the wiring rules.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.72\n\ns 72 om 2024 SL No. 241 s 44","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Work involving electric motor forming part of vehicle","content":"### sec.73 Work involving electric motor forming part of vehicle\n\nA person must not perform work on an electric motor forming part of a vehicle unless—\nthe person is a licensed electrical worker; and\nthe work performed is work that the person would be authorised to perform on the electric motor under the person’s electrical work licence if the electric motor were electrical equipment.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf a business or undertaking includes the performance of work on an electric motor, a person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, in the conduct of the business or undertaking, a person does not perform work in contravention of subsection (1) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nelectric motor means an electric motor that is electrical equipment within the meaning of section 14 (1) of the Act , but is not electrical equipment under the Act because of the operation of section 14 (2) of the Act .\nvehicle does not include a car or motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 .\nwork , on an electric motor, means work on the electric motor that would be electrical work if the electric motor were electrical equipment.\n(sec.73-ssec.1) A person must not perform work on an electric motor forming part of a vehicle unless— the person is a licensed electrical worker; and the work performed is work that the person would be authorised to perform on the electric motor under the person’s electrical work licence if the electric motor were electrical equipment. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.73-ssec.2) If a business or undertaking includes the performance of work on an electric motor, a person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, in the conduct of the business or undertaking, a person does not perform work in contravention of subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.73-ssec.3) In this section— electric motor means an electric motor that is electrical equipment within the meaning of section 14 (1) of the Act , but is not electrical equipment under the Act because of the operation of section 14 (2) of the Act . vehicle does not include a car or motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 . work , on an electric motor, means work on the electric motor that would be electrical work if the electric motor were electrical equipment.\n- (a) the person is a licensed electrical worker; and\n- (b) the work performed is work that the person would be authorised to perform on the electric motor under the person’s electrical work licence if the electric motor were electrical equipment.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.73A\n\ns 73A ins 2019 SL No. 46 s 4\nom 2019 SL No. 139 s 3","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Defects and earthing","content":"## Defects and earthing","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement on person in control to fix defect","content":"### sec.74 Requirement on person in control to fix defect\n\nIf an inspector or electricity entity gives written notice to the person in control of electrical equipment of any defect affecting the electrical safety of the electrical equipment, whether or not a serious defect, the person in control must take all reasonable steps to ensure the defect is fixed.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Earthing","content":"### sec.75 Earthing\n\nThis section applies if a low voltage electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity.\nThe person in control of the low voltage electrical installation must not knowingly allow the earthing for the installation to be inconsistent with the requirements for systems of earthing applying to the electricity entity under section 196 .\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies if a low voltage electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity.\n(sec.75-ssec.2) The person in control of the low voltage electrical installation must not knowingly allow the earthing for the installation to be inconsistent with the requirements for systems of earthing applying to the electricity entity under section 196 . Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electric lines","content":"## Electric lines","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service line","content":"### sec.76 Service line\n\nThis section applies if an electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity.\nThe person in control of the electrical installation must maintain any facilities for—\nattaching an overhead service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation; or\nthe entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\na service riser bracket\ntimber backing for a closed eye bolt\nHowever, subsection (2) does not require the person in control of the electrical installation to maintain the insulation of any clamp or apparatus supplied by the person in control for the purposes of any joint needed for consumer terminals.\nThe electricity entity must, at periodic reasonable intervals, inspect and maintain the insulation of the clamp or apparatus mentioned in subsection (3) .\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —40 penalty units.\ns 76 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 7\n(sec.76-ssec.1) This section applies if an electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity.\n(sec.76-ssec.2) The person in control of the electrical installation must maintain any facilities for— attaching an overhead service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation; or the entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. a service riser bracket timber backing for a closed eye bolt\n(sec.76-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) does not require the person in control of the electrical installation to maintain the insulation of any clamp or apparatus supplied by the person in control for the purposes of any joint needed for consumer terminals.\n(sec.76-ssec.4) The electricity entity must, at periodic reasonable intervals, inspect and maintain the insulation of the clamp or apparatus mentioned in subsection (3) . Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) attaching an overhead service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation; or\n- (b) the entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation.\n- • a service riser bracket\n- • timber backing for a closed eye bolt","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Structure supporting electric line or equipment to comply with wiring rules","content":"### sec.77 Structure supporting electric line or equipment to comply with wiring rules\n\nThe person in control of an electrical installation must ensure that any structure supporting an electric line or item of electrical equipment forming part of the electrical installation complies with the requirements of—\nthe wiring rules; and\nany direction the regulator gives for ensuring electrical safety.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf there is any inconsistency between the wiring rules and a direction of the regulator, the direction prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n(sec.77-ssec.1) The person in control of an electrical installation must ensure that any structure supporting an electric line or item of electrical equipment forming part of the electrical installation complies with the requirements of— the wiring rules; and any direction the regulator gives for ensuring electrical safety. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.77-ssec.2) If there is any inconsistency between the wiring rules and a direction of the regulator, the direction prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n- (a) the wiring rules; and\n- (b) any direction the regulator gives for ensuring electrical safety.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to preserve insulation of electric line","content":"### sec.78 Duty to preserve insulation of electric line\n\nThe person in control of an electrical installation must maintain, to a reasonable extent, the integrity of the insulation of any electric line, or connection to an electric line, that is part of the electrical installation—\nif it is an overhead electric line—near the point of attachment of the electric line to any structure; and\nwhether or not it is an overhead electric line—near roofs or structures where it is likely that a person, including, for example, a painter or plumber, could come into contact with the insulated wires or connectors of the line.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) if it is an overhead electric line—near the point of attachment of the electric line to any structure; and\n- (b) whether or not it is an overhead electric line—near roofs or structures where it is likely that a person, including, for example, a painter or plumber, could come into contact with the insulated wires or connectors of the line.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trimming of trees near overhead electric line","content":"### sec.79 Trimming of trees near overhead electric line\n\nThe person in control of an overhead electric line must ensure that trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and other measures taken, to prevent contact with the line that is likely to cause injury from electric shock to any person or damage to property.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\noverhead electric line does not include an overhead electric line owned by an electricity entity.\n(sec.79-ssec.1) The person in control of an overhead electric line must ensure that trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and other measures taken, to prevent contact with the line that is likely to cause injury from electric shock to any person or damage to property. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) In this section— overhead electric line does not include an overhead electric line owned by an electricity entity.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to ensure safety of disconnected overhead electric line","content":"### sec.80 Duty to ensure safety of disconnected overhead electric line\n\nThe person in control of an overhead electric line must take all reasonable steps to ensure that, if the line is disconnected from its electricity supply, the line is—\ndismantled as soon as practicable after disconnection; or\nmaintained so it is electrically and mechanically safe.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\noverhead electric line does not include an overhead electric line owned by an electricity entity.\n(sec.80-ssec.1) The person in control of an overhead electric line must take all reasonable steps to ensure that, if the line is disconnected from its electricity supply, the line is— dismantled as soon as practicable after disconnection; or maintained so it is electrically and mechanically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.80-ssec.2) In this section— overhead electric line does not include an overhead electric line owned by an electricity entity.\n- (a) dismantled as soon as practicable after disconnection; or\n- (b) maintained so it is electrically and mechanically safe.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Installation of approved safety switches in domestic residences","content":"## Installation of approved safety switches in domestic residences","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.81 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nchief executive (land) means the chief executive of the department in which the Land Act 1994 is administered.\ndate of possession , for residential land, means the date the transferee of the land enters into lawful possession of the land.\ndomestic residence means a building or structure, or a part of a building or structure, that—\nis used, or designed to be used, as a single dwelling; and\na house, flat or unit\nis not used, or designed to be used, for temporary accommodation.\na boarding house or motel\ns 81 def domestic residence amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 8 (2) – (3)\ngeneral purpose socket-outlet means a low voltage socket-outlet that—\nhas a rating of 10A; and\nis designed to fit a three-pin flat-pin plug that complies with the relevant standard under part 7 for the type of plug; and\nis used, or intended to be used, or could at some time reasonably be expected to be used, for more than 1 appliance.\nresidential land means land on which a domestic residence is constructed, and includes an interest in residential land.\ntransfer date , for residential land, means the date the transferee of the land is entitled to lawful possession of the land.\ntransferee , of residential land, means the person who, on becoming entitled to possession of the land, may lodge an application for registration—\nunder the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\nunder the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\ntransferor , of residential land, means—\nif, immediately before the transfer date for the residential land, a mortgagee in possession under the Property Law Act 1974 is in lawful possession of the land—the mortgagee in possession; or\notherwise—the person registered, immediately before the transfer date for the land—\nunder the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\nunder the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\ns 81 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 8 (1)\n- (a) is used, or designed to be used, as a single dwelling; and Examples for paragraph (a) — a house, flat or unit\n- (b) is not used, or designed to be used, for temporary accommodation. Examples of temporary accommodation for paragraph (b) — a boarding house or motel\n- (a) has a rating of 10A; and\n- (b) is designed to fit a three-pin flat-pin plug that complies with the relevant standard under part 7 for the type of plug; and\n- (c) is used, or intended to be used, or could at some time reasonably be expected to be used, for more than 1 appliance.\n- (a) under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\n- (b) under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\n- (a) if, immediately before the transfer date for the residential land, a mortgagee in possession under the Property Law Act 1974 is in lawful possession of the land—the mortgagee in possession; or\n- (b) otherwise—the person registered, immediately before the transfer date for the land— (i) under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or (ii) under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\n- (i) under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\n- (ii) under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\n- (i) under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\n- (ii) under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to transferee about approved safety switch","content":"### sec.82 Notice to transferee about approved safety switch\n\nThe transferor of residential land must, on or before the date of possession for the land, give the transferee of the land written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land.\nMaximum penalty—15 penalty units.\nThe transferor must not state anything in the notice that the transferor knows is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty—15 penalty units.\ns 82 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 9\n(sec.82-ssec.1) The transferor of residential land must, on or before the date of possession for the land, give the transferee of the land written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.\n(sec.82-ssec.2) The transferor must not state anything in the notice that the transferor knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to regulator about approved safety switch and other matters","content":"### sec.83 Notice to regulator about approved safety switch and other matters\n\nThe transferor of residential land must, within 90 days after the date of possession for the land, give the regulator a written notice stating all of the following information ( transfer and safety switch information )—\nthe full names of the transferor and transferee;\nthe addresses of the transferor and transferee immediately after the date of possession for the land;\nthe property details of the land;\nthe current use of the land;\nif there is an agreement for the transfer of the land—the date of the agreement;\nthe date of possession for the land;\nwhether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land;\nwhether the transferor has given the transferee written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land.\nMaximum penalty—15 penalty units.\nHowever, the transferor is not required to comply with subsection (1) if a properly completed combined form, together with an application for registration is given to—\nfor an application for registration under the Land Act 1994 —the chief executive (land); or\nfor an application for registration under the Land Title Act 1994 —the registrar.\nIf a combined form is given under subsection (2) , the regulator may use only the transfer and safety switch information stated on the form.\nIn this section—\ncombined form means a form that—\ngives transfer and safety switch information and information about a change of ownership required under other Acts; and\nmay be given to the chief executive (land) or the registrar.\nregistrar see the Land Title Act 1994 , schedule 2 .\ns 83 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 10\n(sec.83-ssec.1) The transferor of residential land must, within 90 days after the date of possession for the land, give the regulator a written notice stating all of the following information ( transfer and safety switch information )— the full names of the transferor and transferee; the addresses of the transferor and transferee immediately after the date of possession for the land; the property details of the land; the current use of the land; if there is an agreement for the transfer of the land—the date of the agreement; the date of possession for the land; whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land; whether the transferor has given the transferee written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.\n(sec.83-ssec.2) However, the transferor is not required to comply with subsection (1) if a properly completed combined form, together with an application for registration is given to— for an application for registration under the Land Act 1994 —the chief executive (land); or for an application for registration under the Land Title Act 1994 —the registrar.\n(sec.83-ssec.3) If a combined form is given under subsection (2) , the regulator may use only the transfer and safety switch information stated on the form.\n(sec.83-ssec.4) In this section— combined form means a form that— gives transfer and safety switch information and information about a change of ownership required under other Acts; and may be given to the chief executive (land) or the registrar. registrar see the Land Title Act 1994 , schedule 2 .\n- (a) the full names of the transferor and transferee;\n- (b) the addresses of the transferor and transferee immediately after the date of possession for the land;\n- (c) the property details of the land;\n- (d) the current use of the land;\n- (e) if there is an agreement for the transfer of the land—the date of the agreement;\n- (f) the date of possession for the land;\n- (g) whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land;\n- (h) whether the transferor has given the transferee written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land.\n- (a) for an application for registration under the Land Act 1994 —the chief executive (land); or\n- (b) for an application for registration under the Land Title Act 1994 —the registrar.\n- (a) gives transfer and safety switch information and information about a change of ownership required under other Acts; and\n- (b) may be given to the chief executive (land) or the registrar.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation of approved safety switch in domestic residences","content":"### sec.84 Installation of approved safety switch in domestic residences\n\nAn owner of residential land must ensure, within 90 days after the date of possession, that an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land.\nMaximum penalty—15 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nowner , of residential land, means the person registered or entitled to be registered, immediately after the transfer date for the land—\nunder the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\nunder the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\ns 84 sub 2024 SL No. 241 s 11\n(sec.84-ssec.1) An owner of residential land must ensure, within 90 days after the date of possession, that an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) In this section— owner , of residential land, means the person registered or entitled to be registered, immediately after the transfer date for the land— under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\n- (a) under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\n- (b) under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation of approved safety switch if residential tenancy agreement entered into","content":"### sec.85 Installation of approved safety switch if residential tenancy agreement entered into\n\nThis section applies if—\nafter the date of possession for residential land, a residential tenancy agreement for the residential land is entered into; and\nthe tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement; and\na general purpose socket-outlet is installed in the domestic residence on the residential land; and\nan approved safety switch is not installed for the general purpose socket-outlet.\nThe owner of the land must ensure, within 90 days after the date the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement, that an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land.\nMaximum penalty—15 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nowner , of residential land, means the person registered or entitled to be registered, immediately after the transfer date for the land—\nunder the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\nunder the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.\nresidential tenancy agreement see the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , schedule 2 .\ns 85 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 12\n(sec.85-ssec.1) This section applies if— after the date of possession for residential land, a residential tenancy agreement for the residential land is entered into; and the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement; and a general purpose socket-outlet is installed in the domestic residence on the residential land; and an approved safety switch is not installed for the general purpose socket-outlet.\n(sec.85-ssec.2) The owner of the land must ensure, within 90 days after the date the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement, that an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.\n(sec.85-ssec.3) In this section— owner , of residential land, means the person registered or entitled to be registered, immediately after the transfer date for the land— under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land. residential tenancy agreement see the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , schedule 2 .\n- (a) after the date of possession for residential land, a residential tenancy agreement for the residential land is entered into; and\n- (b) the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement; and\n- (c) a general purpose socket-outlet is installed in the domestic residence on the residential land; and\n- (d) an approved safety switch is not installed for the general purpose socket-outlet.\n- (a) under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or\n- (b) under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performing electrical installation work for domestic residences","content":"### sec.86 Performing electrical installation work for domestic residences\n\nA licensed electrical worker or a licensed electrical contractor must not perform electrical installation work on an electrical installation installed in a domestic residence unless—\nan approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or\nif an approved safety switch has not been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence—\nthe work is or includes the installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or\nthe worker or contractor reasonably believes installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence is not required under this regulation; or\nthe work is the connection of the residence to a source of electricity; or\nthe work is needed to be performed without delay in an emergency, to prevent an emergency from happening or for safety reasons.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or\n- (b) if an approved safety switch has not been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence— (i) the work is or includes the installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or (ii) the worker or contractor reasonably believes installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence is not required under this regulation; or (iii) the work is the connection of the residence to a source of electricity; or (iv) the work is needed to be performed without delay in an emergency, to prevent an emergency from happening or for safety reasons.\n- (i) the work is or includes the installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or\n- (ii) the worker or contractor reasonably believes installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence is not required under this regulation; or\n- (iii) the work is the connection of the residence to a source of electricity; or\n- (iv) the work is needed to be performed without delay in an emergency, to prevent an emergency from happening or for safety reasons.\n- (i) the work is or includes the installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or\n- (ii) the worker or contractor reasonably believes installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence is not required under this regulation; or\n- (iii) the work is the connection of the residence to a source of electricity; or\n- (iv) the work is needed to be performed without delay in an emergency, to prevent an emergency from happening or for safety reasons.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Installation of ceiling insulation","content":"## Installation of ceiling insulation","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.87 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision, other than section 88 (2) , applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking if the business or undertaking includes the installation of ceiling insulation.\nSection 88 (2) applies to a worker who does work that includes the installation of ceiling insulation.\ns 87 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1\n(sec.87-ssec.1) This subdivision, other than section 88 (2) , applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking if the business or undertaking includes the installation of ceiling insulation.\n(sec.87-ssec.2) Section 88 (2) applies to a worker who does work that includes the installation of ceiling insulation.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Metal or other conductive fasteners not to be used to install ceiling insulation","content":"### sec.88 Metal or other conductive fasteners not to be used to install ceiling insulation\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that ceiling insulation is not fastened to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\nA worker must not fasten ceiling insulation to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener.\nES Act — section 39 (see section 8 )\n(sec.88-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that ceiling insulation is not fastened to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.88-ssec.2) A worker must not fasten ceiling insulation to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener. ES Act — section 39 (see section 8 )","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation must comply with wiring rules, cl 4.5.2.3","content":"### sec.89 Installation must comply with wiring rules, cl 4.5.2.3\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that ceiling insulation is installed in a building in a way that complies with the wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3, as in force from time to time.\nThe wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3 deals with recessed luminaires and their auxiliary equipment.\nAt the commencement of this section the wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3 is available on the department’s website.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\ns 89 amd 2018 SL No. 216 s 5\n- 1 The wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3 deals with recessed luminaires and their auxiliary equipment.\n- 2 At the commencement of this section the wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3 is available on the department’s website.\n- 3 ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Training for assessment of electrical risk","content":"### sec.90 Training for assessment of electrical risk\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking (the first person ) must ensure that the first person and all persons employed or engaged by the first person who install ceiling insulation in a building are trained in carrying out an assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of ceiling insulation.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessment of electrical risk","content":"### sec.91 Assessment of electrical risk\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, before the start of the installation in a building of ceiling insulation—\nan on-site operational assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of the ceiling insulation is conducted; and\nany control measures necessary to prevent a person’s exposure to the electrical risk are implemented.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must keep a record of the on-site operational assessment for at least 5 years after the assessment is conducted.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.91-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, before the start of the installation in a building of ceiling insulation— an on-site operational assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of the ceiling insulation is conducted; and any control measures necessary to prevent a person’s exposure to the electrical risk are implemented. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.91-ssec.2) The person conducting a business or undertaking must keep a record of the on-site operational assessment for at least 5 years after the assessment is conducted. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) an on-site operational assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of the ceiling insulation is conducted; and\n- (b) any control measures necessary to prevent a person’s exposure to the electrical risk are implemented.","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for subdivision","content":"### sec.92 Definitions for subdivision\n\nIn this subdivision—\nelectrically conductive ceiling insulation —\nmeans a product used, or to be used, as ceiling insulation that is readily able to conduct electricity; but\ndoes not include metal foil batts.\nnon-capable circuit means an electrical circuit on which an approved safety switch is not capable of effective operation.\nconsumer main\nsubmain in particular circumstances\ns 92 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1\n- (a) means a product used, or to be used, as ceiling insulation that is readily able to conduct electricity; but\n- (b) does not include metal foil batts.\n- • consumer main\n- • submain in particular circumstances","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.93 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking if the business or undertaking includes the installation of electrically conductive ceiling insulation.\ns 93 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement for electrical safety inspection and test","content":"### sec.94 Requirement for electrical safety inspection and test\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must, before the start of the installation in a building of electrically conductive ceiling insulation, obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that the contractor—\nhas inspected and tested the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building; and\nis satisfied that the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building is electrically safe.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.94-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must, before the start of the installation in a building of electrically conductive ceiling insulation, obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that the contractor— has inspected and tested the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building; and is satisfied that the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building is electrically safe. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.94-ssec.2) The person conducting a business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) has inspected and tested the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building; and\n- (b) is satisfied that the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building is electrically safe.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement for approved safety switch or permanent marking for electrical circuits","content":"### sec.95 Requirement for approved safety switch or permanent marking for electrical circuits\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must, before the start of the installation in a building of electrically conductive ceiling insulation, obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that—\nan approved safety switch has been installed on each capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and\neach non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building is identified and clearly marked.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\nFor subsection (1) (b) , a non-capable circuit is clearly marked only if the non-capable circuit is permanently marked—\nin a way that distinguishes the non-capable circuit from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure; and\nat intervals of not more than 1m, to the extent that it is reasonably practicable.\nThe certificate mentioned in subsection (1) must explain the way in which non-capable circuits located in the ceiling structure have been permanently marked to distinguish them from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure.\nIf a non-capable circuit has been marked with durable high visibility tags, the certificate must explain this.\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ncapable circuit means an electrical circuit on which an approved safety switch is capable of effective operation.\n(sec.95-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must, before the start of the installation in a building of electrically conductive ceiling insulation, obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that— an approved safety switch has been installed on each capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and each non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building is identified and clearly marked. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.95-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , a non-capable circuit is clearly marked only if the non-capable circuit is permanently marked— in a way that distinguishes the non-capable circuit from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure; and at intervals of not more than 1m, to the extent that it is reasonably practicable.\n(sec.95-ssec.3) The certificate mentioned in subsection (1) must explain the way in which non-capable circuits located in the ceiling structure have been permanently marked to distinguish them from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure. If a non-capable circuit has been marked with durable high visibility tags, the certificate must explain this.\n(sec.95-ssec.4) The person conducting a business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.95-ssec.5) In this section— capable circuit means an electrical circuit on which an approved safety switch is capable of effective operation.\n- (a) an approved safety switch has been installed on each capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and\n- (b) each non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building is identified and clearly marked.\n- (a) in a way that distinguishes the non-capable circuit from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure; and\n- (b) at intervals of not more than 1m, to the extent that it is reasonably practicable.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation requirements for non-capable circuits","content":"### sec.96 Installation requirements for non-capable circuits\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrically conductive ceiling insulation installed in a building—\ndoes not cover, in whole or in part, any non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and\nis installed at least 25mm away from any non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) does not cover, in whole or in part, any non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and\n- (b) is installed at least 25mm away from any non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Workplace electrical installations","content":"## Workplace electrical installations","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.97 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\namusement device means an amusement device as defined in AS 3533.3.\namusement ride means an amusement ride as defined in AS 3533.3.\namusement work means work, other than work performed by a non-profit organisation, to assemble, operate or disassemble any of the following on the site on which it is used, intended to be used or has been used—\nan amusement device or amusement ride;\na thing used to provide amusement activities, including side show activities, associated with—\ncarnivals, fairs or shows; or\namusement arcades or similar places;\nproviding hamburgers, fairy floss or massages in a side show\na thing used to provide entertainment or advertising activities, in temporary sites, associated with shows, fairs or carnivals.\nconstruction work means—\nconstruction work within the meaning of the WHS Regulation , section 289 , other than amusement work or rural industry work; or\nwork done in conjunction with construction work mentioned in paragraph (a) .\ninstallation of plumbing in a house under construction\ncord extension set means an assembly of—\na plug intended for connection to a socket-outlet; and\na sheathed flexible cord; and\na cord extension socket.\nelectrical equipment see section 98 .\nelectrical installation see section 98 .\nmanufacturing work means the work of assembly, disassembly, fabrication, installation, maintenance, manufacturing, refurbishment or repair, but does not include amusement work, construction work or rural industry work.\ninstalling the interior fittings of a shop\nmanufacturing clothes\nrepairing leaking pipes\nnon-profit organisation means an organisation that is not carried on for the profit or gain of its individual members.\ncharities, churches, clubs, environment protection societies\nprescribed details , for a tag to be attached to equipment, or a written record to be made for equipment, after it is inspected and tested or reinspected and retested, means—\nfor all equipment, at least 1 of the following—\nthe date of the testing or retesting;\nthe day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested; and\nif the individual who performed the test or retest of the equipment is employed or engaged by a corporation, at least 1 of the following—\nthe name of the individual;\nthe individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\nthe name of the corporation;\nthe corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; and\nif the individual who performed the test or retest of the equipment is not employed or engaged by a corporation, at least 1 of the following—\nthe name of the individual;\nthe individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\nthe electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer;\nthe individual’s electrical worker licence number.\nrural industry work see section 99 .\nsafety switch means a type 1 safety switch or a type 2 safety switch.\nservice work means work that is not amusement work, construction work, manufacturing work, office work or rural industry work.\ncleaning a motel\ncooking in a restaurant\nproviding health services at a health facility\nselling goods from a shop\nteaching at an education facility\ncaring for children at a child care centre\nspecified electrical equipment means—\nfor the performance of amusement work, manufacturing work or rural industry work, the following equipment (other than an amusement device or amusement ride)—\na cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps;\nan electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps;\nelectrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that—\nhas a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\nis connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\nfor the performance of office work or service work—\na cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or\nan electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or\nelectrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that—\nhas a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\nis connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\nis moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\ntype 1 safety switch means a residual current device, whether or not portable, with a rated residual current of not more than 10mA.\ntype 2 safety switch means a residual current device, whether or not portable, with a rated residual current of more than 10mA but not more than 30mA.\ns 97 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1\n- (a) an amusement device or amusement ride;\n- (b) a thing used to provide amusement activities, including side show activities, associated with— (i) carnivals, fairs or shows; or (ii) amusement arcades or similar places; Example of side show activities— providing hamburgers, fairy floss or massages in a side show\n- (i) carnivals, fairs or shows; or\n- (ii) amusement arcades or similar places; Example of side show activities— providing hamburgers, fairy floss or massages in a side show\n- (c) a thing used to provide entertainment or advertising activities, in temporary sites, associated with shows, fairs or carnivals.\n- (i) carnivals, fairs or shows; or\n- (ii) amusement arcades or similar places; Example of side show activities— providing hamburgers, fairy floss or massages in a side show\n- (a) construction work within the meaning of the WHS Regulation , section 289 , other than amusement work or rural industry work; or\n- (b) work done in conjunction with construction work mentioned in paragraph (a) . Example of paragraph (b) — installation of plumbing in a house under construction\n- (a) a plug intended for connection to a socket-outlet; and\n- (b) a sheathed flexible cord; and\n- (c) a cord extension socket.\n- • installing the interior fittings of a shop\n- • manufacturing clothes\n- • repairing leaking pipes\n- (a) for all equipment, at least 1 of the following— (i) the date of the testing or retesting; (ii) the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested; and\n- (i) the date of the testing or retesting;\n- (ii) the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested; and\n- (b) if the individual who performed the test or retest of the equipment is employed or engaged by a corporation, at least 1 of the following— (i) the name of the individual; (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number; (iii) the name of the corporation; (iv) the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; and\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the name of the corporation;\n- (iv) the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; and\n- (c) if the individual who performed the test or retest of the equipment is not employed or engaged by a corporation, at least 1 of the following— (i) the name of the individual; (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number; (iii) the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer; (iv) the individual’s electrical worker licence number.\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer;\n- (iv) the individual’s electrical worker licence number.\n- (i) the date of the testing or retesting;\n- (ii) the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested; and\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the name of the corporation;\n- (iv) the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; and\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer;\n- (iv) the individual’s electrical worker licence number.\n- • cleaning a motel\n- • cooking in a restaurant\n- • providing health services at a health facility\n- • selling goods from a shop\n- • teaching at an education facility\n- • caring for children at a child care centre\n- (a) for the performance of amusement work, manufacturing work or rural industry work, the following equipment (other than an amusement device or amusement ride)— (i) a cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; (ii) an electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; (iii) electrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that— (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (i) a cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps;\n- (ii) an electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps;\n- (iii) electrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that— (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\n- (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (b) for the performance of office work or service work— (i) a cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or (ii) an electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or (iii) electrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that— (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and (C) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\n- (i) a cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or\n- (ii) an electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or\n- (iii) electrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that— (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and (C) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\n- (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\n- (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (C) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\n- (i) a cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps;\n- (ii) an electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps;\n- (iii) electrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that— (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\n- (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\n- (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (i) a cord extension set with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or\n- (ii) an electrical portable outlet device with a current rating of not more than 20 amps; or\n- (iii) electrical equipment, other than a portable safety switch, that— (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and (C) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\n- (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\n- (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (C) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\n- (A) has a current rating of not more than 20 amps; and\n- (B) is connected by a flexible cord and plug to low voltage supply; and\n- (C) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of electrical equipment and electrical installation for division","content":"### sec.98 Meaning of electrical equipment and electrical installation for division\n\nIn this division, a reference to electrical equipment or an electrical installation in relation to a person conducting a business or undertaking is a reference to electrical equipment or an electrical installation that is under the person’s management or control.\ns 98 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of rural industry work","content":"### sec.99 Meaning of rural industry work\n\nRural industry work is work—\nin the cultivation of any agricultural crop or product whether or not grown for food; or\nin the rearing and management of farm animals; or\nlivestock, bees, worms.\nin the classing, scouring, sorting or pressing of wool; or\nthat is aquaculture; or\nin flower or vegetable market gardens; or\nfor clearing, fencing, trenching, draining or otherwise preparing land for anything stated in paragraph (a) , (b) , (d) or (e) .\nRural industry work includes work that is construction work, manufacturing work or office work performed for the purposes of an activity mentioned in subsection (1) if—\nthe work is performed by a person conducting a business or undertaking, or an employee of that person; and\nthe product of the work is to be used in the business or undertaking; and\nthe work is performed on premises on which the product of the work is to be used.\nrepairing farm machinery, including, for example, tractors and implements\nmaking farm machinery, including, for example, cattle crushes, spray booms or fruit picking booms\nbuilding sheds\nRural industry work does not include work to which rural industry work is only incidental.\nwork in carrying on a farm stay\nwork in conducting a tour associated with rural industry work\n(sec.99-ssec.1) Rural industry work is work— in the cultivation of any agricultural crop or product whether or not grown for food; or in the rearing and management of farm animals; or livestock, bees, worms. in the classing, scouring, sorting or pressing of wool; or that is aquaculture; or in flower or vegetable market gardens; or for clearing, fencing, trenching, draining or otherwise preparing land for anything stated in paragraph (a) , (b) , (d) or (e) .\n(sec.99-ssec.2) Rural industry work includes work that is construction work, manufacturing work or office work performed for the purposes of an activity mentioned in subsection (1) if— the work is performed by a person conducting a business or undertaking, or an employee of that person; and the product of the work is to be used in the business or undertaking; and the work is performed on premises on which the product of the work is to be used. repairing farm machinery, including, for example, tractors and implements making farm machinery, including, for example, cattle crushes, spray booms or fruit picking booms building sheds\n(sec.99-ssec.3) Rural industry work does not include work to which rural industry work is only incidental. work in carrying on a farm stay work in conducting a tour associated with rural industry work\n- (a) in the cultivation of any agricultural crop or product whether or not grown for food; or\n- (b) in the rearing and management of farm animals; or Examples of farm animals— livestock, bees, worms.\n- (c) in the classing, scouring, sorting or pressing of wool; or\n- (d) that is aquaculture; or\n- (e) in flower or vegetable market gardens; or\n- (f) for clearing, fencing, trenching, draining or otherwise preparing land for anything stated in paragraph (a) , (b) , (d) or (e) .\n- (a) the work is performed by a person conducting a business or undertaking, or an employee of that person; and\n- (b) the product of the work is to be used in the business or undertaking; and\n- (c) the work is performed on premises on which the product of the work is to be used.\n- • repairing farm machinery, including, for example, tractors and implements\n- • making farm machinery, including, for example, cattle crushes, spray booms or fruit picking booms\n- • building sheds\n- • work in carrying on a farm stay\n- • work in conducting a tour associated with rural industry work","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.100 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking if the person, or a worker carrying out work for the person, performs work, whether or not electrical work, at a workplace.\ns 100 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unsafe electrical equipment","content":"### sec.101 Unsafe electrical equipment\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that any unsafe electrical equipment at the workplace—\nis disconnected, or isolated, from its electricity supply; and\nonce disconnected or isolated—\nis not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or\nis replaced or permanently removed from use.\nMaximum penalty—36 penalty units.\nFor applying this section, electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment is unsafe if there are reasonable grounds for believing it to be unsafe.\n(sec.101-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that any unsafe electrical equipment at the workplace— is disconnected, or isolated, from its electricity supply; and once disconnected or isolated— is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or is replaced or permanently removed from use. Maximum penalty—36 penalty units.\n(sec.101-ssec.2) For applying this section, electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment is unsafe if there are reasonable grounds for believing it to be unsafe.\n- (a) is disconnected, or isolated, from its electricity supply; and\n- (b) once disconnected or isolated— (i) is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or (ii) is replaced or permanently removed from use.\n- (i) is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or\n- (ii) is replaced or permanently removed from use.\n- (i) is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or\n- (ii) is replaced or permanently removed from use.","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cord extension sets and flexible cables","content":"### sec.102 Cord extension sets and flexible cables\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that any cord extension set or flexible cable at the workplace is—\nlocated where it is not likely to suffer damage; or\nprotected against damage.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\nIn this section—\ndamage includes damage by liquid.\n(sec.102-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that any cord extension set or flexible cable at the workplace is— located where it is not likely to suffer damage; or protected against damage. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.102-ssec.2) In this section— damage includes damage by liquid.\n- (a) located where it is not likely to suffer damage; or\n- (b) protected against damage.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.103 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to the performance of construction work at a workplace.\ns 103 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for construction wiring and electrical equipment","content":"### sec.104 Requirements for construction wiring and electrical equipment\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that all electrical equipment for the performance of work complies with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites).\nHowever, the requirement under AS/NZS 3012, clause 3.8.3 that the tag must include the name of the person or company who performed the test does not apply.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, electrical equipment mentioned in AS/NZS 3012, clause 3.1 is not fitted with a tag that includes the test or retest date for the equipment unless—\nthe equipment is new; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe equipment has been inspected and tested under that clause by a competent person and found to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012;\nthe tag includes the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested and the information mentioned in subsection (4) .\nFor subsection (3) (b) (ii) —\nif the individual who performed the test or retest is employed or engaged by a corporation—the information is any of the following—\nthe name of the individual;\nthe individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\nthe name of the corporation;\nthe corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; or\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—the information is any of the following—\nthe name of the individual;\nthe individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\nthe electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer;\nthe individual’s electrical worker licence number.\nA person with management or control of a workplace where construction work is being carried out must ensure that all construction wiring at the workplace complies with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites).\nIn this section—\ncompetent person see AS/NZS 3012, clause 1.4.9.\nconstruction wiring , for a workplace, means temporary electrical wiring by which electricity is supplied by an electricity entity for use in, and for the period of, construction work, within the meaning of the WHS Regulation , section 289 , at the place.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.104-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that all electrical equipment for the performance of work complies with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites).\n(sec.104-ssec.2) However, the requirement under AS/NZS 3012, clause 3.8.3 that the tag must include the name of the person or company who performed the test does not apply.\n(sec.104-ssec.3) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, electrical equipment mentioned in AS/NZS 3012, clause 3.1 is not fitted with a tag that includes the test or retest date for the equipment unless— the equipment is new; or both of the following apply— the equipment has been inspected and tested under that clause by a competent person and found to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012; the tag includes the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested and the information mentioned in subsection (4) .\n(sec.104-ssec.4) For subsection (3) (b) (ii) — if the individual who performed the test or retest is employed or engaged by a corporation—the information is any of the following— the name of the individual; the individual’s electrical contractor licence number; the name of the corporation; the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; or if paragraph (a) does not apply—the information is any of the following— the name of the individual; the individual’s electrical contractor licence number; the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer; the individual’s electrical worker licence number.\n(sec.104-ssec.5) A person with management or control of a workplace where construction work is being carried out must ensure that all construction wiring at the workplace complies with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites).\n(sec.104-ssec.6) In this section— competent person see AS/NZS 3012, clause 1.4.9. construction wiring , for a workplace, means temporary electrical wiring by which electricity is supplied by an electricity entity for use in, and for the period of, construction work, within the meaning of the WHS Regulation , section 289 , at the place. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) the equipment is new; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested under that clause by a competent person and found to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012; (ii) the tag includes the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested and the information mentioned in subsection (4) .\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested under that clause by a competent person and found to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012;\n- (ii) the tag includes the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested and the information mentioned in subsection (4) .\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested under that clause by a competent person and found to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012;\n- (ii) the tag includes the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested and the information mentioned in subsection (4) .\n- (a) if the individual who performed the test or retest is employed or engaged by a corporation—the information is any of the following— (i) the name of the individual; (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number; (iii) the name of the corporation; (iv) the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; or\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the name of the corporation;\n- (iv) the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; or\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—the information is any of the following— (i) the name of the individual; (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number; (iii) the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer; (iv) the individual’s electrical worker licence number.