{"id":"electrical-safety-regulations-2024","name":"ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 2024","slug":"electrical-safety-regulations-2024","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nt","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176783,"registerId":"nt-electrical-safety-regulations-2024-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Title","content":"1 Title\nThese Regulations may be cited as the Electrical Safety\nRegulations 2024.\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"2 Commencement\nThese Regulations commence on the commencement of\nsection 253 of the Electrical Safety Act 2022.\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"3 Definitions\nIn these Regulations:\namusement device means an amusement device as defined in\nAS 3533.3 (Amusement Rides And Devices – In-Service\nInspection).\namusement ride means an amusement ride as defined in\nAS 3533.3 (Amusement Rides And Devices – In-Service\nInspection).\nAS means an Australian Standard published by Standards Australia\nInternational Limited.\nAS/NZS means a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard published\nby Standards Australia International Limited.\nclass, in relation to a building or structure, means a building class\nas defined in the National Construction Code, published by the\nAustralian Building Codes Board.\ncompetent, in relation to a person, means the person has acquired\nknowledge and skill, through training, qualifications, experience, or\na combination of these, that enables the person to correctly perform\nthe task required.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 2\nconstruction work means:\n(a) construction work as defined in regulation 289 of the Work\nHealth and Safety (National Uniform Legislation)\nRegulations 2011, but does not include work specified in\nregulation 114; or\n(b) work done in conjunction with construction work mentioned in\nparagraph (a).\nExample for definition construction work, paragraph (b)\nInstallation of plumbing in a house under construction.\ndate of possession, for land, means the date the purchaser or\nlessee of the land enters into lawful possession of the land.\nde-energise means to disconnect or separate from a source of\nsupply of electricity.\nNote for definition de-energise\nTo de-energise does not necessarily mean to isolate, earth, discharge or render\nout of commission.\ndirect supervision, see regulation 51(1).\ndomestic residence means a building or structure, or a part of a\nbuilding or structure, that:\n(a) is used, or designed to be used, as a single or multiple\ndwelling; and\n(b) is not used, or designed to be used, for temporary\naccommodation.\nExamples for definition domestic residence, paragraph (b), of temporary\naccommodation\nA boarding house or a residence available for online short-term homestays.\nelectric vehicle means a motor vehicle that:\n(a) uses an electric motor for propulsion, whether or not it is also\nfitted with an internal combustion engine; and\n(b) takes and stores energy from an external source of electricity;\nand\n(c) is not equipped with a fuel cell for converting hydrogen to\nelectricity; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 3\n(d) does not operate at extra-low voltage.\nNote for definition electric vehicle\nThis includes vehicles that operate with only an electric motor as well as plug-in\nhybrid electric vehicles.\nendorsement, in relation to a restricted electrical work licence,\nmeans an endorsement on the licence, mentioned in regulation 19,\nthat determines the scope of electrical work the licensee is entitled\nto perform under the licence.\nenergy storage system includes any of the following:\n(a) a battery storage system;\n(b) a capacitor energy storage system;\n(c) a hybrid energy power system;\n(d) a system of hydrogen fuel cells;\n(e) a micro grid system;\n(f) a standalone power system;\n(g) a permanently connected uninterruptable power system;\n(h) any other system used to store energy determined by the\nElectricity Safety Regulator.\nNote definition energy storage system, paragraph (g)\nA permanently connected uninterruptible power system does not include a\nportable uninterruptible power system.\ngeneral purpose socket-outlet means a low voltage socket-outlet\nthat:\n(a) has a rating of 10 A; and\n(b) is designed to fit a three-pin flat-pin plug that complies with\nAS/NZS 3112 (Approval and test specification – plugs and\nsocket-outlets); and\n(c) is used, intended to be used or could at some time reasonably\nbe expected to be used, for more than one appliance.\ngeneral supervision, see regulation 51(2).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 4\nhostile environment means an environment in which the normal\nuse of electrical equipment exposes the equipment to operating\nconditions likely to result in damage to the equipment or a reduction\nin its expected life span.\nExamples for definition hostile environment\nExposure to moisture, heat, vibration, mechanical damage, corrosive chemicals\nor dust.\ninfringement amount, see regulation 201(2).\ninfringement notice, see regulation 202.\ninfringement notice offence, see regulation 201(1).\nmanufacturing work means assembly, disassembly, fabrication,\ninstallation, maintenance, manufacturing, refurbishment or repair,\nbut does not include the following:\n(a) work specified in regulation 114;\n(b) construction work.\nExamples for definition manufacturing work\nInstalling the interior fittings of a shop, manufacturing clothes and repairing\nleaking pipes.\nminimum information, see section 4.\nnon-combustible barrier means a wall or barrier consisting of any\nof the following materials:\n(a) brick or masonry;\n(b) concrete;\n(c) compressed cement sheeting;\n(d) ceramic or terracotta tiles.\nNote for definition non-combustible barrier\nSteel cladding, particle board and timber (whether painted or not) do not\nconstitute a non-combustible barrier.\nphysically isolated, in relation to electrical equipment, an electrical\ninstallation or an electric line, means the electrical equipment,\nelectrical installation or electric line, or the part of the equipment,\ninstallation or line on which the electrical work is being performed,\nis not and cannot be connected to a source of supply by:\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 5\n(a) the closure of a switch, fuse-switch, circuit-breaker, contactor,\nair-break or other device; or\n(b) the replacement or insertion of a fuse or link; or\n(c) the connection or reconnection of a wire, cable or conductor to\na part of the installation at which partial supply is available.\nNote for definition physically isolated\nPhysical isolation is disconnection from all sources of supply that renders\nenergisation impossible without intentional and deliberate action.\npiggyback plug means a plug that:\n(a) is permanently attached to a cord extension set having a\nsingle means of connection to a low voltage supply; and\n(b) has one outlet facility at the rear of the plug.\npower conversion equipment means an electrical device that\nconverts or manipulates one kind of electrical power from a voltage\nor current source into another kind of electrical power with respect\nto voltage, current and frequency.\nproximity means a distance equal to or closer than the proximity\nlimit C(i) set out in in Schedule 2.\nproximity limit means a proximity limit set out in Schedule 2.\npurchaser, of land, means the person to whom title to the land is\nbeing transferred under the Land Title Act 2000.\nregistered training organisation means a training organisation in\nthe Territory that is registered under the National Vocational\nEducational and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth).\nresidential premises, see section 4 of the Residential Tenancies\nAct 1999.\nNote for definition residential premises\nResidential premises include a caravan intended for occupation as a place of\nresidence and a houseboat intended for occupation as a place of residence.\nrisk assessment, see regulation 12(1).\nroof space, of a building, means a space in the building, other than\na habitable room in the space, that is:\n(a) immediately under the roof; or\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 6\n(b) if there is a ceiling under the roof or a part of the roof – the\nspace between the roof, or that part of the roof, and the\nceiling.\nsafe work method statement, see regulation 12(2).\nsafety switch means a residual current device.\nservice line means an electric line that:\n(a) forms part of an electricity network; and\n(b) connects consumer terminals to other parts of the electricity\nnetwork.\nservice work means work that is not any of the following:\n(a) work specified in regulation 114;\n(b) construction work;\n(c) manufacturing work;\n(d) office work.\nExamples for definition service work\nCleaning a motel, cleaning solar panels, cooking in a restaurant, providing health\nservices at a health facility, selling goods from a shop, teaching at an education\nfacility and caring for children at a childcare centre.\ntenancy agreement, see section 4 of the Residential Tenancies\nAct 1999.\nTrades Recognition Australia is a business unit within the\nDepartment of Employment and Workplace Relations, Government\nof Australia.\ntrainee permit means a trainee permit referred to in section 63 of\nthe Act.\ntype 1 safety switch means a residual current device, whether or\nnot portable, with a rated residual current of not more than 10 mA.\ntype 2 safety switch means a residual current device, whether or\nnot portable, with a rated residual current of more than 10 mA but\nnot more than 30 mA.\nWiring Rules means AS/NZS 3000, as amended from time to time.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 7\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of minimum information","content":"4 Meaning of minimum information\nThe minimum information required for the inspection, testing or\nretesting of electrical equipment is:\n(a) in all cases:\n(i) the date of the inspection, testing or retesting; and\n(ii) the day by which the equipment must be reinspected\nand retested; and\n(b) for a test or retest performed by an individual employed or\nengaged by a body corporate – at least one of the following:\n(i) the name of the individual;\n(ii) the individual's electrical contractor licence number;\n(iii) the name of the body corporate;\n(iv) the body corporate's electrical contractor licence\nnumber; and\n(c) for a test or retest performed by an individual who is not\nemployed or engaged by a body corporate – at least one of\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\nindividual's employer;\n(iv) the individual's electrical work licence number.\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Division","content":"5 Application of Division\nThis Division applies to a person conducting a business or\nundertaking who has a duty under the Act to:\n(a) ensure the business or undertaking is safe from electrical risk;\nor\n(b) manage electrical risk at a workplace.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 8\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to identify hazards","content":"6 Duty to identify hazards\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must identify\nreasonably foreseeable hazards that could give rise to an electrical\nsafety risk.\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hierarchy of control measures","content":"7 Hierarchy of control measures\n(1) To eliminate or minimise an electrical risk at a workplace, the\nperson conducting a business or undertaking must, so far as is\nreasonably practicable, first do one or more of the following:\n(a) substitute, in whole or in part, the hazard giving rise to the risk\nwith something that gives rise to a lesser risk;\n(b) isolate the hazard from any person exposed to it;\n(c) implement engineering controls.\n(2) If an electrical risk remains after complying with subregulation (1),\nthe person must minimise the remaining risk by implementing\nadministrative controls, so far as is reasonably practicable.\n(3) If an electrical risk remains after complying with subregulation (2),\nthe person must finally minimise the remaining risk by providing and\nensuring the use of suitable personal protective equipment, so far\nas is reasonably practicable.\nNote for regulation 7\nA combination of the controls set out in this regulation may be used to minimise\nrisks if a single control is not sufficient for the purpose.\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maintenance of control measures","content":"8 Maintenance of control measures\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure any control measure implemented\nat the workplace is:\n(a) fit for purpose; and\n(b) suitable for the nature and duration of the work; and\n(c) installed, set up and used correctly.\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of control measures","content":"9 Review of control measures\n(1) The person conducting a business or undertaking must review and\nrevise (if necessary) any control measures implemented at the\nworkplace to do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure\ncompliance with regulation 8.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 9\n(2) Without limiting subregulation (1), the person conducting a business\nor undertaking must review and revise (if necessary) a control\nmeasure in the following circumstances:\n(a) the control measure does not control the risk it was\nimplemented to control so far as is reasonably practicable;\n(b) a proposed change at the workplace is likely to give rise to a\nnew or different electrical risk that the measure may not\neffectively control;\n(c) a new hazard or electrical risk is identified;\n(d) consultation by the person indicates that a review is\nnecessary;\n(e) a review is requested under subregulation (4).\nExamples for subregulation (2)(a)\n1 The results of monitoring show that the control measure does not control\nthe electrical risk.\n2 A reportable event occurs because of a serious electrical event or a\ndangerous electrical event.\n(3) Without limiting subregulation (2)(b), a change at the workplace\nincludes:\n(a) a change to the workplace itself or any aspect of the work\nenvironment; or\n(b) a change to a system of work, a process or a procedure.\n(4) A health and safety representative for workers at a workplace,\nelected under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2011, may request a review of a control measure if\nthe representative believes on reasonable grounds that:\n(a) a circumstance affects or may affect the electrical safety at the\nworkplace; and\n(b) the control measure has not been reviewed in response to the\ncircumstance.\n\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Div 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Risk assessments and safe work method statements","content":"Division 2 Risk assessments and safe work method statements\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 10\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safe work practices","content":"10 Safe work practices\nThe person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure the\nsafety of all persons while electrical work is performed at the\nworkplace by:\n(a) providing suitable protection to workers from any adjacent live\nelectrical conductors or adjacent live parts of electrical\nequipment; and\n(b) ensuring workers use insulated tools and equipment when\nappropriate; and\n(c) ensuring workers use equipment and plant designed and\nmade in accordance with recognised electricity industry\npractice; and\n(d) implementing safe work practices.\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Multiple duties","content":"11 Multiple duties\nA duty imposed on a person under a provision of these Regulations\ndoes not limit or affect:\n(a) any duty the person has under the Act; or\n(b) any duty the person has under the Work Health and Safety\n(National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011; or\n(c) any other provision of these Regulations, unless expressly\nprovided otherwise.\nDivision 2 Risk assessments and safe work method\nstatements\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Risk assessments and safe work method statements","content":"12 Risk assessments and safe work method statements\n(1) A risk assessment, in relation to electrical work, means a written\nassessment by a competent person of the electrical risk associated\nwith the electrical work.\n(2) A safe work method statement, in relation to electrical work,\nmeans a written assessment of electrical risk that:\n(a) identifies the nature of the electrical work; and\n(b) specifies the hazards associated with the electrical work and\nthe electrical risks associated with those hazards; and\n\nDivision 2 Risk assessments and safe work method statements\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 11\n(c) describes the control measures to be implemented to control\nthe electrical risks; and\n(d) describes how those control measures are to be implemented,\nmonitored and reviewed.\nExample of a control measure for subregulation (2)(c)\nPreventing public access to the area where the electrical work is being\n(3) Subject to subregulation (4), the person required under these\nRegulations to prepare a risk assessment or a safe work method\nstatement must keep it:\n(a) in the case a risk assessment – for at least 28 days after the\nelectrical work to which it relates is completed; and\n(b) in the case a safe work method statement – until the electrical\nwork to which it relates is completed.\n(4) If a serious electrical event or dangerous electrical event occurs in\nconnection with the work to which the assessment or statement\nrelates, the person must keep the assessment or statement for at\nleast 5 years after the event occurs.\nNote for subregulation (4)\nThe terms serious electrical event and dangerous electrical event are defined\nin section 3 of the Act.\nsubregulation (3) or (4).\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to risk assessments and safe work method statements","content":"13 Access to risk assessments and safe work method statements\n(1) A person keeping a risk assessment or safe work method\nstatement under regulation 12(4) must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure a copy of the assessment or statement,\nduring the period for which the assessment or statement must be\nkept, is:\n(a) readily accessible to any worker engaged by the person to\nperform electrical work to which the assessment or statement\nrelates; and\n(b) available for inspection under the Act.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 12\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"Subdiv 1","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Classes of electrical work licences","content":"Subdivision 1 Classes of electrical work licences\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classes of electrical work licences","content":"14 Classes of electrical work licences\n(1) Electrical work licences are classified into the following classes:\n(a) unrestricted electrical work licence;\n(b) restricted electrical work licence.\n(2) Unrestricted electrical work licences are classified into the following\nsubclasses:\n(a) unrestricted electrical mechanic licence;\n(b) unrestricted electrical mechanic and fitter licence.\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unrestricted electrical mechanic licence","content":"15 Unrestricted electrical mechanic licence\n(1) An unrestricted electrical mechanic licence entitles the licensee to\ndo or supervise the following electrical work:\n(a) installing or changing an electrical installation or electric line;\n(b) maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and connecting\nelectrical equipment to a source of electricity.\n(2) To be eligible for an unrestricted electrical mechanic licence, an\n(i) completed an apprenticeship under the Training and\nSkills Development Act 2016; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 13\n(ii) obtained, during that apprenticeship, at least 12 months\nexperience in the trade work of an electrical mechanic;\nand\n(iii) successfully completed a Certificate III in\nElectro-technology Electrician, or another course of\ninstruction for electrical mechanic apprentices approved\nby the Electrical Safety Regulator, at a registered\nand\nexperience in the trade work of an electrical mechanic;\nand\nclass of 34111 Electrician (General).\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unrestricted electrical mechanic and fitter licence","content":"16 Unrestricted electrical mechanic and fitter licence\n(1) An unrestricted electrical mechanic and fitter licence entitles the\nlicensee to do or supervise all electrical work.\nExamples for subregulation (1)\n1 Installing or changing an electrical installation or electric line.\n2 Maintaining, repairing and connecting an item of electrical equipment to a\nsource of electricity.\n3 Making, operating, testing or repairing electrical equipment.\n(2) To be eligible for an unrestricted electrical mechanic and fitter\nlicence, an applicant must meet the following criteria:\n(a) completed an apprenticeship under the Training and Skills\n(b) obtained, during that apprenticeship:\n(i) at least 12 months experience in the trade work of an\nelectrical mechanic; and\n(ii) at least 12 months experience in the trade work of an\nelectrical fitter;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 14\n(c) successfully completed the course of instruction for a\nCertificate III in Electro-technology Electrician, or another\ncourse of instruction for electrical mechanic apprentices\napproved by the Electrical Safety Regulator, at a registered\ntraining organisation.\n(3) An unrestricted electrical mechanic licensee is eligible for an\nunrestricted electrical mechanic and fitter licence if the licensee:\n(a) satisfies the Electrical Safety Regulator, by an examination\nconducted or approved by the Electrical Safety Regulator, that\nthe worker has sufficient knowledge of the trade of electrical\nfitter; or\n(b) can demonstrate at least 12 months experience in the trade\nwork of an electrical fitter.\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of unrestricted electrical work licences","content":"17 Term of unrestricted electrical work licences\nAn unrestricted electrical mechanic licence and an unrestricted\nelectrical mechanic and fitter licence may be issued, renewed or\nreinstated for a maximum of 5 years.\n","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restricted electrical work licence","content":"18 Restricted electrical work licence\n(1) A restricted electrical work licence entitles the licensee to perform\nor supervise only the electrical work to which the licensee is entitled\nunder an endorsement on the licence.\n(2) The only eligibility criteria for a restricted electrical work licence are\nthe eligibility criteria applicable to the endorsement on the licence.\n(3) A restricted electrical work licence:\n(a) does not entitle the licensee to perform or supervise electrical\ninstallation work, unless expressly provided as being within\nthe scope of the endorsement on the licence; and\n(b) does not entitle the licensee to an electrical work licence of\nanother class or endorsement; and\n(c) must not be considered in deciding whether the licensee is\nqualified to obtain or hold an electrical work licence of another\nclass or endorsement.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 15\n","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Endorsements","content":"19 Endorsements\nA restricted electrical work licence may have one or more of the\nfollowing endorsements:\n(a) air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment work;\n(b) disconnect and reconnect work – basic electrical equipment;\n(c) disconnect and reconnect work – water heaters;\n(d) disconnect and reconnect work – explosion protected\n(e) disconnect and reconnect work – self-propelled, high-voltage\nearthmoving equipment;\n(f) domestic appliances and equipment work;\n(g) electrical cable jointer work;\n(h) electrical fitter work;\n(i) electrical line work – distribution;\n(j) electrical line work – transmission;\n(k) electronics and communication equipment work;\n(l) fire protection equipment work;\n(m) gas equipment work;\n(n) instrumentation and process control equipment work;\n(o) maritime operations work;\n(p) specialised commercial and industrial equipment work;\n(q) water plumbing equipment work;\n(r) other electrical work not listed above that is endorsed on the\nlicence by the Electrical Safety Regulator.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 16\n","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment work","content":"20 Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment work\n(1) An air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment work endorsement\nentitles the licensee to perform the following electrical work:\n(a) disconnecting and reconnecting fixed wired electrical\n(c) attaching plugs and cords to 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC;\n(d) fault finding to determine component failure in equipment to\n1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC.\n(2) To be eligible for an air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment\nof a refrigeration mechanic under the Training and Skills\nDevelopment Act 2016; and\nleast 12 months experience in the trade work of an\nair-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic; and\n(iii) successfully completed the course of instruction for an\nair-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic at a\nand\nexperience in the trade work of an air-conditioning and\nrefrigeration mechanic; and\nclass of 342111 Air-conditioning and Refrigeration\nMechanic.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 17\n","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – basic electrical","content":"21 Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – basic electrical\n(1) A disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – basic electrical\nequipment entitles the licensee to perform electrical work\ndisconnecting and reconnecting composite equipment, control\ndevices and motors.\nbasic electrical equipment, an applicant must meet the following\ncriteria:\n(b) completed an apprenticeship or traineeship as a diesel fitter /\nmechanical fitter;\n(c) obtained, during that apprenticeship or traineeship, at least\n12 months experience in diesel fitting / mechanical fitting work.\n","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – water heaters","content":"22 Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – water heaters\n(1) A disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – water heaters\nentitles the licensee to perform electrical work disconnecting and\nreconnecting electric water cylinders, water reticulation systems,\nirrigation systems including pumps, oil-fired heating and water\nreticulated air-conditioning systems to 1 000 volts AC or\n1 500 volts DC.\nwater heaters, an applicant must meet the following criteria:\n(b) completed an apprenticeship or traineeship as a plumber\n(c) obtained, during that apprenticeship or traineeship, at least\n12 months experience in the work of a plumber;\n(d) holds a licence or registration issued under the Plumbers and\nDrainers Licensing Act 1983.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 18\n","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – explosion","content":"23 Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – explosion\nprotected equipment\n(1) A disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – explosion\nprotected equipment entitles the licensee to perform electrical work\ndisconnecting and reconnecting appliances and control devices\nconnected to low voltage installation wiring.\nexplosion protected equipment, an applicant must meet the\nfollowing criteria:\n(b) successfully completed a relevant course of instruction for\nelectrical equipment in hazardous areas, or its equivalent, at a\n(c) demonstrate at least 12 months work experience relevant to\ndisconnect and reconnect work for electrical equipment in\nexplosion protected areas;\n(d) demonstrate a need to disconnect and reconnect electrical\nequipment in explosion protected areas.\n","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – self-propelled,","content":"24 Disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – self-propelled,\nhigh-voltage earthmoving equipment\n(1) A disconnect and reconnect work endorsement – self-propelled,\nhigh-voltage earthmoving equipment entitles the licensee to\nperform electrical work disconnecting and reconnecting electric\npropulsion components of engine driven, self-propelled earth\nmoving equipment vehicles operating up to 3 300 V.\nself-propelled, high-voltage earthmoving equipment, an applicant\nhigh voltage installation wiring, or its equivalent, at a\n(b) completed an apprenticeship or traineeship as a heavy vehicle\nfitter / mechanic under the Training and Skills Development\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 19\n(c) demonstrate at least 12 months experience as a diesel fitter /\nmechanical fitter.\n","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Domestic appliances and equipment work endorsement","content":"25 Domestic appliances and equipment work endorsement\n(1) A domestic appliances and equipment work endorsement entitles\nthe licensee to perform the following electrical work:\n(a) disconnecting and reconnecting fixed wired cooking\nappliances to 250 volts;\n(b) fault finding to determine component failure in appliances\nconnected both by plug and cord and fixed wiring up to\n250 volts.\n(2) To be eligible for a domestic appliances and equipment work\nendorsement, an applicant must meet the following criteria:\n(a) completed a traineeship in the trade of domestic appliance\nservice technician under the Training and Skills Development\n(b) obtained, during that traineeship, at least 6 months experience\nin the trade work of domestic appliance service;\ndomestic appliance service at a registered training\n(d) completed a training course approved by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator for domestic appliances and equipment work.\n(3) An applicant who does not meet the criteria in subregulation (2), is\neligible for the domestic appliances and equipment work\nendorsement if the worker satisfies the Electrical Safety Regulator\nthat the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the trade of domestic\nappliance service by:\n(a) demonstrating at least 12 months experience in the trade work\nof appliance repair; and\n(b) if the Electrical Safety Regulator approves an examination for\ndomestic appliances and equipment work – successfully\npassing that examination.\n","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical cable jointer work endorsement","content":"26 Electrical cable jointer work endorsement\n(1) An electrical cable jointer work endorsement entitles the licensee to\nperform electrical work installing, jointing and terminating covered\ncables.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 20\n(2) To be eligible for an electrical cable jointer work endorsement, an\nelectric cable jointer under the Training and Skills\n12 months experience in electric cable jointing work;\nlaying, cable jointing and terminating of underground\npolymeric cables at a registered training organisation.\n","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical fitter work endorsement","content":"27 Electrical fitter work endorsement\n(1) An electrical fitter work endorsement entitles the licensee to\nperform electrical work making, operating, testing or repairing\nelectrical equipment.\n(2) To be eligible for an electrical fitter work endorsement, an applicant\nelectrical fitter under the Training and Skills Development\n12 months experience in the trade work of an electrical fitter;\n(c) successfully completed the course of instruction for electrical\nfitter worker at a registered training organisation.\n","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical line work endorsement – distribution","content":"28 Electrical line work endorsement – distribution\n(1) An electrical line work endorsement – distribution entitles the\nlicensee to perform electrical work installing, testing or repairing\nelectric lines that are restricted to distribution only.\n(2) To be eligible for an electrical line work endorsement – distribution,\nan applicant must meet the following criteria:\n(a) completed an apprenticeship or traineeship in a relevant trade\n12 months experience in the associated trade work;\nelectrical line worker at a registered training organisation.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 21\n","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical line work endorsement – transmission","content":"29 Electrical line work endorsement – transmission\n(1) An electrical line work endorsement – transmission entitles the\nlicensee to perform electrical work installing, testing or repairing\nelectric lines that are restricted to transmission only.\n(2) To be eligible for an electrical line work endorsement –\ntransmission, an applicant must meet the following criteria:\n(a) completed an apprenticeship or traineeship in a relevant trade\n12 months experience in the associated trade work;\nelectrical line worker at a registered training organisation.\n","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electronics and communication equipment work endorsement","content":"30 Electronics and communication equipment work endorsement\n(1) An electronics and communication equipment work endorsement\nentitles the licensee to perform the following electrical work:\n(a) attaching flexible cords and plugs to electrical equipment to\n250 volts;\n(b) attaching flexible cords and plugs to electrical equipment to\n1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC;\n(c) attaching flexible cables and plugs to electrical equipment\nconnected to high voltage.\n(2) To be eligible for an electronics and communication equipment\nof electronics and communication technician under the\nTraining and Skills Development Act 2016; and\nleast 12 months experience in the trade of electronics\nand communication technician; and\n(iii) successfully completed the course of instruction for\nelectronics and communication at a registered training\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 22\nand\nexperience in the trade work of an electronics and\ncommunication technician; and\nclass of 342313 Electronics and Communication\nTechnician.\n","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fire protection equipment work endorsement","content":"31 Fire protection equipment work endorsement\n(1) A fire protection equipment work endorsement entitles the licensee\nto perform electrical work installing, testing and inspecting electrical\nequipment for fire protection.\n(2) To avoid doubt, a fire protection equipment work endorsement does\nnot entitle the licensee to perform or supervise electrical installation\nwork.\n(3) To be eligible for a fire protection equipment work endorsement, an\nof fire protection under the Training and Skills\nDevelopment Act 2016; and\nleast 12 months experience in the trade work of a fire\nprotection equipment technician; and\n(iii) successfully completed a relevant course of instruction\nfor fire protection equipment technician at a registered\ntraining organisation; and\n(iv) completed a training course approved by the Electrical\nSafety Regulator for a fire protection equipment work\nendorsement;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 23\n(b) if the applicant trained outside Australia:\n(i) successfully completed a relevant course of instruction\nfor fire protection equipment technician at a training\nand\nexperience in the trade work of a fire protection\nequipment worker; and\nclass of 399918 Fire Protection Equipment.\n","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Gas equipment work endorsement","content":"32 Gas equipment work endorsement\n(1) A gas equipment work endorsement entitles the licensee to perform\nthe following electrical work:\n(a) disconnecting and reconnecting type A or B gas equipment or\ncomponents, including fault finding to 1 000 volts AC or\n1 500 volts DC;\n(c) fault finding to determine component failure in type A or B gas\nequipment to 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC.\n(2) To be eligible for a gas equipment work endorsement, an applicant\n(a) completed an apprenticeship or traineeship in the trade of gas\nfitting under the Training and Skills Development Act 2016;\n12 months experience in the trade work of gas fitting;\n(c) successfully completed a relevant course of instruction for gas\nfitting at a registered training organisation;\n(d) holds a gas fitter certificate issued under the Dangerous\nGoods Regulations 1985;\n(e) if the Electrical Safety Regulator approves a training course\nfor a gas equipment work endorsement – successfully\ncompleted that course.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 24\n","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Instrumentation and process control equipment work","content":"33 Instrumentation and process control equipment work\n(1) An instrumentation and process control equipment work\nendorsement entitles the licensee to perform the following electrical\nwork:\n(a) disconnecting and reconnecting process control devices\n(PCDs);\n(b) repairing and replacing plugs and cords to 250 volts AC on\nPCDs;\n(c) repairing and replacing plugs and cords to 1 000 volts AC or\n1 500 volts DC on PCDs;\n(d) locating and repairing faults in PCDs to 1 000 volts AC or\n1 500 volts DC;\n(e) if trained in a recognised associated trade – modifying PCDs.\n(2) To be eligible for an instrumentation and process control equipment\nof instrumentation and process control under the\nTraining and Skills Development Act 2016; and\nleast 12 months experience in the trade work of an\ninstrumentation and process control technician; and\n(iii) successfully completed the course of instruction for an\ninstrumentation and process control technician at a\nand\nexperience in the trade work of an electronic instrument\ntrades worker; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 25\nclass of 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker\n(General).\n","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maritime operations work endorsement","content":"34 Maritime operations work endorsement\n(1) A maritime operations work endorsement entitles the licensee to\nperform electrical work maintaining and repairing electrical\nequipment on maritime vessels.\n(2) To be eligible for a maritime operations work endorsement, an\nmaritime operations under the Training and Skills\n12 months experience in the work of a marine engine driver;\n(c) completed a Certificate III in Maritime Operations or a training\ncourse approved by the Electrical Safety Regulator for\nmaritime operations.\n","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specialised commercial and industrial equipment work","content":"35 Specialised commercial and industrial equipment work\n(1) A specialised commercial and industrial equipment work\nendorsement entitles the licensee to perform the following electrical\nwork:\n(a) disconnecting and reconnecting commercial and industrial\nequipment to 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC;\n(c) attaching plugs and cords to 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC;\n(d) fault finding to determine component failure in commercial and\nindustrial equipment to 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC.\n(2) To be eligible for a specialised commercial and industrial equipment\n(a) completed a traineeship in the trade of industrial service\ntechnician under the Training and Skills Development\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 26\n(b) obtained, during that traineeship, at least 6 months experience\nin the trade work of commercial and industrial equipment\nservice;\nindustrial automation and control at a registered training\n(d) completed a training course approved by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator for commercial and industrial equipment work.\n(3) An applicant who does not meet the criteria in subregulation (2), is\neligible for a specialised commercial and industrial equipment work\nendorsement if the worker satisfies the Electrical Safety Regulator\nthat the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the trade of industrial\nservice technician by:\n(a) demonstrating at least 12 months experience in the trade work\nof industrial service; and\n(b) passing an examination for specialised commercial and\nindustrial equipment work conducted or approved by the\nElectrical Safety Regulator; and\n(c) satisfies the Electrical Safety Regulator, by an examination\nconducted or approved by the Electrical Safety Regulator, that\nthe worker has sufficient knowledge of the trade of industrial\nservice technician.\n","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water plumbing equipment work endorsement","content":"36 Water plumbing equipment work endorsement\n(1) A water plumbing equipment work endorsement entitles the\nlicensee to perform electrical work disconnecting and reconnecting\nelectric water cylinders, water reticulation systems, irrigation\nsystems including pumps and oil fired heating and water reticulated\nair-conditioning systems to 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts DC.\n(2) To be eligible for a water plumbing equipment work endorsement,\nan applicant must meet the following criteria:\nplumbing under the Training and Skills Development Act 2016;\n12 months experience in the work of a plumber;\nplumbing at a registered training organisation;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 27\n(d) holds a licence or registration issued under the Plumbers and\nDrainers Licensing Act 1983;\n(e) if the Electrical Safety Regulator approves a training course\nfor a water plumbing equipment endorsement – successfully\ncompleted that course.\n","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other electrical work endorsed by Electrical Safety Regulator","content":"37 Other electrical work endorsed by Electrical Safety Regulator\n(1) The Electrical Safety Regulator may endorse a restricted electrical\nwork licence for other electrical work specified by the Electrical\nSafety Regulator that is not otherwise provided for in these\nRegulations.\n(2) An endorsement for electrical work specified under\nsubregulation (1) entitles the licensee to perform the electrical work\nspecified in the endorsement.\n(3) The Electrical Safety Regulator must publish any electrical work\nspecified under subregulation (1) on the Electrical Safety\nRegulator's website.\n(4) To be eligible for an endorsement for electrical work specified under\nsubregulation (1), an applicant must meet the following criteria:\n(a) successfully completed any training requirements specified by\nthe Electrical Safety Regulator for the endorsement;\n(b) obtained, during that training, experience in the required field\nas specified by the Electrical Safety Regulator for the\nendorsement;\n(c) hold any other licence or registration required by the Electrical\nSafety Regulator.\n","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of restricted electrical work licence","content":"38 Term of restricted electrical work licence\nA restricted electrical work licence (with any endorsement) may be\nissued, renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 5 years.\n","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility for electrical contractor licence","content":"39 Eligibility for electrical contractor licence\nFor section 55(2) of the Act, the following criteria are prescribed:\n(a) the applicant holds, or at least one owner, partner or\nemployee of the applicant holds, an unrestricted electrical\nwork licence and has held it for at least 2 years;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 28\n(b) the applicant demonstrates that the electrical work to be\nperformed under the licence will be performed by;\n(i) the holder of an electrical work licence; or\n(ii) a person under the supervision of the holder of an\nelectrical work licence;\n(c) the person who holds the unrestricted electrical work licence\nunder paragraph (a) has successfully completed the units of\ncompetency (contractor course) approved by the Electrical\nSafety Regulator;\n(d) the applicant holds at least $5 000 000 of public and products\nliability insurance for liability arising from personal injury or\nproperty damage from the electrical work performed under the\n","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nominated person on electrical contractor licence","content":"40 Nominated person on electrical contractor licence\n(1) The Electrical Safety Regulator must endorse an electrical\ncontractor licence with the name of at least one owner, partner or\nemployee (nominated person) who:\n(a) has successfully completed, the units of competency\n(contractor course) approved by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator; and\n(b) holds an unrestricted electrical work licence and has held it for\nat least 2 years.\n(2) An electrical contractor licensee may have more than\none nominated person.\n(3) A person must not be a nominated person for more than\none electrical contractor licensee.\n(4) An electrical contractor licensee must not change the licensee's\nnominated person without the approval of the Electrical Safety\nRegulator.\n","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Removal of nominated person","content":"41 Removal of nominated person\n(1) An electrical contractor licensee must notify the Electrical Safety\nRegulator if a person whose name is endorsed on an electrical\ncontractor licence under regulation 40(1) as a nominated person\nceases to:\n(a) hold an unrestricted electrical work licence; or\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 29\n(b) be an owner, partner or employee of the electrical contractor.\n(2) Notification under subregulation (1) must be made within 30 days\nafter the event occurs.\n(3) After receiving the notice under subregulation (1), the Electrical\nSafety Regulator must remove the name of the nominated person\nfrom the endorsement on the electrical contractor licence.\n","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of electrical contractor licence","content":"42 Term of electrical contractor licence\nAn electrical contractor licence may be issued, renewed or\nreinstated for a maximum of 3 years.\n","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"Div 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"In-house electrical licences","content":"Division 3 In-house electrical licences\n","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility for in-house electrical licences","content":"43 Eligibility for in-house electrical licences\nFor section 55(2) of the Act, the following criteria are prescribed:\n(a) the applicant, or at least one owner, partner or employee of\nthe applicant, holds an unrestricted electrical work licence and\nhas held it for at least 2 years;\n(b) the person who holds the unrestricted electrical work licence\nunder paragraph (a) demonstrates having practical experience\nfor at least 2 years under that licence;\n(c) the person who holds the unrestricted electrical work licence\nunder paragraph (a) has successfully completed, the units of\ncompetency (contractor course) approved by the Electrical\nSafety Regulator.\n","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions and restrictions on electrical work licence","content":"44 Conditions and restrictions on electrical work licence\nFor section 50(4) of the Act, the following conditions and restrictions\nare prescribed:\n(a) the licensee must not enter into a contract for electrical work,\nunless the licensee is an electrical contractor licensee or an\nin-house electrical licensee;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 30\n(b) the licensee must not perform electrical installation work,\nunless the licensee holds:\n(i) an unrestricted electrical work licence; or\n(ii) a restricted electrical work licence with an endorsement\nauthorising electrical installation work;\n(c) in the case of a licensee who is unable to pass a colour\nidentification test – the licensee must wear corrective lenses\nwhile performing electrical work if required to do so by the\nElectrical Safety Regulator;\n(d) the licensee must not perform any electrical work unless it is\nperformed:\n(i) as an employee of an electrical contractor licensee or an\nin-house electrical licensee; or\n(ii) for the purpose of wiring the premises or capital\nequipment of the licensee or the electrical contractor\nlicensee or in-house electrical licensee employing the\nlicensee; or\n(iii) without compensation;\n(e) any condition or restriction imposed by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator under section 59 of the Act;\n(f) if the Electrical Safety Regulator approves a continuing\nprofessional development program – compliance with the\nrequirements of that program.\n","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions and restrictions on electrical contractor licence","content":"45 Conditions and restrictions on electrical contractor licence\nFor section 51(4) of the Act, the following conditions and restrictions\nare prescribed:\n(a) any electrical work performed under the licence must be\nperformed by the holder of an electrical work licence;\n(b) the licensee must not allow an electrical worker who is unable\nto pass a colour identification test to perform electrical work\nwithout wearing corrective lenses if the worker is required to\ndo so by the Electrical Safety Regulator;\n(c) the licensee must maintain at least $5 000 000 of public and\nproducts liability insurance for liability arising from personal\ninjury or property damage from the electrical work performed\nunder the licence;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 31\n(d) any condition or restriction imposed by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator under section 59 of the Act;\n(e) the licensee must not perform any electrical work without\nhaving a nominated person endorsed on the licence in\naccordance with regulation 40.