\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer;\n- (iv) the individual’s electrical worker licence number.\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the name of the corporation;\n- (iv) the corporation’s electrical contractor licence number; or\n- (i) the name of the individual;\n- (ii) the individual’s electrical contractor licence number;\n- (iii) the electrical contractor licence number of the individual’s employer;\n- (iv) the individual’s electrical worker licence number.","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sec.105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.105 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to the performance of manufacturing work at a workplace.\ns 105 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sec.106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited","content":"### sec.106 Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that workers carrying out work for the person do not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.106-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\n(sec.106-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that workers carrying out work for the person do not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sec.107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specified electrical equipment","content":"### sec.107 Specified electrical equipment\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that specified electrical equipment of the person at the workplace is not used to perform work unless—\nit is inspected and tested by a competent person—\nif the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or\nif the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\neither—\nif the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet for which a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, is installed; or\nif the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is not in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\nthe premises of a customer of the person conducting a business or undertaking visited by a service technician carrying out work for the person conducting a business or undertaking\na hand held grinder plugged into a socket-outlet\na hand held electric drill plugged into a socket-outlet that is used for drilling holes in steelwork in a light engineering workshop\nHowever—\nsubsection (1) (b) (i) does not apply if the person conducting the business or undertaking is exempted under section 109 ; and\nsubsection (1) (b) (i) and (ii) do not apply to a socket-outlet that is—\nmore than 2.3m above the floor; and\nprovided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details for the equipment.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\nthe competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\nthe equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (3) unless—\nthe equipment is new; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\nthe tag was attached by the competent person.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.107-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that specified electrical equipment of the person at the workplace is not used to perform work unless— it is inspected and tested by a competent person— if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and either— if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet for which a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, is installed; or if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is not in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch. the premises of a customer of the person conducting a business or undertaking visited by a service technician carrying out work for the person conducting a business or undertaking a hand held grinder plugged into a socket-outlet a hand held electric drill plugged into a socket-outlet that is used for drilling holes in steelwork in a light engineering workshop\n(sec.107-ssec.2) However— subsection (1) (b) (i) does not apply if the person conducting the business or undertaking is exempted under section 109 ; and subsection (1) (b) (i) and (ii) do not apply to a socket-outlet that is— more than 2.3m above the floor; and provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n(sec.107-ssec.3) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details for the equipment.\n(sec.107-ssec.4) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n(sec.107-ssec.5) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (3) unless— the equipment is new; or both of the following apply— the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; the tag was attached by the competent person. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) it is inspected and tested by a competent person— (i) if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or (ii) if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\n- (i) if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or\n- (ii) if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\n- (b) either— (i) if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet for which a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, is installed; or (ii) if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is not in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch. Example of a workplace that is not under the control of the person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace— the premises of a customer of the person conducting a business or undertaking visited by a service technician carrying out work for the person conducting a business or undertaking\n- (i) if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet for which a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, is installed; or\n- (ii) if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is not in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch. Example of a workplace that is not under the control of the person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace— the premises of a customer of the person conducting a business or undertaking visited by a service technician carrying out work for the person conducting a business or undertaking\n- (i) if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or\n- (ii) if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\n- (i) if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet for which a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, is installed; or\n- (ii) if the specified electrical equipment is connected to a socket-outlet that is not in a permanent workplace under the control of the person conducting the business or undertaking—the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch. Example of a workplace that is not under the control of the person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace— the premises of a customer of the person conducting a business or undertaking visited by a service technician carrying out work for the person conducting a business or undertaking\n- • a hand held grinder plugged into a socket-outlet\n- • a hand held electric drill plugged into a socket-outlet that is used for drilling holes in steelwork in a light engineering workshop\n- (a) subsection (1) (b) (i) does not apply if the person conducting the business or undertaking is exempted under section 109 ; and\n- (b) subsection (1) (b) (i) and (ii) do not apply to a socket-outlet that is— (i) more than 2.3m above the floor; and (ii) provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n- (i) more than 2.3m above the floor; and\n- (ii) provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n- (i) more than 2.3m above the floor; and\n- (ii) provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n- (a) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\n- (b) the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (a) the equipment is new; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manufacturing work—safety switch","content":"### sec.108 Manufacturing work—safety switch\n\nThis section applies if—\nmanufacturing work is the primary work performed at the workplace; and\na socket-outlet with a current rating of not more than 20 amps is installed and supplies electricity to the workplace; and\nthe socket-outlet is—\nnot more than 2.3m above the floor; and\nnot provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\nBefore performing the manufacturing work, a person conducting a business or undertaking must have a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, installed for the socket-outlet.\nMaximum penalty—15 penalty units.\nSubsection (2) does not apply if the person conducting a business or undertaking is exempted under section 109 .\n(sec.108-ssec.1) This section applies if— manufacturing work is the primary work performed at the workplace; and a socket-outlet with a current rating of not more than 20 amps is installed and supplies electricity to the workplace; and the socket-outlet is— not more than 2.3m above the floor; and not provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n(sec.108-ssec.2) Before performing the manufacturing work, a person conducting a business or undertaking must have a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, installed for the socket-outlet. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.\n(sec.108-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person conducting a business or undertaking is exempted under section 109 .\n- (a) manufacturing work is the primary work performed at the workplace; and\n- (b) a socket-outlet with a current rating of not more than 20 amps is installed and supplies electricity to the workplace; and\n- (c) the socket-outlet is— (i) not more than 2.3m above the floor; and (ii) not provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n- (i) not more than 2.3m above the floor; and\n- (ii) not provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.\n- (i) not more than 2.3m above the floor; and\n- (ii) not provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire or to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than 150W.","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption for safety switches","content":"### sec.109 Exemption for safety switches\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking is exempt from complying with section 107 (1) (b) (i) or 108 (2) if—\nthe person conducting the business or undertaking is not the person in control of the electrical equipment to which the safety switch is to be installed to comply with the section; and\nthe person conducting the business or undertaking has been unable to obtain permission from the person in control of the electrical equipment for the installation of the safety switch; and\nfor an exemption from complying with section 107 (1) (b) (i) —the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\n- (a) the person conducting the business or undertaking is not the person in control of the electrical equipment to which the safety switch is to be installed to comply with the section; and\n- (b) the person conducting the business or undertaking has been unable to obtain permission from the person in control of the electrical equipment for the installation of the safety switch; and\n- (c) for an exemption from complying with section 107 (1) (b) (i) —the specified electrical equipment is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches, including portable safety switches","content":"### sec.110 Safety switches, including portable safety switches\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace—\nis tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\nis tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each portable safety switch the person has at the workplace—\nis tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and\nis tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\nIf a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\na durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and\nthe safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.110-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n(sec.110-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace— is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n(sec.110-ssec.3) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each portable safety switch the person has at the workplace— is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n(sec.110-ssec.4) If a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— a durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and the safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\n- (b) is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n- (a) is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and\n- (b) is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n- (a) a durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and\n- (b) the safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sec.111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.111 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to the performance of service work or office work at a workplace.\ns 111 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specified electrical equipment","content":"### sec.112 Specified electrical equipment\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that specified electrical equipment of the person at the workplace is not used to perform work unless—\nit is inspected and tested by a competent person—\nif the equipment is used only for office work—at least once every 5 years; or\notherwise—at least once every year; or\nit is connected to a type 1 safety switch or a type 2 safety switch.\na portable vacuum cleaner used in a hotel\na hand held blow dryer used in a hairdressing salon\na powerboard or extension lead used to supply power to office equipment\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details for the equipment.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\nthe competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\nthe equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\nThe person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (2) unless—\nthe equipment is new; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\nthe tag was attached by the competent person.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.112-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that specified electrical equipment of the person at the workplace is not used to perform work unless— it is inspected and tested by a competent person— if the equipment is used only for office work—at least once every 5 years; or otherwise—at least once every year; or it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or a type 2 safety switch. a portable vacuum cleaner used in a hotel a hand held blow dryer used in a hairdressing salon a powerboard or extension lead used to supply power to office equipment\n(sec.112-ssec.2) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details for the equipment.\n(sec.112-ssec.3) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n(sec.112-ssec.4) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (2) unless— the equipment is new; or both of the following apply— the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; the tag was attached by the competent person. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) it is inspected and tested by a competent person— (i) if the equipment is used only for office work—at least once every 5 years; or (ii) otherwise—at least once every year; or\n- (i) if the equipment is used only for office work—at least once every 5 years; or\n- (ii) otherwise—at least once every year; or\n- (b) it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or a type 2 safety switch.\n- (i) if the equipment is used only for office work—at least once every 5 years; or\n- (ii) otherwise—at least once every year; or\n- • a portable vacuum cleaner used in a hotel\n- • a hand held blow dryer used in a hairdressing salon\n- (a) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\n- (b) the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (a) the equipment is new; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sec.113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches, including portable safety switches","content":"### sec.113 Safety switches, including portable safety switches\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace—\nis tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\nis tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each portable safety switch at the workplace—\nis tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and\nis tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\nIf a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\na durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and\nthe safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.113-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n(sec.113-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace— is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n(sec.113-ssec.3) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each portable safety switch at the workplace— is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n(sec.113-ssec.4) If a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— a durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and the safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\n- (b) is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n- (a) is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and\n- (b) is tested under, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n- (a) a durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and\n- (b) the safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.114 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to the performance of amusement work at a workplace.\ns 114 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sec.115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited","content":"### sec.115 Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that workers carrying out work for the person do not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.115-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\n(sec.115-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that workers carrying out work for the person do not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sec.116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specified electrical equipment","content":"### sec.116 Specified electrical equipment\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that specified electrical equipment of the person is not used to perform work unless—\nit is inspected and tested by a competent person—\nif the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or\nif the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\nit is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details for the equipment.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\nthe competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\nthe equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\nThe person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (2) unless—\nthe equipment is new; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\nthe tag was attached by the competent person.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.116-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that specified electrical equipment of the person is not used to perform work unless— it is inspected and tested by a competent person— if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\n(sec.116-ssec.2) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details for the equipment.\n(sec.116-ssec.3) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n(sec.116-ssec.4) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (2) unless— the equipment is new; or both of the following apply— the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; the tag was attached by the competent person. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) it is inspected and tested by a competent person— (i) if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or (ii) if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\n- (i) if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or\n- (ii) if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\n- (b) it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\n- (i) if the equipment is double insulated—at least once every year; or\n- (ii) if the equipment is not double insulated—at least once every 6 months; and\n- (a) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\n- (b) the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (a) the equipment is new; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sec.117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amusement devices and amusement rides","content":"### sec.117 Amusement devices and amusement rides\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that all or part of an amusement device or amusement ride at the workplace, that is electrical equipment connected to the electricity supply by a plug, is not used to perform work unless—\nit is inspected and tested by a competent person—\neach time it is assembled on the site where it is intended to be used; and\nin any event at least once every 6 months; and\nfor a device or ride with a current rating of not more than 20 amps—it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\nAn inspection and test under subsection (1) (a) must include the competent person—\ndeciding the safety of earthing, insulation and connections; and\ndeciding whether any safety switch complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and\nmaking a visual examination to decide the safety of the items of electrical equipment of the device or ride, including cabling, plugs, sockets, light fittings, enclosures and motors.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately makes a written record of—\ndetails of the test; and\nthe prescribed details for the equipment.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\nthe competent person immediately—\nattaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\nmakes a written record of details of the test; and\nthe equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\nThe person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that a written record of the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested is not made with the authority of the person unless the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.117-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that all or part of an amusement device or amusement ride at the workplace, that is electrical equipment connected to the electricity supply by a plug, is not used to perform work unless— it is inspected and tested by a competent person— each time it is assembled on the site where it is intended to be used; and in any event at least once every 6 months; and for a device or ride with a current rating of not more than 20 amps—it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\n(sec.117-ssec.2) An inspection and test under subsection (1) (a) must include the competent person— deciding the safety of earthing, insulation and connections; and deciding whether any safety switch complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and making a visual examination to decide the safety of the items of electrical equipment of the device or ride, including cabling, plugs, sockets, light fittings, enclosures and motors.\n(sec.117-ssec.3) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately makes a written record of— details of the test; and the prescribed details for the equipment.\n(sec.117-ssec.4) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (a) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— the competent person immediately— attaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and makes a written record of details of the test; and the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n(sec.117-ssec.5) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that a written record of the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested is not made with the authority of the person unless the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) it is inspected and tested by a competent person— (i) each time it is assembled on the site where it is intended to be used; and (ii) in any event at least once every 6 months; and\n- (i) each time it is assembled on the site where it is intended to be used; and\n- (ii) in any event at least once every 6 months; and\n- (b) for a device or ride with a current rating of not more than 20 amps—it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.\n- (i) each time it is assembled on the site where it is intended to be used; and\n- (ii) in any event at least once every 6 months; and\n- (a) deciding the safety of earthing, insulation and connections; and\n- (b) deciding whether any safety switch complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and\n- (c) making a visual examination to decide the safety of the items of electrical equipment of the device or ride, including cabling, plugs, sockets, light fittings, enclosures and motors.\n- (a) details of the test; and\n- (b) the prescribed details for the equipment.\n- (a) the competent person immediately— (i) attaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and (ii) makes a written record of details of the test; and\n- (i) attaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\n- (ii) makes a written record of details of the test; and\n- (b) the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (i) attaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\n- (ii) makes a written record of details of the test; and","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"sec.118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches, including portable safety switches","content":"### sec.118 Safety switches, including portable safety switches\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace—\nis tested by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\nis tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each portable safety switch at the workplace—\nis tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and\nis tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\nIf a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\na durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and\nthe safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use.\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.118-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested.\n(sec.118-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace— is tested by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and is tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n(sec.118-ssec.3) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that each portable safety switch at the workplace— is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and is tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n(sec.118-ssec.4) If a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— a durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and the safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use. ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) is tested by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\n- (b) is tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n- (a) is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch immediately after it is connected; and\n- (b) is tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in, AS/NZS 3760.\n- (a) a durable tag is immediately attached to the safety switch that warns people not to use the safety switch; and\n- (b) the safety switch is immediately withdrawn from use.","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sec.119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.119 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to the performance of rural industry work at a workplace.\ns 119 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for rural industry work","content":"### sec.120 Requirements for rural industry work\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that—\nspecified electrical equipment used by the person is visually inspected for electrical safety defects before it is connected to a socket-outlet; and\nif rural industry work is proposed to be performed, the proposed work is assessed to decide whether it involves a stated electrical risk factor; and\nif the proposed work involves a stated electrical risk factor, control measures are implemented to prevent the electrical risk from the stated electrical risk factor; and\nif specified electrical equipment is used by the person that involves a stated electrical risk factor, the specified electrical equipment is—\nconnected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch; or\ninspected and tested at least annually by a competent person and complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and\ncontrol measures are implemented for the risk of electric shock or burns from electrical welding work performed in the business or undertaking, including the wearing of protective clothing, gloves and footwear.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (d) (ii) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details.\nIf after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (d) (ii) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure—\nthe competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\nthe equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\nThe person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (2) unless—\nthe equipment is new; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\nthe tag was attached by the competent person.\nIn this section—\npersonally supported electrical equipment includes hand held, or carried, electrical equipment, including, for example, a backpack type vacuum cleaner.\nstated electrical risk factor means any of the following—\nuse of plug-in electrical equipment in an unroofed area or wet area, including, for example, a hose down area;\nuse of personally supported electrical equipment if the electrical supply cord is subject to flexing while the equipment is being used;\nuse of plug-in electrical equipment that is exposed to environmental factors that subject the equipment to abnormal wear or deterioration.\ncorrosive or other damaging dusts\ncorrosive chemicals in the air\nES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n(sec.120-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that— specified electrical equipment used by the person is visually inspected for electrical safety defects before it is connected to a socket-outlet; and if rural industry work is proposed to be performed, the proposed work is assessed to decide whether it involves a stated electrical risk factor; and if the proposed work involves a stated electrical risk factor, control measures are implemented to prevent the electrical risk from the stated electrical risk factor; and if specified electrical equipment is used by the person that involves a stated electrical risk factor, the specified electrical equipment is— connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch; or inspected and tested at least annually by a competent person and complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and control measures are implemented for the risk of electric shock or burns from electrical welding work performed in the business or undertaking, including the wearing of protective clothing, gloves and footwear.\n(sec.120-ssec.2) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (d) (ii) , a competent person decides the equipment is safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the prescribed details.\n(sec.120-ssec.3) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under subsection (1) (d) (ii) , a competent person decides the equipment is not safe to use, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure— the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n(sec.120-ssec.4) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, for the purposes of the business or undertaking, a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under subsection (2) unless— the equipment is new; or both of the following apply— the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; the tag was attached by the competent person.\n(sec.120-ssec.5) In this section— personally supported electrical equipment includes hand held, or carried, electrical equipment, including, for example, a backpack type vacuum cleaner. stated electrical risk factor means any of the following— use of plug-in electrical equipment in an unroofed area or wet area, including, for example, a hose down area; use of personally supported electrical equipment if the electrical supply cord is subject to flexing while the equipment is being used; use of plug-in electrical equipment that is exposed to environmental factors that subject the equipment to abnormal wear or deterioration. corrosive or other damaging dusts corrosive chemicals in the air ES Act — section 30 (see section 8 )\n- (a) specified electrical equipment used by the person is visually inspected for electrical safety defects before it is connected to a socket-outlet; and\n- (b) if rural industry work is proposed to be performed, the proposed work is assessed to decide whether it involves a stated electrical risk factor; and\n- (c) if the proposed work involves a stated electrical risk factor, control measures are implemented to prevent the electrical risk from the stated electrical risk factor; and\n- (d) if specified electrical equipment is used by the person that involves a stated electrical risk factor, the specified electrical equipment is— (i) connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch; or (ii) inspected and tested at least annually by a competent person and complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and\n- (i) connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch; or\n- (ii) inspected and tested at least annually by a competent person and complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and\n- (e) control measures are implemented for the risk of electric shock or burns from electrical welding work performed in the business or undertaking, including the wearing of protective clothing, gloves and footwear.\n- (i) connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch; or\n- (ii) inspected and tested at least annually by a competent person and complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested; and\n- (a) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and\n- (b) the equipment is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (a) the equipment is new; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person; (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (i) the equipment has been inspected and tested by a competent person;\n- (ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\n- (a) use of plug-in electrical equipment in an unroofed area or wet area, including, for example, a hose down area;\n- (b) use of personally supported electrical equipment if the electrical supply cord is subject to flexing while the equipment is being used;\n- (c) use of plug-in electrical equipment that is exposed to environmental factors that subject the equipment to abnormal wear or deterioration. Examples of environmental factors that subject equipment to abnormal wear or deterioration— • corrosive or other damaging dusts • corrosive chemicals in the air\n- • corrosive or other damaging dusts\n- • corrosive chemicals in the air\n- • corrosive or other damaging dusts\n- • corrosive chemicals in the air","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Roof space work","content":"## Roof space work","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.120A Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nbuilding means a building classified under the Building Code of Australia as—\na class 1 building; or\na class 2 building; or\na class 10a building.\nBuilding Code of Australia has the meaning given by the Building Act 1975 , section 12 .\nenter , in relation to a roof space, includes placing any part of a person’s body in the roof space.\nrelevant electrical installation means—\nan electrical installation for a building that includes a switchboard for energising or de-energising the electrical installation or part of the electrical installation for the building; or\nif there is more than 1 electrical installation as mentioned in paragraph (a) for the building—all of the electrical installations for the building.\nroof space —\nmeans—\nthe space in a building immediately under the roof of the building; or\nif there is a ceiling under any part of the roof—the space between the roof and the ceiling, including the ceiling structure; but\ndoes not include habitable areas of a space mentioned in paragraph (a) .\ns 120A ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 42\n- (a) a class 1 building; or\n- (b) a class 2 building; or\n- (c) a class 10a building.\n- (a) an electrical installation for a building that includes a switchboard for energising or de-energising the electrical installation or part of the electrical installation for the building; or\n- (b) if there is more than 1 electrical installation as mentioned in paragraph (a) for the building—all of the electrical installations for the building.\n- (a) means— (i) the space in a building immediately under the roof of the building; or (ii) if there is a ceiling under any part of the roof—the space between the roof and the ceiling, including the ceiling structure; but\n- (i) the space in a building immediately under the roof of the building; or\n- (ii) if there is a ceiling under any part of the roof—the space between the roof and the ceiling, including the ceiling structure; but\n- (b) does not include habitable areas of a space mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (i) the space in a building immediately under the roof of the building; or\n- (ii) if there is a ceiling under any part of the roof—the space between the roof and the ceiling, including the ceiling structure; but","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.120B Application of division\n\nThis division applies to any work carried out in relation to a building, other than electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment to which part 3 , division 1 applies.\ns 120B ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 42","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for person conducting a business or undertaking","content":"### sec.120C Requirements for person conducting a business or undertaking\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless—\nthe relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or\neither of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the circumstances are—\nit is not reasonably practicable to carry out the work or enter the roof space while the relevant electrical installation is de-energised; or\nit is necessary to test, service or commission a thing, other than electrical equipment, that is energised and located in, or accessible by, the roof space.\nIf either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that—\na risk assessment is conducted for the work or entry; and\nthe person is satisfied—\nthe risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and\nthe work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and\na statement for the work or entry is prepared that—\nidentifies the work or entry; and\nspecifies the hazards associated with the work or entry and risks associated with those hazards; and\ndescribes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and\ndescribes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and\nthe work is carried out or the entry is made in accordance with the statement.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 120C ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 42\n(sec.120C-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless— the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.120C-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the circumstances are— it is not reasonably practicable to carry out the work or enter the roof space while the relevant electrical installation is de-energised; or it is necessary to test, service or commission a thing, other than electrical equipment, that is energised and located in, or accessible by, the roof space.\n(sec.120C-ssec.3) If either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for the work or entry; and the person is satisfied— the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and a statement for the work or entry is prepared that— identifies the work or entry; and specifies the hazards associated with the work or entry and risks associated with those hazards; and describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and the work is carried out or the entry is made in accordance with the statement. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n- (a) the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or\n- (b) either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply.\n- (a) it is not reasonably practicable to carry out the work or enter the roof space while the relevant electrical installation is de-energised; or\n- (b) it is necessary to test, service or commission a thing, other than electrical equipment, that is energised and located in, or accessible by, the roof space.\n- (a) a risk assessment is conducted for the work or entry; and\n- (b) the person is satisfied— (i) the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and (ii) the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and\n- (i) the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and\n- (ii) the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and\n- (c) a statement for the work or entry is prepared that— (i) identifies the work or entry; and (ii) specifies the hazards associated with the work or entry and risks associated with those hazards; and (iii) describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and (iv) describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and\n- (i) identifies the work or entry; and\n- (ii) specifies the hazards associated with the work or entry and risks associated with those hazards; and\n- (iii) describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and\n- (iv) describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and\n- (d) the work is carried out or the entry is made in accordance with the statement.\n- (i) the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and\n- (ii) the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and\n- (i) identifies the work or entry; and\n- (ii) specifies the hazards associated with the work or entry and risks associated with those hazards; and\n- (iii) describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and\n- (iv) describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for worker","content":"### sec.120D Requirements for worker\n\nA worker must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless—\nthe relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or\na circumstance mentioned in section 120C (2) applies.\nMaximum penalty—10 penalty units.\ns 120D ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 42\n- (a) the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or\n- (b) a circumstance mentioned in section 120C (2) applies.","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of ss 120C and 120D for isolated roof spaces","content":"### sec.120E Application of ss 120C and 120D for isolated roof spaces\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe worker, for a person conducting a business or undertaking—\ncarries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or\nenters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and\nthe isolated roof space cannot be accessed from any other part of the building’s roof space; and\nthe isolated roof space has a relevant electrical installation for the building that is capable of being de-energised in isolation from any other relevant electrical installation in the building (the isolated electrical installation ).\nSections 120C and 120D apply—\nas if a reference in those sections to the roof space of the building were a reference to the isolated roof space; and\nas if a reference in those sections to the relevant electrical installation for the building were a reference to the isolated electrical installation.\ns 120E ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 42\n(sec.120E-ssec.1) This section applies if— the worker, for a person conducting a business or undertaking— carries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or enters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and the isolated roof space cannot be accessed from any other part of the building’s roof space; and the isolated roof space has a relevant electrical installation for the building that is capable of being de-energised in isolation from any other relevant electrical installation in the building (the isolated electrical installation ).\n(sec.120E-ssec.2) Sections 120C and 120D apply— as if a reference in those sections to the roof space of the building were a reference to the isolated roof space; and as if a reference in those sections to the relevant electrical installation for the building were a reference to the isolated electrical installation.\n- (a) the worker, for a person conducting a business or undertaking— (i) carries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or (ii) enters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and\n- (i) carries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or\n- (ii) enters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and\n- (b) the isolated roof space cannot be accessed from any other part of the building’s roof space; and\n- (c) the isolated roof space has a relevant electrical installation for the building that is capable of being de-energised in isolation from any other relevant electrical installation in the building (the isolated electrical installation ).\n- (i) carries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or\n- (ii) enters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and\n- (a) as if a reference in those sections to the roof space of the building were a reference to the isolated roof space; and\n- (b) as if a reference in those sections to the relevant electrical installation for the building were a reference to the isolated electrical installation.","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record keeping","content":"### sec.120F Record keeping\n\nThis section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking is responsible for ensuring—\na risk assessment is conducted under section 120C (3) (a) ; or\na statement is prepared under section 120C (3) (c) .\nSubject to subsection (3) , the person must keep—\na copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work or entry to which it relates is completed or made; and\na copy of the statement until the work or entry to which it relates is completed or made.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\nIf a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs in connection with any work or entry to which the risk assessment or statement relates, the person must keep the risk assessment or statement for at least 2 years after the incident occurs.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\ns 120F ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 42\n(sec.120F-ssec.1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking is responsible for ensuring— a risk assessment is conducted under section 120C (3) (a) ; or a statement is prepared under section 120C (3) (c) .\n(sec.120F-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (3) , the person must keep— a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work or entry to which it relates is completed or made; and a copy of the statement until the work or entry to which it relates is completed or made. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.120F-ssec.3) If a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs in connection with any work or entry to which the risk assessment or statement relates, the person must keep the risk assessment or statement for at least 2 years after the incident occurs. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n- (a) a risk assessment is conducted under section 120C (3) (a) ; or\n- (b) a statement is prepared under section 120C (3) (c) .\n- (a) a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work or entry to which it relates is completed or made; and\n- (b) a copy of the statement until the work or entry to which it relates is completed or made.","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"In-scope electrical equipment","content":"# In-scope electrical equipment","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"### sec.121 Application of part\n\nThis part applies for the purposes of part 2A of the Act .\ns 121 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.122 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ncertificate of conformity means a certificate—\nstating that a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment complies with the relevant standard for that type; and\nissued—\nunder division 7 or under a recognised external certification scheme; or\nunder a corresponding law or a scheme provided for under that law; and\ncomplying with the requirements relating to issuing a certificate under the equipment safety rules.\ns 122 def certificate of conformity amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 13 (4)\ncertificate of suitability means a certificate—\nstating that a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment complies with the relevant standard for the type of in-scope electrical equipment; and\nissued under any 1 of the following—\na declared scheme under section 167 ;\na program established under section 187 ;\na corresponding law;\na scheme under a corresponding law that substantially corresponds to a declared scheme under section 167 ; and\ncomplying with the requirements relating to issuing a certificate under the equipment safety rules.\ns 122 def certificate of suitability ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 13 (3)\ndate of registration , for registration of a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment or of equipment as a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, means the date shown in the national register as the date of registration of the responsible supplier or type.\ndefining standard means AS/NZS 4417 (Regulatory compliance mark for electrical and electronic equipment).\nfalse declaration includes an incorrect or misleading declaration.\nfalse information includes incorrect or misleading information.\nfamily , of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, means items of the type that—\nhave the same basic electrical characteristics and material composition but may differ in dimension, colour or other aspects; and\nhaving regard to the relevant standard for the type, are able to be covered by a single test report.\nlevel 1 , for in-scope electrical equipment, see section 125 (1) .\nlevel 2 , for in-scope electrical equipment, see section 125 (2) .\nlevel 3 , for in-scope electrical equipment, see section 125 (3) .\nmeets , a relevant standard, means complies with the safety requirements, electrical or otherwise, of the standard.\nRCM means the regulatory compliance mark under the defining standard.\nregistered see section 123 .\nregistered responsible supplier means a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment who is registered.\nrelevant person means—\nan individual who resides in Queensland; or\na corporation whose—\nregistered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or\nprincipal place of business is in Queensland.\nrelevant responsible supplier , of in-scope electrical equipment, means—\nif the responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment is an individual—an individual who resides in Queensland; or\nif the responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment is a corporation—a corporation whose—\nregistered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or\nprincipal place of business is in Queensland.\nrelevant standard —\nfor a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, see section 126 ; or\nfor a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, see section 127 .\nsecond-hand ...\ns 122 def second-hand om 2024 SL No. 241 s 13 (2)\nsecond-hand dealer see the Second-hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2003 , schedule 3 .\ns 122 def second-hand dealer ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 13 (3)\nsecond-hand item means an item of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that has previously been sold, other than electrical equipment—\npreviously sold by wholesale; or\nacquired by a person for the production or manufacture of another item of electrical equipment; or\nacquired by a person, other than a second-hand dealer, for the purpose of resupply of the electrical equipment; or\nthe resupply of electrical equipment by sale, exchange, lease, hire, hire-purchase or other arrangement\nreturned to a supplier for refund or exchange.\ns 122 def second-hand item ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 13 (3)\ntest report means a document that presents test results and other information relevant to the test.\ns 122 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 13 (1)\n- (a) stating that a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment complies with the relevant standard for that type; and\n- (b) issued— (i) under division 7 or under a recognised external certification scheme; or (ii) under a corresponding law or a scheme provided for under that law; and\n- (i) under division 7 or under a recognised external certification scheme; or\n- (ii) under a corresponding law or a scheme provided for under that law; and\n- (c) complying with the requirements relating to issuing a certificate under the equipment safety rules.\n- (i) under division 7 or under a recognised external certification scheme; or\n- (ii) under a corresponding law or a scheme provided for under that law; and\n- (a) stating that a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment complies with the relevant standard for the type of in-scope electrical equipment; and\n- (b) issued under any 1 of the following— (i) a declared scheme under section 167 ; (ii) a program established under section 187 ; (iii) a corresponding law; (iv) a scheme under a corresponding law that substantially corresponds to a declared scheme under section 167 ; and\n- (i) a declared scheme under section 167 ;\n- (ii) a program established under section 187 ;\n- (iii) a corresponding law;\n- (iv) a scheme under a corresponding law that substantially corresponds to a declared scheme under section 167 ; and\n- (c) complying with the requirements relating to issuing a certificate under the equipment safety rules.\n- (i) a declared scheme under section 167 ;\n- (ii) a program established under section 187 ;\n- (iii) a corresponding law;\n- (iv) a scheme under a corresponding law that substantially corresponds to a declared scheme under section 167 ; and\n- (a) have the same basic electrical characteristics and material composition but may differ in dimension, colour or other aspects; and\n- (b) having regard to the relevant standard for the type, are able to be covered by a single test report.\n- (a) an individual who resides in Queensland; or\n- (b) a corporation whose— (i) registered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or (ii) principal place of business is in Queensland.\n- (i) registered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or\n- (ii) principal place of business is in Queensland.\n- (i) registered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or\n- (ii) principal place of business is in Queensland.\n- (a) if the responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment is an individual—an individual who resides in Queensland; or\n- (b) if the responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment is a corporation—a corporation whose— (i) registered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or (ii) principal place of business is in Queensland.\n- (i) registered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or\n- (ii) principal place of business is in Queensland.\n- (i) registered office under the Corporations Law is in Queensland; or\n- (ii) principal place of business is in Queensland.\n- (a) for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, see section 126 ; or\n- (b) for a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, see section 127 .\n- (a) previously sold by wholesale; or\n- (b) acquired by a person for the production or manufacture of another item of electrical equipment; or\n- (c) acquired by a person, other than a second-hand dealer, for the purpose of resupply of the electrical equipment; or Examples of resupply of electrical equipment— the resupply of electrical equipment by sale, exchange, lease, hire, hire-purchase or other arrangement\n- (d) returned to a supplier for refund or exchange.","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voltage range for in-scope electrical equipment— Act , s 48B","content":"### sec.122A Voltage range for in-scope electrical equipment— Act , s 48B\n\nFor section 48B (1) (a) of the Act , the voltage range is low voltage.\ns 122A ins 2024 Act No. 44 s 34","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration for particular purposes","content":"### sec.123 Registration for particular purposes\n\nA responsible supplier is registered if the supplier is recorded in the part of the national register that records registered responsible suppliers.\nElectrical equipment is registered as a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment if the equipment is recorded, in relation to a registered responsible supplier, as equipment of that type in the part of the national register that records registered in-scope electrical equipment of that type.\nLevel 1 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered under this part.\nIn-scope electrical equipment of a particular type is registered in relation to a particular registered responsible supplier if it is registered as mentioned in subsection (2) in relation to the responsible supplier.\n(sec.123-ssec.1) A responsible supplier is registered if the supplier is recorded in the part of the national register that records registered responsible suppliers.\n(sec.123-ssec.2) Electrical equipment is registered as a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment if the equipment is recorded, in relation to a registered responsible supplier, as equipment of that type in the part of the national register that records registered in-scope electrical equipment of that type. Level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered under this part.\n(sec.123-ssec.3) In-scope electrical equipment of a particular type is registered in relation to a particular registered responsible supplier if it is registered as mentioned in subsection (2) in relation to the responsible supplier.","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Component is not a separate item","content":"### sec.124 Component is not a separate item\n\nThis section applies if an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment includes 2 or more components of types of in-scope electrical equipment that are permanently attached to the item.\nThe components are not separate items of types of in-scope electrical equipment for the purposes of registration under section 123 .\nA type of in-scope electrical equipment, being a refrigerator, includes a number of components each of which, taken separately, is itself an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment. If a refrigerator of the type is sold, the item sold is the refrigerator. There is not a separate sale of each of the components.\n(sec.124-ssec.1) This section applies if an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment includes 2 or more components of types of in-scope electrical equipment that are permanently attached to the item.\n(sec.124-ssec.2) The components are not separate items of types of in-scope electrical equipment for the purposes of registration under section 123 . A type of in-scope electrical equipment, being a refrigerator, includes a number of components each of which, taken separately, is itself an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment. If a refrigerator of the type is sold, the item sold is the refrigerator. There is not a separate sale of each of the components.","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"sec.125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meanings of level 1 , level 2 and level 3 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.125 Meanings of level 1 , level 2 and level 3 in-scope electrical equipment\n\nElectrical equipment is level 1 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment that is not classified under the defining standard as level 2 or level 3.\nElectrical equipment is level 2 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 2 under the defining standard.\nElectrical equipment is level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 3 under the defining standard.\nAlso, if a type of in-scope electrical equipment is level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, each item of the family of the type is also level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.125-ssec.1) Electrical equipment is level 1 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment that is not classified under the defining standard as level 2 or level 3.\n(sec.125-ssec.2) Electrical equipment is level 2 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 2 under the defining standard.\n(sec.125-ssec.3) Electrical equipment is level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 3 under the defining standard.\n(sec.125-ssec.4) Also, if a type of in-scope electrical equipment is level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, each item of the family of the type is also level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"sec.126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of relevant standard for level 1 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.126 Meaning of relevant standard for level 1 in-scope electrical equipment\n\nThe relevant standard for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is—\nif there is a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type—that standard together with AS/NZS3820 (Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment); or\nif there is not a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type and there is an IEC standard that applies specifically to the type—the IEC standard together with AS/NZS3820; or\nif neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies—AS/NZS3820.\nIn this section—\nIEC standard means an International Electrotechnical Commission standard.\n(sec.126-ssec.1) The relevant standard for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is— if there is a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type—that standard together with AS/NZS3820 (Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment); or if there is not a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type and there is an IEC standard that applies specifically to the type—the IEC standard together with AS/NZS3820; or if neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies—AS/NZS3820.\n(sec.126-ssec.2) In this section— IEC standard means an International Electrotechnical Commission standard.\n- (a) if there is a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type—that standard together with AS/NZS3820 (Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment); or\n- (b) if there is not a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type and there is an IEC standard that applies specifically to the type—the IEC standard together with AS/NZS3820; or\n- (c) if neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies—AS/NZS3820.","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sec.127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of relevant standard for level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.127 Meaning of relevant standard for level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment\n\nA standard is a relevant standard for a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a standard—\nshown in the defining standard as the relevant standard for the type, and the standard can be readily applied to the type; or\naccepted by the regulator as a standard that can be readily applied to the type; or\naccepted under a corresponding law as a standard that can be readily applied to the type.\nThe acceptance of a standard under subsection (1) (b) or (c) has effect subject to compliance with any requirements stated—\nfor subsection (1) (b) —by the regulator as part of the regulator’s acceptance of the standard; or\nfor subsection (1) (c) —as part of the acceptance of the standard under the corresponding law.\n(sec.127-ssec.1) A standard is a relevant standard for a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a standard— shown in the defining standard as the relevant standard for the type, and the standard can be readily applied to the type; or accepted by the regulator as a standard that can be readily applied to the type; or accepted under a corresponding law as a standard that can be readily applied to the type.\n(sec.127-ssec.2) The acceptance of a standard under subsection (1) (b) or (c) has effect subject to compliance with any requirements stated— for subsection (1) (b) —by the regulator as part of the regulator’s acceptance of the standard; or for subsection (1) (c) —as part of the acceptance of the standard under the corresponding law.\n- (a) shown in the defining standard as the relevant standard for the type, and the standard can be readily applied to the type; or\n- (b) accepted by the regulator as a standard that can be readily applied to the type; or\n- (c) accepted under a corresponding law as a standard that can be readily applied to the type.\n- (a) for subsection (1) (b) —by the regulator as part of the regulator’s acceptance of the standard; or\n- (b) for subsection (1) (c) —as part of the acceptance of the standard under the corresponding law.","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registration of responsible suppliers and levels 2 and 3 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"## Registration of responsible suppliers and levels 2 and 3 in-scope electrical equipment","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"sec.128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible supplier may register","content":"### sec.128 Responsible supplier may register\n\nA responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment may register as a responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment.\nHowever, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register if the responsible supplier—\ndoes not have an ABN or an IRD; or\nis ineligible to register under section 141 (2) .\nAs part of the registration process, the responsible supplier must—\nmake the responsible supplier’s declaration as required by the equipment safety rules; and\npay the registration fee.\nThe declaration required by the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 1 .\nA relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register as a responsible supplier, give false information or make a false declaration.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nABN (short for ‘Australian Business Number’) has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 (Cwlth) , section 41 .\nIRD means a tax file number within the meaning of the Income Tax Act 2007 (NZ) , section YA1.\n(sec.128-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment may register as a responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.128-ssec.2) However, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register if the responsible supplier— does not have an ABN or an IRD; or is ineligible to register under section 141 (2) .\n(sec.128-ssec.3) As part of the registration process, the responsible supplier must— make the responsible supplier’s declaration as required by the equipment safety rules; and pay the registration fee.\n(sec.128-ssec.4) The declaration required by the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 1 .\n(sec.128-ssec.5) A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register as a responsible supplier, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.128-ssec.6) In this section— ABN (short for ‘Australian Business Number’) has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 (Cwlth) , section 41 . IRD means a tax file number within the meaning of the Income Tax Act 2007 (NZ) , section YA1.\n- (a) does not have an ABN or an IRD; or\n- (b) is ineligible to register under section 141 (2) .\n- (a) make the responsible supplier’s declaration as required by the equipment safety rules; and\n- (b) pay the registration fee.","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"sec.129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration","content":"### sec.129 Term of registration\n\nRegistration of a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1 year starting on the date of registration unless sooner cancelled.","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sec.130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of registration","content":"### sec.130 Renewal of registration\n\nA responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment may renew the supplier’s registration from time to time by registering again under section 128 .","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"sec.131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible supplier must ensure details in national register are current","content":"### sec.131 Responsible supplier must ensure details in national register are current\n\nThis section applies if the details of any matter entered by a relevant responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment in the national register relating to the registration of any matter change during the term of registration.\nWithin 30 days after the change, the relevant responsible supplier must correct the details in the national register.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.131-ssec.1) This section applies if the details of any matter entered by a relevant responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment in the national register relating to the registration of any matter change during the term of registration.\n(sec.131-ssec.2) Within 30 days after the change, the relevant responsible supplier must correct the details in the national register. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"sec.132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration","content":"### sec.132 Registration\n\nA registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 2 in-scope electrical equipment.\nHowever, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to register the electrical equipment if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 141 (3) .\nEach registration must relate only to a single type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment.\nAs part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must—\nmake the responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and\nif the compliance folder required to be kept for the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment under section 148 is not available in the national register—state the address where it is kept; and\npay the registration fee.\nThe declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 2 .\nA relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.132-ssec.1) A registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 2 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.132-ssec.2) However, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to register the electrical equipment if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 141 (3) .\n(sec.132-ssec.3) Each registration must relate only to a single type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.132-ssec.4) As part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must— make the responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and if the compliance folder required to be kept for the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment under section 148 is not available in the national register—state the address where it is kept; and pay the registration fee.\n(sec.132-ssec.5) The declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 2 .\n(sec.132-ssec.6) A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) make the responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and\n- (b) if the compliance folder required to be kept for the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment under section 148 is not available in the national register—state the address where it is kept; and\n- (c) pay the registration fee.","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sec.133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration","content":"### sec.133 Term of registration\n\nRegistration of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled.\nSubsection (3) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration.\nThe electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period.\n(sec.133-ssec.1) Registration of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled.\n(sec.133-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration.\n(sec.133-ssec.3) The electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period.","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"sec.134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of registration","content":"### sec.134 Renewal of registration\n\nA registered responsible supplier may renew the registration of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment from time to time by registering it again under section 132 .","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"sec.135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration","content":"### sec.135 Registration\n\nA registered responsible supplier of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\nHowever, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to carry out the registration if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 141 (3) .\nEach registration must relate only to a single type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\nAs part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must—\nidentify a certificate of conformity applicable to the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment; and\nmake the responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and\npay the registration fee.\nThe declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 3 .\nA relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.135-ssec.1) A registered responsible supplier of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.135-ssec.2) However, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to carry out the registration if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 141 (3) .\n(sec.135-ssec.3) Each registration must relate only to a single type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.135-ssec.4) As part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must— identify a certificate of conformity applicable to the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment; and make the responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and pay the registration fee.\n(sec.135-ssec.5) The declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 3 .\n(sec.135-ssec.6) A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) identify a certificate of conformity applicable to the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment; and\n- (b) make the responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and\n- (c) pay the registration fee.","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sec.136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration","content":"### sec.136 Term of registration\n\nRegistration of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled.\nHowever, the term of registration must not be longer than the term for which the certificate of conformity applying to the type and identified under section 135 (4) (a) is current at the time of registration.\nAlso, if the certificate of conformity is cancelled the term of registration ends.\nSubsection (5) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration.\nThe electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period.\n(sec.136-ssec.1) Registration of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled.\n(sec.136-ssec.2) However, the term of registration must not be longer than the term for which the certificate of conformity applying to the type and identified under section 135 (4) (a) is current at the time of registration.\n(sec.136-ssec.3) Also, if the certificate of conformity is cancelled the term of registration ends.\n(sec.136-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration.\n(sec.136-ssec.5) The electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sec.137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of registration","content":"### sec.137 Renewal of registration\n\nA registered responsible supplier may renew the registration of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment from time to time by registering it again under section 135 .","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"sec.138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant person may be punished only once","content":"### sec.138 Relevant person may be punished only once\n\nThis section applies if—\nan act or omission of a relevant person is an offence against section 128 (5) , 131 (2) , 132 (6) or 135 (6) and also under a corresponding law; and\nthe relevant person is punished for the offence under the corresponding law.\nThe relevant person must not be punished for the same offence under this regulation.\n(sec.138-ssec.1) This section applies if— an act or omission of a relevant person is an offence against section 128 (5) , 131 (2) , 132 (6) or 135 (6) and also under a corresponding law; and the relevant person is punished for the offence under the corresponding law.\n(sec.138-ssec.2) The relevant person must not be punished for the same offence under this regulation.\n- (a) an act or omission of a relevant person is an offence against section 128 (5) , 131 (2) , 132 (6) or 135 (6) and also under a corresponding law; and\n- (b) the relevant person is punished for the offence under the corresponding law.","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sec.139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds for cancelling registration of responsible supplier or level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.139 Grounds for cancelling registration of responsible supplier or level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment\n\nThe following are grounds for cancelling the registration of a responsible supplier’s in-scope electrical equipment—\nthe responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation;\nthe responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order;\nthe responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration;\nthe registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier is cancelled under section 142 .\nThe following are grounds for cancelling the registration in relation to a registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment—\nthe responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation in relation to the type;\nthe responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order relating to the type;\nthe responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and—\nelectrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or\nthe relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or\nan item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or\nthe registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration.\n(sec.139-ssec.1) The following are grounds for cancelling the registration of a responsible supplier’s in-scope electrical equipment— the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation; the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order; the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration; the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier is cancelled under section 142 .\n(sec.139-ssec.2) The following are grounds for cancelling the registration in relation to a registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment— the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation in relation to the type; the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order relating to the type; the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and— electrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or the relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or an item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration.\n- (a) the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation;\n- (b) the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order;\n- (c) the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration;\n- (d) the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier is cancelled under section 142 .\n- (a) the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation in relation to the type;\n- (b) the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order relating to the type;\n- (c) the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and— (i) electrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or (ii) the relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or (iii) an item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or (iv) the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration.\n- (i) electrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or\n- (ii) the relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or\n- (iii) an item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or\n- (iv) the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration.\n- (i) electrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or\n- (ii) the relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or\n- (iii) an item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or\n- (iv) the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sec.140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure before cancellation","content":"### sec.140 Procedure before cancellation\n\nThis section applies if the regulator considers a ground exists under section 139 to cancel the registration of a matter.\nThe regulator must, before taking the action, give the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment written notice—\nstating that the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and\nstating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and\noutlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and\ninviting the responsible supplier to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the registration should not be cancelled.\n(sec.140-ssec.1) This section applies if the regulator considers a ground exists under section 139 to cancel the registration of a matter.\n(sec.140-ssec.2) The regulator must, before taking the action, give the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment written notice— stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and inviting the responsible supplier to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the registration should not be cancelled.\n- (a) stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and\n- (b) stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and\n- (c) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and\n- (d) inviting the responsible supplier to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the registration should not be cancelled.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation","content":"### sec.141 Cancellation\n\nIf, after considering all written representations (if any) made by the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the registration, the regulator may cancel the registration.\nIf a responsible supplier’s registration is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register again for the period of 1 year starting on the day the registration is cancelled.\nIf the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to again register the type for the period of 12 months starting on the date of cancellation.\nIf the regulator cancels a registration under this section, the regulator must—\nnotify the cancellation—\nby publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and\nby recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and\ngive the responsible supplier an information notice for the decision to cancel the registration.\nThe information notice must state the period for which the responsible supplier is not eligible to—\nregister; or\nregister the type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.141-ssec.1) If, after considering all written representations (if any) made by the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the registration, the regulator may cancel the registration.\n(sec.141-ssec.2) If a responsible supplier’s registration is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register again for the period of 1 year starting on the day the registration is cancelled.\n(sec.141-ssec.3) If the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to again register the type for the period of 12 months starting on the date of cancellation.\n(sec.141-ssec.4) If the regulator cancels a registration under this section, the regulator must— notify the cancellation— by publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and by recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and give the responsible supplier an information notice for the decision to cancel the registration.\n(sec.141-ssec.5) The information notice must state the period for which the responsible supplier is not eligible to— register; or register the type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n- (a) notify the cancellation— (i) by publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and (ii) by recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and\n- (i) by publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and\n- (ii) by recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and\n- (b) give the responsible supplier an information notice for the decision to cancel the registration.\n- (i) by publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and\n- (ii) by recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and\n- (a) register; or\n- (b) register the type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sec.142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation at responsible supplier’s request","content":"### sec.142 Cancellation at responsible supplier’s request\n\nThe regulator must, by notice recorded in the national register, cancel the registration of a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment, or the registration in relation to a responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, if asked to do so by the responsible supplier.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Sales of in-scope electrical equipment","content":"## Sales of in-scope electrical equipment","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment by responsible supplier","content":"### sec.143 Sale of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment by responsible supplier\n\nA responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless—\nthe responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and\nthe item meets the relevant standard for the type as in force—\nif the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or\nif the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and\nthe item is electrically safe.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIt is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier.\nThis example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction.\nA New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier.\nIf company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier.\n(sec.143-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless— the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and the item meets the relevant standard for the type as in force— if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and the item is electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.143-ssec.2) It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier.\n- (a) the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and\n- (b) the item meets the relevant standard for the type as in force— (i) if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or (ii) if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and\n- (i) if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or\n- (ii) if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and\n- (c) the item is electrically safe.\n- (i) if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or\n- (ii) if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sec.144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment by responsible supplier","content":"### sec.144 Sale of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment by responsible supplier\n\nA responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless—\nthe responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and\nthe type is registered in relation to the responsible supplier; and\nthe item meets the relevant standard for the type as at the time the type became registered as mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and\nthe item is electrically safe.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIt is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove—\nthat—\nthe responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and\nthe type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or\nthat, at the time of the alleged offence—\nthe responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and\nthe type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier.\nIn this section—\nNew Zealand registered responsible supplier means a registered responsible supplier that is, under the Companies Act 1993 (NZ) —\na company; or\nan overseas company carrying on business in New Zealand.\nThis example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction.\nA New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier and a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is registered in the national register in relation to company A. Company A imports level 2 in-scope electrical equipment of that type into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 2 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier.\nIf company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier and that the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belonged was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in the national register in relation to company A.\n(sec.144-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless— the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and the type is registered in relation to the responsible supplier; and the item meets the relevant standard for the type as at the time the type became registered as mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and the item is electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.144-ssec.2) It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove— that— the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or that, at the time of the alleged offence— the responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier.\n(sec.144-ssec.3) In this section— New Zealand registered responsible supplier means a registered responsible supplier that is, under the Companies Act 1993 (NZ) — a company; or an overseas company carrying on business in New Zealand. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier and a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is registered in the national register in relation to company A. Company A imports level 2 in-scope electrical equipment of that type into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 2 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier and that the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belonged was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in the national register in relation to company A.\n- (a) the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and\n- (b) the type is registered in relation to the responsible supplier; and\n- (c) the item meets the relevant standard for the type as at the time the type became registered as mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and\n- (d) the item is electrically safe.\n- (a) that— (i) the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and (ii) the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or\n- (i) the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and\n- (ii) the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or\n- (b) that, at the time of the alleged offence— (i) the responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and (ii) the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier.\n- (i) the responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and\n- (ii) the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier.\n- (i) the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and\n- (ii) the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or\n- (i) the responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and\n- (ii) the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier.\n- (a) a company; or\n- (b) an overseas company carrying on business in New Zealand.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sec.145","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of in-scope electrical equipment—general","content":"### sec.145 Sale of in-scope electrical equipment—general\n\nA person must not sell an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA person must not sell an item of a relevant type if—\nthe item was purchased by the person for the purpose of resale; and\nwhen the person purchased the item, the relevant type was not registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSubsection (4) applies in relation to a prosecution of an offence against subsection (2) in which the issue is raised that the person had an honest and reasonable but mistaken belief that the type was registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier based on reasonable monitoring by the person of the national register.\nIn deciding whether the monitoring of the national register was reasonable, regard may be had to the nature of the item and the nature of the person’s business in relation to the item.\nFor subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard.\nSubsection (1) or (2) does not apply if—\nthe person is a responsible supplier of the type of in-scope electrical equipment; or\nthe item is a second-hand item.\nIn this section—\nrelevant type means a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that, after the commencement of subsection (2) , is manufactured in, or imported into, Australia or, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, New Zealand.\n(sec.145-ssec.1) A person must not sell an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.145-ssec.2) A person must not sell an item of a relevant type if— the item was purchased by the person for the purpose of resale; and when the person purchased the item, the relevant type was not registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.145-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to a prosecution of an offence against subsection (2) in which the issue is raised that the person had an honest and reasonable but mistaken belief that the type was registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier based on reasonable monitoring by the person of the national register.\n(sec.145-ssec.4) In deciding whether the monitoring of the national register was reasonable, regard may be had to the nature of the item and the nature of the person’s business in relation to the item.\n(sec.145-ssec.5) For subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard.\n(sec.145-ssec.6) Subsection (1) or (2) does not apply if— the person is a responsible supplier of the type of in-scope electrical equipment; or the item is a second-hand item.\n(sec.145-ssec.7) In this section— relevant type means a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that, after the commencement of subsection (2) , is manufactured in, or imported into, Australia or, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, New Zealand.\n- (a) the item was purchased by the person for the purpose of resale; and\n- (b) when the person purchased the item, the relevant type was not registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier.\n- (a) the person is a responsible supplier of the type of in-scope electrical equipment; or\n- (b) the item is a second-hand item.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sec.146","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of plug etc. with level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.146 Sale of plug etc. with level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment\n\nThis section applies if—\na relevant item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is sold for use with an item of a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment; and\nat the time of sale, there is a current certificate of conformity that applies to the relevant item recorded in the national register.\nFor the purpose of the sale, the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered.\nSubsection (2) applies despite any other provision of this part.\nIn this section—\nrelevant item means a plug, flexible supply cord or appliance connector, as defined in the defining standard.\n(sec.146-ssec.1) This section applies if— a relevant item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is sold for use with an item of a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment; and at the time of sale, there is a current certificate of conformity that applies to the relevant item recorded in the national register.\n(sec.146-ssec.2) For the purpose of the sale, the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered.\n(sec.146-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies despite any other provision of this part.\n(sec.146-ssec.4) In this section— relevant item means a plug, flexible supply cord or appliance connector, as defined in the defining standard.\n- (a) a relevant item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is sold for use with an item of a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment; and\n- (b) at the time of sale, there is a current certificate of conformity that applies to the relevant item recorded in the national register.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Evidence of compliance with relevant standards","content":"## Evidence of compliance with relevant standards","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sec.147","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible supplier to keep evidence","content":"### sec.147 Responsible supplier to keep evidence\n\nThis section applies to a responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment who sells an item of the type.\nThe responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep documentary evidence, in English, proving that items of the type meet the relevant standard for the type as in force—\nif the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or\nif the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIt is the responsibility of the responsible supplier to ascertain the relevant standard applying to the type under section 126 .\nIt is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier.\nThis example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction.\nA New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. Also, company B does not keep the evidence mentioned in subsection (2) for items of the type.\nIf company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier.\nIn this section—\nkeep , documentary evidence, means hold the evidence or be able to access it within10 business days.\nprescribed period means 5 years starting on the day the type is last manufactured or imported by the responsible supplier.\n(sec.147-ssec.1) This section applies to a responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment who sells an item of the type.\n(sec.147-ssec.2) The responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep documentary evidence, in English, proving that items of the type meet the relevant standard for the type as in force— if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. It is the responsibility of the responsible supplier to ascertain the relevant standard applying to the type under section 126 .\n(sec.147-ssec.3) It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. Also, company B does not keep the evidence mentioned in subsection (2) for items of the type. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier.\n(sec.147-ssec.4) In this section— keep , documentary evidence, means hold the evidence or be able to access it within10 business days. prescribed period means 5 years starting on the day the type is last manufactured or imported by the responsible supplier.\n- (a) if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or\n- (b) if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sec.148","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered responsible supplier must keep compliance folder","content":"### sec.148 Registered responsible supplier must keep compliance folder\n\nThis section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells items of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier.\nThe registered responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep a compliance folder proving that the type meets the relevant standard as in force when the type was registered.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA compliance folder is a document recording evidence in English, that must include test reports completed by an approved testing entity or a suitably qualified person, confirming that the type meets the relevant standard mentioned in subsection (2) .\nA compliance folder may be kept in electronic form.\nIn this section—\nkeep , a compliance folder, means—\nhave the folder available in the national register; or\nhold the folder or be able to access it within 10 business days.\nprescribed period means the term of the registration of the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment plus 5 years.\nsuitably qualified person means an individual who has—\na degree qualification in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or\nan advanced diploma or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 3 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or\na trade qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 4 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes.\n(sec.148-ssec.1) This section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells items of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier.\n(sec.148-ssec.2) The registered responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep a compliance folder proving that the type meets the relevant standard as in force when the type was registered. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.148-ssec.3) A compliance folder is a document recording evidence in English, that must include test reports completed by an approved testing entity or a suitably qualified person, confirming that the type meets the relevant standard mentioned in subsection (2) .\n(sec.148-ssec.4) A compliance folder may be kept in electronic form.\n(sec.148-ssec.5) In this section— keep , a compliance folder, means— have the folder available in the national register; or hold the folder or be able to access it within 10 business days. prescribed period means the term of the registration of the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment plus 5 years. suitably qualified person means an individual who has— a degree qualification in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or an advanced diploma or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 3 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or a trade qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 4 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes.\n- (a) have the folder available in the national register; or\n- (b) hold the folder or be able to access it within 10 business days.\n- (a) a degree qualification in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or\n- (b) an advanced diploma or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 3 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or\n- (c) a trade qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 4 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sec.149","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered responsible supplier must keep certificate of conformity","content":"### sec.149 Registered responsible supplier must keep certificate of conformity\n\nThis section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment that is registered in relation to the responsible supplier.\nThe responsible supplier must keep a current certificate of conformity for the type.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nkeep , a current certificate of conformity, means hold the certificate or be able to access it within 10 business days.\n(sec.149-ssec.1) This section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment that is registered in relation to the responsible supplier.\n(sec.149-ssec.2) The responsible supplier must keep a current certificate of conformity for the type. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.149-ssec.3) In this section— keep , a current certificate of conformity, means hold the certificate or be able to access it within 10 business days.","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Effect of reclassification of in-scope electrical equipment","content":"## Effect of reclassification of in-scope electrical equipment","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sec.150","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of reclassification","content":"### sec.150 Effect of reclassification\n\nThis section applies if—\na type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment is reclassified to a higher level; and\nimmediately before the reclassification happens, a responsible supplier of that type was selling items of the type.\nFor the period of 1 year starting on the day the reclassification has effect, divisions 3 and 4 apply to the sale by the responsible supplier of items of that type as if the reclassification had not happened.\nIn this section—\nreclassified to a higher level —\nfor a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is classified by the defining standard as level 2 or 3; or\nfor a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is reclassified by the defining standard from level 2 to level 3.\n(sec.150-ssec.1) This section applies if— a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment is reclassified to a higher level; and immediately before the reclassification happens, a responsible supplier of that type was selling items of the type.\n(sec.150-ssec.2) For the period of 1 year starting on the day the reclassification has effect, divisions 3 and 4 apply to the sale by the responsible supplier of items of that type as if the reclassification had not happened.\n(sec.150-ssec.3) In this section— reclassified to a higher level — for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is classified by the defining standard as level 2 or 3; or for a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is reclassified by the defining standard from level 2 to level 3.\n- (a) a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment is reclassified to a higher level; and\n- (b) immediately before the reclassification happens, a responsible supplier of that type was selling items of the type.\n- (a) for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is classified by the defining standard as level 2 or 3; or\n- (b) for a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is reclassified by the defining standard from level 2 to level 3.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Marking of in-scope electrical equipment","content":"## Marking of in-scope electrical equipment","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"sec.151","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible supplier must not sell unmarked item of in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.151 Responsible supplier must not sell unmarked item of in-scope electrical equipment\n\nA responsible supplier of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard.\n(sec.151-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.151-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard.","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"sec.152","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person must not mark in-scope electrical equipment that does not meet relevant standard","content":"### sec.152 Person must not mark in-scope electrical equipment that does not meet relevant standard\n\nA person must not mark an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment with the RCM unless the item meets the relevant standard for the type.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nmark , an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, includes mark the item’s labelling or packaging.\n(sec.152-ssec.1) A person must not mark an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment with the RCM unless the item meets the relevant standard for the type. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.152-ssec.2) In this section— mark , an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, includes mark the item’s labelling or packaging.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sec.153","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mark for use in exceptional circumstances","content":"### sec.153 Mark for use in exceptional circumstances\n\nThe regulator may approve a mark, other than the RCM, for use in exceptional circumstances.\nA person does not commit an offence under section 145 (1) or 151 in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if the item is marked as required by the approval given under subsection (1) .\nAlso, a person does not commit an offence under section 145 (1) or 151 in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if—\nthe item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and\nthe item is marked as required by that approval.\n(sec.153-ssec.1) The regulator may approve a mark, other than the RCM, for use in exceptional circumstances.\n(sec.153-ssec.2) A person does not commit an offence under section 145 (1) or 151 in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if the item is marked as required by the approval given under subsection (1) .\n(sec.153-ssec.3) Also, a person does not commit an offence under section 145 (1) or 151 in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if— the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and the item is marked as required by that approval.\n- (a) the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and\n- (b) the item is marked as required by that approval.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Certificates of conformity issued by regulator","content":"## Certificates of conformity issued by regulator","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"sec.154","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for certificate of conformity","content":"### sec.154 Application for certificate of conformity\n\nA person may apply to the regulator for a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by—\na test report from an approved testing entity; and\nan item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and\ntechnical documentation which adequately describes the type; and\naccompanied by the fee for the application.\nThe regulator may require the applicant to provide—\nan item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or\nadditional information about the type.\nThe regulator may exempt the applicant from the requirement to provide any of the items referred to in subsection (2) (b) if—\nthe regulator has previously issued a certificate of conformity to another person in relation to the type; or\nin the circumstances the regulator is of the reasonable opinion that it is not necessary for any of those items to be provided.\n(sec.154-ssec.1) A person may apply to the regulator for a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.154-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by— a test report from an approved testing entity; and an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and technical documentation which adequately describes the type; and accompanied by the fee for the application.\n(sec.154-ssec.3) The regulator may require the applicant to provide— an item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or additional information about the type.\n(sec.154-ssec.4) The regulator may exempt the applicant from the requirement to provide any of the items referred to in subsection (2) (b) if— the regulator has previously issued a certificate of conformity to another person in relation to the type; or in the circumstances the regulator is of the reasonable opinion that it is not necessary for any of those items to be provided.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by— (i) a test report from an approved testing entity; and (ii) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and (iii) technical documentation which adequately describes the type; and\n- (i) a test report from an approved testing entity; and\n- (ii) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and\n- (iii) technical documentation which adequately describes the type; and\n- (c) accompanied by the fee for the application.\n- (i) a test report from an approved testing entity; and\n- (ii) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and\n- (iii) technical documentation which adequately describes the type; and\n- (a) an item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or\n- (b) additional information about the type.\n- (a) the regulator has previously issued a certificate of conformity to another person in relation to the type; or\n- (b) in the circumstances the regulator is of the reasonable opinion that it is not necessary for any of those items to be provided.","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sec.155","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator may issue certificate of conformity","content":"### sec.155 Regulator may issue certificate of conformity\n\nIf the regulator approves the application, the regulator may issue a certificate of conformity for the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\nIf the regulator refuses to approve the application, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.155-ssec.1) If the regulator approves the application, the regulator may issue a certificate of conformity for the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.155-ssec.2) If the regulator refuses to approve the application, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"sec.156","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of certificate","content":"### sec.156 Term of certificate\n\nA certificate of conformity issued under this division remains in force for the period stated in the certificate, that is not more than 5 years, unless it is sooner cancelled.","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"sec.157","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modification of certificate of conformity—change of name or model","content":"### sec.157 Modification of certificate of conformity—change of name or model\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment issued under this division proposes to vary the brand name or model designation that is specified on the certificate for the type.\nThe holder may apply to the regulator for modification of the certificate.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by the fee for the application.\nThe regulator may require the applicant to provide—\nan item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; or\ndocumentation that adequately describes the proposed variation.\nThe regulator may modify a certificate of conformity and issue a modified certificate if satisfied the variation does not affect the compliance of the type with the relevant standard to which the type was tested.\nIf the regulator refuses to modify the certificate, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.157-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment issued under this division proposes to vary the brand name or model designation that is specified on the certificate for the type.\n(sec.157-ssec.2) The holder may apply to the regulator for modification of the certificate.\n(sec.157-ssec.3) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by the fee for the application.\n(sec.157-ssec.4) The regulator may require the applicant to provide— an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; or documentation that adequately describes the proposed variation.\n(sec.157-ssec.5) The regulator may modify a certificate of conformity and issue a modified certificate if satisfied the variation does not affect the compliance of the type with the relevant standard to which the type was tested.\n(sec.157-ssec.6) If the regulator refuses to modify the certificate, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the fee for the application.\n- (a) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; or\n- (b) documentation that adequately describes the proposed variation.","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"sec.158","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modification of certificate of conformity—other than a change of name or model","content":"### sec.158 Modification of certificate of conformity—other than a change of name or model\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment issued under this division proposes to make any modification to the equipment, other than a modification described in section 157 , that would not result in the creation of a new type of equipment.\nThe holder may apply to the regulator for the modification of the certificate.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by—\na test report relating to the modified in-scope electrical equipment from an approved testing entity; and\nan item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and\ntechnical documentation that adequately describes the modified in-scope electrical equipment; and\naccompanied by the fee for the application.\nThe regulator may require the applicant to provide—\nan item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or\nadditional information about the modified electrical equipment.\nThe regulator may exempt the applicant from the requirement to provide a test report under subsection (3) (b) (i) if the regulator is satisfied the modification will not affect the safety of the type.\nThe regulator may waive or rebate the payment of the fee for the modification of the certificate if the regulator, under subsection (5) , exempts the applicant from the requirement to provide a test report.\nThe regulator may modify a certificate of conformity and issue a modified certificate if satisfied the modification to the type would not result in the creation of a new type of in-scope electrical equipment.\nIf the regulator refuses to modify the certificate, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.158-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment issued under this division proposes to make any modification to the equipment, other than a modification described in section 157 , that would not result in the creation of a new type of equipment.\n(sec.158-ssec.2) The holder may apply to the regulator for the modification of the certificate.\n(sec.158-ssec.3) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by— a test report relating to the modified in-scope electrical equipment from an approved testing entity; and an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and technical documentation that adequately describes the modified in-scope electrical equipment; and accompanied by the fee for the application.\n(sec.158-ssec.4) The regulator may require the applicant to provide— an item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or additional information about the modified electrical equipment.\n(sec.158-ssec.5) The regulator may exempt the applicant from the requirement to provide a test report under subsection (3) (b) (i) if the regulator is satisfied the modification will not affect the safety of the type.\n(sec.158-ssec.6) The regulator may waive or rebate the payment of the fee for the modification of the certificate if the regulator, under subsection (5) , exempts the applicant from the requirement to provide a test report.\n(sec.158-ssec.7) The regulator may modify a certificate of conformity and issue a modified certificate if satisfied the modification to the type would not result in the creation of a new type of in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.158-ssec.8) If the regulator refuses to modify the certificate, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by— (i) a test report relating to the modified in-scope electrical equipment from an approved testing entity; and (ii) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and (iii) technical documentation that adequately describes the modified in-scope electrical equipment; and\n- (i) a test report relating to the modified in-scope electrical equipment from an approved testing entity; and\n- (ii) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and\n- (iii) technical documentation that adequately describes the modified in-scope electrical equipment; and\n- (c) accompanied by the fee for the application.