\n","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising by licensed electrical contractor","content":"46 Advertising by licensed electrical contractor\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to conduct that occurs on or after\n(2) The holder of an electrical contractor licence who advertises the\nholder's business must ensure the advertisement:\n(a) states the name under which the holder is licensed or the\nholder's registered business name; and\n(b) states that the holder is licensed under the Act and the\nidentifying number of the holder's electrical contractor licence.\n(5) In this regulation:\nadvertising does not include identifying the name or business of\nthe licensee on the following:\n(a) an employee's uniform;\n(b) the licensee's vehicle;\n(c) the licensee's buildings or structures.\n","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of in-house electrical licence","content":"47 Conditions of in-house electrical licence\nFor section 52(3) of the Act, the following conditions are prescribed:\n(a) any electrical work performed under the licence must be\nperformed by an employee who holds an electrical work\nlicence;\n(b) the licensee must not perform any electrical installation work\nunder the licence unless the licensee employs the holder of an\nunrestricted electrical work licence;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 32\n(c) the licensee must not offer to perform or perform electrical\nwork to the public;\n(d) the licensee must not carry on the business or undertaking of\nan electrical contractor.\n","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licence not transferable","content":"48 Licence not transferable\nA licence is not transferable by the licensee.\n","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licensee contact details","content":"49 Licensee contact details\n(1) A licensee must, without delay, give the Electrical Safety Regulator\nwritten notice of any change in the licensee's postal address, email\naddress and telephone number.\n","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change in body corporate or partnership","content":"50 Change in body corporate or partnership\n(1) A licensee that is a body corporate or a partnership must, without\ndelay, give the Electrical Safety Regulator written notice of any\nchange in:\n(a) the name of the body corporate or partnership; or\n(b) if the body corporate or partnership carries on business under\na name other than its name – the name under which it carries\non business; or\n(c) in the case of a partnership – the membership of the\npartnership.\n(2) The notice must be accompanied by the electrical contractor\nlicence and may be accompanied by an application in the approved\nform about how the Electrical Safety Regulator is to act under\nsubregulation (5).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 33\n(5) After receiving the notice and considering any accompanying\napplication, the Electrical Safety Regulator must:\n(a) endorse the licence with information about the change of\nname or business name and reissue it to the body corporate\nor partnership; or\n(b) cancel the licence and issue a new licence; or\n(c) cancel the licence.\n(6) A new licence may be issued to a partnership with a change in its\nmembership only if the Electrical Safety Regulator is satisfied that:\n(a) the entire business of electrical contracting work carried on by\nthe partnership in the Territory before the membership change\nis to be carried on by the partnership after the new licence is\nissued; and\n(b) the partnership complies with the eligibility requirements for\nthe issue of the licence.\n(7) To avoid doubt, a licence reissued with an endorsement of the\nchange of the name or business name of the body corporate or\npartnership has, subject to the endorsement, continuing effect as\nthe original electrical contractor licence.\n(8) A new licence issued by the Electrical Safety Regulator under this\nregulation must be endorsed with a memorandum stating the\nreasons for the issue of the new licence.\n(9) If the licence is cancelled under subregulation (5)(c), the Electrical\nSafety Regulator must give the body corporate or partnership a\ndecision notice for the decision to cancel.\n","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Levels of supervision","content":"51 Levels of supervision\n(1) For sections 9(2)(f), 62(4)(a) and 63(4)(a) of the Act, direct\nsupervision, in relation to an apprentice or trainee, means that:\n(a) the holder of an electrical work licence is, as far as reasonably\npracticable, present in the immediate work area of the\napprentice or trainee at all times while the electrical work is\nbeing performed; and\n(b) the holder of an electrical work licence can observe the\napprentice or trainee and their work; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 34\n(c) the apprentice or trainee and the holder of an electrical work\nlicence are able to communicate directly; and\n(d) while the electrical work is being performed by the apprentice\nor trainee, the holder of an electrical work licence:\n(i) provides instruction and demonstrates the correct\nprocedures for performing the work; and\n(ii) monitors the work; and\n(iii) provides guidance; and\n(iv) checks, as required, that the work complies with the Act\nand these Regulations; and\n(e) when the electrical work is completed by the apprentice or\ntrainee, the holder of an electrical work licence checks and\ntests the work to ensure the work is safe from electrical risk\nand complies with the Act and these Regulations.\n(2) For sections 62(4)(b) and 63(4)(b) of the Act, general supervision,\nin relation to an apprentice or trainee, means:\n(a) in the case of work specified in Schedule 1 performed by an\napprentice or trainee with a specified amount of experience\nthat requires general supervision (level 1) – the holder of an\nelectrical work licence:\n(i) is present at the place where the electrical work is being\nperformed, at all times while the work is being\nperformed; and\n(ii) while the electrical work is being performed:\n(A) provides instruction and direction, as required; and\n(B) is readily available to provide advice and guidance;\nand\n(C) periodically monitors the work; and\n(D) checks, as required, that the work complies with\n(iii) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests\nthe work to ensure the work is safe and complies with\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 35\n(b) in the case of work specified in Schedule 1 performed by an\napprentice or trainee with a specified amount of experience\nthat requires general supervision (level 2) – the holder of an\nelectrical work licence:\n(i) visits the apprentice or trainee at the place where the\nelectrical work is being carried out, at least once a day;\nand\n(ii) before the electrical work commences, provides\ninstruction and direction, as required, regarding the\nelectrical work; and\n(iii) while the electrical work is being performed:\n(A) is readily available or contactable to provide advice\nand guidance; and\n(B) checks, as appropriate, that the work complies with\n(iv) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests\nthe work to ensure the work is safe and complies with\nthe Act and these Regulations.\n","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apprentices","content":"52 Apprentices\nFor section 62(4)(b) of the Act, prescribed work is electrical work\nthat is:\n(a) performed on electrical equipment, an electrical installation or\nan electric line that is physically isolated; and\n(b) specified in Schedule 1 as requiring general supervision; and\n(c) performed while the apprentice is under the general\nsupervision of the holder of an electrical work licence who is\nauthorised under the Act and these Regulations to do that\nelectrical work and competent to ensure electrical work is safe\nfrom electrical risk.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 36\n","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trainees","content":"53 Trainees\n(1) For section 63(4)(b) of the Act, prescribed work is electrical work\nthat is:\n(a) performed as formal training including:\n(i) practical work experience facilitated by a supporting\nemployer under the supervision of the holder of an\nelectrical work licence; or\n(ii) course work facilitated by a registered training\norganisation; and\n(b) performed on electrical equipment that is physically isolated;\nand\n(c) specified in Schedule 1 as requiring general supervision; and\n(d) performed while the trainee is under the general supervision of\nthe holder of an electrical work licence who is authorised\nunder the Act and these Regulations to do that electrical work\nand competent to ensure electrical work is safe from electrical\nrisk.\n(2) To be eligible to be issued a trainee permit, an applicant must\ndemonstrate the need to perform electrical work as:\n(a) practical work experience facilitated by a supporting employer\nunder the supervision of the holder of an electrical work\nlicence; or\n(b) course work facilitated by a registered training organisation.\n","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of trainee permit","content":"54 Term of trainee permit\nA trainee permit may be issued, renewed or reinstated for a\nmaximum of 1 year.\n","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trainee permit not transferable","content":"55 Trainee permit not transferable\nA trainee permit is not transferable by the trainee.\n","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of person conducting business or undertaking in relation","content":"56 Duty of person conducting business or undertaking in relation\nto supervision\nelectrical work involving an apprentice or trainee must ensure all\nelectrical work performed by the apprentice or trainee is supervised\nin accordance with this regulation.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 37\nelectrical work involving an apprentice or trainee must ensure, as\nfar as is practicable, that the electrical work of the apprentice or\ntrainee is supervised by the holder of an electrical work licence\nwho:\n(a) is authorised by their licence to carry out the work without\nsupervision; and\n(b) has successfully completed a course of training approved by\nthe Electrical Safety Regulator in the supervision of\napprentices and trainees; and\n(c) has appropriate technical knowledge of and experience in\nperforming the electrical work.\n(3) For subregulation (2), the person conducting the business or\nundertaking must have regard to the following:\n(a) the type of electrical work to be performed by the apprentice\nor trainee, especially whether the work will be performed on or\nnear a part of an electrical installation that is connected to a\nsupply of electricity;\n(b) the location and general circumstances in which the electrical\nwork is to be performed;\n(c) the level of competence of the apprentice or trainee;\n(d) the ability of the person who is to provide the supervision to\nprovide appropriate supervision.\n(4) For subregulation (2), the person conducting the business or\nundertaking must ensure, as far as is practicable, that:\n(a) the person supervising the apprentice or trainee:\n(i) understands their responsibilities under regulation 57;\nand\n(ii) complies with regulation 57; and\n(b) the apprentice or trainee does not carry out electrical work on\nor near an energised part of an electrical installation; and\n(c) the apprentice or trainee knows who is supervising them.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 38\n","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of holder of electrical work licence supervising","content":"57 Duty of holder of electrical work licence supervising\n(1) The holder of an electrical work licence supervising an apprentice\nor a trainee must determine the appropriate level of supervision in\naccordance with Schedule 1 for the various tasks to be performed\nby the apprentice or trainee, having regard to the following:\n(a) the type of electrical work to be performed by the apprentice\nor trainee, particularly whether the work will be performed on\nor near a part of an electrical installation that is connected to a\nsupply of electricity;\n(b) the location and general circumstances in which the electrical\nwork is to be performed;\n(c) the level of experience and competence of the apprentice or\ntrainee.\n(2) The holder of an electrical work licence supervising the apprentice\nor trainee must provide appropriate supervision of the electrical\nwork of the apprentice or trainee in accordance with\nsubregulation (3).\n(3) The holder of an electrical work licence supervising the apprentice\nor trainee must ensure, as far as is practicable, that:\n(a) the holder does not supervise the electrical work:\n(i) in the case of direct supervision – of more than\none apprentice or trainee at a time; and\n(ii) in the case of general supervision (level 1) – of more\nthan 3 apprentices or trainees at a time; and\n(iii) in the case of general supervision (level 2) – of more\nthan 5 apprentices or trainees at a time; and\n(b) the apprentice or trainee does not carry out electrical work on\nor near an energised part of an electrical installation; and\n(c) the apprentice or trainee knows who is supervising them; and\n(d) the apprentice or trainee knows the level of supervision that\napplies to the performance of their electrical work; and\n(e) the apprentice or trainee understands that they are not to take\ninstructions in relation to electrical work from anyone other\nthan the holder of an electrical work licence supervising them.\n\n","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"Div 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters related to licences and trainee permits","content":"Division 6 Other matters related to licences and trainee permits\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 39\n","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence of failing to supervise apprentice or trainee","content":"58 Offence of failing to supervise apprentice or trainee\n(1) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes\nregulation 56 or 57.\n","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refusal of work","content":"59 Refusal of work\nAn apprentice or trainee may refuse to perform any electrical work\nif, having regard to the supervision under which it is being\nperformed, the apprentice or trainee reasonably considers that:\n(a) the apprentice or trainee is not competent to carry out the\nelectrical work; or\n(b) performing the electrical work would create an electrical risk.\nDivision 6 Other matters related to licences and trainee\npermits\n","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other eligibility criteria for electrical work licence","content":"60 Other eligibility criteria for electrical work licence\n(1) For section 55(2) of the Act, other prescribed eligibility criteria are\nset out in this regulation.\n(2) The applicant must be adequately able to understand, and read and\nwrite in, the English language without the aid of an interpreter.\n(3) The applicant must be trained in, and be competent to carry out,\nresuscitation on an individual who has stopped breathing or is\nunconscious because of electric shock.\n(4) If the Electrical Safety Regulator approves a training course in the\nsupervision of apprentices and trainees, the applicant must\nsuccessfully complete that training course.\n(5) For an application for a licence with any electrical line work\nendorsement, the applicant must be trained in, and be competent to\ncarry out, resuscitation and low voltage rescue at a pole top or\ntransmission tower on an individual who has stopped breathing or is\nunconscious because of electric shock.\n(6) The applicant must satisfy the Electrical Safety Regulator that the\napplicant is suitable to hold the licence if, at any time, the applicant:\n(a) was subject to disciplinary action under a law regulating the\nactivities of electrical workers; or\n\nDivision 6 Other matters related to licences and trainee permits\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 40\n(b) failed to perform a duty under a law about electrical work.\n(7) If required by the Electrical Safety Regulator, the applicant must\nprovide information to satisfy the Electrical Safety Regulator that\nthe applicant is a fit and proper person to hold an electrical work\n","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Colour identification test statement","content":"61 Colour identification test statement\nFor sections 55(3)(b) and 62(2)(b) of the Act, prescribed information\nincludes a statement of the results the applicant obtained in a\ncolour identification test.\n","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further assessment","content":"62 Further assessment\nFor section 57(1)(a) of the Act, an assessment of the applicant's\ncompetency to perform electrical work may include the following:\n(a) one or more examinations or tests conducted by:\n(i) the Electrical Safety Regulator; or\n(ii) an examiner approved by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator; or\n(iii) a registered training organisation;\n(b) an assessment of the applicant's performance during a course\nof instruction.\n","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Producing licence, trainee permit and other documents","content":"63 Producing licence, trainee permit and other documents\n(1) A person supervising or performing electrical work must, on the\nrequest of an inspector or an authorised officer performing a\nfunction or exercising a power under the Electricity Reform\nAct 2000:\n(a) state whether the person is licensed to supervise or perform\nthe electrical work; and\n(b) produce, as soon as reasonably practicable, the person's\nlicence or trainee permit and any other document required to\nbe kept by the person under the Act.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 41\n","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of licence or trainee permit","content":"64 Return of licence or trainee permit\n(1) The Electrical Safety Regulator may, by written notice, require the\nholder of a licence or trainee permit, or another person who has\ncontrol of the licence or permit, to return the licence or permit to the\nElectrical Safety Regulator if the licence or permit:\n(a) is cancelled or suspended; or\n(b) has expired; or\n(c) must be varied.\n(2) A person who receives a notice under subregulation (1) must return\nthe licence or trainee permit as soon as practicable.\n","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement of licence or trainee permit","content":"65 Replacement of licence or trainee permit\nThe Electrical Safety Regulator may issue a replacement for a\nlicence or trainee permit that is lost, damaged or destroyed.\n","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of licence or trainee permit","content":"66 Renewal of licence or trainee permit\n(1) The eligibility criteria applicable to an application for a licence or\ntrainee permit apply to an application to renew the licence or permit.\n(2) A licence or trainee permit must not be renewed if the person\napplying to renew the licence or permit would not be eligible for the\nlicence or permit.\n","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unsafe electrical equipment","content":"67 Unsafe electrical equipment\ndo all that is reasonably practicable to ensure any unsafe electrical\nequipment at the workplace:\n(a) is disconnected or isolated from its electricity supply; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 42\n(b) once disconnected or isolated:\n(i) is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found\nto be safe; or\n(ii) is replaced or permanently removed from use.\n","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cord extension sets and flexible cables","content":"68 Cord extension sets and flexible cables\ndo all that is reasonably practicable to ensure any cord extension\nset or flexible cable at the workplace is:\n(a) located where it is not likely to suffer damage, including\ndamage by liquid; and\n(b) protected against damage.\n","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches","content":"69 Safety switches\nnot use, or allow to be used, a safety switch unless it complies with\nAS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical\nequipment and RCDs) when tested.\n(2) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must\nensure each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at\nthe workplace is:\n(a) tested by a competent person in accordance with\nAS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\n(b) tested at the intervals stated in AS/NZS 3760 in accordance\nwith that standard.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 43\n(3) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must\nensure each portable safety switch the person has at the workplace\nis:\n(a) tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch\n(b) tested at the intervals stated in AS/NZS 3760 in accordance\nwith that standard.\n(4) If a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the\nbusiness or undertaking must ensure:\n","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical equipment in hostile environment","content":"70 Electrical equipment in hostile environment\ndo all that is reasonably practicable to ensure electrical equipment\nat the workplace is regularly inspected and tested by a competent\nperson if the electrical equipment is:\n(a) supplied with electricity through an electrical socket outlet; and\n(b) used in a hostile environment.\n(2) The person conducting the business or undertaking must do all that\nis reasonably practicable to ensure electrical equipment that is new\nand unused at the workplace is inspected for obvious damage\nbefore it is used.\n(3) The person conducting the business or undertaking must do all that\nis reasonably practicable to ensure a record of any testing\nperformed under subregulation (1) is kept in accordance with\nsubregulation (4) until the electrical equipment is:\n(a) next tested; or\n(b) permanently removed from the workplace or disposed of.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 44\n(4) The record of testing must specify the following:\n(a) the name of the person who performed the testing;\n(b) the date of the testing;\n(c) the outcome of the testing;\n(d) the date on which subsequent testing must be performed.\n(5) The record in subregulation (4) may be in the form of a tag attached\nto the electrical equipment tested.\nsubregulation (1), (2) or (3).\n","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Untested electrical equipment in hostile environment","content":"71 Untested electrical equipment in hostile environment\nensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that electrical\nequipment is not used in a hostile environment if the equipment is\nnot inspected and tested under regulation 70.\n","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Division","content":"72 Application of Division\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2), this Division applies to a person\nconducting a business or undertaking that performs electrical work\non electrical equipment.\n(2) This Division does not apply in relation to electrical work performed\nby or on behalf of a distribution entity on electrical equipment,\nincluding a powerline controlled or operated by the entity to\ntransform, transmit or supply electricity.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 45\n","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testing to determine whether equipment is energised","content":"73 Testing to determine whether equipment is energised\n(1) Before electrical work is performed on electrical equipment, the\nperson must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the\nelectrical equipment is tested by a competent person to determine\nwhether or not it is energised.\n(2) The person must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure:\n(a) each exposed part is treated as energised until it is isolated\nand determined not to be energised; and\n(b) each high-voltage exposed part is earthed after being\nde-energised.\n","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition of electrical work on energised electrical","content":"74 Prohibition of electrical work on energised electrical\n(1) The person must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the\nelectrical work is not performed while the electrical equipment is\nenergised unless:\n(a) it is necessary for the purposes of health or safety that the\nelectrical work be performed while the equipment is energised;\nor\n(b) it is necessary for the equipment to be energised for the work\nto be performed properly; or\n(c) it is necessary for the purposes of testing the equipment under\nregulation 73; or\n(d) there is no reasonable alternative means of performing the\nwork.\n1 Some life-saving equipment must remain energised and operating while\nelectrical work is performed.\n2 Traffic lights may need to remain energised and operating while electrical\nwork is performed.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 46\n","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preventing inadvertent energising","content":"75 Preventing inadvertent energising\n(1) While electrical equipment is not energised, the person must do all\nthat is reasonably practicable to ensure the equipment is not\ninadvertently energised while the work is being performed.\n","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preliminary steps","content":"76 Preliminary steps\n(1) Before electrical work is performed, other than electric line work,\nthe person must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure:\n(a) the person consults with the person with management or\ncontrol of the workplace; and\n(b) a risk assessment is conducted in relation to the proposed\nelectrical work and records the results of the assessment; and\n(c) the area where the electrical work is to be performed is clear\nof obstructions to allow easy access and exit by the worker\nwho will perform the electrical work; and\n(d) the point at which the electrical equipment can be\ndisconnected or isolated from its electricity supply is:\n(i) clearly marked or labelled; and\n(ii) clear of obstructions so as to allow easy access and exit\nby the worker who will perform the electrical work; and\n(iii) capable of being used quickly.\n(2) Electrical work on energised electrical equipment is exempt from\nsubregulation (1)(d) if:\n(a) the work is performed on the supply side of the main switch on\nthe main switchboard for the equipment; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 47\n(b) the point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its\nelectricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the\nworkplace.\n","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performing electrical work on energised electrical equipment","content":"77 Performing electrical work on energised electrical equipment\n(1) If the electrical equipment is energised, the person must do all that\nis reasonably practicable to ensure the work is performed:\n(a) by a competent person who has tools, testing equipment and\npersonal protective equipment that:\n(i) are suitable for the work; and\n(ii) are appropriately rated for the work; and\n(iii) were properly tested; and\n(iv) are maintained in good working order; and\n(b) in accordance with a safe work method statement prepared in\nadvance; and\n(c) subject to subregulation (4), with a safety observer present.\n(2) For subregulation (1)(a), the person must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure the worker who carries out the electrical work\nuses the tools, testing equipment and personal protective\nequipment properly.\n(3) For subregulation (1)(c) the safety observer must:\n(a) be competent to implement control measures in an\nemergency; and\n(b) be competent to rescue and resuscitate the worker who is\nperforming the work, if necessary; and\n(c) have been assessed in the previous 12 months as competent\nto rescue and resuscitate a person.\n(4) A safety observer is not required under subregulation (1)(c) if:\n(a) the electrical work consists only of testing; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 48\n(b) a risk assessment is conducted under regulation 76(1)(b) that\nshows that there is no serious risk associated with the\nproposed work.\nExample for subregulation (4)(a)\nThe testing of the polarity of an installed outlet.\nsubregulation (1), (2) or (3).\n(7) In this regulation:\nsafety observer means a person who observes the safe\nperformance of electrical work on energised electrical equipment.\n","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorised access only","content":"78 Authorised access only\n(1) If electrical equipment is energised, the person must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure only persons authorised by the\nperson enter the immediate area in which electrical work is being\n","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contact with equipment being worked on","content":"79 Contact with equipment being worked on\n(1) If electrical equipment is energised, any person performing\nall persons are prevented from creating an electrical risk by\ninadvertently making contact with an exposed energised\ncomponent of the equipment while the electrical work is being\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 49\n","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of socket outlets in hostile environment","content":"80 Use of socket outlets in hostile environment\n(1) This regulation applies to the following:\n(a) electrical equipment used in an environment in which the\nnormal use of electrical equipment exposes the equipment to\na hostile environment;\n(b) electrical equipment moved between different locations in\ncircumstances where damage to the equipment or to a flexible\nelectricity supply cord is reasonably likely;\n(c) electrical equipment frequently moved during its normal use;\n(d) electrical equipment forming part of, or is used in connection\nwith, an amusement device.\nExposure to moisture, heat, vibration, mechanical damage, corrosive chemicals\nor dust.\n(2) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must\ndo all that is reasonably practicable to ensure any electrical risk\nassociated with the supply of electricity to the electrical equipment\nthrough a socket outlet at the workplace is minimised by the use of\nan appropriate safety switch.\n(3) For subregulation (2), the safety switch must have a tripping current\nthat does not exceed 30 mA if the electricity supplied to the\nequipment through a socket outlet does not exceed 20 A.\n(4) Electrical equipment is exempt from subregulation (2) if the supply\nof electricity to the electrical equipment:\n(a) does not exceed 50 volts AC; or\n(b) is direct current; or\n(c) is provided through an isolating transformer that provides at\nleast an equivalent level of protection to a safety switch; or\n(d) is provided from a non-earthed socket outlet supplied by an\nisolated winding portable generator that provides at least an\nequivalent level of protection to a safety switch.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 50\n","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testing of safety switches","content":"81 Testing of safety switches\n(1) A person with management or control of a workplace must do all\nthat is reasonably practicable to ensure safety switches used at the\nworkplace are tested regularly by a competent person and are\noperating effectively in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service\nsafety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs).\n(2) The person must keep a record of all testing of safety switches,\nother than any testing conducted daily, until the earlier of the\n(a) the day the device is next tested;\n(b) the day the device is permanently removed from use.\n","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved consumer electrical equipment","content":"82 Approved consumer electrical equipment\nFor section 70(1)(c) of the Act, the following laws are prescribed:\n(a) Electricity Act 1945 (WA);\n(b) Electrical Safety Act 1998 (Vic);\n(c) Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld);\n(d) Electricity Safety Act 2022 (Tas);\n(e) Energy Products (Safety and Efficiency) Act 2000 (SA);\n(f) Electricity Safety Act 1971 (ACT);\n(g) Electricity Act 1992 (NZ);\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 51\n(h) Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 (NSW);\nNote for regulation 82\nSection 52 of the Interpretation Act 1978 provides that a reference to a law in\nAustralia includes any subsequent or successor law corresponding to the law\nmentioned in this regulation.\n","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"Div 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Application of Part","content":"Division 1 Application of Part\n","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Part","content":"83 Application of Part\nThis Part does not apply in relation to electrical work performed by\nor on behalf of a distribution entity on electrical equipment,\nincluding a powerline controlled or operated by the entity to\ntransform, transmit or supply electricity.\n","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption for streetlights","content":"84 Exemption for streetlights\nThe Wiring Rules do not apply in relation to streetlights.\n","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with Wiring Rules","content":"85 Compliance with Wiring Rules\n(1) A person performing electrical work must perform the work in\naccordance with the Wiring Rules.\n","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Examination and testing","content":"86 Examination and testing\n(1) A person who performs electrical work on an electrical installation\nmust examine and test the installation to determine if it complies\nwith the requirements of:\n(a) the Wiring Rules and any standard applicable by or under the\nWiring Rules; and\n(b) any other requirements specified by the operator of the\ntransmission or distribution network to which the installation is\nor will be connected.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 52\n(2) The person must perform the examination and testing under\nsubregulation (1) in accordance with the following:\n(a) the Wiring Rules and any standard applicable by or under the\nWiring Rules;\n(b) any other requirements specified by the operator of the\n","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with Wiring Rules","content":"87 Compliance with Wiring Rules\n(1) The person in control of an electrical installation must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure any structure supporting an\nelectric line or item of electrical equipment forming part of the\nelectrical installation complies with:\n(b) any direction the Electrical Safety Regulator gives for ensuring\nthe electrical safety of the installation; and\n(4) If there is any inconsistency between the Wiring Rules and a\ndirection of the Electrical Safety Regulator, the direction prevails to\nthe extent of the inconsistency.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 53\n","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with current standards","content":"88 Compliance with current standards\nA person performing electrical work on electrical equipment, an\nelectrical installation or electrical infrastructure must ensure the\nwork complies with the Wiring Rules.\nNote for regulation 88\nThe Wiring Rules require compliance with the standard that is applicable at the\ntime of the electrical work.\n","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suitability of testing instruments","content":"89 Suitability of testing instruments\nIf tests are required to be performed on electricity infrastructure, an\nelectrical installation or other equipment under the Act or these\nRegulations:\n(a) the testing instruments used must be designed for and\ncapable of correctly performing the required tests; and\n(b) each testing instrument must be tested and calibrated, in\naccordance with the manufacturer's specifications and site\nrequirements, to ensure it is in proper working order; and\n(c) the records of tests performed on testing instruments must be\nkept for at least 2 years.\n","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to comply with Wiring Rules","content":"90 Duty to comply with Wiring Rules\n(1) A person who performs electrical work on an electrical installation\nmust do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the electrical\ninstallation, to the extent it is affected by the electrical work,\ncomplies with:\n(b) in the case of an electrical installation used for construction\nwork – the Wiring Rules and AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical\ninstallations – Construction and demolition sites); and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 54\n","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of person conducting business or undertaking","content":"91 Duty of person conducting business or undertaking\nelectrical work on an electrical installation must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure the electrical installation, to the\nextent it is affected by the electrical work, complies with:\n(b) in the case of an electrical installation used for construction\nwork – the Wiring Rules and AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical\ninstallations – Construction and demolition sites); and\n","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical work involving pools, water features and water tubs","content":"92 Electrical work involving pools, water features and water tubs\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2), this regulation applies to electrical\nwork on any electrical equipment that:\n(a) is in, or surrounds the water container of, a swimming pool,\npaddling pool, spa facility, water feature or water tub; and\n(b) is either:\n(i) used for controlling, generating, supplying, transforming\nor transmitting electricity at extra low voltage; or\n(ii) operated by electricity at extra low voltage.\n(2) The following work is exempt from subregulation (1):\n(a) the plugging in of a pre-packaged water feature; or\n(b) replacing a component part of the equipment if the equipment\nis designed so that the component may be readily and safely\nreplaced by a person without electrical knowledge or skill.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 55\n(3) A person must not perform electrical work on the equipment unless:\n(a) the person is a licensed electrical worker; and\n(b) the work on the equipment is authorised under the person's\nlicence; and\n(c) the equipment complies with the Wiring Rules, to the extent\nthe equipment is affected by the work.\n(4) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs work\non the equipment must do all that is reasonably practicable to\nensure its workers comply with subregulation (3).\nsubregulation (3) or (4).\n","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of person in control to fix defect","content":"93 Duty of person in control to fix defect\n(1) If an inspector or distribution entity gives written notice to the\nperson in control of electrical equipment of any defect affecting the\nelectrical safety of the electrical equipment, the person in control\nmust ensure the defect is fixed.\n","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Earthing","content":"94 Earthing\n(1) A person in control of a low voltage electrical installation that\nreceives electricity distributed by a distribution entity must do all\nthat is reasonably practicable to ensure the earthing for the\ninstallation complies with the requirements for an earthing and\nprotection system that applies to the distribution entity under this\n(2) The works of a distribution entity must incorporate an earthing and\nprotection system, in accordance with the Wiring Rules and any\nrequirement specified by the operator of the transmission or\ndistribution network to which the installation is, or will be,\nconnected, that is capable of ensuring the following:\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 56\n(a) reliable passage of fault current;\n(b) reliable passage of single wire earth return load currents to\nground or source;\n(c) reliable operation of circuit protection devices;\n(d) safe step, touch and transfer potentials for all electrical\n(e) appropriate coordination with the earthing and protection\nsystems of any other distribution entity;\n(f) protection against likely mechanical damage, inadvertent\ninterference and chemical deterioration;\n(g) mechanical stability and integrity of connections.\n(3) Without limiting subregulation (2), the earthing and protection\nsystem referred to in that subregulation must comply with the\nfollowing requirements:\n(a) if the multiple earth neutral system of earthing is used – the\nneutral conductor of the system must be effectively earthed;\n(b) each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of an\nelectric line or generating plant must be effectively earthed;\n(c) each non-current carrying exposed conductive part of a\nsubstation must be effectively earthed;\n(d) the system must be tested as soon as practicable after its\ninstallation to prove its effectiveness;\n(e) any high voltage electric line must be protected by a suitable\nfuse, circuit breaker or equivalent device.\n(4) Earthing is not required under subregulation (3)(b) or (c) if the\ndistribution entity considers that earthing is not appropriate for\nsafety reasons in accordance with a recognised industry practice.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 57\n","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to preserve insulation of electric line","content":"95 Duty to preserve insulation of electric line\n(1) The person in control of an electrical installation must maintain, to a\nreasonable extent, the integrity of the insulation of any electric line,\nor connection to an electric line, that is part of the electrical\ninstallation:\n(a) if it is an overhead electric line – near the point of attachment\nof the electric line to any structure; and\n(b) whether or not it is an overhead electric line – near roofs or\nstructures where it is likely that any person could come into\ncontact with the insulated wires or connectors of the line.\nExamples for subregulation (1)(b)\nA painter or plumber.\n","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty to ensure safety of disconnected overhead electric line","content":"96 Duty to ensure safety of disconnected overhead electric line\n(1) The person in control of an overhead electric line must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure any line that is permanently\ndisconnected from its electricity supply is:\n(a) dismantled as soon as practicable after disconnection; or\n(b) maintained to be electrically safe and mechanically safe.\n","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contents of certificates of compliance","content":"97 Contents of certificates of compliance\nFor section 41(2)(b) of the Act, the following information is\nprescribed:\n(a) the name and contact details of the person for whom the work\nwas conducted or performed;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 58\n(b) the details of the electrical work performed;\n(c) the day the electrical work was performed;\n(d) the name and licence number of the person completing the\ncertificate;\n(e) if applicable – the number of the electrical contractor licence\nunder which the electrical work was performed;\n(f) any defects or non-compliance noticed that were not rectified;\n(g) any other information required in the approved form.\n","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Misrepresentations about electrical work","content":"98 Misrepresentations about electrical work\n(1) A person who is not authorised to do so under a licence must not\nrepresent that the person, or any other person who is not\nauthorised to do so under a licence, may lawfully:\n(a) connect to a source of electricity an item of electrical\nequipment that may only lawfully be connected to a source of\nelectricity by the holder of an electrical work licence; or\n(b) do electrical work that may only be performed by the holder of\nan electrical work licence.\n","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Misrepresentation about contract to perform electrical work","content":"99 Misrepresentation about contract to perform electrical work\n(1) A person must not represent that the person, or any other person,\nwho is not authorised to do so under a licence, may contract to\nperform electrical work that may only lawfully be performed by the\nholder of an electrical contractor licence.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 59\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Misrepresentation about licence","content":"100 Misrepresentation about licence\n(1) A person must not represent that the person, or any other person,\nhas a licence or is authorised to do work under a licence if they do\nnot have the licence or are not authorised to do that work under a\n","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other misrepresentation","content":"101 Other misrepresentation\n(1) A person must not represent that the person or any other person is:\n(a) endorsed, approved or authorised by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator to undertake electrical work other than as a\nlicensee, apprentice or trainee; or\n(b) recommended by the Electrical Safety Regulator or any\nAgency.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 60\n","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical equipment with serious defect","content":"102 Electrical equipment with serious defect\n(1) An electrical worker must not connect electrical equipment to a\nsource of electricity if the electrical equipment has a defect that\npresents an electrical risk.\n","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rescue and resuscitation training","content":"103 Rescue and resuscitation training\n(1) Any person required to perform, or help in performing, electrical\nwork must be suitably trained in rescue and resuscitation in\naccordance with standard practices in the electricity industry.\nelectrical work must ensure any electrical worker who performs that\nwork is competent in rescue and resuscitation in accordance with\nstandard practices in the electricity industry.\n(5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against\nsubregulation (3) if the electrical worker's licence prohibits the\nworker from performing work that requires competency in rescue\nand resuscitation.\n","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standards for electrical equipment for construction","content":"104 Standards for electrical equipment for construction\n(1) Subregulation (2) applies to:\n(a) a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace\nwhere construction work is performed; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 61\n(b) a person conducting a business or undertaking that performs\nconstruction work.\n(2) Subject to these Regulations, the person must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure all electrical equipment used to\nperform construction work complies with the requirements of the\nWiring Rules and AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations –\nConstruction and demolition sites).\n","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrical equipment for construction","content":"105 Electrical equipment for construction\nconstruction work must do all that is reasonably practicable to\nensure electrical equipment used for the performance of the work\ncomplies with AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations – Construction\nand demolition sites).\n","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Construction wiring","content":"106 Construction wiring\n(1) A person with management or control of a workplace where\nconstruction work is being performed must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure all construction wiring at the workplace\ncomplies with the requirements of the Wiring Rules and any other\napplicable requirements in AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations –\nConstruction and demolition sites).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 62\n(4) In this regulation:\nconstruction wiring means temporary electrical wiring by which\nelectricity is supplied by an electricity entity for use in and during\nconstruction work.\n","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Defence","content":"107 Defence\nIt is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against a provision of\nthis Division for contravening a requirement of this Division if the\ndefendant complied with a provision in AS/NZS 3012 (Electrical\ninstallations – Construction and demolition sites) that deals with the\nsame matter as the requirement.\n","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited","content":"108 Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited\nmanufacturing work must not use a double adaptor or piggyback\nplug.\nmanufacturing work must do all that is reasonably practicable to\nensure workers performing the work do not use a double adaptor or\npiggyback plug.\n","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"109","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches","content":"109 Safety switches\nmanufacturing work must not use, or allow to be used, a safety\nswitch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety\ninspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 63\n","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specified electrical equipment","content":"110 Specified electrical equipment\n(iii) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\nExamples for subregulation (1)(b) and (c)\n1 A handheld grinder plugged into a socket-outlet.\n2 A handheld electric drill plugged into a socket-outlet that is used for drilling\nholes in steelwork in a light engineering workshop.\n(2) Subject to subregulation (3), a person conducting a business or\nundertaking that performs manufacturing work must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure the electrical equipment specified\nin subregulation (1) is not used to perform the work unless the\nequipment:\n(a) is inspected and tested by a competent person:\n(i) in the case of equipment that is double insulated – at\nleast once every year; or\n(ii) otherwise – at least once every 6 months; and\n(b) is connected to:\n(i) in the case of a socket-outlet in a permanent workplace\nunder the control of the person conducting the business\nor undertaking – a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety\nswitch that is not portable; or\n(ii) otherwise – a type 1 safety switch or a type 2 safety\nExample for subregulation (2)(b)(ii)\nThe premises of a customer visited by the worker.