\n- (i) a test report relating to the modified in-scope electrical equipment from an approved testing entity; and\n- (ii) an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and\n- (iii) technical documentation that adequately describes the modified in-scope electrical equipment; and\n- (a) an item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or\n- (b) additional information about the modified electrical equipment.","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"sec.159","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of certificate of conformity","content":"### sec.159 Renewal of certificate of conformity\n\nA person who holds a certificate of conformity issued under this division may apply to the regulator for renewal of the certificate and the issue of a new certificate.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by a declaration by the applicant, or a person authorised by the applicant, stating whether or not—\nthe type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment to which the current certificate relates has been modified since the certificate was issued or modified; and\nthe relevant standard to which the type was tested has changed since the current certificate was issued or modified; and\naccompanied by the fee for the application.\nThe regulator may renew the certificate and issue a new certificate of conformity if satisfied—\nthe type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment has not been modified; and\nthe relevant standard to which that type was tested has not changed since the current certificate was issued or the certificate relating to that type was modified.\nIf the regulator refuses to renew the certificate, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.159-ssec.1) A person who holds a certificate of conformity issued under this division may apply to the regulator for renewal of the certificate and the issue of a new certificate.\n(sec.159-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by a declaration by the applicant, or a person authorised by the applicant, stating whether or not— the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment to which the current certificate relates has been modified since the certificate was issued or modified; and the relevant standard to which the type was tested has changed since the current certificate was issued or modified; and accompanied by the fee for the application.\n(sec.159-ssec.3) The regulator may renew the certificate and issue a new certificate of conformity if satisfied— the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment has not been modified; and the relevant standard to which that type was tested has not changed since the current certificate was issued or the certificate relating to that type was modified.\n(sec.159-ssec.4) If the regulator refuses to renew the certificate, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by a declaration by the applicant, or a person authorised by the applicant, stating whether or not— (i) the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment to which the current certificate relates has been modified since the certificate was issued or modified; and (ii) the relevant standard to which the type was tested has changed since the current certificate was issued or modified; and\n- (i) the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment to which the current certificate relates has been modified since the certificate was issued or modified; and\n- (ii) the relevant standard to which the type was tested has changed since the current certificate was issued or modified; and\n- (c) accompanied by the fee for the application.\n- (i) the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment to which the current certificate relates has been modified since the certificate was issued or modified; and\n- (ii) the relevant standard to which the type was tested has changed since the current certificate was issued or modified; and\n- (a) the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment has not been modified; and\n- (b) the relevant standard to which that type was tested has not changed since the current certificate was issued or the certificate relating to that type was modified.","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"sec.160","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of certificate","content":"### sec.160 Transfer of certificate\n\nThe holder of a certificate of conformity issued under this division who proposes to transfer the certificate to another person may apply to the regulator to have the certificate amended to refer to the name of the person to whom the certificate is to be transferred (the transferee ).\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by—\nthe certificate to be transferred; and\na statement, signed by the transferee, that the transferee consents to the transfer; and\nthe fee for the application.\nThe regulator may issue a certificate of conformity to the transferee if the holder complies with the requirements under subsection (2) .\nIf the regulator refuses to grant the application, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.160-ssec.1) The holder of a certificate of conformity issued under this division who proposes to transfer the certificate to another person may apply to the regulator to have the certificate amended to refer to the name of the person to whom the certificate is to be transferred (the transferee ).\n(sec.160-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by— the certificate to be transferred; and a statement, signed by the transferee, that the transferee consents to the transfer; and the fee for the application.\n(sec.160-ssec.3) The regulator may issue a certificate of conformity to the transferee if the holder complies with the requirements under subsection (2) .\n(sec.160-ssec.4) If the regulator refuses to grant the application, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by— (i) the certificate to be transferred; and (ii) a statement, signed by the transferee, that the transferee consents to the transfer; and (iii) the fee for the application.\n- (i) the certificate to be transferred; and\n- (ii) a statement, signed by the transferee, that the transferee consents to the transfer; and\n- (iii) the fee for the application.\n- (i) the certificate to be transferred; and\n- (ii) a statement, signed by the transferee, that the transferee consents to the transfer; and\n- (iii) the fee for the application.","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"sec.161","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds for cancelling certificate of conformity","content":"### sec.161 Grounds for cancelling certificate of conformity\n\nEach of the following is a ground for cancelling a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment issued under this division—\nan item of the type does not meet the relevant standard for the type;\nan item of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use;\nthe certificate was obtained by misleading information;\nan item of the type, or purportedly of the type, is found, on examination by the regulator, to be substantially different from the type as described in—\nthe certificate; or\na test report forming the basis for the issuing of the certificate;\nthe holder of the certificate contravenes the Act or this regulation.\n- (a) an item of the type does not meet the relevant standard for the type;\n- (b) an item of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use;\n- (c) the certificate was obtained by misleading information;\n- (d) an item of the type, or purportedly of the type, is found, on examination by the regulator, to be substantially different from the type as described in— (i) the certificate; or (ii) a test report forming the basis for the issuing of the certificate;\n- (i) the certificate; or\n- (ii) a test report forming the basis for the issuing of the certificate;\n- (e) the holder of the certificate contravenes the Act or this regulation.\n- (i) the certificate; or\n- (ii) a test report forming the basis for the issuing of the certificate;","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"sec.162","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure before cancellation","content":"### sec.162 Procedure before cancellation\n\nIf the regulator considers a ground exists under section 161 to cancel the certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the regulator must, before taking the action, give the holder of the certificate written notice—\nstating that the regulator is considering cancelling the certificate; and\nstating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and\noutlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and\ninviting the holder to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the certificate should not be cancelled.\nIf, after considering all written representations made by the holder of the certificate within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the certificate, the regulator may cancel the certificate.\nIf the regulator cancels the certificate, the regulator must—\ngive the holder of the certificate an information notice for the decision to cancel; and\nnotify the cancellation by gazette notice stating the day of cancellation.\n(sec.162-ssec.1) If the regulator considers a ground exists under section 161 to cancel the certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the regulator must, before taking the action, give the holder of the certificate written notice— stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the certificate; and stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and inviting the holder to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the certificate should not be cancelled.\n(sec.162-ssec.2) If, after considering all written representations made by the holder of the certificate within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the certificate, the regulator may cancel the certificate.\n(sec.162-ssec.3) If the regulator cancels the certificate, the regulator must— give the holder of the certificate an information notice for the decision to cancel; and notify the cancellation by gazette notice stating the day of cancellation.\n- (a) stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the certificate; and\n- (b) stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and\n- (c) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and\n- (d) inviting the holder to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the certificate should not be cancelled.\n- (a) give the holder of the certificate an information notice for the decision to cancel; and\n- (b) notify the cancellation by gazette notice stating the day of cancellation.","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"sec.163","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation at certificate holder’s request","content":"### sec.163 Cancellation at certificate holder’s request\n\nThe regulator must cancel a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment issued under this division if the holder of the certificate asks the regulator to cancel it.","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"sec.164","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of conformity holder to return certificate if cancelled","content":"### sec.164 Certificate of conformity holder to return certificate if cancelled\n\nWithin 14 days after receiving notice of cancellation of a certificate of conformity, the holder of the certificate must give the regulator the certificate of conformity unless the holder has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—10 penalty units.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"sec.165","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information to be recorded in national register","content":"### sec.165 Information to be recorded in national register\n\nThe regulator must ensure that, for each certificate of conformity issued under this division, or for each modification, renewal or transfer of a certificate of conformity under this division, the information required by the equipment safety rules is recorded in the national register.\nThe regulator must also ensure particulars of the cancellation of a certificate of conformity under this division are recorded in the national register.\n(sec.165-ssec.1) The regulator must ensure that, for each certificate of conformity issued under this division, or for each modification, renewal or transfer of a certificate of conformity under this division, the information required by the equipment safety rules is recorded in the national register.\n(sec.165-ssec.2) The regulator must also ensure particulars of the cancellation of a certificate of conformity under this division are recorded in the national register.","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Recognised external certification schemes— Act , section 48J","content":"## Recognised external certification schemes— Act , section 48J","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sec.166","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.166 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\ndeclaration holder means the person who conducts a declared scheme.\ndeclared scheme see section 167 .\ns 166 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"sec.167","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for regulator’s declaration of scheme","content":"### sec.167 Application for regulator’s declaration of scheme\n\nA person who conducts a scheme for the certification of types of in-scope electrical equipment may apply to the regulator for the scheme to be declared a recognised external certification scheme under section 48J of the Act (a declared scheme ).\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by—\nthe fee for the application; and\nevidence that the applicant is—\naccredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or\nappropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and\nthe applicant’s written agreement that—\nwhen certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and\nthe applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and\nthe other documents and information required by the regulator.\ns 167 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 14\n(sec.167-ssec.1) A person who conducts a scheme for the certification of types of in-scope electrical equipment may apply to the regulator for the scheme to be declared a recognised external certification scheme under section 48J of the Act (a declared scheme ).\n(sec.167-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by— the fee for the application; and evidence that the applicant is— accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and the applicant’s written agreement that— when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and the other documents and information required by the regulator.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by— (i) the fee for the application; and (ii) evidence that the applicant is— (A) accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or (B) appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and (iii) the applicant’s written agreement that— (A) when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and (B) the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and (iv) the other documents and information required by the regulator.\n- (i) the fee for the application; and\n- (ii) evidence that the applicant is— (A) accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or (B) appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and\n- (A) accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or\n- (B) appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and\n- (iii) the applicant’s written agreement that— (A) when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and (B) the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and\n- (A) when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and\n- (B) the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and\n- (iv) the other documents and information required by the regulator.\n- (i) the fee for the application; and\n- (ii) evidence that the applicant is— (A) accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or (B) appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and\n- (A) accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or\n- (B) appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and\n- (iii) the applicant’s written agreement that— (A) when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and (B) the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and\n- (A) when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and\n- (B) the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and\n- (iv) the other documents and information required by the regulator.\n- (A) accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; or\n- (B) appropriately designated, under a mutual recognition arrangement or a free trade agreement to which Australia is a party, as competent to certify that types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment meet relevant standards; and\n- (A) when certifying types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, the applicant will do so under the equipment safety rules; and\n- (B) the applicant will issue a certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability for types of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that meet relevant standards; and","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"sec.168","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of proposed declaration","content":"### sec.168 Notice of proposed declaration\n\nThis section applies if the regulator is intending to grant the application.\nBefore deciding the application, the regulator—\nmust publish a notice of the proposed declaration on the department’s website; and\nmay publish the notice in another way the regulator considers is likely to come to the attention of a person who may be interested in making a submission about the proposed declaration.\nThe notice must state the regulator’s intention to declare the scheme to be a recognised external certification scheme.\nThe notice must state a period of at least 14 days during which written submissions may be made to the regulator about the proposed declaration.\nDuring the period stated in subsection (4) , a person may make a written submission to the regulator about the proposed declaration.\nThe regulator must consider all written submissions received under subsection (5) .\ns 168 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 15\n(sec.168-ssec.1) This section applies if the regulator is intending to grant the application.\n(sec.168-ssec.2) Before deciding the application, the regulator— must publish a notice of the proposed declaration on the department’s website; and may publish the notice in another way the regulator considers is likely to come to the attention of a person who may be interested in making a submission about the proposed declaration.\n(sec.168-ssec.3) The notice must state the regulator’s intention to declare the scheme to be a recognised external certification scheme.\n(sec.168-ssec.4) The notice must state a period of at least 14 days during which written submissions may be made to the regulator about the proposed declaration.\n(sec.168-ssec.5) During the period stated in subsection (4) , a person may make a written submission to the regulator about the proposed declaration.\n(sec.168-ssec.6) The regulator must consider all written submissions received under subsection (5) .\n- (a) must publish a notice of the proposed declaration on the department’s website; and\n- (b) may publish the notice in another way the regulator considers is likely to come to the attention of a person who may be interested in making a submission about the proposed declaration.","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"sec.169","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision about application","content":"### sec.169 Decision about application\n\nThe regulator may decide to grant or refuse to grant the application.\nIf the regulator grants the application, the regulator must, under section 48J of the Act , declare the scheme to be a recognised external certification scheme.\nIf the regulator refuses to grant the application, or grants the application and imposes conditions on the declared scheme, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse or to impose conditions.\n(sec.169-ssec.1) The regulator may decide to grant or refuse to grant the application. If the regulator grants the application, the regulator must, under section 48J of the Act , declare the scheme to be a recognised external certification scheme.\n(sec.169-ssec.2) If the regulator refuses to grant the application, or grants the application and imposes conditions on the declared scheme, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse or to impose conditions.","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of declared scheme","content":"### sec.170 Term of declared scheme\n\nThe term of a declared scheme is the period of not more than 5 years stated in the regulator’s declaration of the scheme.","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"sec.171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator may impose conditions on declared scheme","content":"### sec.171 Regulator may impose conditions on declared scheme\n\nThe regulator may impose conditions on a declared scheme.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , a condition may restrict the types of in-scope electrical equipment that may be certified under the scheme.\nConditions applying to a declared scheme under this section when the scheme is declared under section 48J of the Act must be stated in the declaration.\n(sec.171-ssec.1) The regulator may impose conditions on a declared scheme.\n(sec.171-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a condition may restrict the types of in-scope electrical equipment that may be certified under the scheme.\n(sec.171-ssec.3) Conditions applying to a declared scheme under this section when the scheme is declared under section 48J of the Act must be stated in the declaration.","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"sec.172","sectionType":"section","heading":"Condition imposed by regulation","content":"### sec.172 Condition imposed by regulation\n\nIt is a condition of each declared scheme that the declaration holder must—\npay the annual fee for the declaration by each anniversary of the scheme’s declaration; and\nfor each certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability issued by the declaration holder, or for each modification, renewal or transfer of the issued certificate that is approved by the declaration holder—record the information required by the equipment safety rules in the national register within 3 business days after issuing the certificate or granting the approval; and\nfor each certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability cancelled by the declaration holder—record information about the cancellation in the national register within 3 business days after cancelling the certificate.\ns 172 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 16\n- (a) pay the annual fee for the declaration by each anniversary of the scheme’s declaration; and\n- (b) for each certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability issued by the declaration holder, or for each modification, renewal or transfer of the issued certificate that is approved by the declaration holder—record the information required by the equipment safety rules in the national register within 3 business days after issuing the certificate or granting the approval; and\n- (c) for each certificate of conformity or certificate of suitability cancelled by the declaration holder—record information about the cancellation in the national register within 3 business days after cancelling the certificate.","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sec.173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment of conditions imposed by regulator","content":"### sec.173 Amendment of conditions imposed by regulator\n\nThe regulator may amend the conditions imposed on a declared scheme by the regulator by revoking or varying the conditions or imposing new conditions.\nThe regulator may act under subsection (1) on the regulator’s own initiative or at the request of the declaration holder.\nThe revocation of conditions, or the amendment of conditions at the request of the declaration holder, has effect when written notice of the amendment is given to the declaration holder.\nIf the regulator refuses to amend the conditions as requested by the declaration holder, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.173-ssec.1) The regulator may amend the conditions imposed on a declared scheme by the regulator by revoking or varying the conditions or imposing new conditions.\n(sec.173-ssec.2) The regulator may act under subsection (1) on the regulator’s own initiative or at the request of the declaration holder.\n(sec.173-ssec.3) The revocation of conditions, or the amendment of conditions at the request of the declaration holder, has effect when written notice of the amendment is given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.173-ssec.4) If the regulator refuses to amend the conditions as requested by the declaration holder, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to refuse.","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sec.174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acting on regulator’s own initiative—general","content":"### sec.174 Acting on regulator’s own initiative—general\n\nSubject to section 175 , the regulator must not act, to amend the conditions by varying them or imposing new conditions, on the regulator’s own initiative without first giving the declaration holder a notice—\nstating details of the proposed amendment; and\ninviting the declaration holder to make written submissions about the proposal within a stated time of at least 7 days.\nThe regulator must consider all submissions received from the declaration holder under subsection (1) (b) .\nIf, after considering the submissions (if any), the regulator is of the opinion that the conditions of the declared scheme should be amended as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , the regulator may amend the conditions by written notice given to the declaration holder.\nThe amendment has effect when the notice is given to the declaration holder.\nIf the regulator amends the conditions, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to amend.\n(sec.174-ssec.1) Subject to section 175 , the regulator must not act, to amend the conditions by varying them or imposing new conditions, on the regulator’s own initiative without first giving the declaration holder a notice— stating details of the proposed amendment; and inviting the declaration holder to make written submissions about the proposal within a stated time of at least 7 days.\n(sec.174-ssec.2) The regulator must consider all submissions received from the declaration holder under subsection (1) (b) .\n(sec.174-ssec.3) If, after considering the submissions (if any), the regulator is of the opinion that the conditions of the declared scheme should be amended as mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , the regulator may amend the conditions by written notice given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.174-ssec.4) The amendment has effect when the notice is given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.174-ssec.5) If the regulator amends the conditions, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to amend.\n- (a) stating details of the proposed amendment; and\n- (b) inviting the declaration holder to make written submissions about the proposal within a stated time of at least 7 days.","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sec.175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acting on regulator’s own initiative—electrical risk","content":"### sec.175 Acting on regulator’s own initiative—electrical risk\n\nThis section applies if the regulator considers that a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment certified by a declaration holder is placing, or will place, persons or property at electrical risk.\nThe regulator may amend the conditions applying to the declared scheme, other than the condition imposed under section 172 , by written notice given to the declaration holder.\nThe amendment has effect when the notice is given to the declaration holder.\nIf the regulator amends the conditions, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to amend.\n(sec.175-ssec.1) This section applies if the regulator considers that a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment certified by a declaration holder is placing, or will place, persons or property at electrical risk.\n(sec.175-ssec.2) The regulator may amend the conditions applying to the declared scheme, other than the condition imposed under section 172 , by written notice given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.175-ssec.3) The amendment has effect when the notice is given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.175-ssec.4) If the regulator amends the conditions, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to amend.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sec.176","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds for cancelling declaration","content":"### sec.176 Grounds for cancelling declaration\n\nEach of the following is a ground for cancelling the declaration of a declared scheme—\nthe declaration holder contravened a condition of the declared scheme;\nthe declaration of the scheme was obtained by giving false information.\n- (a) the declaration holder contravened a condition of the declared scheme;\n- (b) the declaration of the scheme was obtained by giving false information.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"sec.177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure before cancellation","content":"### sec.177 Procedure before cancellation\n\nIf the regulator considers a ground exists under section 176 to cancel the declaration of a declared scheme, the regulator must, before taking the action, give the declaration holder written notice—\nstating that the regulator is considering cancelling the declaration; and\nstating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and\noutlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and\ninviting the declaration holder to make written submissions, within a stated time of at least 7 days, as to why the declaration should not be cancelled.\nThe regulator must consider all submissions received from the declaration holder under subsection (1) (d) .\nIf, after considering the submissions (if any) the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the declaration, the regulator may cancel the declaration by written notice given to the declaration holder.\nThe cancellation takes effect on the day the notice is given to the declaration holder.\nIf the regulator cancels the declaration, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n(sec.177-ssec.1) If the regulator considers a ground exists under section 176 to cancel the declaration of a declared scheme, the regulator must, before taking the action, give the declaration holder written notice— stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the declaration; and stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and inviting the declaration holder to make written submissions, within a stated time of at least 7 days, as to why the declaration should not be cancelled.\n(sec.177-ssec.2) The regulator must consider all submissions received from the declaration holder under subsection (1) (d) .\n(sec.177-ssec.3) If, after considering the submissions (if any) the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the declaration, the regulator may cancel the declaration by written notice given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.177-ssec.4) The cancellation takes effect on the day the notice is given to the declaration holder.\n(sec.177-ssec.5) If the regulator cancels the declaration, the regulator must give the declaration holder an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n- (a) stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the declaration; and\n- (b) stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and\n- (c) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and\n- (d) inviting the declaration holder to make written submissions, within a stated time of at least 7 days, as to why the declaration should not be cancelled.","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"sec.178","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation at declaration holder’s request","content":"### sec.178 Cancellation at declaration holder’s request\n\nThe regulator must cancel the declaration of a declared scheme if the declaration holder asks for the cancellation.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sec.179","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reporting requirements for declaration holder","content":"### sec.179 Reporting requirements for declaration holder\n\nThe regulator may, by written notice given to a declaration holder, require the holder to provide the regulator with any of the following—\nreports or particulars, about the number and nature of certificates given under the declared scheme, as stated in the notice and at the times stated in the notice;\nreports, particulars or other information about the level of compliance with the conditions imposed on the declared scheme under this division, as stated in the notice and at the times stated in the notice.\nThe declaration holder must comply with the notice.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.179-ssec.1) The regulator may, by written notice given to a declaration holder, require the holder to provide the regulator with any of the following— reports or particulars, about the number and nature of certificates given under the declared scheme, as stated in the notice and at the times stated in the notice; reports, particulars or other information about the level of compliance with the conditions imposed on the declared scheme under this division, as stated in the notice and at the times stated in the notice.\n(sec.179-ssec.2) The declaration holder must comply with the notice. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) reports or particulars, about the number and nature of certificates given under the declared scheme, as stated in the notice and at the times stated in the notice;\n- (b) reports, particulars or other information about the level of compliance with the conditions imposed on the declared scheme under this division, as stated in the notice and at the times stated in the notice.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sec.180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration holder must comply with equipment safety rules","content":"### sec.180 Declaration holder must comply with equipment safety rules\n\nA declaration holder, in certifying a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment under a declared scheme, must comply with the equipment safety rules.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\ns 180 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 17","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regulator may require testing of item of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment","content":"## Regulator may require testing of item of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sec.181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator may require item of in-scope electrical equipment to be submitted","content":"### sec.181 Regulator may require item of in-scope electrical equipment to be submitted\n\nIf the regulator considers it necessary or appropriate for the maintenance of electrical safety, the regulator may decide to have an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment tested and examined to see whether it meets the relevant standard for the type.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sec.182","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure for obtaining item of in-scope electrical equipment for testing","content":"### sec.182 Procedure for obtaining item of in-scope electrical equipment for testing\n\nIf the regulator decides to have an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment tested and examined, the regulator may—\nfor an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment—\nby written notice, require a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered to give the regulator items of the type for testing and examining within a stated reasonable time; or\nrequire an inspector to select, for testing and examining, items of the type from a place where a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered has them stored and give them to the regulator within a stated reasonable time; or\nin any case—buy, for testing and examining, items of the type at any place where they are offered for sale.\nIf the regulator makes a requirement under subsection (1) (a) (i) , the registered responsible supplier must take all steps that are reasonable in the circumstances to comply with the requirement.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf the regulator makes a requirement under subsection (1) (a) (ii) , the registered responsible supplier must take all steps that are reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the inspector is able to comply with the requirement.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.182-ssec.1) If the regulator decides to have an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment tested and examined, the regulator may— for an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment— by written notice, require a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered to give the regulator items of the type for testing and examining within a stated reasonable time; or require an inspector to select, for testing and examining, items of the type from a place where a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered has them stored and give them to the regulator within a stated reasonable time; or in any case—buy, for testing and examining, items of the type at any place where they are offered for sale.\n(sec.182-ssec.2) If the regulator makes a requirement under subsection (1) (a) (i) , the registered responsible supplier must take all steps that are reasonable in the circumstances to comply with the requirement. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.182-ssec.3) If the regulator makes a requirement under subsection (1) (a) (ii) , the registered responsible supplier must take all steps that are reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the inspector is able to comply with the requirement. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) for an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment— (i) by written notice, require a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered to give the regulator items of the type for testing and examining within a stated reasonable time; or (ii) require an inspector to select, for testing and examining, items of the type from a place where a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered has them stored and give them to the regulator within a stated reasonable time; or\n- (i) by written notice, require a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered to give the regulator items of the type for testing and examining within a stated reasonable time; or\n- (ii) require an inspector to select, for testing and examining, items of the type from a place where a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered has them stored and give them to the regulator within a stated reasonable time; or\n- (b) in any case—buy, for testing and examining, items of the type at any place where they are offered for sale.\n- (i) by written notice, require a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered to give the regulator items of the type for testing and examining within a stated reasonable time; or\n- (ii) require an inspector to select, for testing and examining, items of the type from a place where a registered responsible supplier in relation to whom the type is registered has them stored and give them to the regulator within a stated reasonable time; or","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"sec.183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identification of item of in-scope electrical equipment to be tested","content":"### sec.183 Identification of item of in-scope electrical equipment to be tested\n\nBefore the regulator gives an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment to an approved testing entity for testing and examining, the regulator must—\ngive the registered responsible supplier from whom the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) an opportunity to place an identifying mark on the item; and\nadvise the approved testing entity of the mark.\n- (a) give the registered responsible supplier from whom the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) an opportunity to place an identifying mark on the item; and\n- (b) advise the approved testing entity of the mark.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"sec.184","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cost of testing and examining and liability for damage","content":"### sec.184 Cost of testing and examining and liability for damage\n\nIf an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment is tested and examined under this division and is found to substantially meet the relevant standard for the type, the regulator must—\nbear the cost of the testing and examination; and\nif the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) , compensate the registered responsible supplier for any damage done to the item.\nAn amount for which a registered responsible supplier is entitled to be compensated under subsection (1) (b) may be recovered from the regulator as a debt owing by the State to the person.\nIf an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment is tested and examined under this division and is found not to substantially meet the relevant standard for the type, the registered responsible supplier from whom the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) —\nmust reimburse the regulator for all costs incurred in obtaining and having the item of electrical equipment tested and examined; and\nis not entitled to compensation for damage necessarily caused to the item to enable it to be properly tested and examined.\nAn amount the regulator is entitled to be reimbursed under subsection (3) (a) may be recovered by the regulator as a debt owing to the State.\n(sec.184-ssec.1) If an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment is tested and examined under this division and is found to substantially meet the relevant standard for the type, the regulator must— bear the cost of the testing and examination; and if the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) , compensate the registered responsible supplier for any damage done to the item.\n(sec.184-ssec.2) An amount for which a registered responsible supplier is entitled to be compensated under subsection (1) (b) may be recovered from the regulator as a debt owing by the State to the person.\n(sec.184-ssec.3) If an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment is tested and examined under this division and is found not to substantially meet the relevant standard for the type, the registered responsible supplier from whom the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) — must reimburse the regulator for all costs incurred in obtaining and having the item of electrical equipment tested and examined; and is not entitled to compensation for damage necessarily caused to the item to enable it to be properly tested and examined.\n(sec.184-ssec.4) An amount the regulator is entitled to be reimbursed under subsection (3) (a) may be recovered by the regulator as a debt owing to the State.\n- (a) bear the cost of the testing and examination; and\n- (b) if the item was obtained under section 182 (1) (a) , compensate the registered responsible supplier for any damage done to the item.\n- (a) must reimburse the regulator for all costs incurred in obtaining and having the item of electrical equipment tested and examined; and\n- (b) is not entitled to compensation for damage necessarily caused to the item to enable it to be properly tested and examined.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.10","sectionType":"division","heading":"Return of in-scope electrical equipment given to regulator","content":"## Return of in-scope electrical equipment given to regulator","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"sec.185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of item of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment provided to regulator","content":"### sec.185 Return of item of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment provided to regulator\n\nThis section applies if a person provides the regulator with—\nan item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment under division 7 ; or\nan item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment for testing and examination because of a requirement made by the regulator under division 9 .\nThe regulator must notify the person of the item of in-scope electrical equipment being available for collection by the person at a stated place as soon as practicable after—\nif the item was provided under division 7 —the regulator decides the application to which the item relates; or\nif the item was provided for testing and examination—\nif the regulator believes, on reasonable grounds, that the item is required as evidence in a prosecution for an offence—the prosecution and any appeal from the prosecution; or\nif subparagraph (i) does not apply—the testing and examination.\nDespite subsection (2) (b) (i) , the regulator must notify the person immediately after the earlier of the following—\nthe regulator decides the item of in-scope electrical equipment is not required as evidence;\na prosecution for an offence involving the item of in-scope electrical equipment is not started within 6 months from when the notice would have been given if subsection (2) (b) (i) had not applied.\nIf, at the end of 6 months after the giving of notice, the item of in-scope electrical equipment has not been collected, the regulator may dispose of the item as the regulator considers appropriate and the person is not entitled to claim for the item or any loss or damage to it.\nSubsection (2) does not apply if the item of in-scope electrical equipment was necessarily destroyed by testing.\n(sec.185-ssec.1) This section applies if a person provides the regulator with— an item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment under division 7 ; or an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment for testing and examination because of a requirement made by the regulator under division 9 .\n(sec.185-ssec.2) The regulator must notify the person of the item of in-scope electrical equipment being available for collection by the person at a stated place as soon as practicable after— if the item was provided under division 7 —the regulator decides the application to which the item relates; or if the item was provided for testing and examination— if the regulator believes, on reasonable grounds, that the item is required as evidence in a prosecution for an offence—the prosecution and any appeal from the prosecution; or if subparagraph (i) does not apply—the testing and examination.\n(sec.185-ssec.3) Despite subsection (2) (b) (i) , the regulator must notify the person immediately after the earlier of the following— the regulator decides the item of in-scope electrical equipment is not required as evidence; a prosecution for an offence involving the item of in-scope electrical equipment is not started within 6 months from when the notice would have been given if subsection (2) (b) (i) had not applied.\n(sec.185-ssec.4) If, at the end of 6 months after the giving of notice, the item of in-scope electrical equipment has not been collected, the regulator may dispose of the item as the regulator considers appropriate and the person is not entitled to claim for the item or any loss or damage to it.\n(sec.185-ssec.5) Subsection (2) does not apply if the item of in-scope electrical equipment was necessarily destroyed by testing.\n- (a) an item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment under division 7 ; or\n- (b) an item of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment for testing and examination because of a requirement made by the regulator under division 9 .\n- (a) if the item was provided under division 7 —the regulator decides the application to which the item relates; or\n- (b) if the item was provided for testing and examination— (i) if the regulator believes, on reasonable grounds, that the item is required as evidence in a prosecution for an offence—the prosecution and any appeal from the prosecution; or (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply—the testing and examination.\n- (i) if the regulator believes, on reasonable grounds, that the item is required as evidence in a prosecution for an offence—the prosecution and any appeal from the prosecution; or\n- (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply—the testing and examination.\n- (i) if the regulator believes, on reasonable grounds, that the item is required as evidence in a prosecution for an offence—the prosecution and any appeal from the prosecution; or\n- (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply—the testing and examination.\n- (a) the regulator decides the item of in-scope electrical equipment is not required as evidence;\n- (b) a prosecution for an offence involving the item of in-scope electrical equipment is not started within 6 months from when the notice would have been given if subsection (2) (b) (i) had not applied.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.11","sectionType":"division","heading":"Second-hand items","content":"## Second-hand items","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"sec.186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limitation on offering to sell second-hand items","content":"### sec.186 Limitation on offering to sell second-hand items\n\nA seller who offers to sell a second-hand item to another person must give the other person information to the effect that the item has not been tested for electrical safety unless—\nthe item has been tested and found to be electrically safe by a qualified person and the seller gives the other person information about the test; or\nthe other person conducts a business or undertaking that includes dealing in, repairing or reconditioning second-hand items.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nqualified person , for testing a second-hand item, means a licensed electrical worker who is qualified to test the item.\nseller means a person who offers to sell a second-hand item, regardless of whether the offer to sell the item is for profit or gain.\nAn individual who offers to sell a second-hand item online.\nA volunteer of a volunteer association under section 21 (8) of the Act who offers to sell a second-hand item as part of the work of the association.\ns 186 sub 2024 SL No. 241 s 19\n(sec.186-ssec.1) A seller who offers to sell a second-hand item to another person must give the other person information to the effect that the item has not been tested for electrical safety unless— the item has been tested and found to be electrically safe by a qualified person and the seller gives the other person information about the test; or the other person conducts a business or undertaking that includes dealing in, repairing or reconditioning second-hand items. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.186-ssec.2) In this section— qualified person , for testing a second-hand item, means a licensed electrical worker who is qualified to test the item. seller means a person who offers to sell a second-hand item, regardless of whether the offer to sell the item is for profit or gain. An individual who offers to sell a second-hand item online. A volunteer of a volunteer association under section 21 (8) of the Act who offers to sell a second-hand item as part of the work of the association.\n- (a) the item has been tested and found to be electrically safe by a qualified person and the seller gives the other person information about the test; or\n- (b) the other person conducts a business or undertaking that includes dealing in, repairing or reconditioning second-hand items.\n- 1 An individual who offers to sell a second-hand item online.\n- 2 A volunteer of a volunteer association under section 21 (8) of the Act who offers to sell a second-hand item as part of the work of the association.","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.12","sectionType":"division","heading":"Program for issuing certificates of suitability","content":"## Program for issuing certificates of suitability","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"sec.187","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator may establish program for issuing certificates of suitability","content":"### sec.187 Regulator may establish program for issuing certificates of suitability\n\nThe regulator may establish a program for the issuing of certificates of suitability for types of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment.\nThe program may include the charging of fees for the certificates.\nThe program can not require a person to take part in the program.\ns 187 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 21\n(sec.187-ssec.1) The regulator may establish a program for the issuing of certificates of suitability for types of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment.\n(sec.187-ssec.2) The program may include the charging of fees for the certificates.\n(sec.187-ssec.3) The program can not require a person to take part in the program.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.13","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"sec.187A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Corresponding laws— Act , s 48A , definition corresponding law","content":"### sec.187A Corresponding laws— Act , s 48A , definition corresponding law\n\nFor section 48A of the Act , definition corresponding law , the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (Vic) is prescribed.\ns 187A ins 2024 Act No. 44 s 35","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Electrical equipment—general","content":"# Electrical equipment—general","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Requirement for warning sign for sale of particular electrical equipment","content":"## Requirement for warning sign for sale of particular electrical equipment","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sec.188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for division","content":"### sec.188 Definition for division\n\nIn this division—\nparticular electrical equipment means electrical equipment the installation, removal, adding, testing, replacement, repair, alteration, or maintenance of which is electrical work required under the Act to be performed by a licensed electrical contractor or licensed electrical worker.\nfixed-wired electrical equipment, including, for example, air conditioners, stoves, ovens, electric hot water systems, ceiling fans, light fittings\nelectrical accessories, including, for example, socket-outlets, light switches, electrical cable, wall switches, plugs and cord extension sockets\nelectrical parts, including, for example, electrical motors, switches, solenoids, elements\ns 188 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1\n- • fixed-wired electrical equipment, including, for example, air conditioners, stoves, ovens, electric hot water systems, ceiling fans, light fittings\n- • electrical accessories, including, for example, socket-outlets, light switches, electrical cable, wall switches, plugs and cord extension sockets\n- • electrical parts, including, for example, electrical motors, switches, solenoids, elements","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"sec.189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.189 Application of division\n\nThis division applies to a person who conducts a business or undertaking that involves the sale of particular electrical equipment to the public.\ns 189 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sec.190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to display DIY warning sign","content":"### sec.190 Requirement to display DIY warning sign\n\nThe person must not sell an item of particular electrical equipment unless a DIY warning sign is displayed for the item.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) , a DIY warning sign is displayed for an item of particular electrical equipment if the sign is displayed—\nin close proximity to the point of display of the item; or\nas part of the price tag of the item; or\non a label attached to the packaging of the item; or\nas part of the packaging of the item; or\non a label attached to the item.\nIn this section—\nDIY warning sign means a sign that—\ncontains a symbol in the form of a red circle and a red diagonal line over the letters ‘DIY’ in black letters; and\nfor a sign displayed in the way mentioned in subsection (2) (a) —contains the words ‘ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN’ in uppercase black letters; and\nfor a sign displayed in the way mentioned in subsection (2) (b) , (c) , (d) or (e) —contains the words ‘MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN’ in uppercase black letters; and\nhas a white background; and\nis unambiguous and clearly legible.\npoint of display , of an item, means—\nfor an item displayed in a shop, warehouse or other physical space—the place where the item is displayed in the shop, warehouse or other physical space; or\nfor an item displayed in an online shop—the place where the item is displayed on the online shop’s website.\n(sec.190-ssec.1) The person must not sell an item of particular electrical equipment unless a DIY warning sign is displayed for the item. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.190-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , a DIY warning sign is displayed for an item of particular electrical equipment if the sign is displayed— in close proximity to the point of display of the item; or as part of the price tag of the item; or on a label attached to the packaging of the item; or as part of the packaging of the item; or on a label attached to the item.\n(sec.190-ssec.3) In this section— DIY warning sign means a sign that— contains a symbol in the form of a red circle and a red diagonal line over the letters ‘DIY’ in black letters; and for a sign displayed in the way mentioned in subsection (2) (a) —contains the words ‘ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN’ in uppercase black letters; and for a sign displayed in the way mentioned in subsection (2) (b) , (c) , (d) or (e) —contains the words ‘MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN’ in uppercase black letters; and has a white background; and is unambiguous and clearly legible. point of display , of an item, means— for an item displayed in a shop, warehouse or other physical space—the place where the item is displayed in the shop, warehouse or other physical space; or for an item displayed in an online shop—the place where the item is displayed on the online shop’s website.\n- (a) in close proximity to the point of display of the item; or\n- (b) as part of the price tag of the item; or\n- (c) on a label attached to the packaging of the item; or\n- (d) as part of the packaging of the item; or\n- (e) on a label attached to the item.\n- (a) contains a symbol in the form of a red circle and a red diagonal line over the letters ‘DIY’ in black letters; and\n- (b) for a sign displayed in the way mentioned in subsection (2) (a) —contains the words ‘ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN’ in uppercase black letters; and\n- (c) for a sign displayed in the way mentioned in subsection (2) (b) , (c) , (d) or (e) —contains the words ‘MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN’ in uppercase black letters; and\n- (d) has a white background; and\n- (e) is unambiguous and clearly legible.\n- (a) for an item displayed in a shop, warehouse or other physical space—the place where the item is displayed in the shop, warehouse or other physical space; or\n- (b) for an item displayed in an online shop—the place where the item is displayed on the online shop’s website.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Prohibition on sale of electrical equipment","content":"## Prohibition on sale of electrical equipment","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"sec.191","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of electrical equipment prohibited","content":"### sec.191 Sale of electrical equipment prohibited\n\nA person must not sell an item of electrical equipment to which the safety criteria in AS/NZS 3820 (Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment) apply unless the item of electrical equipment complies with the safety criteria as in force at the later of the following—\non 5 October 1998;\nwhen the item was manufactured or imported.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) on 5 October 1998;\n- (b) when the item was manufactured or imported.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"sec.192","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.192\n\ns 192 om 2026 Act No. 6 s 9","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Labelling and inspection of electrical equipment","content":"## Labelling and inspection of electrical equipment","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sec.193","sectionType":"section","heading":"Labelling faulty portable electrical equipment","content":"### sec.193 Labelling faulty portable electrical equipment\n\nThis section applies if a person acting under the authority of a distribution entity finds, at a place occupied by a consumer, an item of portable electrical equipment that has a serious defect.\nThe distribution entity must ensure that a label is attached to the item of electrical equipment stating that the item is electrically unsafe.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person must not take the label off the item of electrical equipment or connect a source of electricity to the item unless the item—\nhas been repaired by a licensed electrical worker qualified to repair it; or\nhas been repaired by a person who, because of the operation of section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , was not performing electrical work in repairing the equipment.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.193-ssec.1) This section applies if a person acting under the authority of a distribution entity finds, at a place occupied by a consumer, an item of portable electrical equipment that has a serious defect.\n(sec.193-ssec.2) The distribution entity must ensure that a label is attached to the item of electrical equipment stating that the item is electrically unsafe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.193-ssec.3) A person must not take the label off the item of electrical equipment or connect a source of electricity to the item unless the item— has been repaired by a licensed electrical worker qualified to repair it; or has been repaired by a person who, because of the operation of section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , was not performing electrical work in repairing the equipment. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) has been repaired by a licensed electrical worker qualified to repair it; or\n- (b) has been repaired by a person who, because of the operation of section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , was not performing electrical work in repairing the equipment.","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Hire electrical equipment","content":"## Hire electrical equipment","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"sec.194","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hiring electrical equipment","content":"### sec.194 Hiring electrical equipment\n\nThis section applies to a person (the hirer ) conducting a business or undertaking of hiring out electrical equipment to other persons.\nThe hirer must ensure each item of electrical equipment hired out by the hirer to another person—\neither—\nis inspected and tested by a competent person before each hiring; or\nhas a safety switch that can not be disconnected, deactivated or removed during the item’s operation; and\nis inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and\nif the item has a safety switch under paragraph (a) (ii) , the safety switch—\nis inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and\ncomplies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\nHowever, subsection (2) (b) does not apply if the item is domestic electrical equipment that is hired for use in a domestic situation.\nrefrigerator, television or computer hired for use in a house, flat or unit\nrefrigerator hired for use in a mechanic’s workshop\nFor subsection (2) (a) (i) , if, because of the way in which the item of electrical equipment is designed, the item can not be tested without dismantling it, it is sufficient if the hirer ensures the item is tested to the extent that it can be tested without dismantling it.\nIf, after inspecting and testing an item of electrical equipment under subsection (2) (b) —\nthe competent person decides the item is safe to use, the hirer must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item that shows the day by which the item must be reinspected and retested; or\nthe competent person decides the item is not safe to use, the hirer must ensure that—\nthe competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item warning people not to use the item; and\nthe item is immediately withdrawn from use.\nThe hirer must keep records of the tests performed under subsection (2) (b) or (c) (i) for at least 5 years.\nA person who contravenes subsection (2) , (5) or (6) commits an offence.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ndomestic electrical equipment means computer equipment, browngoods or whitegoods.\ns 194 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 22\n(sec.194-ssec.1) This section applies to a person (the hirer ) conducting a business or undertaking of hiring out electrical equipment to other persons.\n(sec.194-ssec.2) The hirer must ensure each item of electrical equipment hired out by the hirer to another person— either— is inspected and tested by a competent person before each hiring; or has a safety switch that can not be disconnected, deactivated or removed during the item’s operation; and is inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and if the item has a safety switch under paragraph (a) (ii) , the safety switch— is inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n(sec.194-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) (b) does not apply if the item is domestic electrical equipment that is hired for use in a domestic situation. refrigerator, television or computer hired for use in a house, flat or unit refrigerator hired for use in a mechanic’s workshop\n(sec.194-ssec.4) For subsection (2) (a) (i) , if, because of the way in which the item of electrical equipment is designed, the item can not be tested without dismantling it, it is sufficient if the hirer ensures the item is tested to the extent that it can be tested without dismantling it.\n(sec.194-ssec.5) If, after inspecting and testing an item of electrical equipment under subsection (2) (b) — the competent person decides the item is safe to use, the hirer must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item that shows the day by which the item must be reinspected and retested; or the competent person decides the item is not safe to use, the hirer must ensure that— the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item warning people not to use the item; and the item is immediately withdrawn from use.\n(sec.194-ssec.6) The hirer must keep records of the tests performed under subsection (2) (b) or (c) (i) for at least 5 years.\n(sec.194-ssec.7) A person who contravenes subsection (2) , (5) or (6) commits an offence. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.194-ssec.8) In this section— domestic electrical equipment means computer equipment, browngoods or whitegoods.\n- (a) either— (i) is inspected and tested by a competent person before each hiring; or (ii) has a safety switch that can not be disconnected, deactivated or removed during the item’s operation; and\n- (i) is inspected and tested by a competent person before each hiring; or\n- (ii) has a safety switch that can not be disconnected, deactivated or removed during the item’s operation; and\n- (b) is inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and\n- (c) if the item has a safety switch under paragraph (a) (ii) , the safety switch— (i) is inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and (ii) complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n- (i) is inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and\n- (ii) complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n- (i) is inspected and tested by a competent person before each hiring; or\n- (ii) has a safety switch that can not be disconnected, deactivated or removed during the item’s operation; and\n- (i) is inspected, tested and tagged by a competent person at least once every 6 months; and\n- (ii) complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n- (a) the competent person decides the item is safe to use, the hirer must ensure the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item that shows the day by which the item must be reinspected and retested; or\n- (b) the competent person decides the item is not safe to use, the hirer must ensure that— (i) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item warning people not to use the item; and (ii) the item is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (i) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item warning people not to use the item; and\n- (ii) the item is immediately withdrawn from use.\n- (i) the competent person immediately attaches a durable tag to the item warning people not to use the item; and\n- (ii) the item is immediately withdrawn from use.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Works of an electricity entity","content":"# Works of an electricity entity","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Compliance with part","content":"## Compliance with part","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"sec.195","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with this part","content":"### sec.195 Compliance with this part\n\nA person, including an electricity entity, who designs, builds, maintains or operates works of an electricity entity must ensure that the requirements of this part for the works of an electricity entity are complied with.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Earthing and protection","content":"## Earthing and protection","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"sec.196","sectionType":"section","heading":"Systems of earthing","content":"### sec.196 Systems of earthing\n\nThe works of an electricity entity must incorporate an earthing and protection system, to a recognised electricity supply industry standard, capable of ensuring the following—\nreliable passage of fault current;\nreliable passage of single wire earth return load currents to ground or source;\nreliable operation of circuit protection devices;\nsafe step, touch and transfer potentials for all electrical equipment;\nappropriate coordination with the earthing and protection systems of other electricity entities;\nprotection against likely mechanical damage, inadvertent interference and chemical deterioration;\nmechanical stability and integrity of connections.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the following specific requirements apply for the works of an electricity entity—\nto stop, as far as practicable, a person suffering electric shock—\nif the multiple earthed neutral system of earthing is used—the neutral conductor of the system must be effectively earthed; and\neach non-current carrying exposed conductive part of an electric line or generating plant must be effectively earthed;\neach non-current carrying exposed conductive part of a substation must be effectively earthed;\na system of earthing must be tested as soon as practicable after its installation to prove its effectiveness;\na high voltage electric line must be protected by a suitable fuse, circuit breaker or equivalent device.\nEarthing is not required under subsection (2) (a) (ii) or (b) in circumstances where the electricity entity, in accordance with a recognised practice in the electricity industry, considers that for safety reasons earthing is not appropriate.\n(sec.196-ssec.1) The works of an electricity entity must incorporate an earthing and protection system, to a recognised electricity supply industry standard, capable of ensuring the following— reliable passage of fault current; reliable passage of single wire earth return load currents to ground or source; reliable operation of circuit protection devices; safe step, touch and transfer potentials for all electrical equipment; appropriate coordination with the earthing and protection systems of other electricity entities; protection against likely mechanical damage, inadvertent interference and chemical deterioration; mechanical stability and integrity of connections.\n(sec.196-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the following specific requirements apply for the works of an electricity entity— to stop, as far as practicable, a person suffering electric shock— if the multiple earthed neutral system of earthing is used—the neutral conductor of the system must be effectively earthed; and each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of an electric line or generating plant must be effectively earthed; each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of a substation must be effectively earthed; a system of earthing must be tested as soon as practicable after its installation to prove its effectiveness; a high voltage electric line must be protected by a suitable fuse, circuit breaker or equivalent device.\n(sec.196-ssec.3) Earthing is not required under subsection (2) (a) (ii) or (b) in circumstances where the electricity entity, in accordance with a recognised practice in the electricity industry, considers that for safety reasons earthing is not appropriate.\n- (a) reliable passage of fault current;\n- (b) reliable passage of single wire earth return load currents to ground or source;\n- (c) reliable operation of circuit protection devices;\n- (d) safe step, touch and transfer potentials for all electrical equipment;\n- (e) appropriate coordination with the earthing and protection systems of other electricity entities;\n- (f) protection against likely mechanical damage, inadvertent interference and chemical deterioration;\n- (g) mechanical stability and integrity of connections.\n- (a) to stop, as far as practicable, a person suffering electric shock— (i) if the multiple earthed neutral system of earthing is used—the neutral conductor of the system must be effectively earthed; and (ii) each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of an electric line or generating plant must be effectively earthed;\n- (i) if the multiple earthed neutral system of earthing is used—the neutral conductor of the system must be effectively earthed; and\n- (ii) each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of an electric line or generating plant must be effectively earthed;\n- (b) each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of a substation must be effectively earthed;\n- (c) a system of earthing must be tested as soon as practicable after its installation to prove its effectiveness;\n- (d) a high voltage electric line must be protected by a suitable fuse, circuit breaker or equivalent device.\n- (i) if the multiple earthed neutral system of earthing is used—the neutral conductor of the system must be effectively earthed; and\n- (ii) each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of an electric line or generating plant must be effectively earthed;","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"sec.197","sectionType":"section","heading":"Connection of high voltage circuit to earth","content":"### sec.197 Connection of high voltage circuit to earth\n\nEach distinct high voltage system included in the works of an electricity entity must be connected to earth by direct connection or through a resistance or a reactance.\nAll reasonable precautions must be taken to ensure that, for the circumstances in which the system is to operate, fuses or circuit breakers in the system will operate during fault conditions.\n(sec.197-ssec.1) Each distinct high voltage system included in the works of an electricity entity must be connected to earth by direct connection or through a resistance or a reactance.\n(sec.197-ssec.2) All reasonable precautions must be taken to ensure that, for the circumstances in which the system is to operate, fuses or circuit breakers in the system will operate during fault conditions.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"sec.198","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance and other requirements for works","content":"### sec.198 Performance and other requirements for works\n\nThe following requirements apply for the works of an electricity entity—\nthe works must be able to perform under the service conditions and the physical environment in which the works operate;\nthe works must have enough thermal capacity to pass the electrical load for which they are designed, without reduction of electrical or mechanical properties to a level below that at which safe operational performance can be provided;\nto the greatest practicable extent, the works must have enough capacity to pass short circuit currents to allow protective devices to operate correctly;\nthe works must have enough mechanical strength to withstand anticipated mechanical stresses caused by environmental, construction or electrical service conditions;\nthe works must be—\ndesigned and constructed to restrict unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts; and\noperated in a way that restricts unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts;\ndesign, construction, operation and maintenance records necessary for the electrical safety of the works must be kept in an accessible form;\nparts of the works whose identity or purpose is not obvious must be clearly identified by labels, and the labels must be updated as soon as possible after any change is made to the works;\nelectrical equipment intended to form part of the works of an electricity entity must undergo commissioning tests and inspection to verify that the electrical equipment is suitable for service and can be operated safely when initially installed or altered.\n- (a) the works must be able to perform under the service conditions and the physical environment in which the works operate;\n- (b) the works must have enough thermal capacity to pass the electrical load for which they are designed, without reduction of electrical or mechanical properties to a level below that at which safe operational performance can be provided;\n- (c) to the greatest practicable extent, the works must have enough capacity to pass short circuit currents to allow protective devices to operate correctly;\n- (d) the works must have enough mechanical strength to withstand anticipated mechanical stresses caused by environmental, construction or electrical service conditions;\n- (e) the works must be— (i) designed and constructed to restrict unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts; and (ii) operated in a way that restricts unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts;\n- (i) designed and constructed to restrict unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts; and\n- (ii) operated in a way that restricts unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts;\n- (f) design, construction, operation and maintenance records necessary for the electrical safety of the works must be kept in an accessible form;\n- (g) parts of the works whose identity or purpose is not obvious must be clearly identified by labels, and the labels must be updated as soon as possible after any change is made to the works;\n- (h) electrical equipment intended to form part of the works of an electricity entity must undergo commissioning tests and inspection to verify that the electrical equipment is suitable for service and can be operated safely when initially installed or altered.\n- (i) designed and constructed to restrict unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts; and\n- (ii) operated in a way that restricts unauthorised access by a person to live exposed parts;","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"sec.199","sectionType":"section","heading":"Insulation of stay wire","content":"### sec.199 Insulation of stay wire\n\nIf a stay wire attached to a pole or structure supporting an overhead electric line forming part of the works of an electricity entity does not form part of an earthing system, the wire must be insulated to prevent, as far as practicable, any person suffering an electric shock.","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"sec.200","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection of earth conductors","content":"### sec.200 Protection of earth conductors\n\nTo prevent, as far as practicable, any person suffering an electric shock, earthing conductors installed on the outside of a pole or structure supporting an overhead electric line forming part of the works of an electricity entity must be, from ground level to a height of at least 2.4m—\ninsulated or suitably covered by a nonconductive material; and\nprotected from mechanical damage.\n- (a) insulated or suitably covered by a nonconductive material; and\n- (b) protected from mechanical damage.","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Substations","content":"## Substations","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"sec.201","sectionType":"section","heading":"Substation requirements","content":"### sec.201 Substation requirements\n\nThe following requirements apply for a substation forming part of the works of an electricity entity—\nthere must be safe access to, and exit from, the substation;\na building or enclosure forming part of the substation must be secure, and all reasonable care must be taken to stop unauthorised access to the building or enclosure;\nelectrical equipment forming part of the substation must meet applicable standards for electrical safety of persons and property;\nthe substation must have appropriate signs, labels, warning notices and barriers.\n- (a) there must be safe access to, and exit from, the substation;\n- (b) a building or enclosure forming part of the substation must be secure, and all reasonable care must be taken to stop unauthorised access to the building or enclosure;\n- (c) electrical equipment forming part of the substation must meet applicable standards for electrical safety of persons and property;\n- (d) the substation must have appropriate signs, labels, warning notices and barriers.","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electric lines and control cables","content":"## Electric lines and control cables","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"sec.202","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.202 Application of division\n\nThis division does not apply to electric lines and control cables that are part of a substation that is part of the works of an electricity entity.\ns 202 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":259},{"sectionNumber":"sec.203","sectionType":"section","heading":"Measurement of vertical and horizontal distances","content":"### sec.203 Measurement of vertical and horizontal distances\n\nFor this division—\nthe vertical distance of a conductor from the ground is the length of a vertical line between the conductor and the ground; and\nthe vertical distance of a conductor from a structure that is immediately below the conductor is the length of a vertical line between the conductor and the point on the structure immediately below the conductor; and\nthe vertical distance of a conductor from a structure that is not immediately below the conductor is the length of a vertical line between the conductor and the horizontal projection of the nearest point on the structure to the conductor; and\nthe horizontal distance of a conductor from a structure is the length of a horizontal line from the conductor to the nearest point on the structure; and\nthe horizontal distance of a conductor from a verandah, balcony, road cutting, embankment or other similar thing is the length of a horizontal line from the conductor to the vertical projection of the nearest point on the verandah, balcony, road cutting, embankment or other similar thing; and\nthe horizontal distance of a conductor from a structure that is not immediately below the conductor is the length of a horizontal line from the conductor to the vertical projection of the nearest point on the structure.\n- (a) the vertical distance of a conductor from the ground is the length of a vertical line between the conductor and the ground; and\n- (b) the vertical distance of a conductor from a structure that is immediately below the conductor is the length of a vertical line between the conductor and the point on the structure immediately below the conductor; and\n- (c) the vertical distance of a conductor from a structure that is not immediately below the conductor is the length of a vertical line between the conductor and the horizontal projection of the nearest point on the structure to the conductor; and\n- (d) the horizontal distance of a conductor from a structure is the length of a horizontal line from the conductor to the nearest point on the structure; and\n- (e) the horizontal distance of a conductor from a verandah, balcony, road cutting, embankment or other similar thing is the length of a horizontal line from the conductor to the vertical projection of the nearest point on the verandah, balcony, road cutting, embankment or other similar thing; and\n- (f) the horizontal distance of a conductor from a structure that is not immediately below the conductor is the length of a horizontal line from the conductor to the vertical projection of the nearest point on the structure.","sortOrder":260},{"sectionNumber":"sec.204","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electric lines and control cables","content":"### sec.204 Electric lines and control cables\n\nEach of the following requirements apply for electric lines and control cables forming part of the works of an electricity entity—\nthe lines and cables must be designed and constructed to ensure that applicable safety clearance requirements under sections 205 to 208 , and 210, for clearance to the ground, buildings and other structures, and to other conductors, are complied with, and are appropriate having regard to environmental, construction and electric service conditions;\nunderground cables are installed in a way that takes account of local environmental and service conditions, the location of other public utility provider services and the risk of damage from excavation;\nif an underground cable is located above the surface of the ground at a particular place and is accessible to the public, it must be mechanically protected from the point at which it leaves the ground up to a height of 2,400mm above any surface near the place on which a person is able to stand;\na low voltage overhead service must be an insulated cable or a neutral screened cable.\n- (a) the lines and cables must be designed and constructed to ensure that applicable safety clearance requirements under sections 205 to 208 , and 210, for clearance to the ground, buildings and other structures, and to other conductors, are complied with, and are appropriate having regard to environmental, construction and electric service conditions;\n- (b) underground cables are installed in a way that takes account of local environmental and service conditions, the location of other public utility provider services and the risk of damage from excavation;\n- (c) if an underground cable is located above the surface of the ground at a particular place and is accessible to the public, it must be mechanically protected from the point at which it leaves the ground up to a height of 2,400mm above any surface near the place on which a person is able to stand;\n- (d) a low voltage overhead service must be an insulated cable or a neutral screened cable.","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"sec.205","sectionType":"section","heading":"Clearance from exposed conductive parts and separation of conductors in same circuit","content":"### sec.205 Clearance from exposed conductive parts and separation of conductors in same circuit\n\nExposed conductors in the same circuit of an overhead electric line forming part of the works of an electricity entity must be separated so that, as far as practicable, a conductor does not come in contact with or within arcing distance of—\nanother conductor; or\nan earthed exposed conductive part; or\na stay wire forming part of the overhead electric line.\n- (a) another conductor; or\n- (b) an earthed exposed conductive part; or\n- (c) a stay wire forming part of the overhead electric line.","sortOrder":262},{"sectionNumber":"sec.206","sectionType":"section","heading":"Location of overhead circuit in relation to another overhead circuit","content":"### sec.206 Location of overhead circuit in relation to another overhead circuit\n\nIf the overhead circuits of electric lines forming part of the works of 1 or more electricity entities include different overhead circuits of electric lines that are adjacent, or that cross, and that are on 1 structure, the circuits must be placed as follows—\n2 or more low voltage circuits must be placed 1 above the other or side by side;\n2 or more high voltage circuits must be placed 1 above the other or side by side;\nlow voltage circuits must be placed below high voltage circuits;\nif 2 or more high voltage circuits are placed 1 above the other, any lower voltage circuit must be placed below any higher voltage circuit.\nSubsection (1) (c) does not apply to conductors erected on a pole transformer substation.\nSubsection (1) (d) does not apply if an electricity entity considers that exceptional circumstances apply, and that failure to comply with the requirement would not create an unsafe or hazardous situation.\n(sec.206-ssec.1) If the overhead circuits of electric lines forming part of the works of 1 or more electricity entities include different overhead circuits of electric lines that are adjacent, or that cross, and that are on 1 structure, the circuits must be placed as follows— 2 or more low voltage circuits must be placed 1 above the other or side by side; 2 or more high voltage circuits must be placed 1 above the other or side by side; low voltage circuits must be placed below high voltage circuits; if 2 or more high voltage circuits are placed 1 above the other, any lower voltage circuit must be placed below any higher voltage circuit.\n(sec.206-ssec.2) Subsection (1) (c) does not apply to conductors erected on a pole transformer substation.\n(sec.206-ssec.3) Subsection (1) (d) does not apply if an electricity entity considers that exceptional circumstances apply, and that failure to comply with the requirement would not create an unsafe or hazardous situation.\n- (a) 2 or more low voltage circuits must be placed 1 above the other or side by side;\n- (b) 2 or more high voltage circuits must be placed 1 above the other or side by side;\n- (c) low voltage circuits must be placed below high voltage circuits;\n- (d) if 2 or more high voltage circuits are placed 1 above the other, any lower voltage circuit must be placed below any higher voltage circuit.","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"sec.207","sectionType":"section","heading":"Clearance of overhead electric lines from ground","content":"### sec.207 Clearance of overhead electric lines from ground\n\nAn electricity entity must ensure the distance from the conductors of its overhead electric lines to the ground is as required under—\nfor an overhead electric line, including a high voltage overhead service line— schedule 4 , parts 1 and 3 ; and\nfor a low voltage overhead service line— schedule 5 , part 1 .\nSubsection (1) does not apply to electric cables known as aerial bundled cables installed with a clearance from the ground decided by the electricity entity to be a safe clearance considering the nature of the cables and their location.\n(sec.207-ssec.1) An electricity entity must ensure the distance from the conductors of its overhead electric lines to the ground is as required under— for an overhead electric line, including a high voltage overhead service line— schedule 4 , parts 1 and 3 ; and for a low voltage overhead service line— schedule 5 , part 1 .\n(sec.207-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to electric cables known as aerial bundled cables installed with a clearance from the ground decided by the electricity entity to be a safe clearance considering the nature of the cables and their location.\n- (a) for an overhead electric line, including a high voltage overhead service line— schedule 4 , parts 1 and 3 ; and\n- (b) for a low voltage overhead service line— schedule 5 , part 1 .","sortOrder":264},{"sectionNumber":"sec.208","sectionType":"section","heading":"Clearance of overhead electric lines from structures","content":"### sec.208 Clearance of overhead electric lines from structures\n\nAn electricity entity must ensure the distance from the conductors of its overhead electric lines to a structure is as required under—\nfor an overhead electric line, including a high voltage overhead service line— schedule 4 , parts 2 and 4 ; and\nfor a low voltage overhead service line— schedule 5 , part 2 .\nSubsection (1) does not apply to electric cables known as aerial bundled cables installed with a clearance from a structure decided by the electricity entity to be a safe clearance considering the nature of the cables and their location.\n(sec.208-ssec.1) An electricity entity must ensure the distance from the conductors of its overhead electric lines to a structure is as required under— for an overhead electric line, including a high voltage overhead service line— schedule 4 , parts 2 and 4 ; and for a low voltage overhead service line— schedule 5 , part 2 .\n(sec.208-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to electric cables known as aerial bundled cables installed with a clearance from a structure decided by the electricity entity to be a safe clearance considering the nature of the cables and their location.\n- (a) for an overhead electric line, including a high voltage overhead service line— schedule 4 , parts 2 and 4 ; and\n- (b) for a low voltage overhead service line— schedule 5 , part 2 .","sortOrder":265},{"sectionNumber":"sec.209","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building or adding to structure near electric line","content":"### sec.209 Building or adding to structure near electric line\n\nThis section applies if—\na person proposes to perform work; and\nthe work is 1 or more of the following—\nthe construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure;\nthe performance of other work in relation to a building or other structure; and\nthe proposed work is likely to involve a building or other structure coming within the clearance requirements under this division for an overhead or underground electric line.\nThe person must, before the work starts, give the electricity entity whose works include the electric line written notice in a form approved by the electricity entity.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nOn receiving the notice, the electricity entity must—\ntake action it considers necessary to protect its works while the work is being performed and to ensure the requirements of part 5 will be complied with while the work is being performed; and\nrelocate or change the electric line so that after the work is completed—\nthe requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and\nthe electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance.\nUnless otherwise agreed between the electricity entity and the person—\nthe person must pay the costs reasonably incurred by the electricity entity acting under subsection (3) ; and\nthe costs are a debt payable by the person to the electricity entity.\n(sec.209-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person proposes to perform work; and the work is 1 or more of the following— the construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure; the performance of other work in relation to a building or other structure; and the proposed work is likely to involve a building or other structure coming within the clearance requirements under this division for an overhead or underground electric line.\n(sec.209-ssec.2) The person must, before the work starts, give the electricity entity whose works include the electric line written notice in a form approved by the electricity entity. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.209-ssec.3) On receiving the notice, the electricity entity must— take action it considers necessary to protect its works while the work is being performed and to ensure the requirements of part 5 will be complied with while the work is being performed; and relocate or change the electric line so that after the work is completed— the requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and the electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance.\n(sec.209-ssec.4) Unless otherwise agreed between the electricity entity and the person— the person must pay the costs reasonably incurred by the electricity entity acting under subsection (3) ; and the costs are a debt payable by the person to the electricity entity.\n- (a) a person proposes to perform work; and\n- (b) the work is 1 or more of the following— (i) the construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure; (ii) the performance of other work in relation to a building or other structure; and\n- (i) the construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure;\n- (ii) the performance of other work in relation to a building or other structure; and\n- (c) the proposed work is likely to involve a building or other structure coming within the clearance requirements under this division for an overhead or underground electric line.\n- (i) the construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure;\n- (ii) the performance of other work in relation to a building or other structure; and\n- (a) take action it considers necessary to protect its works while the work is being performed and to ensure the requirements of part 5 will be complied with while the work is being performed; and\n- (b) relocate or change the electric line so that after the work is completed— (i) the requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and (ii) the electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance.\n- (i) the requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and\n- (ii) the electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance.\n- (i) the requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and\n- (ii) the electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance.\n- (a) the person must pay the costs reasonably incurred by the electricity entity acting under subsection (3) ; and\n- (b) the costs are a debt payable by the person to the electricity entity.","sortOrder":266},{"sectionNumber":"sec.210","sectionType":"section","heading":"Clearance of stay wires and control cables over road","content":"### sec.210 Clearance of stay wires and control cables over road\n\nAn electricity entity’s overhead stay wire or overhead control cable crossing the carriageway of a road must have clearance from the ground of at least 5.5m at the centre line of the carriageway and at least 4.9m at the kerb line of the road.","sortOrder":267},{"sectionNumber":"sec.211","sectionType":"section","heading":"Connection to consumer’s premises","content":"### sec.211 Connection to consumer’s premises\n\nAn electricity entity, in supplying electricity to a consumer, must decide the position of its fuses, circuit breakers, disconnection links and other apparatus in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry.\nA consumer must provide suitable means for the connection of the consumer’s electrical installation to a service line.\n(sec.211-ssec.1) An electricity entity, in supplying electricity to a consumer, must decide the position of its fuses, circuit breakers, disconnection links and other apparatus in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry.\n(sec.211-ssec.2) A consumer must provide suitable means for the connection of the consumer’s electrical installation to a service line.","sortOrder":268},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Termination requirements for low voltage overhead service lines","content":"## Termination requirements for low voltage overhead service lines","sortOrder":269},{"sectionNumber":"sec.212","sectionType":"section","heading":"Termination of low voltage overhead service line","content":"### sec.212 Termination of low voltage overhead service line\n\nAn electricity entity must ensure a low voltage overhead service line is—\nsecured to a consumer’s premises, including poles on the premises; and\ninsulated continuously; and\nnot readily accessible to persons.\nAn electricity entity must ensure a metallic pin, eye bolt or other similar fixture installed by or for it on a consumer’s premises to support an active conductor of a low voltage overhead service line is effectively earthed.\nThe earthing must be by direct connection to the neutral conductor of the service line, at the point of support, by a conductor having an appropriate cross-sectional area.\nEarthing under subsections (2) and (3) is not required if—\nthe low voltage overhead service line is a neutral screened cable and the service fuse is mounted on the electricity entity’s pole; or\nno part of the metallic pin, eye bolt or other similar fixture, or of a metal bracket or riser supporting it, is within 25mm of other metal work on a building, pole or other structure.\n(sec.212-ssec.1) An electricity entity must ensure a low voltage overhead service line is— secured to a consumer’s premises, including poles on the premises; and insulated continuously; and not readily accessible to persons.\n(sec.212-ssec.2) An electricity entity must ensure a metallic pin, eye bolt or other similar fixture installed by or for it on a consumer’s premises to support an active conductor of a low voltage overhead service line is effectively earthed.\n(sec.212-ssec.3) The earthing must be by direct connection to the neutral conductor of the service line, at the point of support, by a conductor having an appropriate cross-sectional area.\n(sec.212-ssec.4) Earthing under subsections (2) and (3) is not required if— the low voltage overhead service line is a neutral screened cable and the service fuse is mounted on the electricity entity’s pole; or no part of the metallic pin, eye bolt or other similar fixture, or of a metal bracket or riser supporting it, is within 25mm of other metal work on a building, pole or other structure.\n- (a) secured to a consumer’s premises, including poles on the premises; and\n- (b) insulated continuously; and\n- (c) not readily accessible to persons.\n- (a) the low voltage overhead service line is a neutral screened cable and the service fuse is mounted on the electricity entity’s pole; or\n- (b) no part of the metallic pin, eye bolt or other similar fixture, or of a metal bracket or riser supporting it, is within 25mm of other metal work on a building, pole or other structure.","sortOrder":270},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Service lines generally","content":"## Service lines generally","sortOrder":271},{"sectionNumber":"sec.213","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fuses and disconnectors for service line","content":"### sec.213 Fuses and disconnectors for service line\n\nAn electricity entity must provide a fuse or circuit breaker for each active conductor of a low voltage service line that provides fault current protection for a consumer’s electrical installation unless—\nelectricity to the consumer’s electrical installation is supplied direct from a transformer; and\nthe electricity entity is satisfied that the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer provides enough protection for the consumer’s electrical installation; and\nthe electricity entity uses the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer instead of a fuse or circuit breaker in the low voltage service line.\nHowever, if under subsection (1) the electricity entity uses the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer instead of a fuse or circuit breaker in the low voltage service line, the electricity entity must install isolating links in the electric line supplying the consumer’s electrical installation if another consumer’s electrical installation is also supplied from the transformer.\nAlso, if the electricity entity is not satisfied the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer provides enough protection for the consumer’s electrical installation, the electricity entity must provide suitable protection on the low voltage side of the transformer.\nSubsection (3) does not apply if the electricity entity is satisfied that suitable protection is provided in the consumer’s electrical installation.\n(sec.213-ssec.1) An electricity entity must provide a fuse or circuit breaker for each active conductor of a low voltage service line that provides fault current protection for a consumer’s electrical installation unless— electricity to the consumer’s electrical installation is supplied direct from a transformer; and the electricity entity is satisfied that the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer provides enough protection for the consumer’s electrical installation; and the electricity entity uses the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer instead of a fuse or circuit breaker in the low voltage service line.\n(sec.213-ssec.2) However, if under subsection (1) the electricity entity uses the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer instead of a fuse or circuit breaker in the low voltage service line, the electricity entity must install isolating links in the electric line supplying the consumer’s electrical installation if another consumer’s electrical installation is also supplied from the transformer.\n(sec.213-ssec.3) Also, if the electricity entity is not satisfied the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer provides enough protection for the consumer’s electrical installation, the electricity entity must provide suitable protection on the low voltage side of the transformer.\n(sec.213-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the electricity entity is satisfied that suitable protection is provided in the consumer’s electrical installation.\n- (a) electricity to the consumer’s electrical installation is supplied direct from a transformer; and\n- (b) the electricity entity is satisfied that the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer provides enough protection for the consumer’s electrical installation; and\n- (c) the electricity entity uses the fuse or circuit breaker of the transformer instead of a fuse or circuit breaker in the low voltage service line.","sortOrder":272},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disused service lines to be disconnected","content":"### sec.214 Disused service lines to be disconnected\n\nAn electricity entity must ensure that a service line for a consumer’s premises is disconnected and sufficiently isolated from any electric line forming part of its works if—\nthe supply of electricity to the consumer’s premises has been disconnected; and\nthe electricity entity has taken away any of its meters, control apparatus or other electrical equipment from the premises.\n- (a) the supply of electricity to the consumer’s premises has been disconnected; and\n- (b) the electricity entity has taken away any of its meters, control apparatus or other electrical equipment from the premises.","sortOrder":273},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Maintenance of works","content":"## Maintenance of works","sortOrder":274},{"sectionNumber":"sec.215","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection and maintenance of integrity of insulation","content":"### sec.215 Inspection and maintenance of integrity of insulation\n\nAn electricity entity must ensure the integrity of the insulation of the relevant part of the electrical entity’s works is inspected and maintained.\nAn electricity entity must ensure the integrity of insulation for the clamp or other apparatus at the point where consumer mains are connected to the electricity entity’s service line is inspected and maintained.\nInspection and maintenance under subsection (1) or (2) must be performed at periodic reasonable intervals.\nIn this section—\nrelevant part , of an electrical entity’s works, means the part of an electric line forming part of the works that—\nis adjacent to a roof or structure; and\nis in a position where it is likely that a person could come into contact with the line.\na painter, a plumber\n(sec.215-ssec.1) An electricity entity must ensure the integrity of the insulation of the relevant part of the electrical entity’s works is inspected and maintained.\n(sec.215-ssec.2) An electricity entity must ensure the integrity of insulation for the clamp or other apparatus at the point where consumer mains are connected to the electricity entity’s service line is inspected and maintained.\n(sec.215-ssec.3) Inspection and maintenance under subsection (1) or (2) must be performed at periodic reasonable intervals.\n(sec.215-ssec.4) In this section— relevant part , of an electrical entity’s works, means the part of an electric line forming part of the works that— is adjacent to a roof or structure; and is in a position where it is likely that a person could come into contact with the line. a painter, a plumber\n- (a) is adjacent to a roof or structure; and\n- (b) is in a position where it is likely that a person could come into contact with the line. Example of a person who is likely to come into contact with the line— a painter, a plumber","sortOrder":275},{"sectionNumber":"sec.216","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trimming of trees near overhead electric line","content":"### sec.216 Trimming of trees near overhead electric line\n\nAn electricity entity must ensure that trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and other measures taken, to prevent contact with an overhead electric line forming part of its works that is likely to cause injury from electric shock to any person or damage to property.","sortOrder":276},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Electricity supply","content":"# Electricity supply","sortOrder":277},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Connection to source of electricity","content":"## Connection to source of electricity","sortOrder":278},{"sectionNumber":"sec.217","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical installation with serious defect not to be connected to electricity source","content":"### sec.217 Electrical installation with serious defect not to be connected to electricity source\n\nIf an electrical installation has a serious defect, a person must not connect the installation to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to a distribution entity unless the serious defect in the electrical installation is located in a consumer main switchboard or between a consumer main switchboard and the works of the distribution entity.\n(sec.217-ssec.1) If an electrical installation has a serious defect, a person must not connect the installation to a source of electricity for use for its intended purpose. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.217-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a distribution entity unless the serious defect in the electrical installation is located in a consumer main switchboard or between a consumer main switchboard and the works of the distribution entity.","sortOrder":279},{"sectionNumber":"sec.218","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical installation not to be connected to electricity source if work not tested","content":"### sec.218 Electrical installation not to be connected to electricity source if work not tested\n\nA person must not connect an electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity unless—\nthe person who performed the electrical work was authorised under the Act to perform it; and\nthe electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to the connection of the electrical installation to a source of electricity for the first time.\n(sec.218-ssec.1) A person must not connect an electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity unless— the person who performed the electrical work was authorised under the Act to perform it; and the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.218-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the connection of the electrical installation to a source of electricity for the first time.\n- (a) the person who performed the electrical work was authorised under the Act to perform it; and\n- (b) the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation.","sortOrder":280},{"sectionNumber":"sec.219","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical installation not to be initially connected to electricity source without examination and testing","content":"### sec.219 Electrical installation not to be initially connected to electricity source without examination and testing\n\nA person must not connect an electrical installation to a source of electricity supplied by a distribution entity for the first time unless the distribution entity has—\nexamined the consumer mains and main switchboard for the electrical installation and confirmed there are no serious defects; and\ncarried out tests to ensure the consumer mains and main switchboard are electrically safe.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe distribution entity may charge a consumer for an examination or test performed under subsection (1) only if, at the consumer’s request, the examination or test is performed outside normal working hours.\n(sec.219-ssec.1) A person must not connect an electrical installation to a source of electricity supplied by a distribution entity for the first time unless the distribution entity has— examined the consumer mains and main switchboard for the electrical installation and confirmed there are no serious defects; and carried out tests to ensure the consumer mains and main switchboard are electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.219-ssec.2) The distribution entity may charge a consumer for an examination or test performed under subsection (1) only if, at the consumer’s request, the examination or test is performed outside normal working hours.\n- (a) examined the consumer mains and main switchboard for the electrical installation and confirmed there are no serious defects; and\n- (b) carried out tests to ensure the consumer mains and main switchboard are electrically safe.","sortOrder":281},{"sectionNumber":"sec.220","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reconnection of electrical installation to electricity source","content":"### sec.220 Reconnection of electrical installation to electricity source\n\nA person must not reconnect an electrical installation to a source of electricity supplied by a distribution entity unless the person is authorised to do so under subsection (2) or (3) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA distribution entity is authorised to reconnect an electrical installation to a source of electricity if—\nthe distribution entity first performs a visual examination of the electrical installation and finds there are no serious defects; or\nthe distribution entity does not first perform a visual examination of the electrical installation, but all of the following circumstances apply—\nthe electrical installation was disconnected by the distribution entity inadvertently or because of debt;\nthe electrical installation has been disconnected for less than 1 month;\nthe reconnection is for the purpose of supplying the same consumer.\nA licensed electrical contractor is authorised to reconnect a part of an electrical installation to a source of electricity if the contractor has rectified a serious defect that has caused a distribution entity or inspector to leave the part disconnected.\nA distribution entity must keep a record, for at least 5 years, of all electrical installations that have been disconnected from a source of electricity supplied by the distribution entity and that, in the absence of authorisation under subsection (2) or (3) , must not be reconnected.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA distribution entity may charge a consumer for an examination performed under subsection (2) (a) only if, at the consumer’s request, the examination is performed outside normal working hours.\nThis section does not apply to a reconnection if the reconnection, and the disconnection preceding it, are performed in the ordinary course of electrical work.\n(sec.220-ssec.1) A person must not reconnect an electrical installation to a source of electricity supplied by a distribution entity unless the person is authorised to do so under subsection (2) or (3) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.220-ssec.2) A distribution entity is authorised to reconnect an electrical installation to a source of electricity if— the distribution entity first performs a visual examination of the electrical installation and finds there are no serious defects; or the distribution entity does not first perform a visual examination of the electrical installation, but all of the following circumstances apply— the electrical installation was disconnected by the distribution entity inadvertently or because of debt; the electrical installation has been disconnected for less than 1 month; the reconnection is for the purpose of supplying the same consumer.\n(sec.220-ssec.3) A licensed electrical contractor is authorised to reconnect a part of an electrical installation to a source of electricity if the contractor has rectified a serious defect that has caused a distribution entity or inspector to leave the part disconnected.\n(sec.220-ssec.4) A distribution entity must keep a record, for at least 5 years, of all electrical installations that have been disconnected from a source of electricity supplied by the distribution entity and that, in the absence of authorisation under subsection (2) or (3) , must not be reconnected. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.220-ssec.5) A distribution entity may charge a consumer for an examination performed under subsection (2) (a) only if, at the consumer’s request, the examination is performed outside normal working hours.\n(sec.220-ssec.6) This section does not apply to a reconnection if the reconnection, and the disconnection preceding it, are performed in the ordinary course of electrical work.\n- (a) the distribution entity first performs a visual examination of the electrical installation and finds there are no serious defects; or\n- (b) the distribution entity does not first perform a visual examination of the electrical installation, but all of the following circumstances apply— (i) the electrical installation was disconnected by the distribution entity inadvertently or because of debt; (ii) the electrical installation has been disconnected for less than 1 month; (iii) the reconnection is for the purpose of supplying the same consumer.\n- (i) the electrical installation was disconnected by the distribution entity inadvertently or because of debt;\n- (ii) the electrical installation has been disconnected for less than 1 month;\n- (iii) the reconnection is for the purpose of supplying the same consumer.\n- (i) the electrical installation was disconnected by the distribution entity inadvertently or because of debt;\n- (ii) the electrical installation has been disconnected for less than 1 month;\n- (iii) the reconnection is for the purpose of supplying the same consumer.","sortOrder":282},{"sectionNumber":"sec.221","sectionType":"section","heading":"High voltage or hazardous area electrical installation not to be connected to electricity source without inspection","content":"### sec.221 High voltage or hazardous area electrical installation not to be connected to electricity source without inspection\n\nA person must not connect or reconnect a high voltage electrical installation, or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, to a source of electricity after electrical installation work or electric line work (the electrical work ) has been performed on the electrical installation unless—\nfor a high voltage electrical installation or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, both of the following apply—\nthe electrical work has been inspected by an accredited auditor;\nthe accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation; or\nfor an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, both of the following apply—\nthe electrical work consists of replacing electrical equipment that is a part of the electrical installation with similar electrical equipment in the circumstances mentioned in section 221A ;\nthe electrical equipment being replaced is not a switchboard, cable or wire.