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 64\n(3) Subregulation (2)(b) does not apply to a socket-outlet that is:\n(a) more than 2.3 m above the floor; and\n(b) provided for the purpose of supplying electricity to a luminaire\nor to electrical equipment with a power rating of not more than\n150 W.\nperson immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that\nshows the minimum information for the equipment.\n(5) If after inspecting and testing the electrical equipment under\nand\n(6) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs\nmanufacturing work must do all that is reasonably practicable to\nensure a tag is not attached to specified electrical equipment under\nsubregulation (4) unless:\n(b) both of the following apply to the equipment and tag\nrespectively:\n(ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\nsubregulation (2), (4), (5) or (6).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 65\n","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manufacturing work – safety switch","content":"111 Manufacturing work – safety switch\n(1) This regulation applies to a business or undertaking that performs\nmanufacturing work on or after 1 July 2026.\nmanufacturing work must have a type 1 safety switch, or type 2\nsafety switch, that is not portable, installed for the socket-outlet if\nthe socket-outlet:\n(a) has a current rating of not more than 20 A; and\n(b) is not more than 2.3 m above the floor.\n(3) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs\nmanufacturing work must ensure each safety switch, other than a\nportable safety switch, at the workplace:\n(a) is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760\n(In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical\nequipment) immediately after it is connected; and\nsubregulation (2) or (3).\n(6) A person conducting a business or undertaking is exempt from\ncomplying with subregulations (2) and (3) if:\n(a) the person is not in control of the electrical equipment for the\ninstallation of the safety switch; and\n(b) the person is unable to obtain permission from the person in\ncontrol of the electrical equipment for the installation of the\nsafety switch.\n","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specified electrical equipment","content":"112 Specified electrical equipment\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 66\n(iii) is moved during its normal use for the purpose of its use.\nservice work or office work must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure the electrical equipment is not used unless:\n(i) if the equipment is used only for office work – at least\nonce 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\nExamples of electrical equipment used to perform service work, for\nsubregulation (2)\n1 A portable vacuum cleaner used in a hotel.\n2 A handheld blow dryer used in a hairdressing salon.\nExample of electrical equipment used to perform office work, for subregulation (2)\nA power board or extension lead used to supply power to office equipment.\nperson attaches a durable tag to the equipment that shows the\nminimum information for the equipment.\nand\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 67\nis reasonably practicable to ensure a tag is not attached to\nspecified electrical equipment under subregulation (3) unless:\n(b) both of the following apply:\n(ii) the tag was attached by the competent person.\nsubregulation (2), (3), (4) or (5).\n","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches – service work and office work","content":"113 Safety switches – service work and office work\nservice work or office work must not use, or allow to be used, a\nsafety switch unless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service\nsafety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\nservice work or office work must ensure each safety switch, other\nthan a portable safety switch, at the workplace:\n(a) is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760\n(3) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs\nservice work or office work must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure each portable safety switch at the workplace:\n(a) is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 68\n(4) If a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting the\nbusiness or undertaking must do all that is reasonably practicable\nto ensure:\n","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"Div 4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Electrical work related to amusement devices,","content":"Division 4 Electrical work related to amusement devices,\nrides and activities\n","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Division","content":"114 Application of Division\nThis Division applies to electrical work to assemble, operate or\ndisassemble any of the following on the site on which it is used,\nintended to be used or was used:\n(a) an amusement device or amusement ride;\n(b) a thing used to provide amusement activities, including side\nshow activities, associated with:\n(i) carnivals, fairs or shows; or\n(ii) amusement arcades or similar places;\n(c) a thing used to provide entertainment or advertising activities,\nin temporary sites, associated with shows, fairs or carnivals.\nExample of side show activities for paragraph (b)\nProviding hamburgers or fairy floss in a side show.\n","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited","content":"115 Double adaptors and piggyback plugs prohibited\n(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs the\nelectrical work must not use a double adaptor or piggyback plug.\n(2) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs the\nworkers performing work for the person do not use a double\nadaptor or piggyback plug.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 69\n","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specified electrical equipment","content":"116 Specified electrical equipment\nsupply.\n(2) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs the\nelectrical equipment is not used unless:\n(i) if the equipment is double insulated – at least once every\nyear; or\n(ii) if the equipment is not double insulated – at least once\nevery 6 months; and\n(b) it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety\nperson immediately attaches a durable tag to the equipment that\nshows the minimum information for the equipment.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 70\nand\nis reasonably practicable to ensure a tag is not attached to\nspecified electrical equipment under subregulation (3) unless:\n(b) both of the following apply:\n(ii) the tag was attached by a competent person.\nsubregulation (2), (3), (4) or (5).\n","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amusement devices and amusement rides","content":"117 Amusement devices and amusement rides\n(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs the\nany part of an amusement device or amusement ride that is\nconnected to the electricity supply by a plug is not used unless:\n(i) each time it is assembled on the site where it is intended\nto 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\n20 A – it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 71\n(2) For an inspection and test under subregulation (1)(a), the\ncompetent person must:\n(a) determine the safety of earthing, insulation and connections;\nand\n(b) determine whether any safety switch complies with\nAS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of\nelectrical equipment) when tested; and\n(c) make a visual examination to decide the safety of the items of\nelectrical equipment of the device or ride, including cabling,\nplugs, sockets, light fittings, enclosures and motors.\nsubregulation (1)(a), a competent person decides the equipment is\nperson immediately makes a written record of:\n(a) details of the test; and\n(b) the minimum information for the equipment.\nsubregulation (1)(a), a competent person decides the equipment is\n(a) the competent person immediately:\n(i) attaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment\nthat warns people not to use the equipment; and\n(ii) makes a written record of details of the test; and\nis reasonably practicable to ensure a written record of the day by\nwhich the equipment must be reinspected and retested is not made\nwith the authority of the person unless the equipment was\ninspected and tested by a competent person.\nsubregulation (1), (3), (4) or (5).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 72\n","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety switches","content":"118 Safety switches\nelectrical work must not use, or allow to be used, a safety switch\nunless it complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection\nand testing of electrical equipment) when tested.\n(2) The person conducting a business or undertaking must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure each safety switch, other than a\nportable safety switch, at the workplace:\n(a) is tested by a competent person in accordance with\nAS/NZS 3760 immediately after it is connected; and\n(b) is tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in,\nAS/NZS 3760.\n(3) The person conducting a business or undertaking must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure each portable safety switch at the\nworkplace:\n(a) is tested by pushing the test button on the safety switch\n(b) is tested in accordance with, and at the intervals stated in,\nAS/NZS 3760.\n(4) If a safety switch is not working properly, the person conducting a\nbusiness or undertaking must do all that is reasonably practicable\nto ensure:\n\nDivision 5 Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical equipment\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 73\nDivision 5 Work in proximity to exposed conductors or\n119 Work involving danger of direct contact with live conductors\n(1) A person performing any work involving a danger of accidental\ndirect contact with exposed live conductors or exposed live parts of\nelectrical equipment must:\n(a) be competent and qualified to carry out the work; and\n(b) carry out the work with a competent assistant suitably trained\nin the following, except where the contrary is shown by\nreference to generally accepted industry practices or the\nparticular circumstances of the case:\n(i) the work;\n(ii) resuscitation;\n(iii) releasing persons from live electrical apparatus;\n(iv) rescuing persons from poles, structures, elevated work\nplatforms or confined spaces.\n","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"120","sectionType":"section","heading":"Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical","content":"120 Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical\n(1) A person performing any work or positioning equipment in proximity\nto exposed conductors or exposed parts of electrical equipment\nmust comply with this regulation.\n(2) The work must not be performed closer than the proximity limits set\nout in Schedule 2.\n(3) The work must be performed by a person who:\n(a) is suitably trained and qualified for such work beyond the\nproximity limits set out in this regulation for that person; or\n(b) is instructed in the identification of high and low voltage\nconductors and the safety aspects of work near live\npowerlines beyond the proximity limits.\n\n","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"Div 5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical equipment","content":"Division 5 Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical equipment\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 74\n(4) Except where the contrary is shown by reference to generally\naccepted industry practices or the particular circumstances of the\ncase, the person must carry out the work with a competent\nassistant who is suitably trained:\n(a) in the work; and\n(b) in resuscitation; and\n(c) in releasing persons from live electrical apparatus; and\n(d) if appropriate – in rescuing persons from poles, structures,\nelevated work platforms or confined spaces.\n(5) Despite subregulation (3), electrical work may be performed closer\nthan the proximity limits if:\n(a) suitable barriers or earthed metal shields are installed\nbetween the person performing the work and the conductors\nor electrical equipment; or\n(b) the work consists only of testing equipment that is designed so\nthat the approach limits cannot be complied with; or\n(c) the work consists of earthing the conductors or equipment and\nis performed after the exposed conductors are isolated and\nproved to be de-energised.\n(6) When calculating proximity for this regulation:\n(a) a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person,\nand any conductive object the person is handling; and\n(b) a person does not include any object that alone or with\nanother object:\n(i) is an extension of the person; and\n(ii) is insulated and tested to be safe for use on and near\nthe exposed conductor or exposed part of electrical\nequipment; and\n(c) a machine includes anything the machine is handling, other\nthan:\n(i) a person; or\n(ii) a handheld object a person is handling; and\n(d) a vehicle or vessel includes anything the vehicle or vessel is\ncarrying or otherwise handling.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 75\n","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance of high voltage live line work","content":"121 Performance of high voltage live line work\n(1) A person must not perform high voltage live line work on electrical\nequipment unless:\n(a) the person and work are authorised under regulation 126(1);\nand\n(b) the work is performed under a high voltage live line work\nmanagement plan in accordance with regulation 122.\n","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"122","sectionType":"section","heading":"High voltage live line work management plan","content":"122 High voltage live line work management plan\n(1) A person in control of electrical equipment must prepare a high\nvoltage live line work management plan in accordance with this\nregulation before performing high voltage live line work.\n(2) The high voltage live line work management plan must include\nprocedures developed in accordance with each of the following\nstandards:\n(a) AS 5804.1 (High-voltage live working – General);\n(b) AS 5804.2 (High-voltage live working – Glove and barrier\nwork);\n(c) AS 5804.3 (High-voltage live working – Stick work);\n(d) AS 5804.4 (High-voltage live working – Bare hand work).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 76\n(3) The high voltage live line work management plan must be\ndeveloped in conjunction with each of the following:\n(a) representatives of workers who are to perform high voltage\nlive line work under the plan;\n(b) if the high voltage live line work involves the works of an\nelectricity entity – the electricity entity;\n(c) other persons who might reasonably be expected to have an\ninterest in the performance of the high voltage live line work.\n(4) The high voltage live line work management plan must be approved\nby:\n(a) an electrical engineer who has professional expertise in the\nperformance of high voltage live line work; or\n(b) a person with expertise that, in the opinion of the person in\ncontrol of the electrical equipment, is equivalent to the\nexpertise mentioned in paragraph (a).\n","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Work in proximity to exposed high voltage conductors or","content":"123 Work in proximity to exposed high voltage conductors or\n(1) A person performing work or positioning equipment in proximity to\nexposed high voltage conductors or exposed parts of high voltage\nelectrical equipment must ensure the work is authorised in writing\nby the operator of the electricity infrastructure or electrical\ninstallation affected under regulation 126.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 77\n","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Direct contact with exposed high voltage electrical equipment","content":"124 Direct contact with exposed high voltage electrical equipment\n(1) A person must not perform work by direct contact with exposed\nhigh voltage conductors or exposed parts of high voltage electrical\nequipment unless the exposed high voltage conductors or exposed\nparts of high voltage electrical equipment are:\n(a) shown by testing to be isolated from all sources of electricity\n(b) earthed.\n(2) If the conductor or equipment cannot be directly contacted to prove\nisolation from all sources of electricity supply, it is sufficient for\ncompliance with subregulation (1) if:\n(a) written instructions are given for the isolation of the conductor\nor equipment from all sources of electricity supply; and\n(b) the conductor or equipment is earthed by a lockable earthing\nswitch designed to be safely operated if the high voltage\nconductor or equipment is not isolated from all sources of\nsupply.\n","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Live high voltage line work","content":"125 Live high voltage line work\n(1) A person must not perform work on exposed live high voltage\nconductors or exposed live parts of high voltage electrical\nequipment unless authorised under regulation 126(2).\n","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorisations – high voltage","content":"126 Authorisations – high voltage\n(1) A person in control of electrical equipment may, in writing,authorise\na person to perform high voltage live line work in relation to the\nelectrical equipment.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 78\n(2) An operator of electricity infrastructure or an electrical installation\nmay, in writing, authorise a person to perform electrical work on\nexposed live high voltage conductors or exposed live parts of high\nvoltage electrical equipment.\n(3) An authorisation may only be issued if the person issuing it is\nsatisfied that the person to be authorised:\n(a) successfully completed a course of training provided by a\ntraining provider approved by the Electrical Safety Regulator;\nand\n(b) is assessed by the training provider as competent to perform\nwork on exposed live high voltage conductors or exposed live\nparts of high voltage electrical equipment.\n(4) The authorisation must state the voltage of the equipment or\npowerlines on which the work is performed.\n","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regular assessment","content":"127 Regular assessment\n(1) A person who authorises a person under regulation 126(1) or (2) to\nperform high voltage live line work on more than one occasion must\ndo all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the person is\nregularly assessed in accordance with that regulation while\nauthorised.\n","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Roof spaces de-energised","content":"128 Roof spaces de-energised\n(1) This regulation applies to work performed in a roof space of a\nClass 1 building, Class 2 building or Class 10 building.\n(2) A person with management or control of the workplace must ensure\nthe building's electrical installation is de-energised by a competent\n(3) A person must not perform work in a roof space of a building unless\nthe building's electrical installation is de-energised by a competent\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 79\n(4) If the roof space of a building in which electrical work is performed\nis divided into separate parts that prevent a person from moving\nfrom one part of the roof space to another part, and each part\nrelates to a separate dwelling, the requirement to de-energise the\nbuilding's electrical installation under subregulations (2) and (3) only\napplies to the part of the roof space in which the work is to be\n(5) Subregulations (2) and (3) do not apply to electrical work performed\nby a competent person to test, service or commission an appliance\nor other equipment in, or accessible by means of, the roof space, to\nthe extent necessary to energise the appliance or equipment, if:\n(a) it is necessary to energise the appliance or equipment for the\npurposes of testing, servicing or commissioning the appliance\nor equipment; and\n(b) a written risk assessment is conducted or a safe work method\nstatement for the work is prepared; and\n(c) the competent person is satisfied that any electrical risk\nidentified by the assessment or statement is or can be\nreduced as low as reasonably practicable and the work can be\ncarried out safely.\nExamples of an appliance or equipment for subregulation (5)\nA gas appliance, air conditioner or antenna.\n(6) Subregulations (2) and (3) do not require the de-energising of the\n(a) service apparatus that is part of a building's electrical\ninstallation;\n(b) a supply cable that is part of a building's electrical installation\nif:\n(i) the cable is from a solar power system, wind turbine\nor battery; and\n(ii) it is not reasonably practicable to de-energise the\ncable;\n(c) any other part of the building's electrical installation if it is not\nreasonably practicable to de-energise that part.\n(7) In this regulation:\nservice apparatus means any works, apparatus or system,\nincluding any part of the works, apparatus or system and any other\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 80\nequipment or plant used in conjunction with the works, apparatus or\nsystem that are capable of being used, or are intended to be used,\nfor the purpose of conveying, measuring or controlling electricity\nsupplied from any electric network to the position on any premises\nat which delivery of the electricity is, is capable of being, or is\nintended to be, made to the consumer.\n","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence related to electrical work in roof spaces","content":"129 Offence related to electrical work in roof spaces\n(1) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes\nregulation 128.\n","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Training for assessment of electrical risk","content":"130 Training for assessment of electrical risk\ninsulation in a building must do all that is reasonably practicable to\nensure the person and any other persons employed or engaged by\nthe person are trained in performing an assessment of the electrical\nrisk from the installation of ceiling insulation.\n","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation standard","content":"131 Installation standard\ninsulation in a building must ensure the installation complies with\n(a) the Wiring Rules;\n(b) AS/NZS 1680 (Interior and workplace lighting);\n(c) AS/NZS 2293 (Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for\nbuildings);\n(d) the National Construction Code.\nNote for subregulation (1)(a)\nThe Wiring Rules deal with recessed luminaires and auxiliary equipment.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 81\n","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Energised equipment in ceiling prohibited","content":"132 Energised equipment in ceiling prohibited\ninsulation in domestic residence must ensure any electrical\nequipment in the ceiling is not energised before starting the\ninstallation.\n","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessment of electrical risk and control measures","content":"133 Assessment of electrical risk and control measures\ninsulation in a building other than a domestic residence must,\nbefore starting the installation:\n(a) prepare a safe work method statement of the electrical risk for\nthe work; and\n(b) implement any control measures necessary to eliminate or\nminimise electrical risk.\n","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electrically conductive ceiling insulation on joists prohibited","content":"134 Electrically conductive ceiling insulation on joists prohibited\ninsulation must ensure ceiling insulation that is readily able to\nconduct electricity is not installed on any joists in the ceiling of a\nbuilding.\nNote for subregulation (1)\nThe insulation can be installed against the roof where it is unlikely to come into\ncontact with a source of electricity.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 82\n","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Metal or other conductive fasteners for ceiling insulation","content":"135 Metal or other conductive fasteners for ceiling insulation\nprohibited\n(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking installing ceiling\ninsulation must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure\nceiling insulation is not fastened with metal or any other form of\nconductive fastener.\n(2) A worker installing ceiling insulation must not fasten ceiling\ninsulation with metal or any other form of conductive fastener.\n","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standards","content":"136 Standards\n(1) A person performing electrical work involving a photovoltaic array\nmust perform the work in accordance with this regulation.