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person must not, at a particular place, connect a high voltage electrical installation, or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, to a source of electricity for the first time at the place unless—\nthe electrical installation has been inspected by an accredited auditor; and\nthe accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThis section applies in addition to the other provisions in this division about the connection or reconnection of an electrical installation to a source of electricity.\ns 221 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 23\n(sec.221-ssec.1) A person must not connect or reconnect a high voltage electrical installation, or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, to a source of electricity after electrical installation work or electric line work (the electrical work ) has been performed on the electrical installation unless— for a high voltage electrical installation or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, both of the following apply— the electrical work has been inspected by an accredited auditor; the accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation; or for an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, both of the following apply— the electrical work consists of replacing electrical equipment that is a part of the electrical installation with similar electrical equipment in the circumstances mentioned in section 221A ; the electrical equipment being replaced is not a switchboard, cable or wire. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.221-ssec.2) A person must not, at a particular place, connect a high voltage electrical installation, or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, to a source of electricity for the first time at the place unless— the electrical installation has been inspected by an accredited auditor; and the accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.221-ssec.3) This section applies in addition to the other provisions in this division about the connection or reconnection of an electrical installation to a source of electricity.\n- (a) for a high voltage electrical installation or an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, both of the following apply— (i) the electrical work has been inspected by an accredited auditor; (ii) the accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation; or\n- (i) the electrical work has been inspected by an accredited auditor;\n- (ii) the accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation; or\n- (b) for an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, both of the following apply— (i) the electrical work consists of replacing electrical equipment that is a part of the electrical installation with similar electrical equipment in the circumstances mentioned in section 221A ; (ii) the electrical equipment being replaced is not a switchboard, cable or wire.\n- (i) the electrical work consists of replacing electrical equipment that is a part of the electrical installation with similar electrical equipment in the circumstances mentioned in section 221A ;\n- (ii) the electrical equipment being replaced is not a switchboard, cable or wire.\n- (i) the electrical work has been inspected by an accredited auditor;\n- (ii) the accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation; or\n- (i) the electrical work consists of replacing electrical equipment that is a part of the electrical installation with similar electrical equipment in the circumstances mentioned in section 221A ;\n- (ii) the electrical equipment being replaced is not a switchboard, cable or wire.\n- (a) the electrical installation has been inspected by an accredited auditor; and\n- (b) the accredited auditor has confirmed that the electrical installation has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation.","sortOrder":283},{"sectionNumber":"sec.221A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Circumstances for replacing electrical equipment with similar electrical equipment","content":"### sec.221A Circumstances for replacing electrical equipment with similar electrical equipment\n\nFor section 221 (1) (b) (i) , the circumstances are—\nif the electrical equipment being replaced consumes electricity—the replacement equipment—\nhas the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and\nhas a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the equipment being replaced; and\nhas a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the equipment being replaced; and\nperforms its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and\nhas electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and\ningress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature\nis designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced; or\nif the electrical equipment being replaced is used for controlling electricity—the replacement electrical equipment—\nhas the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and\nhas the same current rating as the equipment being replaced; and\nperforms its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and\nhas electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and\ningress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature, breaking current rating\nis designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced.\nIn this section—\ncurrent rating , for electrical equipment, means the current stated on the equipment as the current the equipment will consume or control when operating in normal circumstances.\nfrequency range , for electrical equipment, means the frequency or range of frequencies stated on the equipment as the frequency or range of frequencies the equipment is designed to safely operate at in normal circumstances.\npower rating , for electrical equipment, means the power stated on the equipment as the power the equipment will consume when operating in normal circumstances.\nvoltage rating , for electrical equipment, means—\nif the electrical equipment consumes electricity—the maximum voltage that the electrical equipment is designed to be supplied with to operate in normal circumstances; or\nif the electrical equipment is used for controlling electricity—the voltage that the electrical equipment can safely control in normal circumstances.\ns 221A ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 24\n(sec.221A-ssec.1) For section 221 (1) (b) (i) , the circumstances are— if the electrical equipment being replaced consumes electricity—the replacement equipment— has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and has a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the equipment being replaced; and has a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the equipment being replaced; and performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced; or if the electrical equipment being replaced is used for controlling electricity—the replacement electrical equipment— has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and has the same current rating as the equipment being replaced; and performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature, breaking current rating is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced.\n(sec.221A-ssec.2) In this section— current rating , for electrical equipment, means the current stated on the equipment as the current the equipment will consume or control when operating in normal circumstances. frequency range , for electrical equipment, means the frequency or range of frequencies stated on the equipment as the frequency or range of frequencies the equipment is designed to safely operate at in normal circumstances. power rating , for electrical equipment, means the power stated on the equipment as the power the equipment will consume when operating in normal circumstances. voltage rating , for electrical equipment, means— if the electrical equipment consumes electricity—the maximum voltage that the electrical equipment is designed to be supplied with to operate in normal circumstances; or if the electrical equipment is used for controlling electricity—the voltage that the electrical equipment can safely control in normal circumstances.\n- (a) if the electrical equipment being replaced consumes electricity—the replacement equipment— (i) has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and (ii) has a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the equipment being replaced; and (iii) has a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the equipment being replaced; and (iv) performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and (v) has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature (vi) is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced; or\n- (i) has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (ii) has a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iii) has a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iv) performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (v) has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature\n- (vi) is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced; or\n- (b) if the electrical equipment being replaced is used for controlling electricity—the replacement electrical equipment— (i) has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and (ii) has the same current rating as the equipment being replaced; and (iii) performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and (iv) has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature, breaking current rating (v) is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced.\n- (i) has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (ii) has the same current rating as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iii) performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iv) has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature, breaking current rating\n- (v) is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced.\n- (i) has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (ii) has a current rating that is not greater than the current rating of the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iii) has a power rating that is not greater than the power rating of the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iv) performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (v) has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature\n- (vi) is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced; or\n- (i) has the same voltage rating as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (ii) has the same current rating as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iii) performs its function in the same way as the equipment being replaced; and\n- (iv) has electrical characteristics that are the same as or better than the electrical characteristics of the equipment being replaced including when the equipment is operating in circumstances other than normal circumstances; and Examples of electrical characteristics— ingress protection rating, insulation, earthing, operating temperature, breaking current rating\n- (v) is designed to operate at the same frequency range as the equipment being replaced.\n- (a) if the electrical equipment consumes electricity—the maximum voltage that the electrical equipment is designed to be supplied with to operate in normal circumstances; or\n- (b) if the electrical equipment is used for controlling electricity—the voltage that the electrical equipment can safely control in normal circumstances.","sortOrder":284},{"sectionNumber":"sec.222","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with Act and regulation","content":"### sec.222 Compliance with Act and regulation\n\nA licensed electrical contractor must not connect an electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity unless the contractor is satisfied that the Act and this regulation have been complied with in relation to the electrical installation to the extent it is affected by the electrical work.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":285},{"sectionNumber":"sec.223","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disconnection and reconnection of low voltage electrical installation","content":"### sec.223 Disconnection and reconnection of low voltage electrical installation\n\nThis section applies to an eligible person who—\nperforms electrical installation work on a consumer’s consumer terminals, main switchboard or consumer mains; or\nisolates electricity supply to an electrical installation to eliminate an exclusion zone that would otherwise exist.\nDespite anything else in this division, the eligible person may, in accordance with recognised electricity industry practice, de-energise and re-energise the consumer’s electrical installation by—\nremoving and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or\nswitching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\nIf subsection (1) (a) applies, the eligible person must, before reconnecting the electrical installation to a source of electricity, test to ensure the installation is safe to reconnect to the source.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf subsection (1) (b) applies, the eligible person must, before reconnecting the electrical installation to a source of electricity—\nif the eligible person, or another person acting for the eligible person, has performed electrical work on the installation—test to ensure the installation is safe to reconnect to the source; or\notherwise—carry out a visual inspection of the part of the installation that is in the area of the eliminated exclusion zone to ensure the installation has no serious defects.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\neligible person means—\na licensed electrical contractor; or\na person who holds an electrical mechanic licence and is performing work for a licensed electrical contractor as an employee of the contractor; or\na person who holds an electrical mechanic licence and is performing work for the person or a relative of the person at premises owned or occupied by the person or relative.\n(sec.223-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person who— performs electrical installation work on a consumer’s consumer terminals, main switchboard or consumer mains; or isolates electricity supply to an electrical installation to eliminate an exclusion zone that would otherwise exist.\n(sec.223-ssec.2) Despite anything else in this division, the eligible person may, in accordance with recognised electricity industry practice, de-energise and re-energise the consumer’s electrical installation by— removing and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or switching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\n(sec.223-ssec.3) If subsection (1) (a) applies, the eligible person must, before reconnecting the electrical installation to a source of electricity, test to ensure the installation is safe to reconnect to the source. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.223-ssec.4) If subsection (1) (b) applies, the eligible person must, before reconnecting the electrical installation to a source of electricity— if the eligible person, or another person acting for the eligible person, has performed electrical work on the installation—test to ensure the installation is safe to reconnect to the source; or otherwise—carry out a visual inspection of the part of the installation that is in the area of the eliminated exclusion zone to ensure the installation has no serious defects. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.223-ssec.5) In this section— eligible person means— a licensed electrical contractor; or a person who holds an electrical mechanic licence and is performing work for a licensed electrical contractor as an employee of the contractor; or a person who holds an electrical mechanic licence and is performing work for the person or a relative of the person at premises owned or occupied by the person or relative.\n- (a) performs electrical installation work on a consumer’s consumer terminals, main switchboard or consumer mains; or\n- (b) isolates electricity supply to an electrical installation to eliminate an exclusion zone that would otherwise exist.\n- (a) removing and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or\n- (b) switching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\n- (a) if the eligible person, or another person acting for the eligible person, has performed electrical work on the installation—test to ensure the installation is safe to reconnect to the source; or\n- (b) otherwise—carry out a visual inspection of the part of the installation that is in the area of the eliminated exclusion zone to ensure the installation has no serious defects.\n- (a) a licensed electrical contractor; or\n- (b) a person who holds an electrical mechanic licence and is performing work for a licensed electrical contractor as an employee of the contractor; or\n- (c) a person who holds an electrical mechanic licence and is performing work for the person or a relative of the person at premises owned or occupied by the person or relative.","sortOrder":286},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Private generating plant","content":"## Private generating plant","sortOrder":287},{"sectionNumber":"sec.224","sectionType":"section","heading":"Generating plant for emergency supply","content":"### sec.224 Generating plant for emergency supply\n\nThis section applies to a person if private generating plant is—\ninstalled at the person’s premises as part of the person’s electrical installation; and\nintended to provide a supply of electricity ( emergency supply ) to the person’s electrical installation, or to the person’s electrical installation and the electrical installation of another person, during an interruption of the supply of electricity from a distribution entity.\nThe person must ensure that, when the private generating plant is operating to give emergency supply, there is effective isolation between—\nall active conductors of the part of the electrical installation or electrical installations to which the private generating plant is connected; and\nany part of the electrical installation or electrical installations still connected to the supply from the distribution entity.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe person must ensure the installation of the private generating plant complies with the requirements of the wiring rules.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.224-ssec.1) This section applies to a person if private generating plant is— installed at the person’s premises as part of the person’s electrical installation; and intended to provide a supply of electricity ( emergency supply ) to the person’s electrical installation, or to the person’s electrical installation and the electrical installation of another person, during an interruption of the supply of electricity from a distribution entity.\n(sec.224-ssec.2) The person must ensure that, when the private generating plant is operating to give emergency supply, there is effective isolation between— all active conductors of the part of the electrical installation or electrical installations to which the private generating plant is connected; and any part of the electrical installation or electrical installations still connected to the supply from the distribution entity. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.224-ssec.3) The person must ensure the installation of the private generating plant complies with the requirements of the wiring rules. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) installed at the person’s premises as part of the person’s electrical installation; and\n- (b) intended to provide a supply of electricity ( emergency supply ) to the person’s electrical installation, or to the person’s electrical installation and the electrical installation of another person, during an interruption of the supply of electricity from a distribution entity.\n- (a) all active conductors of the part of the electrical installation or electrical installations to which the private generating plant is connected; and\n- (b) any part of the electrical installation or electrical installations still connected to the supply from the distribution entity.","sortOrder":288},{"sectionNumber":"sec.225","sectionType":"section","heading":"Generating plant for interconnection to works of electricity entity","content":"### sec.225 Generating plant for interconnection to works of electricity entity\n\nThis section applies to a person if—\nprivate generating plant is installed at the person’s premises as part of the person’s electrical installation; and\nthe private generating plant is intended to interconnect with the works of an electricity entity.\nThe person must comply with the electricity entity’s conditions for ensuring safe and stable parallel operation of the private generating plant with the works of the electricity entity.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.225-ssec.1) This section applies to a person if— private generating plant is installed at the person’s premises as part of the person’s electrical installation; and the private generating plant is intended to interconnect with the works of an electricity entity.\n(sec.225-ssec.2) The person must comply with the electricity entity’s conditions for ensuring safe and stable parallel operation of the private generating plant with the works of the electricity entity. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) private generating plant is installed at the person’s premises as part of the person’s electrical installation; and\n- (b) the private generating plant is intended to interconnect with the works of an electricity entity.","sortOrder":289},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Testing","content":"## Testing","sortOrder":290},{"sectionNumber":"sec.226","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice by licensed electrical contractor of test","content":"### sec.226 Notice by licensed electrical contractor of test\n\nThis section applies if, under this part—\na licensed electrical contractor is required to test electrical work performed on an electrical installation; and\npart of the electrical installation is required to be examined or tested by the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation.\nThe licensed electrical contractor must give the distribution entity a notice complying with subsection (3) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe notice must state that—\nthe tests required to be carried out by the licensed electrical contractor will be carried out in the way required under this part; and\nthe electrical installation will be electrically safe by the date stated in the notice; and\nthe electrical installation will be ready for connection by the date stated in the notice.\n(sec.226-ssec.1) This section applies if, under this part— a licensed electrical contractor is required to test electrical work performed on an electrical installation; and part of the electrical installation is required to be examined or tested by the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation.\n(sec.226-ssec.2) The licensed electrical contractor must give the distribution entity a notice complying with subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.226-ssec.3) The notice must state that— the tests required to be carried out by the licensed electrical contractor will be carried out in the way required under this part; and the electrical installation will be electrically safe by the date stated in the notice; and the electrical installation will be ready for connection by the date stated in the notice.\n- (a) a licensed electrical contractor is required to test electrical work performed on an electrical installation; and\n- (b) part of the electrical installation is required to be examined or tested by the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation.\n- (a) the tests required to be carried out by the licensed electrical contractor will be carried out in the way required under this part; and\n- (b) the electrical installation will be electrically safe by the date stated in the notice; and\n- (c) the electrical installation will be ready for connection by the date stated in the notice.","sortOrder":291},{"sectionNumber":"sec.227","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of testing and compliance","content":"### sec.227 Certificate of testing and compliance\n\nA licensed electrical contractor who connects an electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity must, as soon as practicable after the connection, give the person for whom the work was performed a certificate, complying with subsection (2) and (3) , about the testing of the electrical installation required under this part.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe certificate must state the following—\nthe name and address of the person for whom the work was performed;\nthe electrical installation tested;\nthe day the electrical installation was tested;\nthe number of the electrical contractor licence under which the electrical installation was tested.\nThe certificate must certify that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation.\nA licensed electrical contractor must keep a copy of a certificate given under this section for at least 5 years after the certificate is given.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.227-ssec.1) A licensed electrical contractor who connects an electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity must, as soon as practicable after the connection, give the person for whom the work was performed a certificate, complying with subsection (2) and (3) , about the testing of the electrical installation required under this part. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.227-ssec.2) The certificate must state the following— the name and address of the person for whom the work was performed; the electrical installation tested; the day the electrical installation was tested; the number of the electrical contractor licence under which the electrical installation was tested.\n(sec.227-ssec.3) The certificate must certify that the electrical installation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work, has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and complies with the requirements of the wiring rules and any other standard applying under this regulation to the electrical installation.\n(sec.227-ssec.4) A licensed electrical contractor must keep a copy of a certificate given under this section for at least 5 years after the certificate is given. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) the name and address of the person for whom the work was performed;\n- (b) the electrical installation tested;\n- (c) the day the electrical installation was tested;\n- (d) the number of the electrical contractor licence under which the electrical installation was tested.","sortOrder":292},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance of examination or test","content":"### sec.228 Performance of examination or test\n\nA distribution entity that carries out an examination or test required under this part in relation to an electrical installation must examine or test to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent of the required examination or test, is electrically safe.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":293},{"sectionNumber":"sec.229","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reasons to be given for not connecting to source of electricity after examination","content":"### sec.229 Reasons to be given for not connecting to source of electricity after examination\n\nIf, after performing an examination or test, a distribution entity does not connect or reconnect a consumer’s electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity, the distribution entity must give the consumer a written report stating the reasons for not connecting or reconnecting the installation.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":294},{"sectionNumber":"sec.230","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping copy of report","content":"### sec.230 Keeping copy of report\n\nThis section applies if a person (the first person ) performs an examination, inspection or test, under this part.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking who employs the first person must keep a copy of the report of the examination, inspection or test for at least 5 years after the report is made.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.230-ssec.1) This section applies if a person (the first person ) performs an examination, inspection or test, under this part.\n(sec.230-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking who employs the first person must keep a copy of the report of the examination, inspection or test for at least 5 years after the report is made. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":295},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Requests and advice to distribution entities","content":"## Requests and advice to distribution entities","sortOrder":296},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231","sectionType":"section","heading":"Request to distribution entity for examination of electrical work","content":"### sec.231 Request to distribution entity for examination of electrical work\n\nThis section applies if, under this part, electrical work must be examined or tested by a distribution entity before an electrical installation is connected or reconnected to a source of electricity.\nThe person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, ask the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation, in a way approved by the distribution entity, for the work to be examined or tested.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn making the request, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed and that the electrical installation complies with the requirements of this regulation.\n(sec.231-ssec.1) This section applies if, under this part, electrical work must be examined or tested by a distribution entity before an electrical installation is connected or reconnected to a source of electricity.\n(sec.231-ssec.2) The person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, ask the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation, in a way approved by the distribution entity, for the work to be examined or tested. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.231-ssec.3) In making the request, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed and that the electrical installation complies with the requirements of this regulation.","sortOrder":297},{"sectionNumber":"sec.232","sectionType":"section","heading":"Telling distribution entity of need for change to metering","content":"### sec.232 Telling distribution entity of need for change to metering\n\nThis section applies if, because of the performance of electrical work on an electrical installation, there is a need to install or change metering, control apparatus or other ancillary equipment forming part of the works of a distribution entity.\nThe person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, tell the distribution entity, in a way approved by the distribution entity, of the need for the installation or change.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn giving the advice, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed.\n(sec.232-ssec.1) This section applies if, because of the performance of electrical work on an electrical installation, there is a need to install or change metering, control apparatus or other ancillary equipment forming part of the works of a distribution entity.\n(sec.232-ssec.2) The person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, tell the distribution entity, in a way approved by the distribution entity, of the need for the installation or change. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.232-ssec.3) In giving the advice, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed.","sortOrder":298},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Safety management systems","content":"# Safety management systems","sortOrder":299},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Prescribed electricity entities","content":"## Prescribed electricity entities","sortOrder":300},{"sectionNumber":"sec.233","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed electricity entities","content":"### sec.233 Prescribed electricity entities\n\nFor part 5 of the Act , an electricity entity is a prescribed electricity entity if—\nit is named in schedule 6 , part 1 ; or\nboth of the following apply—\nit is named in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ;\n3 months have elapsed after the entity’s name was included in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ; or\nboth of the following apply—\nit is an electricity entity under schedule 2 of the Act , definition electricity entity , paragraph (c) that is stated in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 2 ;\n3 months have elapsed since the entity first became an electricity entity.\ns 233 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 25\n- (a) it is named in schedule 6 , part 1 ; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) it is named in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ; (ii) 3 months have elapsed after the entity’s name was included in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ; or\n- (i) it is named in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ;\n- (ii) 3 months have elapsed after the entity’s name was included in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ; or\n- (c) both of the following apply— (i) it is an electricity entity under schedule 2 of the Act , definition electricity entity , paragraph (c) that is stated in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 2 ; (ii) 3 months have elapsed since the entity first became an electricity entity.\n- (i) it is an electricity entity under schedule 2 of the Act , definition electricity entity , paragraph (c) that is stated in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 2 ;\n- (ii) 3 months have elapsed since the entity first became an electricity entity.\n- (i) it is named in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ;\n- (ii) 3 months have elapsed after the entity’s name was included in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 1 ; or\n- (i) it is an electricity entity under schedule 2 of the Act , definition electricity entity , paragraph (c) that is stated in schedule 6 , part 2 , division 2 ;\n- (ii) 3 months have elapsed since the entity first became an electricity entity.","sortOrder":301},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Requirements for safety management systems","content":"## Requirements for safety management systems","sortOrder":302},{"sectionNumber":"sec.234","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety management system requirements","content":"### sec.234 Safety management system requirements\n\nThis section prescribes requirements for safety management systems.\nA safety management system must contain details of the following—\nthe system’s safety objectives;\nthe systems and procedures by which the objectives are to be achieved;\nthe performance criteria to be met;\nthe way in which adherence to the performance criteria is to be maintained.\nWhen a prescribed electricity entity’s safety management system is first put into effect or is modified, the entity must give the regulator—\na copy of the safety management system in its current form; and\na certificate in the approved form from an accredited auditor that verifies the safety management system has been assessed and validated to ensure the system comprehensively identifies and addresses the hazards and risks associated with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the entity’s works; and\nany information the regulator reasonably requires to ensure that the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the entity’s works complies with the requirements of the Act .\nA prescribed electricity entity’s safety management system must provide for—\nauditing by an accredited auditor, at least once every year and at the expense of the prescribed electricity entity, of how the entity is giving effect to the safety management system; and\nsubmitting to the regulator an annual audit plan for the auditing mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\nsubmitting to the regulator, after each annual audit, a certificate of the accredited auditor who conducts the auditing mentioned in paragraph (a) , stating the current level of compliance of the prescribed electricity entity with its safety management system; and\ngiving the regulator, after the regulator’s consideration of an annual audit plan under paragraph (b) or of a certificate of an accredited auditor under paragraph (c) , the further information the regulator reasonably requires about the entity’s safety management system and how the entity is giving effect to the system.\nA prescribed electricity entity’s safety management system must also provide for—\nmaking modifications to the safety management system in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the regulator; and\nif reasonably required by the regulator, auditing by an accredited auditor, in addition to the auditing provided for under subsection (4) and at the expense of the prescribed electricity entity, of how the entity is giving effect to the safety management system.\n(sec.234-ssec.1) This section prescribes requirements for safety management systems.\n(sec.234-ssec.2) A safety management system must contain details of the following— the system’s safety objectives; the systems and procedures by which the objectives are to be achieved; the performance criteria to be met; the way in which adherence to the performance criteria is to be maintained.\n(sec.234-ssec.3) When a prescribed electricity entity’s safety management system is first put into effect or is modified, the entity must give the regulator— a copy of the safety management system in its current form; and a certificate in the approved form from an accredited auditor that verifies the safety management system has been assessed and validated to ensure the system comprehensively identifies and addresses the hazards and risks associated with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the entity’s works; and any information the regulator reasonably requires to ensure that the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the entity’s works complies with the requirements of the Act .\n(sec.234-ssec.4) A prescribed electricity entity’s safety management system must provide for— auditing by an accredited auditor, at least once every year and at the expense of the prescribed electricity entity, of how the entity is giving effect to the safety management system; and submitting to the regulator an annual audit plan for the auditing mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and submitting to the regulator, after each annual audit, a certificate of the accredited auditor who conducts the auditing mentioned in paragraph (a) , stating the current level of compliance of the prescribed electricity entity with its safety management system; and giving the regulator, after the regulator’s consideration of an annual audit plan under paragraph (b) or of a certificate of an accredited auditor under paragraph (c) , the further information the regulator reasonably requires about the entity’s safety management system and how the entity is giving effect to the system.\n(sec.234-ssec.5) A prescribed electricity entity’s safety management system must also provide for— making modifications to the safety management system in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the regulator; and if reasonably required by the regulator, auditing by an accredited auditor, in addition to the auditing provided for under subsection (4) and at the expense of the prescribed electricity entity, of how the entity is giving effect to the safety management system.\n- (a) the system’s safety objectives;\n- (b) the systems and procedures by which the objectives are to be achieved;\n- (c) the performance criteria to be met;\n- (d) the way in which adherence to the performance criteria is to be maintained.\n- (a) a copy of the safety management system in its current form; and\n- (b) a certificate in the approved form from an accredited auditor that verifies the safety management system has been assessed and validated to ensure the system comprehensively identifies and addresses the hazards and risks associated with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the entity’s works; and\n- (c) any information the regulator reasonably requires to ensure that the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the entity’s works complies with the requirements of the Act .\n- (a) auditing by an accredited auditor, at least once every year and at the expense of the prescribed electricity entity, of how the entity is giving effect to the safety management system; and\n- (b) submitting to the regulator an annual audit plan for the auditing mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) submitting to the regulator, after each annual audit, a certificate of the accredited auditor who conducts the auditing mentioned in paragraph (a) , stating the current level of compliance of the prescribed electricity entity with its safety management system; and\n- (d) giving the regulator, after the regulator’s consideration of an annual audit plan under paragraph (b) or of a certificate of an accredited auditor under paragraph (c) , the further information the regulator reasonably requires about the entity’s safety management system and how the entity is giving effect to the system.\n- (a) making modifications to the safety management system in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the regulator; and\n- (b) if reasonably required by the regulator, auditing by an accredited auditor, in addition to the auditing provided for under subsection (4) and at the expense of the prescribed electricity entity, of how the entity is giving effect to the safety management system.","sortOrder":303},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Accredited auditors","content":"# Accredited auditors","sortOrder":304},{"sectionNumber":"sec.235","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sec.235 Appointment\n\nAn application for appointment as an accredited auditor under part 10 , division 3 of the Act must be—\nmade in the approved form; and\naccompanied by the fee for the application; and\nsupported by enough information to allow the regulator to decide the application.\nAn application for a renewal of a person’s appointment as an accredited auditor must be—\nmade in the approved form; and\naccompanied by the fee for the application; and\nsupported by enough information to allow the regulator to decide the application; and\nreceived by the regulator at least 14 days before the appointment ends.\n(sec.235-ssec.1) An application for appointment as an accredited auditor under part 10 , division 3 of the Act must be— made in the approved form; and accompanied by the fee for the application; and supported by enough information to allow the regulator to decide the application.\n(sec.235-ssec.2) An application for a renewal of a person’s appointment as an accredited auditor must be— made in the approved form; and accompanied by the fee for the application; and supported by enough information to allow the regulator to decide the application; and received by the regulator at least 14 days before the appointment ends.\n- (a) made in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the fee for the application; and\n- (c) supported by enough information to allow the regulator to decide the application.\n- (a) made in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the fee for the application; and\n- (c) supported by enough information to allow the regulator to decide the application; and\n- (d) received by the regulator at least 14 days before the appointment ends.","sortOrder":305},{"sectionNumber":"sec.236","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of fees","content":"### sec.236 Refund of fees\n\nThis section applies if an application under section 235 is refused by the regulator or is withdrawn before it is decided.\nThe amount stated in schedule 8 as the administration component of the fee paid for the application must be refunded.\n(sec.236-ssec.1) This section applies if an application under section 235 is refused by the regulator or is withdrawn before it is decided.\n(sec.236-ssec.2) The amount stated in schedule 8 as the administration component of the fee paid for the application must be refunded.","sortOrder":306},{"sectionNumber":"sec.237","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of office as accredited auditor","content":"### sec.237 Term of office as accredited auditor\n\nA person’s term of office as an accredited auditor is—\n5 years; or\nif the regulator provides for a lesser period in the person’s instrument of appointment—the lesser period.\n- (a) 5 years; or\n- (b) if the regulator provides for a lesser period in the person’s instrument of appointment—the lesser period.","sortOrder":307},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cathodic protection systems","content":"# Cathodic protection systems","sortOrder":308},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":309},{"sectionNumber":"sec.238","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.238 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ncathodically protected structure means a structure protected by a cathodic protection system.\ncathodic protection standard means AS 2832.1 (Cathodic protection of metals—Pipes and cables).\nforeign structure , for a cathodic protection system, means a structure that is buried or submerged and that may be subject to interference arising from the cathodic protection system.\nforeign structure owner , for a cathodic protection system, means a person who owns a foreign structure for the cathodic protection system.\nimpressed current cathodic protection system means a cathodic protection system in which the current flowing between the structure protected by the cathodic protection system and the anode is supplied by an external source.\nmaximum operating current , for a cathodic protection system, means the maximum value of the fixed, manually variable or automatically variable current at which the cathodic protection system operates, other than during short term testing of the cathodic protection system.\nregistered system means a registrable system registered under this part.\nregistrable system means an impressed current cathodic protection system the converter of which is capable of delivering a current greater than 0.25A.\nshort term testing , of a cathodic protection system, means testing of less than a total of 30 minutes in any 7 consecutive days.\ns 238 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":310},{"sectionNumber":"sec.239","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical terms apply for direct current","content":"### sec.239 Electrical terms apply for direct current\n\nIn this part, electrical values are the values as they apply for direct current.\n500mV means 500mV d.c.\n50V means 50V d.c.\n- • 500mV means 500mV d.c.\n- • 50V means 50V d.c.","sortOrder":311},{"sectionNumber":"sec.240","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exclusion from application","content":"### sec.240 Exclusion from application\n\nUnless otherwise stated in this part, this part does not apply to a cathodic protection system installed on—\na floating mobile structure; or\nfishing equipment; or\na fixed offshore structure not connected with land above sea level; or\nan internal surface of an apparatus, structure or item of equipment to which AS 2832.4 (Cathodic protection of metals—Internal surfaces) applies.\n- (a) a floating mobile structure; or\n- (b) fishing equipment; or\n- (c) a fixed offshore structure not connected with land above sea level; or\n- (d) an internal surface of an apparatus, structure or item of equipment to which AS 2832.4 (Cathodic protection of metals—Internal surfaces) applies.","sortOrder":312},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Installation and design","content":"## Installation and design","sortOrder":313},{"sectionNumber":"sec.241","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation of cathodic protection system only if preliminary steps taken","content":"### sec.241 Installation of cathodic protection system only if preliminary steps taken\n\nA person must not start to install a cathodic protection system unless the person has complied with subsection (2) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nAt least 60 days before starting installation, the person must—\nadvise all relevant persons for the proposed cathodic protection system of the proposal to install the system; and\nallow the relevant persons to examine the proposal.\nIn this section—\nrelevant person , for a proposed cathodic protection system, means a person who will, if the system is installed, become a foreign structure owner for the system.\n(sec.241-ssec.1) A person must not start to install a cathodic protection system unless the person has complied with subsection (2) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.241-ssec.2) At least 60 days before starting installation, the person must— advise all relevant persons for the proposed cathodic protection system of the proposal to install the system; and allow the relevant persons to examine the proposal.\n(sec.241-ssec.3) In this section— relevant person , for a proposed cathodic protection system, means a person who will, if the system is installed, become a foreign structure owner for the system.\n- (a) advise all relevant persons for the proposed cathodic protection system of the proposal to install the system; and\n- (b) allow the relevant persons to examine the proposal.","sortOrder":314},{"sectionNumber":"sec.242","sectionType":"section","heading":"Correct design and installation of cathodic protection system","content":"### sec.242 Correct design and installation of cathodic protection system\n\nA person who owns a cathodic protection system must ensure that the system is designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the cathodic protection standard.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":315},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operating requirements","content":"## Operating requirements","sortOrder":316},{"sectionNumber":"sec.243","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of cathodic protection system only on conditions","content":"### sec.243 Operation of cathodic protection system only on conditions\n\nThe owner of a cathodic protection system must not operate the system unless—\nthe system has been tested in accordance with the testing requirements of this part; and\neach foreign structure owner for the system has stated either that interference mitigation is satisfactory or that it is not required; and\nthe system is operated in accordance with the requirements of the cathodic protection standard; and\nif the system is a registrable system—the system is currently registered under this part, and is operated in accordance with the requirements of the conditions of its registration.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nDespite subsection (1) (b) , (c) and (d) , a person may operate a cathodic protection system for a reasonable period to perform tests in accordance with the testing requirements of this part.\n(sec.243-ssec.1) The owner of a cathodic protection system must not operate the system unless— the system has been tested in accordance with the testing requirements of this part; and each foreign structure owner for the system has stated either that interference mitigation is satisfactory or that it is not required; and the system is operated in accordance with the requirements of the cathodic protection standard; and if the system is a registrable system—the system is currently registered under this part, and is operated in accordance with the requirements of the conditions of its registration. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.243-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) (b) , (c) and (d) , a person may operate a cathodic protection system for a reasonable period to perform tests in accordance with the testing requirements of this part.\n- (a) the system has been tested in accordance with the testing requirements of this part; and\n- (b) each foreign structure owner for the system has stated either that interference mitigation is satisfactory or that it is not required; and\n- (c) the system is operated in accordance with the requirements of the cathodic protection standard; and\n- (d) if the system is a registrable system—the system is currently registered under this part, and is operated in accordance with the requirements of the conditions of its registration.","sortOrder":317},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Testing requirements","content":"## Testing requirements","sortOrder":318},{"sectionNumber":"sec.244","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tests before registration or operation of system","content":"### sec.244 Tests before registration or operation of system\n\nAn owner of a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system must perform tests in accordance with this section within 90 days, or the longer period the regulator allows, before applying for registration of the system.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nAn owner of a cathodic protection system that is not a registrable system must perform tests in accordance with this section within 90 days before starting to operate the system, other than for the tests.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe tests are—\ninterference tests on all foreign structures for the system; and\nif the system has an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—tests to ensure the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment are not more than 3V when the system is energised.\nThe tests must be based on the maximum value of the current at which the cathodic protection system will operate at all times, other than during short term testing of the cathodic protection system in which currents of greater values are permitted.\nThe owner of the cathodic protection system must make all the arrangements for the tests, provide all the facilities and equipment for the tests and bear all the costs associated with the tests.\nWithout limiting subsection (5) , for the performance of an interference test mentioned in subsection (3) (a) , the owner must—\narrange with all foreign structure owners a mutually acceptable time for performing the test; and\nallow the foreign structure owners to observe the performance of the test.\n(sec.244-ssec.1) An owner of a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system must perform tests in accordance with this section within 90 days, or the longer period the regulator allows, before applying for registration of the system. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.244-ssec.2) An owner of a cathodic protection system that is not a registrable system must perform tests in accordance with this section within 90 days before starting to operate the system, other than for the tests. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.244-ssec.3) The tests are— interference tests on all foreign structures for the system; and if the system has an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—tests to ensure the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment are not more than 3V when the system is energised.\n(sec.244-ssec.4) The tests must be based on the maximum value of the current at which the cathodic protection system will operate at all times, other than during short term testing of the cathodic protection system in which currents of greater values are permitted.\n(sec.244-ssec.5) The owner of the cathodic protection system must make all the arrangements for the tests, provide all the facilities and equipment for the tests and bear all the costs associated with the tests.\n(sec.244-ssec.6) Without limiting subsection (5) , for the performance of an interference test mentioned in subsection (3) (a) , the owner must— arrange with all foreign structure owners a mutually acceptable time for performing the test; and allow the foreign structure owners to observe the performance of the test.\n- (a) interference tests on all foreign structures for the system; and\n- (b) if the system has an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—tests to ensure the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment are not more than 3V when the system is energised.\n- (a) arrange with all foreign structure owners a mutually acceptable time for performing the test; and\n- (b) allow the foreign structure owners to observe the performance of the test.","sortOrder":319},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further tests during period of registration of system","content":"### sec.245 Further tests during period of registration of system\n\nThis section applies to a cathodic protection system that is a registered system.\nThe owner of the system must perform interference tests on all foreign structures for the system—\nwhen an anode forming part of the system is replaced; and\nif required by the regulator—when the system, or its method of operation, is changed.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf the system has an immersed anode that is redesigned, causing the anode to be relocated or to become subject to variation in anode current distribution, the owner of the system must retest the system to ensure the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment is not more than 3V when the system is energised.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf, when interference tests are being performed, there is a foreign structure for the system for which interference tests have not previously been performed, the person must—\narrange with the foreign structure owner a mutually acceptable time for performing the tests; and\nallow the foreign structure owner to observe the performance of the tests.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.245-ssec.1) This section applies to a cathodic protection system that is a registered system.\n(sec.245-ssec.2) The owner of the system must perform interference tests on all foreign structures for the system— when an anode forming part of the system is replaced; and if required by the regulator—when the system, or its method of operation, is changed. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.245-ssec.3) If the system has an immersed anode that is redesigned, causing the anode to be relocated or to become subject to variation in anode current distribution, the owner of the system must retest the system to ensure the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment is not more than 3V when the system is energised. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.245-ssec.4) If, when interference tests are being performed, there is a foreign structure for the system for which interference tests have not previously been performed, the person must— arrange with the foreign structure owner a mutually acceptable time for performing the tests; and allow the foreign structure owner to observe the performance of the tests. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) when an anode forming part of the system is replaced; and\n- (b) if required by the regulator—when the system, or its method of operation, is changed.\n- (a) arrange with the foreign structure owner a mutually acceptable time for performing the tests; and\n- (b) allow the foreign structure owner to observe the performance of the tests.","sortOrder":320},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further tests during operation of system","content":"### sec.246 Further tests during operation of system\n\nThe owner of a relevant system must perform interference tests on all foreign structures for the system—\nwhen an anode forming part of the system is replaced; and\nwhen the system or its method of operation is changed.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrelevant system means—\na cathodic protection system, other than a registered system, that is an impressed current cathodic protection system; or\na cathodic protection system with a total anode mass of more than 25kg.\n(sec.246-ssec.1) The owner of a relevant system must perform interference tests on all foreign structures for the system— when an anode forming part of the system is replaced; and when the system or its method of operation is changed. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.246-ssec.2) In this section— relevant system means— a cathodic protection system, other than a registered system, that is an impressed current cathodic protection system; or a cathodic protection system with a total anode mass of more than 25kg.\n- (a) when an anode forming part of the system is replaced; and\n- (b) when the system or its method of operation is changed.\n- (a) a cathodic protection system, other than a registered system, that is an impressed current cathodic protection system; or\n- (b) a cathodic protection system with a total anode mass of more than 25kg.","sortOrder":321},{"sectionNumber":"sec.247","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further tests of new foreign structure if required by the regulator","content":"### sec.247 Further tests of new foreign structure if required by the regulator\n\nIf required by the regulator, the owner of a cathodic protection system must perform interference tests on a foreign structure for the system not previously tested by the owner.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":322},{"sectionNumber":"sec.248","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records of tests to be kept","content":"### sec.248 Records of tests to be kept\n\nThe owner of a cathodic protection system must keep records of tests carried out under this division for 10 years if the system—\nis an impressed current cathodic protection system; or\nhas a total anode mass of more than 25kg.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf asked by the regulator, the owner must give the regulator copies of the records within 14 days after the request.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.248-ssec.1) The owner of a cathodic protection system must keep records of tests carried out under this division for 10 years if the system— is an impressed current cathodic protection system; or has a total anode mass of more than 25kg. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.248-ssec.2) If asked by the regulator, the owner must give the regulator copies of the records within 14 days after the request. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) is an impressed current cathodic protection system; or\n- (b) has a total anode mass of more than 25kg.","sortOrder":323},{"sectionNumber":"sec.249","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testing by regulator","content":"### sec.249 Testing by regulator\n\nThe regulator may arrange for the testing the regulator considers necessary to decide whether a cathodic protection system complies with the requirements of this part.\nIf reasonably required by the regulator, the owner of a cathodic protection system must provide access to, and facilities for the testing of, the system.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIf, on testing, a system is found not to comply with the requirements of this part, the costs reasonably incurred by the regulator in conducting the test, including the indirect and overhead costs incurred by the regulator, are a debt payable by the owner to the State.\n(sec.249-ssec.1) The regulator may arrange for the testing the regulator considers necessary to decide whether a cathodic protection system complies with the requirements of this part.\n(sec.249-ssec.2) If reasonably required by the regulator, the owner of a cathodic protection system must provide access to, and facilities for the testing of, the system. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.249-ssec.3) If, on testing, a system is found not to comply with the requirements of this part, the costs reasonably incurred by the regulator in conducting the test, including the indirect and overhead costs incurred by the regulator, are a debt payable by the owner to the State.","sortOrder":324},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"System requirements","content":"## System requirements","sortOrder":325},{"sectionNumber":"sec.250","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical limits","content":"### sec.250 Electrical limits\n\nThe owner of a cathodic protection system must ensure that the system complies with the requirements of this section for a cathodic protection system.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe maximum open circuit voltage of a cathodic protection system may be more than 50V only if safety requirements have been met to the regulator’s satisfaction.\nIf an anode for a cathodic protection system is immersed in water or in a marine environment, the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment must not be more than 3V when the system is energised.\nIn a surface area of 1,000m 2 measured radially about an electrode or the centre of a group of electrodes discharging current to ground as part of a cathodic protection system on land or in non-saline water, the total current of 1 polarity must not be more than 100A.\nIn an area of surface water of 2,000m 2 bounded by a 100m length of the mean low water level contour and a line displaced 20m in a direction away from land from the contour, the total current of 1 polarity discharged to water or substrata by all electrodes in the area for a cathodic protection system must not be more than 500A.\n(sec.250-ssec.1) The owner of a cathodic protection system must ensure that the system complies with the requirements of this section for a cathodic protection system. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.250-ssec.2) The maximum open circuit voltage of a cathodic protection system may be more than 50V only if safety requirements have been met to the regulator’s satisfaction.\n(sec.250-ssec.3) If an anode for a cathodic protection system is immersed in water or in a marine environment, the potential difference between any 2 accessible points spaced 1m apart in the water or marine environment must not be more than 3V when the system is energised.\n(sec.250-ssec.4) In a surface area of 1,000m 2 measured radially about an electrode or the centre of a group of electrodes discharging current to ground as part of a cathodic protection system on land or in non-saline water, the total current of 1 polarity must not be more than 100A.\n(sec.250-ssec.5) In an area of surface water of 2,000m 2 bounded by a 100m length of the mean low water level contour and a line displaced 20m in a direction away from land from the contour, the total current of 1 polarity discharged to water or substrata by all electrodes in the area for a cathodic protection system must not be more than 500A.","sortOrder":326},{"sectionNumber":"sec.251","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum potential change","content":"### sec.251 Maximum potential change\n\nThe owner of a cathodic protection system must ensure that the system complies with the requirements of this section for a cathodic protection system.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThis section states requirements for a cathodic protection system in relation to a foreign structure for the system.\nThe change in potential, foreign structure to ground, must not be more than any of the following—\nat a point 100m radially from an anode, if there is no metallic link between the cathodically protected structure and the foreign structure—150mV in a negative going direction;\nat a point where buried or submerged parts of the foreign structure are in ground or water generally of 1 ohm metre or higher resistivity—10mV in a positive going direction;\nat a point where buried or submerged parts of the foreign structure are in ground or water generally below 1 ohm metre resistivity—0mV;\nfor a foreign structure that is not connected electrically to the cathodically protected structure, 500mV in a negative going direction or, with the foreign structure owner’s written agreement—1V in a negative going direction.\nHowever, for short term testing of the cathodic protection system, 5 times the potential change stated in subsection (3) (a) or (b) and twice the potential stated in subsection (3) (d) is permitted.\nThe potential change stated in subsection (3) (b) or (c) may be changed with the foreign structure owner’s written agreement after an assessment of the effect of any existing cathodic protection or interference mitigation measures on the foreign structure.\n(sec.251-ssec.1) The owner of a cathodic protection system must ensure that the system complies with the requirements of this section for a cathodic protection system. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.251-ssec.2) This section states requirements for a cathodic protection system in relation to a foreign structure for the system.\n(sec.251-ssec.3) The change in potential, foreign structure to ground, must not be more than any of the following— at a point 100m radially from an anode, if there is no metallic link between the cathodically protected structure and the foreign structure—150mV in a negative going direction; at a point where buried or submerged parts of the foreign structure are in ground or water generally of 1 ohm metre or higher resistivity—10mV in a positive going direction; at a point where buried or submerged parts of the foreign structure are in ground or water generally below 1 ohm metre resistivity—0mV; for a foreign structure that is not connected electrically to the cathodically protected structure, 500mV in a negative going direction or, with the foreign structure owner’s written agreement—1V in a negative going direction.\n(sec.251-ssec.4) However, for short term testing of the cathodic protection system, 5 times the potential change stated in subsection (3) (a) or (b) and twice the potential stated in subsection (3) (d) is permitted.\n(sec.251-ssec.5) The potential change stated in subsection (3) (b) or (c) may be changed with the foreign structure owner’s written agreement after an assessment of the effect of any existing cathodic protection or interference mitigation measures on the foreign structure.\n- (a) at a point 100m radially from an anode, if there is no metallic link between the cathodically protected structure and the foreign structure—150mV in a negative going direction;\n- (b) at a point where buried or submerged parts of the foreign structure are in ground or water generally of 1 ohm metre or higher resistivity—10mV in a positive going direction;\n- (c) at a point where buried or submerged parts of the foreign structure are in ground or water generally below 1 ohm metre resistivity—0mV;\n- (d) for a foreign structure that is not connected electrically to the cathodically protected structure, 500mV in a negative going direction or, with the foreign structure owner’s written agreement—1V in a negative going direction.","sortOrder":327},{"sectionNumber":"sec.252","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tolerances","content":"### sec.252 Tolerances\n\nThe owner of a cathodic protection system must ensure that the tolerances for measuring instruments used to test the system comply with the safety and technical requirements of the cathodic protection standard.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":328},{"sectionNumber":"sec.253","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identification of anode groundbed","content":"### sec.253 Identification of anode groundbed\n\nIf a registrable system is installed on land or premises not owned by the owner of the system, the owner of the system must identify the location of each anode groundbed of the system by erecting as close as practicable to the anode groundbed a clearly visible, durable sign suitably and indelibly inscribed with the location of the anode groundbed and the name of the owner of the system.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":329},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registration of registrable systems","content":"## Registration of registrable systems","sortOrder":330},{"sectionNumber":"sec.254","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register","content":"### sec.254 Register\n\nThe regulator must keep a register of registered systems.\nThe register may be kept in the form, whether or not a documentary form, the regulator considers appropriate.\n(sec.254-ssec.1) The regulator must keep a register of registered systems.\n(sec.254-ssec.2) The register may be kept in the form, whether or not a documentary form, the regulator considers appropriate.","sortOrder":331},{"sectionNumber":"sec.255","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for registration of registrable system","content":"### sec.255 Application for registration of registrable system\n\nAn application for registration of a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system must—\nbe made in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by the prescribed fee; and\nif required by the regulator, be accompanied by—\ndetails of the geographical location of the system; and\na plan indicating full particulars about the system; and\na certificate from the owner of the system stating the system has been tested as required by this part and complies with the requirements of this part.\nThe certificate mentioned in subsection (1) (c) (iii) must state—\nthe value of the maximum operating current on which the tests were based; and\nfor a system operating with an anode immersed in water or in a marine environment—the operating voltage of the system corresponding to the maximum operating current mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\nthat the owner has complied with the requirements under division 4 for testing of the system before registration.\nIf asked in writing by the regulator, the applicant must give the regulator further relevant information the regulator requires to decide the application.\nThe regulator must decide the application within 60 days after receiving the application.\nIf the regulator refuses to register the system, the regulator must give notice of the refusal to the applicant within 30 days after the decision.\nThe notice must be accompanied by an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n(sec.255-ssec.1) An application for registration of a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system must— be made in the approved form; and be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and if required by the regulator, be accompanied by— details of the geographical location of the system; and a plan indicating full particulars about the system; and a certificate from the owner of the system stating the system has been tested as required by this part and complies with the requirements of this part.\n(sec.255-ssec.2) The certificate mentioned in subsection (1) (c) (iii) must state— the value of the maximum operating current on which the tests were based; and for a system operating with an anode immersed in water or in a marine environment—the operating voltage of the system corresponding to the maximum operating current mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and that the owner has complied with the requirements under division 4 for testing of the system before registration.\n(sec.255-ssec.3) If asked in writing by the regulator, the applicant must give the regulator further relevant information the regulator requires to decide the application.\n(sec.255-ssec.4) The regulator must decide the application within 60 days after receiving the application.\n(sec.255-ssec.5) If the regulator refuses to register the system, the regulator must give notice of the refusal to the applicant within 30 days after the decision.\n(sec.255-ssec.6) The notice must be accompanied by an information notice for the decision to refuse.\n- (a) be made in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and\n- (c) if required by the regulator, be accompanied by— (i) details of the geographical location of the system; and (ii) a plan indicating full particulars about the system; and (iii) a certificate from the owner of the system stating the system has been tested as required by this part and complies with the requirements of this part.\n- (i) details of the geographical location of the system; and\n- (ii) a plan indicating full particulars about the system; and\n- (iii) a certificate from the owner of the system stating the system has been tested as required by this part and complies with the requirements of this part.\n- (i) details of the geographical location of the system; and\n- (ii) a plan indicating full particulars about the system; and\n- (iii) a certificate from the owner of the system stating the system has been tested as required by this part and complies with the requirements of this part.\n- (a) the value of the maximum operating current on which the tests were based; and\n- (b) for a system operating with an anode immersed in water or in a marine environment—the operating voltage of the system corresponding to the maximum operating current mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) that the owner has complied with the requirements under division 4 for testing of the system before registration.","sortOrder":332},{"sectionNumber":"sec.256","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of fees","content":"### sec.256 Refund of fees\n\nThis section applies if an application for registration of a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system—\nis refused by the regulator under section 255 ; or\nis withdrawn before the application is decided.\nThe amount stated in schedule 8 as the administration component of the fee paid for the application must be refunded.\n(sec.256-ssec.1) This section applies if an application for registration of a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system— is refused by the regulator under section 255 ; or is withdrawn before the application is decided.\n(sec.256-ssec.2) The amount stated in schedule 8 as the administration component of the fee paid for the application must be refunded.\n- (a) is refused by the regulator under section 255 ; or\n- (b) is withdrawn before the application is decided.","sortOrder":333},{"sectionNumber":"sec.257","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration of registrable system","content":"### sec.257 Registration of registrable system\n\nThe regulator must register a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system by entering in the register—\nthe name and address of the owner of the system notified to the regulator; and\nthe location of the system; and\nthe description of the structure being cathodically protected; and\nthe conditions of registration about—\nthe permitted maximum operating current of the system; and\nfor a system operating with an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and\nother conditions imposed by the regulator on the system’s operation; and\nthe date of registration.\nWithin 30 days after registering the system, the regulator must give the owner of the system written notice of the registration, including—\nthe conditions about the permitted maximum operating current and, if relevant, the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and\nother conditions the regulator imposes on the system’s operation; and\nthe date of registration.\n(sec.257-ssec.1) The regulator must register a cathodic protection system that is a registrable system by entering in the register— the name and address of the owner of the system notified to the regulator; and the location of the system; and the description of the structure being cathodically protected; and the conditions of registration about— the permitted maximum operating current of the system; and for a system operating with an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and other conditions imposed by the regulator on the system’s operation; and the date of registration.\n(sec.257-ssec.2) Within 30 days after registering the system, the regulator must give the owner of the system written notice of the registration, including— the conditions about the permitted maximum operating current and, if relevant, the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and other conditions the regulator imposes on the system’s operation; and the date of registration.\n- (a) the name and address of the owner of the system notified to the regulator; and\n- (b) the location of the system; and\n- (c) the description of the structure being cathodically protected; and\n- (d) the conditions of registration about— (i) the permitted maximum operating current of the system; and (ii) for a system operating with an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and\n- (i) the permitted maximum operating current of the system; and\n- (ii) for a system operating with an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and\n- (e) other conditions imposed by the regulator on the system’s operation; and\n- (f) the date of registration.\n- (i) the permitted maximum operating current of the system; and\n- (ii) for a system operating with an anode immersed in water or a marine environment—the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and\n- (a) the conditions about the permitted maximum operating current and, if relevant, the permitted maximum operating voltage of the system; and\n- (b) other conditions the regulator imposes on the system’s operation; and\n- (c) the date of registration.","sortOrder":334},{"sectionNumber":"sec.258","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration","content":"### sec.258 Term of registration\n\nThe registration of a registrable system is for 5 years, unless it is earlier cancelled.","sortOrder":335},{"sectionNumber":"sec.259","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change of name and address","content":"### sec.259 Change of name and address\n\nThe owner of a registered system whose name or address changes must give the regulator written notice of the change within 30 days after the change.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe regulator must enter details of the change in the register of registered systems.\n(sec.259-ssec.1) The owner of a registered system whose name or address changes must give the regulator written notice of the change within 30 days after the change. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.259-ssec.2) The regulator must enter details of the change in the register of registered systems.","sortOrder":336},{"sectionNumber":"sec.260","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation of registration","content":"### sec.260 Cancellation of registration\n\nThe regulator may cancel the registration of a registered system if—\nthe regulator is not satisfied the system is installed or operating in accordance with this part; or\nthe regulator has been notified by the owner of the system that the system has been taken away or made permanently inoperable.\nOn cancellation of registration of a cathodic protection system, the regulator must—\nenter in the register of registered systems the date of cancellation; and\ngive the owner of the system written notice of the cancellation within 14 days after the cancellation.\nIf the cancellation is under subsection (1) (a) , the notice must be accompanied by an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n(sec.260-ssec.1) The regulator may cancel the registration of a registered system if— the regulator is not satisfied the system is installed or operating in accordance with this part; or the regulator has been notified by the owner of the system that the system has been taken away or made permanently inoperable.\n(sec.260-ssec.2) On cancellation of registration of a cathodic protection system, the regulator must— enter in the register of registered systems the date of cancellation; and give the owner of the system written notice of the cancellation within 14 days after the cancellation.\n(sec.260-ssec.3) If the cancellation is under subsection (1) (a) , the notice must be accompanied by an information notice for the decision to cancel.\n- (a) the regulator is not satisfied the system is installed or operating in accordance with this part; or\n- (b) the regulator has been notified by the owner of the system that the system has been taken away or made permanently inoperable.\n- (a) enter in the register of registered systems the date of cancellation; and\n- (b) give the owner of the system written notice of the cancellation within 14 days after the cancellation.","sortOrder":337},{"sectionNumber":"sec.261","sectionType":"section","heading":"Taking away or making a registered system inoperable","content":"### sec.261 Taking away or making a registered system inoperable\n\nIf a registered system is taken away or made permanently inoperable, the owner of the system must give the regulator written notice within 30 days after the removal or the making inoperable.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":338},{"sectionNumber":"sec.262","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change to registered system to be notified","content":"### sec.262 Change to registered system to be notified\n\nIf a registered system or its method of operation is changed, the owner of the system must—\nimmediately advise the regulator; and\ngive the regulator written notice complying with subsection (2) within 14 days after the change.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe notice must be accompanied by a plan clearly showing how the system has changed.\nIf required by the regulator, the owner of the registered system must take all or part of the action an applicant for registration of a registrable system is required to take under this part.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.262-ssec.1) If a registered system or its method of operation is changed, the owner of the system must— immediately advise the regulator; and give the regulator written notice complying with subsection (2) within 14 days after the change. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.262-ssec.2) The notice must be accompanied by a plan clearly showing how the system has changed.\n(sec.262-ssec.3) If required by the regulator, the owner of the registered system must take all or part of the action an applicant for registration of a registrable system is required to take under this part. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) immediately advise the regulator; and\n- (b) give the regulator written notice complying with subsection (2) within 14 days after the change.","sortOrder":339},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14","sectionType":"part","heading":"Incident notification and reporting","content":"# Incident notification and reporting","sortOrder":340},{"sectionNumber":"sec.263","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.263 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ndistribution entity , for a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event, see section 264 .\nincident record see section 267 (2) (b) .\ns 263 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":341},{"sectionNumber":"sec.264","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of distribution entity for incident or event","content":"### sec.264 Meaning of distribution entity for incident or event\n\nThe distribution entity for a serious electrical incident is—\nif the electrical equipment the subject of the incident is part of the works of a distribution entity—the distribution entity; or\notherwise—the distribution entity that supplies electricity to the electrical equipment the subject of the incident.\nThe distribution entity for a dangerous electrical event is the distribution entity that supplies electricity to, or has as part of its works, the electrical equipment that is—\nthe subject of the event; or\nthe subject of electrical work that is the subject of the event.\n(sec.264-ssec.1) The distribution entity for a serious electrical incident is— if the electrical equipment the subject of the incident is part of the works of a distribution entity—the distribution entity; or otherwise—the distribution entity that supplies electricity to the electrical equipment the subject of the incident.\n(sec.264-ssec.2) The distribution entity for a dangerous electrical event is the distribution entity that supplies electricity to, or has as part of its works, the electrical equipment that is— the subject of the event; or the subject of electrical work that is the subject of the event.\n- (a) if the electrical equipment the subject of the incident is part of the works of a distribution entity—the distribution entity; or\n- (b) otherwise—the distribution entity that supplies electricity to the electrical equipment the subject of the incident.\n- (a) the subject of the event; or\n- (b) the subject of electrical work that is the subject of the event.","sortOrder":342},{"sectionNumber":"sec.265","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of person conducting a business or undertaking to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event","content":"### sec.265 Duty of person conducting a business or undertaking to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event\n\nA person who conducts a business or undertaking must ensure that the regulator is notified, in a way that complies with subsections (2) to (4) and by the fastest means possible, immediately after becoming aware that a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event arising out of the conduct of the business or undertaking has occurred.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe notice must be given—\nby telephone; or\nin writing.\nThe written notice can be given by facsimile, email or other electronic means.\nA person giving notice by telephone must—\ngive the details of the incident or event requested by the regulator; and\nif required by the regulator, give a written notice of the incident or event within 48 hours after the requirement is made.\nA written notice must be in a form, or contain the details, approved by the regulator.\nIf the regulator receives a notice by telephone and a written notice is not required, the regulator must give the person conducting the business or undertaking—\ndetails of the information received; or\nan acknowledgement of receiving the notice.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must keep a record of each serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event for at least 5 years after the day that notice of the incident or event is given to the regulator under this section.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (6) —50 penalty units.\ns 265 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 14\n(sec.265-ssec.1) A person who conducts a business or undertaking must ensure that the regulator is notified, in a way that complies with subsections (2) to (4) and by the fastest means possible, immediately after becoming aware that a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event arising out of the conduct of the business or undertaking has occurred. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.265-ssec.2) The notice must be given— by telephone; or in writing. The written notice can be given by facsimile, email or other electronic means.\n(sec.265-ssec.3) A person giving notice by telephone must— give the details of the incident or event requested by the regulator; and if required by the regulator, give a written notice of the incident or event within 48 hours after the requirement is made.\n(sec.265-ssec.4) A written notice must be in a form, or contain the details, approved by the regulator.\n(sec.265-ssec.5) If the regulator receives a notice by telephone and a written notice is not required, the regulator must give the person conducting the business or undertaking— details of the information received; or an acknowledgement of receiving the notice.\n(sec.265-ssec.6) A person conducting a business or undertaking must keep a record of each serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event for at least 5 years after the day that notice of the incident or event is given to the regulator under this section. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —50 penalty units.\n- (a) by telephone; or\n- (b) in writing.\n- (a) give the details of the incident or event requested by the regulator; and\n- (b) if required by the regulator, give a written notice of the incident or event within 48 hours after the requirement is made.\n- (a) details of the information received; or\n- (b) an acknowledgement of receiving the notice.","sortOrder":343},{"sectionNumber":"sec.266","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of distribution entity to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event","content":"### sec.266 Duty of distribution entity to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event\n\nThis section applies if—\na distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and\nthe distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event.\nThe distribution entity must—\ngive the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and\nensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nHowever, if the incident or event that happens is a serious electrical incident in which a person has been killed, the distribution entity must also advise the regulator of the incident, immediately after the distribution entity becomes aware of the happening of the incident, by phone, fax or another suitable form of immediate and effective communication.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe distribution entity is not required to give written notice or immediate advice to the regulator of the incident or event if the distribution entity knows that the incident or event has already been reported to the regulator.\n(sec.266-ssec.1) This section applies if— a distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and the distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event.\n(sec.266-ssec.2) The distribution entity must— give the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and ensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.266-ssec.3) However, if the incident or event that happens is a serious electrical incident in which a person has been killed, the distribution entity must also advise the regulator of the incident, immediately after the distribution entity becomes aware of the happening of the incident, by phone, fax or another suitable form of immediate and effective communication. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.266-ssec.4) The distribution entity is not required to give written notice or immediate advice to the regulator of the incident or event if the distribution entity knows that the incident or event has already been reported to the regulator.\n- (a) a distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and\n- (b) the distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event.\n- (a) give the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and\n- (b) ensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event.","sortOrder":344},{"sectionNumber":"sec.267","sectionType":"section","heading":"Action required by distribution entity on report of electric shock","content":"### sec.267 Action required by distribution entity on report of electric shock\n\nThis section applies if a distribution entity is advised by a consumer to whom the distribution entity supplies electricity that a person has received an electric shock.\nThe distribution entity must—\ntake the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons; and\nmake a written record of the incident (the incident record ), in a format approved by the regulator, within 3 days after the distribution entity is advised of the person having received the electric shock; and\nkeep the incident record made under paragraph (b) for 5 years.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.267-ssec.1) This section applies if a distribution entity is advised by a consumer to whom the distribution entity supplies electricity that a person has received an electric shock.\n(sec.267-ssec.2) The distribution entity must— take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons; and make a written record of the incident (the incident record ), in a format approved by the regulator, within 3 days after the distribution entity is advised of the person having received the electric shock; and keep the incident record made under paragraph (b) for 5 years. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons; and\n- (b) make a written record of the incident (the incident record ), in a format approved by the regulator, within 3 days after the distribution entity is advised of the person having received the electric shock; and\n- (c) keep the incident record made under paragraph (b) for 5 years.","sortOrder":345},{"sectionNumber":"sec.268","sectionType":"section","heading":"Report of incident records","content":"### sec.268 Report of incident records\n\nA distribution entity must, every 3 months, report to the regulator, in a format approved by the regulator, about the incident records made by the distribution entity in the 3 months.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":346},{"sectionNumber":"sec.269","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to preserve incident or event sites","content":"### sec.269 Duty to preserve incident or event sites\n\nThis section applies if a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event happens at a place.\nThe person with management or control of the place must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the site where the incident or event occurred is not disturbed until an inspector arrives at the site or any earlier time that an inspector directs.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nA person must not move or otherwise interfere with any electrical equipment, or part of any electrical equipment, involved in the happening of the incident or event.\nMaximum penalty— 40 penalty units.\nSubsections (2) and (3) do not prevent any action—\nto assist an injured person; or\nto remove a deceased person; or\nthat is essential to make the site safe or to minimise the risk of a further serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; or\nthat is associated with a police investigation; or\nof a person acting under the authority of the distribution entity for the incident or event; or\nfor which an inspector or the regulator has given permission.\nIn this section—\nsite , where a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs, includes any plant, substance, structure and thing associated with the incident or event.\ns 269 amd 2014 SL No. 60 s 15\n(sec.269-ssec.1) This section applies if a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event happens at a place.\n(sec.269-ssec.2) The person with management or control of the place must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the site where the incident or event occurred is not disturbed until an inspector arrives at the site or any earlier time that an inspector directs. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.269-ssec.3) A person must not move or otherwise interfere with any electrical equipment, or part of any electrical equipment, involved in the happening of the incident or event. Maximum penalty— 40 penalty units.\n(sec.269-ssec.4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not prevent any action— to assist an injured person; or to remove a deceased person; or that is essential to make the site safe or to minimise the risk of a further serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; or that is associated with a police investigation; or of a person acting under the authority of the distribution entity for the incident or event; or for which an inspector or the regulator has given permission.\n(sec.269-ssec.5) In this section— site , where a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs, includes any plant, substance, structure and thing associated with the incident or event.\n- (a) to assist an injured person; or\n- (b) to remove a deceased person; or\n- (c) that is essential to make the site safe or to minimise the risk of a further serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; or\n- (d) that is associated with a police investigation; or\n- (e) of a person acting under the authority of the distribution entity for the incident or event; or\n- (f) for which an inspector or the regulator has given permission.","sortOrder":347},{"sectionNumber":"sec.270","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of electrical equipment after serious electrical incident","content":"### sec.270 Storage of electrical equipment after serious electrical incident\n\nThis section applies if—\na serious electrical incident happens at a place; and\nelectrical equipment that is part of the works of a distribution entity is involved in the serious electrical incident.\nThe distribution entity must ensure that, if the equipment is removed from the place, the equipment is stored securely until—\nan inspector takes possession of the equipment; or\nan inspector gives written permission to release the equipment from storage.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.270-ssec.1) This section applies if— a serious electrical incident happens at a place; and electrical equipment that is part of the works of a distribution entity is involved in the serious electrical incident.\n(sec.270-ssec.2) The distribution entity must ensure that, if the equipment is removed from the place, the equipment is stored securely until— an inspector takes possession of the equipment; or an inspector gives written permission to release the equipment from storage. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) a serious electrical incident happens at a place; and\n- (b) electrical equipment that is part of the works of a distribution entity is involved in the serious electrical incident.\n- (a) an inspector takes possession of the equipment; or\n- (b) an inspector gives written permission to release the equipment from storage.","sortOrder":348},{"sectionNumber":"sec.271","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement on distribution entity to take action in interests of electrical safety","content":"### sec.271 Requirement on distribution entity to take action in interests of electrical safety\n\nIf a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity, the person may advise the distribution entity of the concern.\nThe distribution entity must take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.\n(sec.271-ssec.1) If a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity, the person may advise the distribution entity of the concern.\n(sec.271-ssec.2) The distribution entity must take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.","sortOrder":349},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":350},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electrical safety contributions","content":"## Electrical safety contributions","sortOrder":351},{"sectionNumber":"sec.272","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.272 Purpose of division\n\nThe purpose of this division is to prescribe, for part 14A , division 1 of the Act , things that are necessary or convenient for establishing and operating arrangements for the payment of electrical safety contributions.\ns 272 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":352},{"sectionNumber":"sec.273","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.273 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\npremises figure , for a distribution entity, means a figure that is a fair estimate of the average number of retail premises for the distribution entity for the current financial year.\ntotal contribution amount , for a financial year, means the amount notified, for the financial year, by gazette notice.\nAt the commencement of this definition, the total contribution amount for the financial year is available on the department’s website.\ndef total contribution amount amd 2018 SL No. 216 s 6\ntotal premises figure means the total of the premises figures for all distribution entities.\nunit contribution amount , for a financial year, means the total contribution amount for the financial year divided by the total premises figure.\ns 273 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 52 sch 1","sortOrder":353},{"sectionNumber":"sec.274","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fixing electrical safety contribution for each distribution entity for financial year","content":"### sec.274 Fixing electrical safety contribution for each distribution entity for financial year\n\nThe method for working out the amount of the electrical safety contribution payable by each distribution entity for a current financial year is as follows—\nthe regulator decides the premises figure for each distribution entity\nthe regulator works out the total premises figure\nthe regulator works out the unit contribution amount for the financial year\nthe regulator works out the amount of the electrical safety contribution payable by each distribution entity for the financial year by multiplying the premises figure for the distribution entity by the unit contribution amount for the financial year.\n- • the regulator decides the premises figure for each distribution entity\n- • the regulator works out the total premises figure\n- • the regulator works out the unit contribution amount for the financial year\n- • the regulator works out the amount of the electrical safety contribution payable by each distribution entity for the financial year by multiplying the premises figure for the distribution entity by the unit contribution amount for the financial year.","sortOrder":354},{"sectionNumber":"sec.275","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payment of electrical safety contribution by instalments","content":"### sec.275 Payment of electrical safety contribution by instalments\n\nThe electrical safety contribution for a distribution entity for a financial year may be paid in equal instalments.","sortOrder":355},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Mines, petroleum plants and prescribed workplaces","content":"## Mines, petroleum plants and prescribed workplaces","sortOrder":356},{"sectionNumber":"sec.276","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of regulation at mine or petroleum plant","content":"### sec.276 Application of regulation at mine or petroleum plant\n\nFor section 6 (2) of the Act , the following provisions of this regulation have application at a mine or petroleum plant—\npart 1 ;\npart 4 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences;\nsection 73 ;\npart 7 ;\npart 8 , other than divisions 3 and 4 ;\npart 13 ;\npart 14 .\nFor the application of part 14 at a mine or petroleum plant, a reference to a dangerous electrical event does not include a reference to a matter mentioned in section 12 (a) , (b) or (c) of the Act if the matter is required to be reported under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 , the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 .\n(sec.276-ssec.1) For section 6 (2) of the Act , the following provisions of this regulation have application at a mine or petroleum plant— part 1 ; part 4 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences; section 73 ; part 7 ; part 8 , other than divisions 3 and 4 ; part 13 ; part 14 .\n(sec.276-ssec.2) For the application of part 14 at a mine or petroleum plant, a reference to a dangerous electrical event does not include a reference to a matter mentioned in section 12 (a) , (b) or (c) of the Act if the matter is required to be reported under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 , the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 .\n- (a) part 1 ;\n- (b) part 4 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences;\n- (c) section 73 ;\n- (d) part 7 ;\n- (e) part 8 , other than divisions 3 and 4 ;\n- (f) part 13 ;\n- (g) part 14 .","sortOrder":357},{"sectionNumber":"sec.277","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed workplaces— Act , s 18 (2) (d)","content":"### sec.277 Prescribed workplaces— Act , s 18 (2) (d)\n\nFor section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , a workplace is prescribed if—\nactivities of a kind stated in schedule 7 are conducted at the workplace; and\n1 or more persons (whether a person conducting the business or undertaking, or person employed part-time or full-time) are employed in a financial year at the workplace.\nSchedule 7 categorises workplaces according to the activities of persons employed at the workplaces using a system known as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification ( ANZSIC ).\nA category of workplace stated in schedule 7 , column 2 has the ANZSIC class stated in column 1 of the schedule.\n(sec.277-ssec.1) For section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , a workplace is prescribed if— activities of a kind stated in schedule 7 are conducted at the workplace; and 1 or more persons (whether a person conducting the business or undertaking, or person employed part-time or full-time) are employed in a financial year at the workplace.\n(sec.277-ssec.2) Schedule 7 categorises workplaces according to the activities of persons employed at the workplaces using a system known as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification ( ANZSIC ).\n(sec.277-ssec.3) A category of workplace stated in schedule 7 , column 2 has the ANZSIC class stated in column 1 of the schedule.\n- (a) activities of a kind stated in schedule 7 are conducted at the workplace; and\n- (b) 1 or more persons (whether a person conducting the business or undertaking, or person employed part-time or full-time) are employed in a financial year at the workplace.","sortOrder":358},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":359},{"sectionNumber":"sec.278","sectionType":"section","heading":"Climbing poles of electricity entity prohibited","content":"### sec.278 Climbing poles of electricity entity prohibited\n\nA person must not climb a pole, standard or other structure that is part of the works of an electricity entity, or a ladder attached to a pole, standard or other structure that is part of the works of an electricity entity, if the electricity entity has not authorised the person to climb the pole, standard, other structure or ladder.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to—\nan inspector; or\na licensed electrical contractor or licensed electrical worker who, under part 10 , division 1 , de-energises and re-energises a consumer’s electrical installation by—\nremoving and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or\nswitching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\n(sec.278-ssec.1) A person must not climb a pole, standard or other structure that is part of the works of an electricity entity, or a ladder attached to a pole, standard or other structure that is part of the works of an electricity entity, if the electricity entity has not authorised the person to climb the pole, standard, other structure or ladder. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.278-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to— an inspector; or a licensed electrical contractor or licensed electrical worker who, under part 10 , division 1 , de-energises and re-energises a consumer’s electrical installation by— removing and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or switching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\n- (a) an inspector; or\n- (b) a licensed electrical contractor or licensed electrical worker who, under part 10 , division 1 , de-energises and re-energises a consumer’s electrical installation by— (i) removing and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or (ii) switching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\n- (i) removing and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or\n- (ii) switching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.\n- (i) removing and replacing a fuse wedge from a service fuse; or\n- (ii) switching off and on a circuit breaker installed as a service line disconnector.","sortOrder":360},{"sectionNumber":"sec.279","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duties of person conducting a business or undertaking about supervising training person","content":"### sec.279 Duties of person conducting a business or undertaking about supervising training person\n\nA person conducting a business or undertaking that employs a training person who has not finished 6 months of the person’s apprenticeship or training program must ensure the training person does not work—\nin the immediate vicinity of a live high voltage exposed part; or\nwhere there is a risk the training person could come into contact with a live low voltage exposed part.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply to a training person performing duties as a safety observer if—\nthe training person is a safety observer and has been capable of being a safety observer for at least 1 year immediately before the start of the training person’s apprenticeship or training program; and\nthe person conducting a business or undertaking keeps a written record of the assessment mentioned in schedule 9 , definition safety observer , paragraph (a) (ii) for the training person.\nA person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a training person who performs electrical work is supervised at all times by a licensed electrical worker licensed to perform the work.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe level of supervision required under subsection (3) must be appropriate, having regard to—\nthe type of electrical work performed; and\nthe adequacy of the training person’s training; and\nthe competency of the training person.\ns 279 amd 2024 SL No. 241 s 26\n(sec.279-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that employs a training person who has not finished 6 months of the person’s apprenticeship or training program must ensure the training person does not work— in the immediate vicinity of a live high voltage exposed part; or where there is a risk the training person could come into contact with a live low voltage exposed part. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.279-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to a training person performing duties as a safety observer if— the training person is a safety observer and has been capable of being a safety observer for at least 1 year immediately before the start of the training person’s apprenticeship or training program; and the person conducting a business or undertaking keeps a written record of the assessment mentioned in schedule 9 , definition safety observer , paragraph (a) (ii) for the training person.\n(sec.279-ssec.3) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a training person who performs electrical work is supervised at all times by a licensed electrical worker licensed to perform the work. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.279-ssec.4) The level of supervision required under subsection (3) must be appropriate, having regard to— the type of electrical work performed; and the adequacy of the training person’s training; and the competency of the training person.\n- (a) in the immediate vicinity of a live high voltage exposed part; or\n- (b) where there is a risk the training person could come into contact with a live low voltage exposed part.\n- (a) the training person is a safety observer and has been capable of being a safety observer for at least 1 year immediately before the start of the training person’s apprenticeship or training program; and\n- (b) the person conducting a business or undertaking keeps a written record of the assessment mentioned in schedule 9 , definition safety observer , paragraph (a) (ii) for the training person.\n- (a) the type of electrical work performed; and\n- (b) the adequacy of the training person’s training; and\n- (c) the competency of the training person.","sortOrder":361},{"sectionNumber":"sec.280","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines in emergency","content":"### sec.280 Electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines in emergency\n\nAn electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines from sources of electricity—\nin an emergency; or\nto prevent an emergency from happening.\nif there is a flood or fire\nif there are extreme conditions with the potential to create an emergency, including, for example, sparking lines in high wind in high fire danger conditions\nIn this section—\nemergency means an emergency in relation to a person or the electrical distributions entity’s property or other property.\n(sec.280-ssec.1) An electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines from sources of electricity— in an emergency; or to prevent an emergency from happening. if there is a flood or fire if there are extreme conditions with the potential to create an emergency, including, for example, sparking lines in high wind in high fire danger conditions\n(sec.280-ssec.2) In this section— emergency means an emergency in relation to a person or the electrical distributions entity’s property or other property.\n- (a) in an emergency; or\n- (b) to prevent an emergency from happening. Example of paragraph (a) — if there is a flood or fire Example of paragraph (b) — if there are extreme conditions with the potential to create an emergency, including, for example, sparking lines in high wind in high fire danger conditions","sortOrder":362},{"sectionNumber":"sec.281","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of entries in registers","content":"### sec.281 Inspection of entries in registers\n\nThe regulator must keep each register under this regulation open for inspection, on payment of any fixed fee applying to the inspection, by members of the public during office hours on business days.\nA person may obtain a copy of an entry in a register on payment of any fixed fee applying to obtaining the copy.\n(sec.281-ssec.1) The regulator must keep each register under this regulation open for inspection, on payment of any fixed fee applying to the inspection, by members of the public during office hours on business days.\n(sec.281-ssec.2) A person may obtain a copy of an entry in a register on payment of any fixed fee applying to obtaining the copy.","sortOrder":363},{"sectionNumber":"sec.282","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of information by retailer","content":"### sec.282 Provision of information by retailer\n\nThe following information is prescribed under section 153 of the Act —\na customer’s full name;\nthe address of the premises at which a customer receives customer retail services;\na customer’s postal address and telephone number;\na contact person for a customer;\nthe date a retail entity agreed to provide customer retail services to the premises of a customer;\nthe location of a meter at a premises;\nthe number of meters at a premises;\nthe tariff applying to a meter at a premises;\nthe number of a pole or pillar used in supplying electricity to a premises;\ninformation relevant to locating a premises or gaining access to it;\nfor premises that are a domestic residence—whether an approved safety switch is installed for the domestic residence.\ns 282 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 4\n- (a) a customer’s full name;\n- (b) the address of the premises at which a customer receives customer retail services;\n- (c) a customer’s postal address and telephone number;\n- (d) a contact person for a customer;\n- (e) the date a retail entity agreed to provide customer retail services to the premises of a customer;\n- (f) the location of a meter at a premises;\n- (g) the number of meters at a premises;\n- (h) the tariff applying to a meter at a premises;\n- (i) the number of a pole or pillar used in supplying electricity to a premises;\n- (j) information relevant to locating a premises or gaining access to it;\n- (k) for premises that are a domestic residence—whether an approved safety switch is installed for the domestic residence.","sortOrder":364},{"sectionNumber":"sec.283","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of information by Residential Tenancies Authority","content":"### sec.283 Provision of information by Residential Tenancies Authority\n\nThe Residential Tenancies Authority may, if asked, give the regulator information, obtained by it in performing its functions, that is relevant to a person’s compliance with section 85 .\nthe address of the domestic residence\nIn this section—\nResidential Tenancies Authority means the Residential Tenancies Authority established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 465 .\n(sec.283-ssec.1) The Residential Tenancies Authority may, if asked, give the regulator information, obtained by it in performing its functions, that is relevant to a person’s compliance with section 85 . the address of the domestic residence\n(sec.283-ssec.2) In this section— Residential Tenancies Authority means the Residential Tenancies Authority established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 465 .","sortOrder":365},{"sectionNumber":"sec.284","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspectors’ identity cards","content":"### sec.284 Inspectors’ identity cards\n\nFor section 123A (1) of the Act , an identity card given to an inspector must include the following matters—\na photograph of the inspector of the size, and in the form, stated by the regulator;\nthe inspector’s signature;\nthe date (if any) on which the inspector’s appointment ends;\nany conditions to which the inspector’s appointment is subject, including the kinds of workplaces in relation to which the inspector may exercise his or her compliance powers.\n- (a) a photograph of the inspector of the size, and in the form, stated by the regulator;\n- (b) the inspector’s signature;\n- (c) the date (if any) on which the inspector’s appointment ends;\n- (d) any conditions to which the inspector’s appointment is subject, including the kinds of workplaces in relation to which the inspector may exercise his or her compliance powers.","sortOrder":366},{"sectionNumber":"sec.285","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.285 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 8 .