\n(2) The electrical work must comply with the following:\n(a) the Wiring Rules;\n(b) AS/NZS 5033 (Installation and safety requirements for\nphotovoltaic (PV) arrays);\n(c) AS/NZS 4777.1 (Grid connection of energy systems via\ninverters);\n(d) AS/NZS 1170.2 (Structural design actions Part 2: Wind\nactions);\n(e) any requirements of the network operator applicable to\nphotovoltaic arrays;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 83\n(f) any requirements for construction applicable in high wind\nareas under the Building Code as adopted under the Building\nRegulations 1993.\nNote for subregulation (2)(f)\nThe Building Code sets out high wind areas and refers to Wind Region C\n(cyclonic) as defined in AS/NZ 1170.2.\n","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Enclosure of photovoltaic array","content":"137 Enclosure of photovoltaic array\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to the ownership or installation of\nphotovoltaic arrays on and after 1 July 2026.\n(2) Subject to subregulation (3), any photovoltaic array that is free\nstanding and is less than 2.5 m from the ground surface must be\nenclosed in a manner that prevents:\n(a) unauthorised access to the array; and\n(b) damage to the array caused by animals.\n(3) The photovoltaic array is not required to be enclosed if:\n(a) a written risk assessment is undertaken by a competent\n(b) the risk assessment shows a low risk of unauthorised access\nand a low risk of damage to the photovoltaic array.\n(4) A person commits an offence if the person:\n(a) owns or installs a photovoltaic array that is free standing and\nis less than 2.5 m from the ground surface; and\n(b) does not enclose the photovoltaic array in accordance with\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 84\n","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power conversion equipment","content":"138 Power conversion equipment\n(1) A person performing electrical work involving power conversion\nequipment for a photovoltaic array must ensure the equipment is\nsafely located and marked in accordance with this regulation.\n(2) The power conversion equipment must be kept at least 30 cm away\n(3) A non-combustible barrier must be installed on any wall that:\n(a) is within 30 cm of the power conversion equipment; and\n(b) separates the power conversion equipment from a room in a\ndomestic residence that is used for normal living activities; and\n(c) is not already a non-combustible barrier or does not consist of\na metallic material of a minimum thickness of 0.2 mm.\nNote for subregulation (3)(c)\nSteel cladding, sheet metal (aluminium, steel, tin and zinc) are acceptable\nmetallic materials.\n(4) For subregulation (3), the barrier must:\n(a) extend vertically at least 30 cm above and below the power\nconversion equipment; and\n(b) extend horizontally at least 30 cm wider than the width of the\npower conversion equipment.\n","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Isolators prohibited on roof","content":"139 Isolators prohibited on roof\n(1) A person must not install an isolator for a rooftop photovoltaic array\non the roof of a class 1 building.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 85\n","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disconnection points","content":"140 Disconnection points\n(1) A person must, as far as reasonably practicable, install all\ndisconnection points for a rooftop photovoltaic array within 1.25 m\nof the rooftop access point.\n","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage","content":"141 Signage\n(1) A person installing power conversion equipment for a photovoltaic\narray located indoors in a building used for commercial purposes\nmust mark the location of the equipment in accordance with this\n(2) The location of the power conversion equipment must be marked:\n(a) at the main switchboard; and\n(b) at the sub-board; and\n(c) on the fire indicator panel block plan (where applicable).\n(3) For subregulation (1), the wording of either of the following is\nsufficient:\nINVERTER LOCATIONS INVERTER LOCATION\nBattery: ___________ or __________________\nSolar: ____________ __________________\n","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation of energy storage systems","content":"142 Installation of energy storage systems\n(1) A person performing electrical work involving an energy storage\nsystem must:\n(a) perform a risk assessment prior to commencing the work; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 86\n(b) ensure the work complies with:\n(i) the Wiring Rules; and\n(ii) AS/NZS 5139 (Electrical installations – Safety of battery\nsystems for use with power conversion equipment).\n","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Smoke alarm – indoors","content":"143 Smoke alarm – indoors\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation of an energy\nstorage system located inside a domestic residence and under the\nsame roof as a habitable room that occurs on or after 1 July 2026.\n(2) A person performing the installation must ensure a smoke alarm is\ninstalled in accordance with this regulation.\n(3) The smoke alarm must be:\n(a) located above or close to the energy storage system in any\nplace where the energy storage system is located; and\n(b) integrated with any other smoke alarms in the building in\nwhich the energy storage system is located.\n","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety – indoor installation","content":"144 Safety – indoor installation\n(1) A person performing electrical work installing an energy storage\nsystem located inside domestic residence and under the same roof\nas a habitable room must ensure the energy storage system is\nsafely located, marked and shielded in accordance with this\n(2) The energy storage system must be located at least 60 cm away\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 87\n(3) A line at least 50 mm in width must be marked in prominent and\npermanent paint on the floor at least 60 cm from the edges of the\n(4) A non-combustible barrier must be installed on any wall that:\n(a) is within 30 cm of the energy storage system; and\n(b) separates the energy storage system from a habitable room in\nthe domestic residence; and\n(c) is not already a non-combustible barrier.\n(5) The non-combustible barrier must:\n(a) extend vertically from:\n(i) the floor to the ceiling or a point 1.20 m above the\nenergy storage system; or\n(ii) if the energy storage system is installed more than\n60 cm above the floor – at least 60 cm below the energy\nstorage system to the ceiling or a point 1.2 m above the\n(b) extend horizontally at least 60 cm wider than the width of the\n(c) if the ceiling is less than 1.2 m above the energy storage\nsystem – extend across the ceiling from the wall covering an\narea at least 60 cm beyond the front and sides of the energy\nstorage system.\n(6) For subregulation (5), any floor joists or floor of an elevated building\nabove the energy storage system are taken to be part of the ceiling.\n","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"145","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety – outside installation","content":"145 Safety – outside installation\n(1) A person performing electrical work installing an energy storage\nsystem located outside a building must ensure the energy storage\nsystem is safely located, marked and shielded in accordance with\nthis regulation.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 88\n(2) The energy storage system must be located at least 60 cm away\n(3) A line at least 50 mm in width must, so far as is reasonably\npracticable, be marked in prominent and permanent paint on the\nground at least 60 cm from the edges of the energy storage system.\n(4) A non-combustible barrier must be installed on any wall that:\n(a) is within 30 cm of the energy storage system; and\n(b) separates the energy storage system from a habitable room in\nthe building; and\n(c) is not already a non-combustible barrier.\n(5) The non-combustible barrier must:\n(a) extend vertically from the ground to a point 90 cm above the\n(b) extend horizontally at least 60 cm wider than the width of the\n","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"146","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of combustible materials","content":"146 Storage of combustible materials\n(1) A person must not store or keep any combustible materials or\nsubstances:\n(a) within 60 cm from the edges of the energy storage system; or\n(b) within the space above the area within 60 cm from the edges\nof the energy storage system.\n(4) For subregulation (1), combustible materials includes foliage and\nother vegetation.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 89\n","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"147","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage – general","content":"147 Signage – general\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation of an energy\nstorage system that occurs on or after 1 July 2026.\n(2) A person installing an energy storage system must install a durable,\nconspicuous sign in accordance with this regulation.\n(3) The sign must be located as follows:\n(a) on the outside of the building, other than a class 1 building;\n(b) in the case of a building used for commercial purposes:\n(i) at the main switchboard; and\n(ii) at the sub-board; and\n(iii) on the fire indicator panel block plan (where applicable).\n(4) The signage on the outside of the building must:\n(a) be reflective; and\n(b) in the case of a chemical battery – include the battery\nchemistry or the United Nations Number of the battery\nchemistry; and\n(c) consist of one of the following logos in which the white letters\n\"ES\" are at least 10 cm in height on a green background:\n.\nNote for subregulation (4)\nThe following is a list of some of the energy storage system chemistry numbers:\nUN number Chemical type\n2794 Flooded lead acid\n2795 Nickel cadmium\n2800 Valve regulated lead acid\n3090 Lithium metal\n3292 Sodium\n3480 Lithium ion (including ion polymer)\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 90\n","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"3496","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nickel-metal hydride","content":"3496 Nickel-metal hydride\n(5) The signage referred to in subregulation (3)(b) must consist of one\nof the logos mentioned in subregulation (4)(c) in which the white\nletters “ES” are legible and in a size appropriate for the location.\nMaximum penalty: 5 penalty unit.\n","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"148","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fire indicator panels","content":"148 Fire indicator panels\n(1) A person installing an energy storage system in a building with a\nfire indicator panel must ensure the location of the energy storage\nsystem is marked prominently on the fire indicator panel block plans\nfor the building.\n","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"149","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage – commercial operations","content":"149 Signage – commercial operations\n(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking who charges\nbatteries with lithium chemistry in or around a building must install a\ndurable, conspicuous sign in accordance with this regulation if the\nbatteries:\n(a) are used as part of a commercial operation; and\n(b) charge at 60 Ah or more; and\n(c) are used to power equipment used in the commercial\noperation.\nLawnmowing or gardening businesses that use battery operated equipment.\n(2) The signage must:\n(a) be placed on the outside of the building; and\n(b) be reflective; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 91\n(c) include the battery chemistry or the United Nations Number of\nthe battery chemistry; and\n(d) consist of one of the following logos in which the letters \"ES\"\nare at least 10 cm in height:\n.\nNote for subregulation (2)\nThe following is a list of energy storage system chemistry numbers:\nUN number Chemical type\n3090, 3091 Lithium metal\n3480, 3481 Lithium ion (including ion polymer)\n","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"150","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration – commercial operations","content":"150 Registration – commercial operations\n(1) The owner of a commercial operation must register the operation in\naccordance with this regulation if:\n(a) the owner uses an energy storage system as part of the\ncommercial operation; and\n(b) the energy storage system uses lithium chemistry; and\n(c) the energy storage system charges at 60 Ah or more at any\ntime.\n(2) Registration under this regulation must be lodged in the form\napproved by, and manner determined by, the Electrical Safety\nRegulator within 30 days after the operation begins using the\n(3) The following information must be included in the registration:\n(a) the address of the building and the place within the building\nwhere the energy storage system is located;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 92\n(b) the contact details of the owner or occupier of the building.\n","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"151","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of ceasing operation","content":"151 Notice of ceasing operation\n(1) The owner of a commercial operation registered under\nregulation 150 must give written notice to the Electrical Safety\nRegulator if the owner ceases using the energy storage system.\n(2) The notice must be lodged in the form approved by, and manner\ndetermined by, the Electrical Safety Regulator within 30 days after\nthe operation ceases using the energy storage system.\n","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"152","sectionType":"section","heading":"Smoke alarms","content":"152 Smoke alarms\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation inside a\nbuilding of an electrical connection point for an electric vehicle that\noccurs on or after 1 July 2026.\n(2) Subject to subregulation (3), the following persons must ensure a\nsmoke alarm is installed in accordance with this regulation:\ninside the building of an electrical connection point for an\nelectric vehicle;\n(b) the owner of the building inside of which an electrical\nNote for subregulation (2)\nAn electrical connection point for an electric vehicle is a power supply device that\nsupplies electrical power for recharging plug-in electric vehicles. It is not a\ngeneral purpose socket or outlet.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 93\n(3) No smoke alarm is required to be installed in a building if:\n(a) the building is used for commercial purposes; and\n(b) the building is equipped with a fire suppression system above\nall electrical connection points for electric vehicles; and\n(c) a written risk assessment was undertaken by a competent\n(d) the risk assessment shows that smoke alarms would not\nminimise the risk more than the fire suppression system.\n(4) The smoke alarm must be:\n(a) located on the ceiling above any electrical connection point;\nand\n(b) integrated with any other smoke alarms in the building inside\nof which the electrical connection point is installed.\n(5) If there are multiple electrical connection points for electric vehicles\nin proximity to each other, one smoke alarm may be installed for\nevery 2 electrical connection points.\n","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"153","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage – inside building","content":"153 Signage – inside building\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation inside a\nbuilding, other than a class 1 or class 10 building, of an electrical\nconnection point for an electric vehicle that occurs on or after\n(2) The following persons must install a durable, conspicuous sign in\naccordance with this regulation:\ninside the building of an electrical connection point for an\nelectric vehicle;\n(b) the owner of the building inside of which an electrical\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 94\nwhich the white letters \"EV\" are at least 10 cm in height on a blue\n.\n(4) The sign must be located:\n(a) at every vehicle entrance to the building; and\n(b) in proximity to any place where an electrical connection point\nfor an electric vehicle is installed.\n","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"154","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage – on land or outside building","content":"154 Signage – on land or outside building\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation of an electrical\nconnection point for an electric vehicle on land or outside a building\nthat occurs on or after 1 July 2026.\n(2) The following persons must install a durable, conspicuous sign in\naccordance with this regulation:\non land or outside a building of an electrical connection point\nfor an electric vehicle;\n(b) the owner of the land or building outside of which an electrical\nwhich the white letters \"EV\" are at least 10 cm in height on a blue\n.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 95\n(4) The sign must be located in proximity to any place where an\nelectrical connection point for an electric vehicle is installed.\n","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"155","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other signage","content":"155 Other signage\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to an installation inside a building\nof an electrical connection point for an electric vehicle that occurs\non or after 1 July 2026.\n(2) A person installing an electrical connection point for charging an\nelectric vehicle must:\n(a) install a durable, conspicuous sign on the main switchboard\nand meter box of the building in accordance with\nsubregulation (3); and\n(b) in the case of commercial building with a fire indicator panel –\nensure the location of the electrical connection point for an\nelectric vehicle is marked prominently on the fire indicator\npanel block plans for the building.\nwhich the white letters \"EV\" are at least 5 mm in height on a blue\n.\n(4) A person commits an offence if:\n(a) the person contravenes subregulation (2); and\n(b) the conduct occurs on or after 1 July 2026.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 96\n","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"156","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection for freestanding electrical connection points for","content":"156 Protection for freestanding electrical connection points for\nelectric vehicles\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation of a\nfreestanding electrical connection point for an electric vehicle that\noccurs on or after 1 July 2026.\n(2) The following persons must ensure any freestanding electrical\nconnection point for an electric vehicle is protected from damage\nand electrical risk in accordance with subregulation (3):\n(a) a person performing electrical work involving the installation of\na freestanding electrical connection point for an electric\nvehicle;\n(b) the owner of the building where a freestanding electrical\n(3) The freestanding electrical connection point must:\n(a) be protected from damage by a vehicle and safe from\nelectrical risk by a physical barrier; and\n(b) in the event of damage – be safe from electrical risk.\n","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"157","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duties related to service lines","content":"157 Duties related to service lines\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2), the person in control of electricity\ninfrastructure that is connected to an electricity network by a service\nline must provide and maintain:\n(a) in the case of an overhead service line – the apparatus used\nto attach the service line to the electrical infrastructure; or\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 97\n(b) in the case of an underground service line – the entrance,\nsupport, protection and termination of the service line.\nExamples of apparatus for subregulation (1)(a)\nA service riser bracket and timber backing for the distribution entity's ‘J' hook.\n(2) Subregulation (1) does not require the person in control of the\nelectricity infrastructure to provide or maintain the insulation of any\napparatus, whether or not the apparatus was provided by the\n","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"158","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of clamps and apparatus","content":"158 Inspection of clamps and apparatus\n(1) A distribution entity must, at reasonable regularity, inspect and\nmaintain the insulation of the clamp or apparatus supplied by the\nperson in control of the electricity infrastructure for the purposes of\nany joint needed for consumer terminals.\n(2) A distribution entity commits an offence if the entity contravenes\n","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"159","sectionType":"section","heading":"Structure supporting electric line or equipment","content":"159 Structure supporting electric line or equipment\n(1) The person in control of electricity infrastructure must ensure any\nstructure supporting an electric line or item of electrical equipment\nforming part of the electricity infrastructure complies with the\nrequirements of:\n(b) any direction the Electrical Safety Regulator gives to ensure\nelectrical safety.\n(2) If there is an inconsistency between the Wiring Rules and a\ndirection of the Electrical Safety Regulator, the direction prevails to\nthe extent of the inconsistency.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 98\n","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"160","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trimming of trees near overhead electric line","content":"160 Trimming of trees near overhead electric line\n(1) The person in control of an overhead electric line, other than one\nowned by an electricity entity, must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and\nother reasonable measures are taken, to keep the line electrically\nsafe.\nMaximum penalty: 40 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"161","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consultation with owner or occupier before remedial action to","content":"161 Consultation with owner or occupier before remedial action to\nclear vegetation\n(1) For the purposes of section 90 of the Act, an electricity officer on\nbehalf of an electricity entity may give written notice to the owner or\noccupier of land at least 14 days before entering the land if the\nowner or occupier fails to comply with section 89(5) of the Act.\n(2) The notice must state the following:\n(a) the reason for, and the date and time of, the proposed entry;\n(b) the nature of the work to be performed in clearing vegetation\nfrom the land;\n(c) the arrangements to make good any damage caused or the\nterms of any compensation to be paid for damage caused;\n(d) the owner's or occupier's right of review under\nsubregulation (3).\n(3) An owner or occupier of land who receives a notice under this\nregulation may have the following reviewed by NTCAT:\n(a) the proposed arrangements to make good any damage\ncaused;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 99\n(b) the proposed terms of any compensation to be paid for\ndamage caused;\n(c) any action taken to make good any damage caused;\n(d) any compensation paid for damage caused.\nDivision 3 Proximity to powerlines and electricity\n","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"162","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proximity to powerlines","content":"162 Proximity to powerlines\n(1) Subject to subregulation (3), a person conducting a business or\nundertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably\npracticable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes\ncloser to an overhead or underground powerline than proximity\nlimit A, B, C(i) or C(ii) set out in Schedule 2 opposite the powerline\nwith the voltage specified in that Schedule.\n(2) For Schedule 2, the proximity limits apply as follows:\n(a) proximity limit A applies to a person suitably qualified and\ntrained to work in proximity to exposed high and low voltage\nconductors or exposed parts of high and low voltage electrical\n(b) proximity limit B applies to a person who has been instructed\nin the identification of high and low voltage overhead\nconductors and the safety aspects of work near live\npowerlines;\n(c) proximity limit C(i) applies to a person using power operated\ntools;\n(d) proximity limit C(ii) applies to a person using manually\noperated tools.\n(3) If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with subregulation (1),\nthe person conducting the business or undertaking must do all that\nis reasonably practicable to ensure:\n(a) a risk assessment is conducted for the proposed electrical\nwork; and\n(b) control measures implemented are consistent with:\n(i) the risk assessment; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 100\n(ii) if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line –\nany reasonable requirements of the entity made under\nsection 93 of the Act.\nsubregulation (1) or (3).