\ns 285 amd 2018 SL No. 93 s 4","sortOrder":367},{"sectionNumber":"sec.285A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed Act— Act , s 193","content":"### sec.285A Prescribed Act— Act , s 193\n\nEach Act stated in schedule 8A is prescribed for section 193 (3) (c) (ii) of the Act .\ns 285A ins 2016 SL No. 229 s 7","sortOrder":368},{"sectionNumber":"sec.285B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed person for delegation by regulator— Act , s 122B","content":"### sec.285B Prescribed person for delegation by regulator— Act , s 122B\n\nFor section 122B (1) of the Act , the WHS prosecutor is prescribed.\nIn this section—\nWHS prosecutor means the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor appointed under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 , schedule 2 , section 31 .\ns 285B ins 2019 SL No. 24 s 4\n(sec.285B-ssec.1) For section 122B (1) of the Act , the WHS prosecutor is prescribed.\n(sec.285B-ssec.2) In this section— WHS prosecutor means the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor appointed under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 , schedule 2 , section 31 .","sortOrder":369},{"sectionNumber":"sec.285C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed electrical equipment— Act , s 14A","content":"### sec.285C Prescribed electrical equipment— Act , s 14A\n\nFor section 14A (c) of the Act , water equipment is prescribed.\nIn this section—\nwater equipment means any apparatus, appliance, cable, conductor, fitting, insulator, material, meter or wire that—\nis operated or used for controlling, generating, supplying, transforming or transmitting electricity at extra low voltage; and\ncan only be operated or used when connected to an external source of electricity; and\nis designed for use in the interior of the container of a swimming pool, paddling pool, spa pool or bathtub.\ns 285C ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 45\n(sec.285C-ssec.1) For section 14A (c) of the Act , water equipment is prescribed.\n(sec.285C-ssec.2) In this section— water equipment means any apparatus, appliance, cable, conductor, fitting, insulator, material, meter or wire that— is operated or used for controlling, generating, supplying, transforming or transmitting electricity at extra low voltage; and can only be operated or used when connected to an external source of electricity; and is designed for use in the interior of the container of a swimming pool, paddling pool, spa pool or bathtub.\n- (a) is operated or used for controlling, generating, supplying, transforming or transmitting electricity at extra low voltage; and\n- (b) can only be operated or used when connected to an external source of electricity; and\n- (c) is designed for use in the interior of the container of a swimming pool, paddling pool, spa pool or bathtub.","sortOrder":370},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeal and transitional provisions","sortOrder":371},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal","content":"## Repeal","sortOrder":372},{"sectionNumber":"sec.286","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal of Electrical Safety Regulation 2002","content":"### sec.286 Repeal of Electrical Safety Regulation 2002\n\nThe Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 , SL No. 260 is repealed.","sortOrder":373},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Electrical Safety Regulation 2013","content":"## Transitional provisions for Electrical Safety Regulation 2013","sortOrder":374},{"sectionNumber":"sec.287","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for div 2","content":"### sec.287 Definitions for div 2\n\nIn this division—\nact , of a person, includes the following—\naction taken by the person;\nthe making of a decision by the person;\nthe issuing, making or receipt of a document by the person;\nthe setting of a standard by, or to the satisfaction of, the person;\nthe making of a request, or the setting of a requirement, by the person.\ncommencement means the commencement of this division.\ncorresponding provision , to a previous provision, means a provision of this regulation that is substantially the same as the previous provision.\nElectricity Regulation means the Electricity Regulation 1994 .\nprevious provision means a provision of the repealed regulation as in force immediately before the commencement.\nrepealed , in relation to a provision of the repealed regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\nrepealed regulation means the repealed Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 .\n- (a) action taken by the person;\n- (b) the making of a decision by the person;\n- (c) the issuing, making or receipt of a document by the person;\n- (d) the setting of a standard by, or to the satisfaction of, the person;\n- (e) the making of a request, or the setting of a requirement, by the person.","sortOrder":375},{"sectionNumber":"sec.288","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acts of chief executive under previous provision taken to be acts of regulator under corresponding provision","content":"### sec.288 Acts of chief executive under previous provision taken to be acts of regulator under corresponding provision\n\nThis section applies, if the context permits, to give effect to the establishment of the office of regulator.\nAn act of the chief executive, under a previous provision, that continued to have effect or was in force immediately before the commencement—\ncontinues to have effect, or continues in force, after commencement subject to any conditions or restrictions associated with the act immediately before the commencement; and\nis taken to be an equivalent act of the regulator under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\nA reference, in a corresponding provision to a previous provision, to an act of the regulator includes a reference to an equivalent act of the chief executive under the previous provision (the original act ).\nIf—\nany further decision or action must or may be taken in relation to the original act; and\nthat further decision or action would have been taken by the chief executive if the previous provision had continued in force;\nthe decision or action must or may be taken by the regulator under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n(sec.288-ssec.1) This section applies, if the context permits, to give effect to the establishment of the office of regulator.\n(sec.288-ssec.2) An act of the chief executive, under a previous provision, that continued to have effect or was in force immediately before the commencement— continues to have effect, or continues in force, after commencement subject to any conditions or restrictions associated with the act immediately before the commencement; and is taken to be an equivalent act of the regulator under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n(sec.288-ssec.3) A reference, in a corresponding provision to a previous provision, to an act of the regulator includes a reference to an equivalent act of the chief executive under the previous provision (the original act ).\n(sec.288-ssec.4) If— any further decision or action must or may be taken in relation to the original act; and that further decision or action would have been taken by the chief executive if the previous provision had continued in force; the decision or action must or may be taken by the regulator under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n- (a) continues to have effect, or continues in force, after commencement subject to any conditions or restrictions associated with the act immediately before the commencement; and\n- (b) is taken to be an equivalent act of the regulator under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n- (a) any further decision or action must or may be taken in relation to the original act; and\n- (b) that further decision or action would have been taken by the chief executive if the previous provision had continued in force;","sortOrder":376},{"sectionNumber":"sec.289","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acts of persons other than chief executive under previous provisions","content":"### sec.289 Acts of persons other than chief executive under previous provisions\n\nIf the context permits, an act of a person other than the chief executive, under a previous provision, that continued to have effect or was in force immediately before commencement—\ncontinues to have effect, or continues in force, after commencement subject to any conditions or restrictions associated with the act immediately before commencement; and\nis taken to be an equivalent act under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\nWithout limiting subsection (1), if the context permits—\na documented safe system of work, under repealed section 12(1)(c), for electrical work that will be, or will continue to be, performed after commencement, is taken to be a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and\na safety advice, under repealed section 64A(3), about work that will be, or will continue to be, performed after commencement, is taken, for the purposes of section 68(2)(b)(ii), to be requirements of the electricity entity responsible for the electric line to which the safety advice related.\n(sec.289-ssec.1) If the context permits, an act of a person other than the chief executive, under a previous provision, that continued to have effect or was in force immediately before commencement— continues to have effect, or continues in force, after commencement subject to any conditions or restrictions associated with the act immediately before commencement; and is taken to be an equivalent act under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n(sec.289-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1), if the context permits— a documented safe system of work, under repealed section 12(1)(c), for electrical work that will be, or will continue to be, performed after commencement, is taken to be a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and a safety advice, under repealed section 64A(3), about work that will be, or will continue to be, performed after commencement, is taken, for the purposes of section 68(2)(b)(ii), to be requirements of the electricity entity responsible for the electric line to which the safety advice related.\n- (a) continues to have effect, or continues in force, after commencement subject to any conditions or restrictions associated with the act immediately before commencement; and\n- (b) is taken to be an equivalent act under the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n- (a) a documented safe system of work, under repealed section 12(1)(c), for electrical work that will be, or will continue to be, performed after commencement, is taken to be a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and\n- (b) a safety advice, under repealed section 64A(3), about work that will be, or will continue to be, performed after commencement, is taken, for the purposes of section 68(2)(b)(ii), to be requirements of the electricity entity responsible for the electric line to which the safety advice related.","sortOrder":377},{"sectionNumber":"sec.290","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications made before commencement","content":"### sec.290 Applications made before commencement\n\nThis section applies if—\nan application was made under a previous provision, but not decided before the commencement; and\nan equivalent application may be made under a corresponding provision to the previous provision.\nFor dealing with and deciding the application, the application is taken to be an equivalent application made under the corresponding provision.\n(sec.290-ssec.1) This section applies if— an application was made under a previous provision, but not decided before the commencement; and an equivalent application may be made under a corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n(sec.290-ssec.2) For dealing with and deciding the application, the application is taken to be an equivalent application made under the corresponding provision.\n- (a) an application was made under a previous provision, but not decided before the commencement; and\n- (b) an equivalent application may be made under a corresponding provision to the previous provision.","sortOrder":378},{"sectionNumber":"sec.291","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical licences","content":"### sec.291 Electrical licences\n\nThis section applies to an electrical licence, of a class prescribed under the repealed regulation, that was in force immediately before the commencement.\nThe licence is taken to be a licence of the equivalent class under this regulation.\n(sec.291-ssec.1) This section applies to an electrical licence, of a class prescribed under the repealed regulation, that was in force immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.291-ssec.2) The licence is taken to be a licence of the equivalent class under this regulation.","sortOrder":379},{"sectionNumber":"sec.292","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to do thing indefinitely or within or for stated period","content":"### sec.292 Obligation to do thing indefinitely or within or for stated period\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, a person was, under a previous provision, required to do something—\nwithin, or for, a stated period; or\nfor an indefinite period; and\nif paragraph (a)(i) applies—immediately before the commencement—\nthe stated period was not completed; and\nif the person was required to do the thing within the stated period—the thing had not yet been done; and\nthe context permits.\nIf there is a corresponding provision to the previous provision, the corresponding provision applies to the doing of the thing as if the corresponding provision had been in force when the period started.\nIf the previous provision required the person to keep a document for a stated period and there is no corresponding provision to the previous provision, the previous provision continues to apply despite the repeal of the repealed regulation.\n(sec.292-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, a person was, under a previous provision, required to do something— within, or for, a stated period; or for an indefinite period; and if paragraph (a)(i) applies—immediately before the commencement— the stated period was not completed; and if the person was required to do the thing within the stated period—the thing had not yet been done; and the context permits.\n(sec.292-ssec.2) If there is a corresponding provision to the previous provision, the corresponding provision applies to the doing of the thing as if the corresponding provision had been in force when the period started.\n(sec.292-ssec.3) If the previous provision required the person to keep a document for a stated period and there is no corresponding provision to the previous provision, the previous provision continues to apply despite the repeal of the repealed regulation.\n- (a) before the commencement, a person was, under a previous provision, required to do something— (i) within, or for, a stated period; or (ii) for an indefinite period; and\n- (i) within, or for, a stated period; or\n- (ii) for an indefinite period; and\n- (b) if paragraph (a)(i) applies—immediately before the commencement— (i) the stated period was not completed; and (ii) if the person was required to do the thing within the stated period—the thing had not yet been done; and\n- (i) the stated period was not completed; and\n- (ii) if the person was required to do the thing within the stated period—the thing had not yet been done; and\n- (c) the context permits.\n- (i) within, or for, a stated period; or\n- (ii) for an indefinite period; and\n- (i) the stated period was not completed; and\n- (ii) if the person was required to do the thing within the stated period—the thing had not yet been done; and","sortOrder":380},{"sectionNumber":"sec.293","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility for electrical jointer licence","content":"### sec.293 Eligibility for electrical jointer licence\n\nRepealed section 214 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 214; and\na reference to ‘section 221’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 221.\nRepealed section 221 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘section 214(2)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 214(2); and\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 221.\n(sec.293-ssec.1) Repealed section 214 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 214; and a reference to ‘section 221’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 221.\n(sec.293-ssec.2) Repealed section 221 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘section 214(2)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 214(2); and a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 221.\n- (a) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 214; and\n- (b) a reference to ‘section 221’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 221.\n- (a) a reference to ‘section 214(2)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 214(2); and\n- (b) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 221.","sortOrder":381},{"sectionNumber":"sec.294","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility for electrical linesperson licence","content":"### sec.294 Eligibility for electrical linesperson licence\n\nRepealed section 215 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 215; and\na reference to ‘section 222’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 222.\nRepealed section 222 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘section 215(2)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 215(2); and\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 222.\n(sec.294-ssec.1) Repealed section 215 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 215; and a reference to ‘section 222’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 222.\n(sec.294-ssec.2) Repealed section 222 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘section 215(2)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 215(2); and a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 222.\n- (a) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 215; and\n- (b) a reference to ‘section 222’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 222.\n- (a) a reference to ‘section 215(2)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 215(2); and\n- (b) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 222.","sortOrder":382},{"sectionNumber":"sec.295","sectionType":"section","heading":"Clearances for lines built before 1 January 1995","content":"### sec.295 Clearances for lines built before 1 January 1995\n\nRepealed section 218 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 218; and\na reference to ‘part 7, division 4’ is taken to be a reference to part 9, division 4.\n- (a) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 218; and\n- (b) a reference to ‘part 7, division 4’ is taken to be a reference to part 9, division 4.","sortOrder":383},{"sectionNumber":"sec.296","sectionType":"section","heading":"Termination of low voltage overhead service line built before 1 January 1995","content":"### sec.296 Termination of low voltage overhead service line built before 1 January 1995\n\nRepealed section 219 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 219; and\na reference to ‘part 7, division 5’ is taken to be a reference to part 9, division 5.\n- (a) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 219; and\n- (b) a reference to ‘part 7, division 5’ is taken to be a reference to part 9, division 5.","sortOrder":384},{"sectionNumber":"sec.297","sectionType":"section","heading":"Clearances for lines built between 1 January 1995 and 1 October 2002","content":"### sec.297 Clearances for lines built between 1 January 1995 and 1 October 2002\n\nRepealed section 220 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 220; and\na reference to ‘part 7, division 4’ is taken to be a reference to part 9, division 4.\n- (a) a reference to ‘the commencement of this section’, or ‘the commencement’, is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 220; and\n- (b) a reference to ‘part 7, division 4’ is taken to be a reference to part 9, division 4.","sortOrder":385},{"sectionNumber":"sec.298","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continued application of obligation to install approved safety switch","content":"### sec.298 Continued application of obligation to install approved safety switch\n\nThis section applies if the owner of residential land was required, under repealed section 80A(6), to ensure an approved safety switch is installed for a general purpose socket-outlet as soon as practicable after becoming aware of circumstances mentioned in repealed section 80A(5).\nRepealed section 80A(6) continues to apply to the owner.\n(sec.298-ssec.1) This section applies if the owner of residential land was required, under repealed section 80A(6), to ensure an approved safety switch is installed for a general purpose socket-outlet as soon as practicable after becoming aware of circumstances mentioned in repealed section 80A(5).\n(sec.298-ssec.2) Repealed section 80A(6) continues to apply to the owner.","sortOrder":386},{"sectionNumber":"sec.299","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of approvals taken to be certificates of conformity","content":"### sec.299 Continuation of approvals taken to be certificates of conformity\n\nThis section applies to an approval that was—\ntaken to be a certificate of conformity under repealed section 224, 225 or 225A; and\nin force immediately before the commencement.\nThe approval—\nis taken to be an equivalent certificate of conformity under section 122; and\ncontinues in force until it expires or is cancelled.\n(sec.299-ssec.1) This section applies to an approval that was— taken to be a certificate of conformity under repealed section 224, 225 or 225A; and in force immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.299-ssec.2) The approval— is taken to be an equivalent certificate of conformity under section 122; and continues in force until it expires or is cancelled.\n- (a) taken to be a certificate of conformity under repealed section 224, 225 or 225A; and\n- (b) in force immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) is taken to be an equivalent certificate of conformity under section 122; and\n- (b) continues in force until it expires or is cancelled.","sortOrder":387},{"sectionNumber":"sec.300","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continued application of provisions about marking of in-scope electrical equipment","content":"### sec.300 Continued application of provisions about marking of in-scope electrical equipment\n\nRepealed section 228 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘section 106(1)’ is taken to be a reference to section 145(1); and\na reference to ‘section 100(1)(b)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 100(1)(b); and\na reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 228; and\na reference to ‘section 231’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 231.\nRepealed section 230 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘section 111(1)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 111(1); and\na reference to ‘section 100(1)(b)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 100(1)(b); and\na reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 230; and\na reference to ‘section 231’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 231.\nRepealed section 231 continues to apply except that—\na reference to ‘section 224’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 224; and\na reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 231; and\na reference to ‘this regulation’ is taken to be a reference to the repealed regulation.\n(sec.300-ssec.1) Repealed section 228 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘section 106(1)’ is taken to be a reference to section 145(1); and a reference to ‘section 100(1)(b)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 100(1)(b); and a reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 228; and a reference to ‘section 231’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 231.\n(sec.300-ssec.2) Repealed section 230 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘section 111(1)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 111(1); and a reference to ‘section 100(1)(b)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 100(1)(b); and a reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 230; and a reference to ‘section 231’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 231.\n(sec.300-ssec.3) Repealed section 231 continues to apply except that— a reference to ‘section 224’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 224; and a reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 231; and a reference to ‘this regulation’ is taken to be a reference to the repealed regulation.\n- (a) a reference to ‘section 106(1)’ is taken to be a reference to section 145(1); and\n- (b) a reference to ‘section 100(1)(b)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 100(1)(b); and\n- (c) a reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 228; and\n- (d) a reference to ‘section 231’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 231.\n- (a) a reference to ‘section 111(1)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 111(1); and\n- (b) a reference to ‘section 100(1)(b)’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 100(1)(b); and\n- (c) a reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 230; and\n- (d) a reference to ‘section 231’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 231.\n- (a) a reference to ‘section 224’ is taken to be a reference to repealed section 224; and\n- (b) a reference to ‘the commencement’ is taken to be a reference to the commencement of repealed section 231; and\n- (c) a reference to ‘this regulation’ is taken to be a reference to the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":388},{"sectionNumber":"sec.301","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to repealed regulation","content":"### sec.301 References to repealed regulation\n\nIn an instrument, if the context permits—\na reference to the repealed regulation may be taken to be a reference to this regulation; and\na reference to a previous provision may be taken to be a reference to the corresponding provision to the previous provision.\n- (a) a reference to the repealed regulation may be taken to be a reference to this regulation; and\n- (b) a reference to a previous provision may be taken to be a reference to the corresponding provision to the previous provision.","sortOrder":389},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2018","content":"## Transitional provisions for Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2018","sortOrder":390},{"sectionNumber":"sec.302","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for issue of electrical contractor licences","content":"### sec.302 Applications for issue of electrical contractor licences\n\nThis section applies if—\na person applied, before the commencement, for an electrical contractor licence under section 59 of the Act ; and\non the commencement, the application has not been decided.\nFor sections 42 and 48, section 7 as in force immediately before the commencement applies in relation to the application.\ns 302 ins 2018 SL No. 216 s 7\n(sec.302-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person applied, before the commencement, for an electrical contractor licence under section 59 of the Act ; and on the commencement, the application has not been decided.\n(sec.302-ssec.2) For sections 42 and 48, section 7 as in force immediately before the commencement applies in relation to the application.\n- (a) a person applied, before the commencement, for an electrical contractor licence under section 59 of the Act ; and\n- (b) on the commencement, the application has not been decided.","sortOrder":391},{"sectionNumber":"sec.303","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for renewal or reinstatement of electrical contractor licences","content":"### sec.303 Applications for renewal or reinstatement of electrical contractor licences\n\nThis section applies if—\neither—\na person held an electrical contractor licence before the commencement; or\na person mentioned in section 302 who applied for an electrical contractor licence is granted the licence; and\nthe person applies, whether before or after the commencement, for—\nrenewal of the licence under section 60 of the Act ; or\nreinstatement of the licence under section 61 of the Act .\nFor sections 48 and 55, section 7 as in force immediately before the commencement applies in relation to the application.\ns 303 ins 2018 SL No. 216 s 7\n(sec.303-ssec.1) This section applies if— either— a person held an electrical contractor licence before the commencement; or a person mentioned in section 302 who applied for an electrical contractor licence is granted the licence; and the person applies, whether before or after the commencement, for— renewal of the licence under section 60 of the Act ; or reinstatement of the licence under section 61 of the Act .\n(sec.303-ssec.2) For sections 48 and 55, section 7 as in force immediately before the commencement applies in relation to the application.\n- (a) either— (i) a person held an electrical contractor licence before the commencement; or (ii) a person mentioned in section 302 who applied for an electrical contractor licence is granted the licence; and\n- (i) a person held an electrical contractor licence before the commencement; or\n- (ii) a person mentioned in section 302 who applied for an electrical contractor licence is granted the licence; and\n- (b) the person applies, whether before or after the commencement, for— (i) renewal of the licence under section 60 of the Act ; or (ii) reinstatement of the licence under section 61 of the Act .\n- (i) renewal of the licence under section 60 of the Act ; or\n- (ii) reinstatement of the licence under section 61 of the Act .\n- (i) a person held an electrical contractor licence before the commencement; or\n- (ii) a person mentioned in section 302 who applied for an electrical contractor licence is granted the licence; and\n- (i) renewal of the licence under section 60 of the Act ; or\n- (ii) reinstatement of the licence under section 61 of the Act .","sortOrder":392},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provision for Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024","content":"## Transitional provision for Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024","sortOrder":393},{"sectionNumber":"sec.304","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing applications for regulator’s declaration of scheme","content":"### sec.304 Existing applications for regulator’s declaration of scheme\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, a person applied under former section 167 for a declaration of a recognised external certification scheme; and\nimmediately before the commencement, the application had not been decided.\nFormer sections 167 and 168 continue to apply in relation to the application as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nIn this section—\namendment regulation means the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 .\nformer , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 304 ins 2024 SL No. 241 s 27\n(sec.304-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, a person applied under former section 167 for a declaration of a recognised external certification scheme; and immediately before the commencement, the application had not been decided.\n(sec.304-ssec.2) Former sections 167 and 168 continue to apply in relation to the application as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\n(sec.304-ssec.3) In this section— amendment regulation means the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 . former , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) before the commencement, a person applied under former section 167 for a declaration of a recognised external certification scheme; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement, the application had not been decided.","sortOrder":394},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":395},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 2","content":"### sch.2-sec.1 Definitions for sch 2\n\nIn this schedule—\nanother safe system , for the operation of operating plant, means a system of work that—\nhas been developed in consultation with persons who are broadly representative of industrial organisations of employees whose members commonly operate operating plant of the operating plant’s type; and\nprovides, for persons and property, the same level of electrical safety as, or a greater level of electrical safety than, the level of electrical safety provided with a safety observer.\nauthorised person , for an electric line, means a person who—\nhas enough technical knowledge and experience to do work that involves contact with, or being near to, the electric line; and\nhas been approved by the person in control of the electric line to do work that involves contact with, or being near to, the electric line, or is authorised to act for the person in control of the electric line.\ninstructed person , for an electric line, means a person who is acting under the supervision of an authorised person for the electric line.\nuntrained person , for an electric line, means a person who is not an authorised person or an instructed person for the electric line.\n- (a) has been developed in consultation with persons who are broadly representative of industrial organisations of employees whose members commonly operate operating plant of the operating plant’s type; and\n- (b) provides, for persons and property, the same level of electrical safety as, or a greater level of electrical safety than, the level of electrical safety provided with a safety observer.\n- (a) has enough technical knowledge and experience to do work that involves contact with, or being near to, the electric line; and\n- (b) has been approved by the person in control of the electric line to do work that involves contact with, or being near to, the electric line, or is authorised to act for the person in control of the electric line.","sortOrder":396},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorised persons and instructed persons taken to be untrained persons in particular circumstances","content":"### sch.2-sec.2 Authorised persons and instructed persons taken to be untrained persons in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies if operating plant is operated by an authorised person or instructed person, for an electric line, who does not have a safety observer or another safe system as required under this schedule.\nThe operating plant is taken to be operated by an untrained person for the electric line.\n(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.1) This section applies if operating plant is operated by an authorised person or instructed person, for an electric line, who does not have a safety observer or another safe system as required under this schedule.\n(sch.2-sec.2-ssec.2) The operating plant is taken to be operated by an untrained person for the electric line.","sortOrder":397},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exclusion zones for operating plant fitted with certain safety devices","content":"### sch.2-sec.3 Exclusion zones for operating plant fitted with certain safety devices\n\nThis section applies if—\noperating plant, operated by an authorised person or instructed person for an electric line, is fitted with a device capable of stopping the operation of the plant immediately when the operating plant is at the exclusion zone for an authorised person or instructed person for the electric line; and\na safe system of work for the use of the operating plant is in place; and\nthe safe system of work has been developed in consultation with persons who are broadly representative of industrial organisations of employees whose members commonly operate operating plant of the operating plant’s type; and\nwithout limiting paragraph (b) , the safe system of work ensures the device mentioned in paragraph (a) —\nis operating properly; and\nis set for at least the correct exclusion zone distance.\nThe exclusion zone for an authorised person or instructed person for the electric line applies as the exclusion zone for the operating plant for the electric line.\n(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.1) This section applies if— operating plant, operated by an authorised person or instructed person for an electric line, is fitted with a device capable of stopping the operation of the plant immediately when the operating plant is at the exclusion zone for an authorised person or instructed person for the electric line; and a safe system of work for the use of the operating plant is in place; and the safe system of work has been developed in consultation with persons who are broadly representative of industrial organisations of employees whose members commonly operate operating plant of the operating plant’s type; and without limiting paragraph (b) , the safe system of work ensures the device mentioned in paragraph (a) — is operating properly; and is set for at least the correct exclusion zone distance.\n(sch.2-sec.3-ssec.2) The exclusion zone for an authorised person or instructed person for the electric line applies as the exclusion zone for the operating plant for the electric line.\n- (a) operating plant, operated by an authorised person or instructed person for an electric line, is fitted with a device capable of stopping the operation of the plant immediately when the operating plant is at the exclusion zone for an authorised person or instructed person for the electric line; and\n- (b) a safe system of work for the use of the operating plant is in place; and\n- (c) the safe system of work has been developed in consultation with persons who are broadly representative of industrial organisations of employees whose members commonly operate operating plant of the operating plant’s type; and\n- (d) without limiting paragraph (b) , the safe system of work ensures the device mentioned in paragraph (a) — (i) is operating properly; and (ii) is set for at least the correct exclusion zone distance.\n- (i) is operating properly; and\n- (ii) is set for at least the correct exclusion zone distance.\n- (i) is operating properly; and\n- (ii) is set for at least the correct exclusion zone distance.","sortOrder":398},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Overhead uninsulated electric lines","content":"# Overhead uninsulated electric lines","sortOrder":399},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exclusion zones for untrained persons","content":"## Exclusion zones for untrained persons","sortOrder":400},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exclusion zones for authorised or instructed persons","content":"## Exclusion zones for authorised or instructed persons","sortOrder":401},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Overhead insulated electric lines","content":"# Overhead insulated electric lines","sortOrder":402},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exclusion zones for untrained persons","content":"## Exclusion zones for untrained persons","sortOrder":403},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exclusion zones for authorised or instructed persons","content":"## Exclusion zones for authorised or instructed persons","sortOrder":404},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Responsible supplier’s declaration","content":"# Responsible supplier’s declaration","sortOrder":405},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration","content":"# Responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration","sortOrder":406},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration","content":"# Responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration","sortOrder":407},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Low voltage conductor clearance—from ground","content":"# Low voltage conductor clearance—from ground","sortOrder":408},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Low voltage conductor clearance—from structures","content":"# Low voltage conductor clearance—from structures","sortOrder":409},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"High voltage conductor clearance—from ground","content":"# High voltage conductor clearance—from ground","sortOrder":410},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"High voltage conductor clearance—from structures","content":"# High voltage conductor clearance—from structures","sortOrder":411},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Clearance from ground","content":"# Clearance from ground","sortOrder":412},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Clearance from structures","content":"# Clearance from structures","sortOrder":413},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Original prescribed electricity entities","content":"# Original prescribed electricity entities","sortOrder":414},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Later prescribed electricity entities","content":"# Later prescribed electricity entities","sortOrder":415},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"General","content":"## General","sortOrder":416},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Railway managers or light rail managers","content":"## Railway managers or light rail managers","sortOrder":417}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation's operative provisions closely match its stated purposes. It covers electrical worker and contractor licensing, safe work practices around energised equipment, high voltage live line work, electrical installation requirements, equipment safety standards, cathodic protection systems, and incident reporting — all of which are explicitly listed as purposes in section 3 and implementation mechanisms in section 4. There is no observable scope creep beyond the original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing between sections, schedules, and an overarching parent Act (the Electrical Safety Act), requiring readers to consult multiple documents simultaneously","Multiple overlapping duty structures — duties fall on different parties (person conducting a business, licensed electrical worker, licensed electrical contractor, electricity entity) depending on context, making it difficult to identify who is responsible for what","Layered licensing framework with six licence classes, each with distinct scopes of authorisation and eligibility pathways (apprenticeship, interstate equivalents, examination routes)","Incorporation by reference of numerous technical Australian Standards (e.g. AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules, AS 1319, AS 5804 series) that must be read alongside the regulation to understand compliance obligations","Tiered penalty structure with different penalties for individuals versus corporations, and different penalties across sections, requiring careful parsing","Highly technical subject matter (energised equipment, cathodic protection, high voltage live line work, safety management systems) that is inaccessible without industry knowledge","Interaction with other legislation (WHS Regulation, Further Education and Training Act 2014, Tradespersons' Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth)) adding further layers","Numerous exceptions and carve-outs embedded within already complex provisions (e.g. exceptions to the need for a safety observer, exceptions for distribution entities from testing obligations)","Definitions that themselves contain complex sub-definitions (e.g. 'qualified technical person', 'qualified business person', 'high voltage live line work management plan')"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets Queensland’s rules for electrical safety, licensing and business obligations for electricians, contractors and network operators, and protections for consumers and anyone hiring electrical equipment. It governs when and how live work and high‑voltage work may occur, requires safety management, testing and incident reporting, and controls work on corrosion protection systems.\n\nIt matters because licensed contractors must give safety certificates, businesses can’t endorse unlicensed work, and the rules aim to reduce electrocutions, fires and property damage."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The regulation has grown well beyond a narrow workplace safety or licensing instrument into a multi‑dimensional regime covering product safety, national registration/certification, network design and operation, and specialised technical systems (notably the in‑scope electrical equipment scheme, cathodic protection registration, and prescriptive obligations on residential property transfer). Examples: (1) product‑safety and registration duties for suppliers, with RCM marking, compliance folders and certificates of conformity (Part 7, secs 121–171) introduce a statutory market‑entry control not present in the earlier, worker‑focused regulations; (2) new owner/transferor duties about safety‑switch installation and notices on transfer of residential land (secs 82–86) extend regulatory duties to property transactions and owners; (3) expanded technical regimes such as the impressed‑current cathodic protection registration and interference testing (Part 13, secs 238–261) and roof‑space entry rules (secs 120A–120F) broaden the scope to specialised infrastructure and building work. These additions shift costs onto suppliers, owners and regulated firms, create new administrative pathways (registers/certificates/audits), and increase the regulator’s role in certification and technical acceptance—effectively turning the instrument into both a work‑safety and product‑safety / infrastructure‑governance regime."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive length: covers at least 16 Parts and numerous schedules across worker safety, product safety, network works and cathodic protection.","Large number of defined terms and cross‑references (multiple references to the Act, wiring rules, and many AS/AS‑NZ standards).","Three‑tier product classification and registration scheme (level 1–3) with separate obligations and evidence requirements (Part 7, secs 125–149).","Multiple conditional rules and nested exceptions (e.g. when safety observers are required, exemptions for testing, different rules for domestic vs workplace equipment).","Many record‑keeping and retention periods with differing durations (28 days, 5 years, 10 years) and different penalties (secs 23, 26, 147–149, 248).","Regulator discretion is broad (accepting standards, declaring external schemes, registration conditions, cancelling registration), creating many administrative decision points (secs 127, 167–175, 139–141).","Accreditation and audit requirements: accredited auditors, annual audits for prescribed electricity entities, and external certification schemes add technical and procedural complexity (Parts 11–12, secs 234, 167).","Overlap with other regulatory regimes and transitional provisions (transitional schedules and references to national registers/other Acts), increasing legal interpretation needs (Part 16 and transition sections).","Sector‑specific technical limits and measurement rules (cathodic protection current/voltage tolerances and exclusion zones) requiring specialist understanding (Part 13, secs 244–251)."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanically)**\n\n- Sets detailed rules for electrical safety across work, products and electricity network works. It sits under the Electrical Safety Act and tells people exactly what they must do to reduce electrical risk: how to do live/near-live work, how to test and certify work and equipment, how lines and substations must be designed and maintained, and how to report incidents. (See notably Part 3 on electrical work; Parts 6–10 on installations, lines and connections; Part 7 on in‑scope electrical equipment.)\n\n- Creates a product‑safety scheme for “in‑scope electrical equipment”: classifies items into levels 1–3, requires responsible suppliers to register, keep compliance folders or certificates, mark goods with the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM), and makes selling unmarked or unsafe goods an offence (Parts 7, secs 121–171; marking and sale rules secs 145,151–153; evidence and record duties secs 147–149).\n\n- Regulates licensing for people and businesses performing electrical work: classes of worker licences (mechanic, linesperson, fitter, jointer, restricted, training permit); electrical contractor licences with qualified technical/business persons endorsed; insurance and renewal rules; register of licences (Part 4, secs 33–66).\n\n- Prescribes safe work rules for working on or near energized equipment (risk assessment, safe work method statements, tools, protective equipment, safety observers), testing and record‑keeping after work, and strict limits on when live work may be done (Part 3, secs 14–26, 19–23, 25–26).\n\n- Requires safety measures for workplaces and workplaces categories (construction, manufacturing, office, rural, amusement), including periodic inspection, tagging and testing of portable equipment, safety switches, and bans on double adaptors (Part 6, secs 97–120; Parts 6 divs 3–6).\n\n- Imposes technical and operational standards on electricity entities’ works (earthing, clearances, substations, service lines and maintenance) and requires prescribed electricity entities to have audited safety management systems (Part 9, secs 196–215; Part 11, sec 234).\n\n- Introduces duties for cathodic protection systems (design/test/registration obligations to avoid interference with buried/submerged assets) and a registration scheme for larger impressed‑current systems (Part 13, secs 238–261).\n\n- Sets out incident notification and site preservation rules for serious electrical incidents and dangerous electrical events; distribution entities and businesses must report quickly and keep records (Part 14, secs 263–271).\n\n- Adds several consumer‑facing obligations: sellers must display a DIY warning sign on household‑type electrical items (sec 190); on transfer of residential land sellers/owners must notify about approved safety switches and, in many cases, ensure safety switches are installed within a 90‑day window (secs 82–86).\n\n- Provides transitional, administrative and enforcement detail: fees, registers, accreditation of external certification schemes, auditor appointment rules, and various repeal/transitional provisions (Parts 15–16 and schedules).\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- Licensed electrical workers and electricians (licence classes and conduct rules, e.g. ss 33–46, 70–76).\n- Electrical contractors and businesses that engage them (licensing, endorsement, insurance, record keeping, ss 48–60; risk management ss 11, 22, 23).\n- Responsible suppliers, importers and retailers of electrical equipment (registration, evidence keeping, marking and sale rules, Part 7, ss 121–171, 145–151, 147–149).\n- Distribution and other electricity entities (design/earthing/clearance obligations; testing and incident reporting duties, Parts 9, 14).\n- Owners of residential land and transferees, tenants (safety switch notices and installation duties, ss 82–86).\n- Employers who hire out electrical equipment, organisers of events, and workplaces in specific ANZSIC classes (inspection/tagging/test obligations in Parts 6 and 8).\n- Operators and owners of cathodic protection systems (Parts 13).\n- The regulator and accredited auditors (registration, certification, audit, enforcement roles throughout Part 7, 11, 12).\n\n**Why it matters (intended purpose, and practical trade‑offs)**\n\n- The regulation aims to reduce electric shock, fire and other hazards by prescribing who may do what work (licensing), how energized work must be planned and supervised (risk assessments, SWMS, safety observers), and by controlling product safety (RCM, registers, compliance folders) so unsafe equipment doesn’t enter the market (purposes stated in s3; achieve by Parts 3, 4 and 7).\n\n- Implementation shifts costs and decision‑rights: businesses and suppliers pay for more testing, certification, registration, record keeping, insurance and audits (e.g. electrical contractor insurance $5m and consumer protection insurance $50k — s51; supplier registration and compliance folder duties ss 128, 148). These are direct compliance costs and recurring administrative burdens (annual audits, registers, record retention). Small suppliers and second‑hand sellers face particular friction (e.g. must disclose untested second‑hand items — s186).\n\n- Incentive structure: the rules concentrate obligations and penalties on firms and licensed practitioners (who pay and decide operationally) and give the regulator broad discretion (accept standards, grant/condition/cancel registrations and certifications, impose auditor conditions — e.g. ss 127, 132–136, 167–175). That creates trade‑offs: tighter safety control in exchange for greater regulatory discretion and compliance costs.\n\n- Market effects: the product‑safety and registration regimes favour suppliers that can fund testing and maintain compliance folders (concentrated benefit), while retail resellers, especially small/second‑hand traders, face added transaction costs and possible barriers to resale. Where certification is internationally recognised (declared schemes, ss 167–175), the rules permit mutual recognition—but suppliers relying on non‑recognised schemes will need local registration or approvals.\n\n- Implementation risks and operational detail: the regulation frequently delegates technical detail to external standards (wiring rules, AS/NZS standards) and to regulator determinations (which standards are accepted; see s6, ss 126–127). That reduces legislative detail but increases reliance on up‑to‑date technical standards and the regulator’s choices (opportunity cost: faster technical updates vs regulator discretion uncertainty).\n\n**Who pays, who decides, and what behaviour changes (plain statements)**\n\n- Who pays: licensed contractors, responsible suppliers/importers, electricity entities, and owners who must install safety switches or comply with registration/testing (see ss 51, 128, 148, 84). Distribution entities or owners sometimes bear testing/inspection costs but may recover costs by arrangement (ss 219–220).\n\n- Who decides: the regulator (appointment, registration, acceptance of standards, audits, and enforcement; see ss 123, 132, 135, 167, 171, 234). Electricity entities also decide operational clearances and some approvals for live work on their assets (see ss 14, 24, 206).\n\n- Behaviour changes required: more testing and tagging of equipment; mandatory safe work method statements for live/near‑live work; formal registration and record‑keeping for suppliers and cathodic protection owners; annual audits by accredited auditors for prescribed electricity entities; more conservative practice around energised work and roof‑space entries (new rules ss 120A–120F).\n\n**Key enforcement levers and penalties**\n\n- Offences carry fines in penalty units; many offences attract 40–60 penalty units and some record or notification failures 12.5–20 units (examples: live work without required preconditions s14: max 60 units; failure to keep SWMS records s23: individual 12.5 units / corporate 60 units; selling unmarked RCM items s145: 20 units; failure to notify regulator of incidents s265: 100 units for immediate notification failures). The regulator can cancel registrations/certificates and require audits (see ss 139–141; 161–163).\n\n**Implementation and operational risks to watch**\n\n- Heavy reliance on external technical standards and regulator discretion for acceptance/conditions (ss 6, 127, 167). That requires well‑resourced, technically capable regulator processes to avoid delay or inconsistent outcomes.\n\n- Administrative burden and cash flow impact for small suppliers and contractors from testing, record retention and registration fees (ss 147–149, 128–136).\n\n- Potentially overlapping national and state registers, and cross‑jurisdictional recognition for New Zealand and other schemes—opportunity for complexity but also for mutual recognition (see ss 138, 143–144, 167).\n\n- Enforcement of product marking and second‑hand trade rules may shift risk onto downstream sellers and consumers unless compliance monitoring is proportionate and clear.\n\n(Selected sections cited above are examples only: see Parts 3–11 and Part 7 for the full product‑safety regime.)"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":842},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original scope as a comprehensive electrical safety regulation. The 2024 amendments (visible in the text) relate to roof space work safety and minor definitional updates rather than scope expansion."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to external standards (AS/NZS 3000, 3012, 3760, 5804 series, etc.) with 'as amended from time to time' provisions","Multiple nested conditional structures with exceptions to exceptions (e.g., safety switch exemptions in sections 107, 108, 109)","47+ defined terms in the dictionary (Schedule 9), many with their own technical definitions","Three-tier registration system for electrical equipment with different compliance pathways for each level","Detailed licensing eligibility requirements with multiple alternative pathways (apprenticeship, interstate equivalent, qualification-based)","Complex temporal requirements for record retention varying by incident type (28 days, 2 years, 5 years)","Multiple overlapping duty holders (persons conducting business, workers, licensed contractors, electricity entities) with different obligations","Conditional logic for 'energised electrical work' with four alternative justifications and multiple sub-conditions","Extensive amendment history shown inline (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024) indicating evolving complexity","Specific technical requirements (e.g., '25mm away from non-capable circuits', 'intervals of not more than 1m')"],"plain_english_summary":"This is Queensland's **Electrical Safety Regulation 2013**, which sets out detailed rules to keep people safe from electrical hazards. It covers:\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Licensed electrical workers and contractors\n- Businesses and employers who use electrical equipment\n- Property owners, landlords, and tenants\n- Manufacturers and suppliers of electrical equipment\n- Electricity distribution companies\n\n**What it does:**\n\n**1. Licensing system** — Establishes six classes of electrical work licences (mechanic, linesperson, fitter, jointer, restricted, and training permits) with specific eligibility requirements including apprenticeships, training courses, and competency assessments. Electrical contractors must have both a \"qualified business person\" and \"qualified technical person\" endorsed on their licence.\n\n**2. Safe work practices** — Mandates strict rules for working on or near live (energised) electrical equipment, including:\n- Risk assessments before starting work\n- Safe work method statements\n- Safety observers present during dangerous work\n- Lock-out/tag-out procedures to prevent accidental re-energisation\n- Testing equipment before work begins\n\n**3. Equipment safety** — Requires regular inspection and testing of electrical equipment in workplaces, with different rules for:\n- Construction sites (AS/NZS 3012 compliance)\n- Manufacturing workplaces\n- Offices and service industries\n- Amusement devices and rides\n- Rural/farm work\n\n**4. Safety switches** — Mandates approved safety switches (residual current devices) for socket outlets in most workplaces and requires regular testing.\n\n**5. Domestic residences** — Requires safety switches for power points in homes, with specific rules for property sales and rentals. Sellers must notify buyers about safety switch status.\n\n**6. Registration of electrical equipment** — Creates a three-tier system (Levels 1, 2, and 3) for \"in-scope\" electrical equipment (consumer goods), with:\n- Registration requirements for suppliers\n- Compliance folders and certificates of conformity\n- Marking with the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)\n- Different evidence requirements for each level\n\n**7. Record keeping** — Requires businesses to keep risk assessments, test records, and compliance documentation for specified periods (typically 2–5 years).\n\n**Why it matters:**\nElectrocution and electrical fires cause serious injuries and deaths. This regulation creates a comprehensive framework to prevent these incidents through proper training, safe work systems, equipment maintenance, and traceable compliance documentation."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/electrical-safety-regulation-2013","history":"/api/acts/electrical-safety-regulation-2013/history","analysis":"/api/acts/electrical-safety-regulation-2013/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/electrical-safety-regulation-2013/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/electrical-safety-regulation-2013/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/electrical-safety-regulation-2013/documents"}}