\n","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"163","sectionType":"section","heading":"Erection of buildings in proximity to powerlines","content":"163 Erection of buildings in proximity to powerlines\n(1) For section 91(1) of the Act, the prescribed safety requirements are\nset out in this regulation.\n(2) A building or structure must not be erected under a powerline\nconstructed to operate at any voltage.\n(3) A building or structure must not be erected above or below an\nunderground powerline.\n(4) A building or structure must not be erected within the following\ndistances of an underground powerline as measured from vertical\nplanes extending above and below each outer edge of the\nconductor comprising the powerline or, in the case of a powerline\nthat consists of more than one conductor, each outer edge of each\nouter conductor:\n(a) 2 m for an underground powerline designed to operate at a\nvoltage of 11 kV or less;\n(b) 3 m for any other underground powerline.\n(5) A building or structure must not be erected where the distance\nbetween the building or structure and the position to which a\nconductor in a powerline might swing or sag is less than the\ndistance set out in Table 1 in Schedule 3.\n(6) This regulation does not apply to the following structures and power\nlines:\n(a) a fence that is less than 2 m in height;\n(b) a powerline installed specifically to supply electricity to the\nbuilding or structure by the operator of the transmission or\ndistribution network from which the electricity is being\nsupplied.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 101\n","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"164","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition of certain activities in proximity to powerlines","content":"164 Prohibition of certain activities in proximity to powerlines\n(1) A person must not engage in any conduct prohibited by\nsubregulations (2) to (5) without the written authority of the\ndistribution entity.\n(2) Material must not be placed closer to the position to which a\npowerline may swing or sag than the distance set out in Table 1 in\nSchedule 4.\n(3) A machine, vehicle or vessel equipped with an elevating component\nor shear legs must not be operated in a way that a part of the\nmachine, vehicle, vessel or its load is closer to the position to which\na powerline may swing or sag than the distance set out in Table 1\nin Schedule 4.\n(4) Conductors of circuits or other cable system must not be attached\nor kept attached to electricity infrastructure.\n(5) Conductors of circuits, or other cable system, must not be erected\nor maintained closer to the circuit of a powerline than the distance\nset out in Table 3 in Schedule 4.\n(8) When calculating proximity for this regulation:\n(a) a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person,\nand any conductive object the person is handling; and\n(b) a person does not include any object that alone or with\nanother object:\n(i) is an extension of the person; and\n(ii) is insulated and tested to be safe for use on and near\nthe powerline; and\n(c) a machine includes anything the machine is handling, other\nthan:\n(i) a person; or\n(ii) a handheld object a person is handling; and\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 102\n(d) a vehicle or vessel includes anything the vehicle or vessel is\ncarrying or otherwise handling.\n","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"165","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of underground powerlines","content":"165 Register of underground powerlines\n(1) A distribution entity must keep a register describing the nature and\nlocation of each underground powerline that is under the control of\nthe entity.\n(2) The operator of an electricity network in an area must be notified by\nany distribution entity of the nature and location of any underground\npowerline installed in the area by that distribution entity.\n(3) The information given by a distribution entity under\nsubregulation (2) must be recorded in the register kept under\n(4) A distribution entity must make available the information contained\nin the register on request by a member of the public during normal\nbusiness hours.\n","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"166","sectionType":"section","heading":"Placement of materials in proximity to electricity infrastructure","content":"166 Placement of materials in proximity to electricity infrastructure\n(1) A person must not engage in any conduct prohibited by\nsubregulation (2) or (3) without the written authority of the operator\nof the electricity infrastructure.\n(2) Material must not be placed or kept closer to electricity\ninfrastructure consisting of a supporting or protective structure or\nequipment for aerial lines than the distance set out in Table 1 in\nSchedule 4.\n(3) A circuit or other cable system must not be erected closer to a\nstructure forming part of electricity infrastructure, other than a\nstructure supporting the circuit or system, than the distance set out\nin Table 4 in Schedule 4.\n","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"167","sectionType":"section","heading":"Placement of materials in proximity to supporting structures","content":"167 Placement of materials in proximity to supporting structures\nthe electricity infrastructure, place or maintain any material closer\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 103\nthan the relevant distance set out in Table 1 in Schedule 4 to\nelectricity infrastructure consisting of a supporting or protective\nstructure or equipment for aerial lines.\n","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"168","sectionType":"section","heading":"Placement of materials in proximity to substations","content":"168 Placement of materials in proximity to substations\nthe electricity infrastructure:\n(a) place or maintain any timber or inflammable material within\n3 m in any direction of a wall or fence surrounding a\n(b) impede access to any door, gate or entrance of a substation\nor interfere in any way with the free flow of air through an\nopening or fitting used for ventilation in the walls of a\n(c) place or maintain any material adjacent to a wall or fence of a\n(d) plant or nurture vegetation near or adjacent to a wall or fence\nof a substation, so as to enable unauthorised access to the\nsubstation.\n","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"169","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition of burning in proximity to electricity infrastructure","content":"169 Prohibition of burning in proximity to electricity infrastructure\nthe electricity infrastructure, burn any material in proximity to\nelectricity infrastructure that creates a risk of damage to the\ninfrastructure or outages or flashovers.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 104\n","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection of underground powerlines","content":"170 Protection of underground powerlines\nthe electricity infrastructure of which the line forms part:\n(a) place or maintain, or cause to be placed or maintained, a\ncorrosive, abrasive, heavy or deleterious material or\nsubstance above an underground powerline; or\n(b) make an opening in the ground surface that may endanger an\nunderground power line; or\n(c) remove, tamper with or cover any underground line marker.\n","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entangled objects","content":"171 Entangled objects\n(1) A person must not, without the authority of the operator of the\nelectrical infrastructure or electrical installation, pull or interfere with\nan object resting on or entangled in the electricity infrastructure or\nthe electrical installation.\n(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against\nsubregulation (2) if the conduct is reasonably necessary to prevent\nor reduce injury to a person or property.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 105\n","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"172","sectionType":"section","heading":"Altering ground levels near electricity infrastructure","content":"172 Altering ground levels near electricity infrastructure\nthe electricity infrastructure, engage in the following conduct in a\nmanner that may alter the level of the ground at a place so as to\ninfringe a permissible clearance distance under these Regulations:\n(a) cut away, excavate or remove, or cause to be cut away,\nexcavated or removed, earth or material supporting electricity\ninfrastructure so as to endanger the stability of the\ninfrastructure;\n(b) make an excavation deeper than 0.3 m within 3 m of:\n(i) a pole structure or stand, not being a tower or tower\nstructure supporting electricity infrastructure; or\n(ii) a pole or bed log to which is affixed a staywire used to\nsupport electricity infrastructure;\n(c) make an excavation deeper than 0.5 m within 10 m of a tower\nor tower structure supporting electricity infrastructure;\n(d) make an excavation deeper than 0.3 m within 0.6 m of a wall,\nfence or foundation of a substation;\n(e) place material or construct an artificial surface above ground\nlevel:\n(i) below an electric line or within the vertical projection of\npoints to which a conductor of the electric line may sway;\nor\n(ii) adjacent to electricity infrastructure.\n(2) The allowable depth of an excavation under subregulation (1) is\ndetermined by reference to:\n(a) if the ground level unaffected by previous works is known –\nthat level;\n(b) if not known – by reference to the current ground level.\nMaximum penalty: 25 penalty units.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 106\n","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transportation","content":"173 Transportation\n(1) A person who drives a vehicle carrying a load or equipment on the\nvehicle or on a trailer attached to the vehicle that exceeds the\nheight limit established under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 must\nensure:\n(a) the distance between the load being transported and an aerial\nline along the route taken is greater than the relevant distance\nset out in Table 5 in Schedule 4; and\n(b) arrangements approved by the operator of the electricity\ninfrastructure of which the aerial line is part have been made\nbefore, and are observed during, transportation.\n(2) The person must give written notice of the proposal to transport the\nload to the operator of the electricity infrastructure at least 3 clear\nbusiness days before the commencement of the transportation with\nthe notice clearly stating the following:\n(a) the nature of the vehicle or trailer and the load;\n(b) the height and width of the load;\n(c) the date and the time of the proposed transportation;\n(d) the starting point and finishing point of the transportation;\n(e) the proposed route;\n(f) the name and contact address of the person;\n(g) that the person must pay the reasonable costs that are\nincurred by the operator in considering the proposal,\napproving the transportation arrangements or facilitating the\ntransportation;\n(h) any other particulars that the operator may in the\ncircumstances require.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 107\n","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recovery of costs","content":"174 Recovery of costs\n(1) An operator of electricity infrastructure may charge, in advance, the\nreasonable costs referred to in regulation 173(2)(g).\n(2) An amount equivalent to the reasonable cost referred to in\nregulation 173(2)(g) is a debt due and payable to the operator of\nthe electricity infrastructure charging it.\n","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obstruction of road","content":"175 Obstruction of road\n(1) A person must not obstruct a road under the control of an operator\nof electricity infrastructure or otherwise do anything to prevent or\nimpede access to the electricity infrastructure.\n","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"176","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interference or damage of road","content":"176 Interference or damage of road\n(1) A person must not interfere with or damage the surface of a road\nmade by an operator of electricity infrastructure that is used for the\npurposes of works.\nMaximum penalty: 25 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Removal of danger on road","content":"177 Removal of danger on road\nAn operator of electricity infrastructure may, without notice any\nperson, remove any thing that causes or may cause a danger to\npeople or property using or on a road under the control of the\noperator of electricity infrastructure.\n","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"178","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cathodic protection systems","content":"178 Cathodic protection systems\n(1) The owner or operator of a cathodic protection system must ensure\nit does not adversely affect the integrity or safety of any electrical\ninstallation or supply system through corrosion.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 108\n(2) The owner or operator of a cathodic protection system that has an\nanode immersed in water or a marine environment must, within\n90 days before starting to operate the system, perform tests to\nensure the potential difference between any 2 accessible points\nspaced 1 m apart in the water or marine environment is not more\nthan 3 volts when the system is energised.\n(3) Subregulations (1) and (2) do not apply to a cathodic protection\nsystem that:\n(a) is installed on any floating mobile structure, fishing equipment,\nfixed offshore structure (not connected with land above sea\nlevel) or the internal surface of any apparatus, equipment or\nstructure; or\n(b) uses only galvanic anodes.\n","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"179","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving improvement notice","content":"179 Giving improvement notice\n(1) A distribution entity may give a person in control of an electrical\ninstallation an improvement notice if the entity believes on\nreasonable grounds that the installation is not safe from electrical\nrisk.\n(2) The improvement notice may require the person to:\n(a) remedy the electrical risk; or\n(b) prevent a likely electrical risk from occurring; or\n(c) remedy the things, circumstances or conduct causing the\nelectrical risk or likely electrical risk.\n(3) The person in control of an electrical installation who receives an\nimprovement notice under this regulation may have it reviewed by\nNTCAT.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 109\n","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contents of improvement notices","content":"180 Contents of improvement notices\n(1) An improvement notice given under regulation 179 must include the\n(a) the grounds on which the notice is being issued;\n(b) the provision of the Act or these Regulations that the\ndistribution entity believes is causing the electrical risk or likely\nelectrical risk;\n(c) a summary of the facts of the alleged electrical risk or likely\nelectrical risk;\n(d) the specific period within which the remedy or preventive\naction is required to be completed;\n(e) the person's right of review under regulation 179(3).\n(2) The improvement notice may include the measures to be taken to\nremedy the electrical risk or likely electrical risk.\n(3) The measures required to be taken and the period within which\nthey are to be completed must be reasonable in the circumstances.\n","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Extension of time for compliance with improvement notices","content":"181 Extension of time for compliance with improvement notices\n(1) A distribution entity may, by written notice, extend the time to\ncomply with its improvement notice.\n(2) The time may be extended more than once.\n(3) No extension may be given after the time to comply has expired.\n","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"182","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with improvement notice","content":"182 Compliance with improvement notice\n(1) A person to whom an improvement notice is given under\nregulation 179 must comply with the notice within the period\nspecified in the notice.\n(2) A person commits an offence if the person:\n(a) is given an improvement notice; and\n(b) does not comply with the notice within the period specified in\nthe notice or any extension of time made under\nregulation 181.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 110\n(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against\nsubregulation (2) if the defendant did all that was reasonably\npracticable to comply with the notice, including engaging a\ncontractor to perform the work.\n(5) The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to the defence\nunder subregulation (4).\n","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Changes to safety management and mitigation plan","content":"183 Changes to safety management and mitigation plan\n(1) An electricity entity with a safety management and mitigation plan\napproved by the Electrical Safety Regulator must not make any\nchange to the plan until the proposed change is:\n(a) assessed by a competent and independent third party in\naccordance with section 77(4) and (5) of the Act; and\n(b) approved by the Electrical Safety Regulator.\n(2) The Electrical Safety Regulator may approve a change in a safety\nmanagement and mitigation plan submitted by an electricity entity\nunder subregulation (1) if satisfied that the plan as changed meets\nthe requirements of section 78(2) of the Act.\n(3) The Electrical Safety Regulator must give the electricity entity a\ndecision notice if it approves or refuses to approve a change to its\nsafety management and mitigation plan.\n","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"184","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to purchaser of land about potential risks","content":"184 Notice to purchaser of land about potential risks\n(2) A person who transfers land must give the purchaser of the land a\nwritten notice in accordance with this regulation.\n(3) The notice must specify the following in relation to the land:\n(a) whether there is a service line above a swimming pool or spa\nfacility;\n(b) whether there is a service line above a structure;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 111\n(c) whether there is a meter box or other electrical equipment\nwithin 3.5 m of a swimming pool or spa facility;\n(d) whether there is a meter box or other electrical equipment\nwithin 1.5 m of a hot tub with a capacity of less than 5 000 L;\n(e) whether all network isolators are clearly labelled;\n(f) whether any cavities or holes were left by a meter box that\nwas relocated and if they were appropriately filled;\n(g) whether any multiple earth neutral system of earthing\ncomplies with the Wiring Rules;\n(h) whether metering neutral bar metallic mounting bolts need to\nbe covered with insulating material if not installed behind the\nkilowatt hour meter;\n(i) whether the connection to the earth stake is mechanically\nprotected;\n(j) whether the earth stake is labelled;\n(k) whether the earth location is marked on the switchboard;\n(l) whether the terminal connections are painted with galvanised\npaint.\nExamples for subregulation (2)(c) and (d)\nOther electrical equipment include a solar inverter, an energy storage system, a\nswitchboard, an air conditioning unit and an electrical driven generator.\n(4) The notice must not be false or misleading in a material particular.\n(5) The notice must be given before the day the land is transferred.\n(6) A person commits an offence if the person:\n(a) transfers land on or after 1 July 2026; and\n(b) contravenes this regulation.\n","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of purchaser to rectify potential risks","content":"185 Duty of purchaser to rectify potential risks\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 112\n(2) A purchaser of land with a domestic residence must do all that is\nreasonably practicable to ensure the following:\n(a) no service line exists above a swimming pool or spa facility on\nthe land;\n(b) no service line is above any structure on the land;\n(c) no meter box or other electrical equipment is closer than 3.5 m\nof a swimming pool on the land;\n(d) no meter box or other electrical equipment is closer than 1.5 m\nof a hot tub with a capacity of less than 5 000 L;\n(e) all network isolators are clearly labelled;\n(f) any cavities or holes left by a meter box are relocated and\nappropriately filled;\n(g) any multiple earth neutral system of earthing complies with the\nWiring Rules;\n(h) any metering neutral bar metallic mounting bolts are covered\nwith permanent insulating material if not installed behind the\nkilowatt hour meter;\n(i) the connection to the earth stake is mechanically protected;\n(j) the earth stake is labelled;\n(k) the earth location is marked on the switchboard;\n(l) the terminal connections are painted with galvanised paint.\nNote for subregulation (2)(i)\nSilicon is not considered acceptable because it can be removed.\n(3) Any work required to comply with subregulation (2) must be\ncompleted within 90 days after the day the land is transferred or\nsuch longer period as the Electrical Safety Regulator may allow.\n(4) A person commits an offence if the person:\n(a) is the purchaser of land transferred on or after 1 July 2026;\nand\n(b) the person contravenes subregulation (2) or (3).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 113\n","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to purchaser of land about approved safety switches","content":"186 Notice to purchaser of land about approved safety switches\n(2) A person who transfers the land must give the purchaser of the land\na written notice regarding safety switches in accordance with this\n(3) The notice must specify the following:\n(a) in the case of land transferred on or after 1 July 2026 –\nwhether an approved safety switch is installed for all general\npurpose socket-outlets in the domestic residence;\n(b) in the case of land transferred on or after 1 July 2028 –\nwhether an approved safety switch is installed for every other\ncircuit in the domestic residence.\n(4) The notice must include the following information:\n(a) the full names of the transferor and purchaser;\n(b) the addresses of the transferor and purchaser immediately\nafter the date of transfer of the land;\n(c) the property details of the land;\n(d) the date of the agreement to transfer the land;\n(e) the date of transfer of the land;\n(f) whether an approved safety switch is installed for all required\ncircuits;\n(g) whether any approved safety switches were tested;\n(h) whether any approved safety switches were not functional\nafter testing;\n(i) the location and identity of any approved safety switches that\nwere not functional after testing;\n(j) any other information required by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator.\n(5) The notice must not be false or misleading in a material particular.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 114\n(6) The notice must be given or made before the date of possession for\nthe land.\n(7) A person commits an offence if the person:\n(a) transfers land on or after 1 July 2026; and\n(b) contravenes this regulation.\n","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"187","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to Electrical Safety Regulator – approved safety","content":"187 Notice to Electrical Safety Regulator – approved safety\nswitches\n(1) A person who transfers land with a domestic residence on or after\n1 July 2026 must give the Electrical Safety Regulator a copy of the\nnotice required under that regulation.\n(2) The notice must be given within 90 days after the day the land is\ntransferred.\n","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duty of purchaser to install approved safety switches","content":"188 Duty of purchaser to install approved safety switches\n(1) A person who purchases land with a domestic residence must do\nall that is reasonably practicable to ensure approved safety\nswitches are installed:\n(a) in the case of a transfer on or after 1 July 2026 – for all\ngeneral purpose socket-outlets in the domestic residence; and\n(b) in the case of a transfer on or after 1 July 2028 – for every\nother circuit in the domestic residence.\n(2) Any work required to comply with subregulation (1) must be\ncompleted within 90 days after the day the land is transferred or\nsuch longer period as the Electrical Safety Regulator may allow.\n(3) A purchaser is exempt from subregulations (1) and (2) if all\nbuildings and structures with an electrical installation on the land\nare demolished before they are occupied.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 115\n","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testing of safety switches for residential premises subject to","content":"189 Testing of safety switches for residential premises subject to\ntenancy agreement\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to residential premises that are\nsubject to a tenancy agreement with a date of possession on or\nafter 1 July 2026.\n(2) No later than 30 days after the start of the tenancy agreement, the\nowner of the residential premises must do the following:\n(a) test each safety switch in the premises;\n(b) have each safety switch that does not function when tested\nreplaced by a licensed electrical worker.\n(3) During the term of the tenancy agreement, including any extended\nor renewed agreement, the occupier of the residential premises\nmust do the following:\n(a) test each safety switch in the premises at least once every\n12 months;\n(b) if a safety switch does not function when tested – advise the\nowner of the premises as soon as practicable.\n(4) As soon as practicable after being advised under subregulation (3)\nthat a safety switch is not functional, the owner of the residential\npremises must:\n(a) test the safety switch or have it tested by a licensed electrical\nworker; and\n(b) have any safety switch that is not functional when tested\nrepaired or replaced by a licensed electrical worker.\n(5) For this regulation, an agent may act on behalf of the owner of the\nresidential premises.\nsubregulation (2), (3) or (4).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 116\n","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation of approved safety switch for residential premises","content":"190 Installation of approved safety switch for residential premises\nsubject to tenancy agreement\n(1) This regulation applies in relation to residential premises that are\nsubject to a tenancy agreement.\n(2) The owner of the residential premises must do all that is reasonably\npracticable to ensure approved safety switches are installed in\naccordance with this regulation.\n(3) An approved safety switch must be installed:\n(a) in the case of a date of possession of the residential premises\non or after 1 July 2026 – for all general purpose socket-outlets\nin the residential premises; and\n(b) in the case of a date of possession of residential premises on\nor after 1 July 2028 – for every other circuit in the residential\npremises.\n(4) The installation must be completed as soon as practicable after the\nowner becomes aware of the proposed tenancy agreement.\nsubregulation (2), (3) or (4).\n","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"191","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performing electrical installation work for domestic residences","content":"191 Performing electrical installation work for domestic residences\nand residential premises\n(1) This regulation applies to electrical work on an electrical installation\nin a domestic residence or residential premises that occurs on or\nafter 1 July 2026.\n(2) A person must not perform electrical work on the electrical\ninstallation unless:\n(a) an approved safety switch is installed as required by this\nDivision; or\n(b) if an approved safety switch is not installed as required by this\nDivision:\n(i) an approved safety switch is installed as required by this\nDivision before the other work begins; or\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 117\n(ii) the work consists of the connection of the residence to a\nsource of electricity; or\n(iii) the work must be performed without delay because of an\nemergency, to prevent an emergency from happening or\nfor safety reasons.\n","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"192","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of engaged workers","content":"192 Register of engaged workers\nFor section 53 of the Act, the following information is prescribed:\n(a) the person's name;\n(b) the number and class of the person's licence;\n(c) any endorsements on the person's licence;\n(d) any conditions or restrictions on the person's licence;\n(e) the day the person's licence expires.\n","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"193","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record of apprentices and trainees","content":"193 Record of apprentices and trainees\n(1) For sections 62(3) and 63(3) of the Act, the record must be in an\napproved form and contain current information about registered\napprentices and trainees with trainee permits.\n(2) An apprentice and trainee must notify the Electrical Safety\nRegulator of any change in the apprentice's or trainee's recorded\ncontact details within 14 days after the change.\n","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"194","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment of inspectors","content":"194 Appointment of inspectors\nFor section 141(1)(b) of the Act, holders of unrestricted electrical\nwork licences are a prescribed class of persons.\n195 Fees\n(1) The prescribed fees are specified in Schedule 5, Part 1 opposite\nthe item specified in that Schedule.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 118\n(2) The Electrical Safety Regulator may refund or remit a fee or the\nadministration component of a fee if:\n(a) the fee is for an application that is withdrawn; or\n(b) the fee is for a licence, registration or permit that is returned or\ncancelled for reasons other than a disciplinary matter; or\n(c) the Electrical Safety Regulator considers that the refund or\nremittance is otherwise justified in the circumstances.\n(3) The amount of the refund for the administration component of the\nfee for an application in relation to a licence that is refused is\nspecified in Schedule 5, Part 2 opposite the type of application\nspecified in that Schedule.\n(4) The Electrical Safety Regulator may publish information to assist\nthe public on the refund and remittance of fees.\n","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"196","sectionType":"section","heading":"Display of distribution entity improvement notice","content":"196 Display of distribution entity improvement notice\n(1) A person who receives an improvement notice under\nregulation 179(1) must, as soon as possible, display a copy of the\nnotice in a prominent location at or near the installation specified in\nthe notice.\nMaximum penalty: 30 penalty units.\n(4) A person must not remove, destroy, damage or deface a notice\ndisplayed under subregulation (1) while the notice is in force.\n(5) A person commits an offence if the person intentionally contravenes\nsubregulation (4).\nMaximum penalty: 30 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"197","sectionType":"section","heading":"Costs of ensuring compliance with direction","content":"197 Costs of ensuring compliance with direction\n(1) A person to whom a direction is given under section 188 or 198 of\nthe Act is liable to pay the reasonable costs of any re-inspection or\nre-attendance by an inspector for the purpose of ensuring\ncompliance with the direction.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 119\n(2) The amount payable under subregulation (1) is a debt due and\npayable to the Electrical Safety Regulator by the person to whom\nthe direction was given.\n","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"198","sectionType":"section","heading":"General offence","content":"198 General offence\n(1) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes a provision\nof these Regulations for which no offence or penalty is expressly\nprovided.\n(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against\nsubregulation (1) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.\n","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"199","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of licences","content":"199 Register of licences\n(1) The Electrical Safety Regulator must keep a register, in the\napproved form, containing current information about licences.\n(2) The register of electrical licences must include the following\ninformation for each licence:\n(a) the full name and address of the licensee;\n(b) an identifying number;\n(c) when the licence was issued;\n(d) details of any renewal. failure to renew and reinstatement of\nthe licence;\n(e) details of any disciplinary action taken against the holder;\n(f) any other information the Electrical Safety Regulator considers\nappropriate.\nExample for subregulation (2)(f)\nThe endorsements, conditions or restrictions on a licence.\n(3) A licensee must notify the Electrical Safety Regulator of any change\nin the licensee's contact details, as recorded in the register, within\n14 days after the change.\n(4) Subregulation (3) does not apply to any change referred to in\nregulation 50.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 120\n(5) The Electrical Safety Regulator may publish some or all of the\ninformation included in the register on the Electrical Safety\nRegulator's website.\nNote for subregulation (5)\nPublishing the information allows consumers to obtain licensing details about a\nperson performing electrical work.\n","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"200","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information sharing","content":"200 Information sharing\n(1) The Electrical Safety Regulator may share information obtained\nunder these Regulations for the following purposes:\n(a) to exercise a power or perform a function or duty under the\n(i) the Act;\n(ii) the Electricity Reform Act 2000;\n(iii) the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2011;\n(b) to reduce, eliminate or respond to an electrical risk;\n(c) to prevent and address unlicensed electrical work;\n(d) to improve the ability of emergency services to respond to\nemergency situations;\n(e) to maintain registers and databases of electrical equipment,\nelectrical installations and electricity infrastructure;\n(f) to promote the safe and efficient administration of grant\nprograms related to electrical safety;\n(g) to ensure licensees meet their obligations to consumers of\nelectrical equipment and electrical services;\n(h) to provide information required for the transfer of land or for\nthe establishment of a tenancy;\n(i) to provide information relevant to the prevention, detection, or\nthe investigation of an offence;\n(j) for purposes related to enforcement or compliance with the\nAct or these Regulations.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 121\n(2) For subregulation (1), the information may be shared with the\n(a) a law enforcement agency as defined in section 4 of the\nInformation Act 2002;\n(b) the Clean Energy Regulator established by the Clean Energy\nRegulator Act 2011 (Cth);\n(c) the Registrar-General and Lands Titles Registration and\nGeneral Registry Office for the Northern Territory established\nunder section 4 of the Registration Act 1927;\n(d) the Commissioner of Tenancies as defined in section 13 of the\nResidential Tenancies Act 1999;\n(e) network providers, network operators and network entities,\nincluding the Power and Water Corporation established under\nsection 4 of the Power and Water Corporation Act 1987;\n(f) the Power Retail Corporation established under section 5 the\nPower Retail Corporation Act 2014;\n(g) the Power Generation Corporation established under section 5\nof the Power Generation Act 2014;\n(h) the Utilities Commission established under section 5 of the\nUtilities Commission Act 2000;\n(i) the Agency responsible for the Consumer Affairs and Fair\nTrading Act 1990;\n(j) any Agency responsible for implementing any program related\nto energy storage systems;\n(k) any Agency responsible for the following:\n(i) the Building Act 1993;\n(ii) the Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Act 1983;\n(iii) the Swimming Pool Safety Act 2004;\n(iv) the Water Supply and Sewerage Services Act 2000;\n(v) any other law governing building construction, plumbing\nand swimming pool safety;\n(l) any Agency or government body responsible for the following:\n(i) aboriginal housing;\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 122\n(ii) government employee housing;\n(iii) remote communities and homelands;\n(iv) town camps;\n(m) local government councils;\n(n) any person performing a function corresponding to the\nElectrical Safety Regulator in a State, another Territory, the\nCommonwealth or New Zealand.\n(3) Despite anything to the contrary in the Information Act 2002, the\nElectrical Safety Regulator is authorised to share information under\nthis regulation that would be considered personal and confidential\ninformation under that Act.\n(4) A person who receives information shared by the Electrical Safety\nRegulator under this regulation must not intentionally disclose that\ninformation to any other person, unless:\n(a) the Electrical Safety Regulator requires or authorises the\ndisclosure; or\n(b) the person who supplied the information authorises the\ndisclosure; or\n(c) the disclosure is otherwise authorised or required by law; or\n(d) the information is public knowledge.\nsubregulation (4).\n","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"201","sectionType":"section","heading":"Infringement notice offence and infringement amount payable","content":"201 Infringement notice offence and infringement amount payable\n(1) An infringement notice offence is an offence against a provision\nspecified in Schedule 6.\n(2) The infringement amount for an infringement notice offence is the\namount equal to the monetary value of the number of penalty units\nspecified for the offence in Schedule 6.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 123\n","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"202","sectionType":"section","heading":"When infringement notice may be given","content":"202 When infringement notice may be given\nAn inspector may give an infringement notice to a person if the\ninspector believes on reasonable grounds that the person\ncommitted an infringement notice offence.\n","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"203","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contents of infringement notice","content":"203 Contents of infringement notice\n(1) The infringement notice must specify the following:\n(a) the name and address of the person to whom it is issued, if\nknown;\n(b) the date the infringement notice is given to the person;\n(c) the date and time of the infringement notice offence and the\nplace at which the infringement notice offence occurred;\n(d) a description of the offence;\n(e) the infringement amount payable for the offence;\n(f) the enforcement agency to which the prescribed amount is\npayable.\n(2) The infringement notice must include a statement to the effect of\n(a) the person may expiate the infringement notice offence and\navoid any further action in relation to the offence by paying the\ninfringement amount to the specified enforcement agency\nwithin 28 days after the notice is given;\n(b) the person may elect to have the offence dealt with by a court\nby:\n(i) completing a statement of election and giving it to the\nspecified enforcement agency; and\n(ii) not paying the infringement amount;\n(c) if the Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 applies to the\ninfringement notice offence – enforcement action may be\ntaken under that Act if the person does nothing in response to\nthe notice.\n(3) The infringement notice must include an appropriate form for\nmaking the statement of election mentioned in\nsubregulation (2)(b)(i).\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 124\n","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"204","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effective date of payment methods","content":"204 Effective date of payment methods\n(1) Payment of the infringement amount by electronic means takes\neffect when the amount is credited to the payee's bank account.\n(2) Payment of the infringement amount by cheque takes effect when\nthe cheque is cleared on first presentation.\n","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"205","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expiation of offence","content":"205 Expiation of offence\nIf the infringement amount for the infringement notice offence is\npaid in accordance with the infringement notice, the alleged offence\nis expiated and no further proceedings can be taken in relation to\nthe offence.\n","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"206","sectionType":"section","heading":"Withdrawal of infringement notice","content":"206 Withdrawal of infringement notice\n(1) The Director may withdraw the infringement notice by written notice\ngiven to the person.\n(2) The notice must be given:\n(a) within 28 days after the infringement notice is given to the\n(b) before payment of the infringement amount.\n","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"207","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of Part","content":"207 Effect of Part\n(1) This Part does not:\n(a) prejudice or affect the start or continuation of a proceeding for\nan infringement offence unless the offence is expiated; or\n(b) limit the penalty that may be imposed by a court for the\noffence; or\n(c) prevent more than one infringement notice for the same\ninfringement offence being given to a person; or\n(d) require an infringement notice to be given for an infringement\noffence; or\n(e) affect the liability of a person to be prosecuted in a court for an\ninfringement notice offence for which an infringement notice\nwas not given.\n(2) If more than one infringement notice for the same offence is given\nto a person, the person may expiate the offence by paying the\ninfringement amount in accordance with any of the notices.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 125\nregulation 57\nTable 1 Electrical work\nType of electrical work\nType of supervision for amount of experience\n0 to 6\n6 to 12\n12 to 24\n24 to 36\n36 to 48\nInstall cable support and\nmechanical protection Direct\nDirect /\nLay wiring or cabling and terminate\naccessories exceeding extra-low\nvoltage\nInstall apparatus and equipment\nexceeding extra-low voltage Direct Direct\nMaintain, troubleshoot and repair\nfaults associated with apparatus &\ncircuits exceeding extra-low\nvoltage (De-energise)\nDirect Direct Direct\nProving de-energisation of LV\nInstallations and Equipment (Verify\nisolation from all sources of supply)\nThe person supervising is\nresponsible for proving isolation\nbefore an apprentice with less than\n24 months experience commences\nthe work but the apprentice should\nbe required to personally reconfirm\nde-energisation on every occasion to\ninstil good working practices.\n(level 1) 1\nTest LV apparatus & circuits (de-\nenergised) Direct Direct Direct\n(level 1) or\n(level 2) 2\nUndertake commissioning\nprocedures for LV\napparatus and associated circuits\n(No access to\nexposed LV)\nDirect Direct Direct\nTesting for LV System integrity and\noperability\n(Energised LV)\nonly\nonly\nonly\nonly\nInstall & maintain explosion protect\nequipment Direct Direct Direct\nDisconnecting and reconnecting\nfixed wired\nelectrical equipment connected to\nsupply up to\n1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC\nThe person supervising is\nresponsible for proving isolation\nbefore apprentice with less than\n24 months experience commences\nthe work but the apprentice should\nbe required to personally reconfirm\nde-energisation on every occasion to\ninstil good working practices.\n(level 1) 3\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 126\nAttaching flexible cords and plugs\nfor supply up to\n1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC\nDirect Direct\n(level 1) or\nFootnotes for Table 1\n1 & 3 General (level 1) supervision should be restricted to apprentices who have completed\nall relevant training and to jobs where the supervisor has completed a hazard\nassessment and ensured the apprentice is competent to undertake the de-\nenergisation task.\n2 General (level 2) supervision is only appropriate after successful completion of the\nelectrical installation safety testing component of training but all electrical apprentices\nare to be competent in testing a full installation at the point of becoming eligible for a\nlicence\nAbbreviations.\n• LV means low voltage\n• RTO means registered training organisation.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 127\nTable 2 Other related work\nType of work\nType of supervision for amount of experience\n0 to 6\n6 to 12\n12 to 24\n24 to 36\n36 to 48\nAssembling and installing ELV and\nnon-electrical hardware or\nDirect Direct or\nInstalling ELV cable support and\nmechanical\nprotection\nDirect Direct or\nLay ELV wiring or cabling and\nterminate ELV\naccessories\nDirect Direct Direct or\nMaintain, troubleshoot and repair\nfaults associated with ELV\nApparatus & circuits\nDirect Direct Direct Direct or\nUndertaking commissioning\nprocedures of ELV\napparatus and associated circuits\nDirect Direct Direct Direct or\nTesting ELV apparatus and circuits Direct Direct Direct Direct or\nHandling non-flammable\nrefrigerants\nDirect Direct General\nHandling flammable refrigerants Direct Direct Direct General\nNote for Table 2\nELV means extra-low voltage.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 128\nregulations 120 and 162\nColumn 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4\nVoltage of conductor or\nequipment Proximity limit A Proximity limit B Proximity limit C\n(i) (ii)\nDistance in metres\nNot more than 1000 V 0 0.3 3.0 1.0\nMore than 1000 V but less\nthan 6.6 kV 0.3 0.6 3.0 2.0\n6.6 kV or more but not\nmore than 33 kV 0.6 1.2 3.0 3.0\n66 kV 1.0 2.0 4.0 4.0\n132 kV 1.8 3.6 5.0 5.0\n275 kV 2.5 5.0 6.0 6.0\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 129\nregulation 163\nTable 1 Proximity limits between powerline and building or structure\nDirection Distance measured from nearest conductor (in metres) Distance measured from centre of pole (in metres)\nU<1000 V U>1000 V U>1000 V\nU<33 kV\nU>3 3kV\nU<66 kV\nU>66 kV\nU<132 kV\nU>132 kV\nU<275 kV\nU>275 kV\nU<330 kV\nU>330 kV\nU<500 kV\nInsulated Bare Insulated Bare or\ncovered Bare Bare Bare Bare Bare\nNeutral Active\nWith\nearthed\nscreen\nWithout\nearthed\nscreen\nSingle pole other\nVertically above those\nparts of a building or\nstructure normally\naccessible to persons (A)\n2.7 2.7 3.7 2.7 3.7 4.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A\nVertically above those\nparts of a building or\nstructure not normally\naccessible to persons but\non which a person can\nstand (B)\n0.1 2.7 2.7 0.1 2.7 4.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A\nIn any other direction\nfrom those parts of a\nbuilding or structure\nnormally accessible to\npersons or that is not\nnormally accessible to\npersons but on which a\n0.1 0.9 1.5 0.1 1.5 3.1 13.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 38.0\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 130\nperson can stand (C)\nIn any direction from\nthose parts of a building\nor structure not normally\naccessible to persons (D)\n0.1* 0.3* 0.6* 0.1 0.6 2.5 13.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 38.0\nIn any direction from\nground (G) Refer to Table 2 or 3 Refer to Table 2 Refer to Table 2\n*This distance may be further reduced to allow for termination at the point of attachment.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 131\nFIGURE 1\n1. Figure 1 illustrates the application of Table 1 to a particular structure.\nThe letters A to D refer to distances A to D as set out in Table 1. The\nletter G refers to distance to ground of insulated cables.\n2. The proximity limits specified in A and B of Table 1 must be maintained\nabove a horizontal line extending outward for the distance specified in\nC from the outer extremities of those parts of any building or structure\non which a person can stand.\nThe above illustration applies to a\nbuilding if the height of the railing\n(or similar) PLUS distance B is\ngreater than distance A\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 132\nTable 2 Proximity limits from ground, lines other than insulated\npowerlines\nNominal System Voltage (U) Distance to ground in any other direction\n(in metres)\nOver the\ncarriageway of\nroads\nOver land other\nthan carriageway\nof roads\nOver land not\ntraversable by\nvehicles\nBare or insulated conductor or any\nother cable U < 1 kV\nInsulated conductor with earthed\nscreen U> 1 kV\n5.5 5.5 4.5\nInsulated conductor without\nearthed screen U > 1 kV 6.0 5.5 4.5\nBare or covered conductor\n1 kV < U < 33 kV\n33 kV < U < 132 kV\n132 kV < U < 275 kV\n275 kV < U < 330 kV\n330 kV > U < 500 kV\n6.7\n6.7\n7.5\n8.0\n9.0\n5.5\n6.7\n7.5\n8.0\n9.0\n4.5\n5.5\n6.0\n6.7\n7.5\nTable 3 Proximity limits for above ground powerlines and other\ncable systems\nLocation of Line Clearance Distance\n(in metres)\nOver the centre of a road 5.5\nOver any other part of a road 4.6\nOver a footway or land which is likely to be used by\nvehicles 3.0\nElsewhere 2.7\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 133\nregulations 164, 166, 167 and 173\nTable 1 Proximity limits between materials and powerlines or supporting structures\nDirection of Distance Type and Voltage of Aerial Line (clearance distance in metres)\nOther cable systems & powerlines\nU< 1 kV\nU < 275 kV\nU < 330 kV\nU > 330 kV\nU < 500 kV\nDistance between any material (other than\ninflammable materials) and aerial lines:\n(a) horizontal distance\n(b) vertical distance\n1.5\n3.7\n2.1\n4.6\n3.0\n4.6\n4.6\n6.8\n5.5\n8.0\n6.4\n9.8\nDistance between inflammable materials\nand aerial lines:\n(a) horizontal distances\n(b) vertical distances\n3.0\n3.7\n3.0\n4.6\n3.0\n6.8\n4.6\n6.8\n5.5\n8.0\n6.4\n9.8\nDistance between any material and\nsupporting structure:\n(a) horizontal distances\n(b) vertical distances\n5.0\nN/A\n10.0\nN/A\n15.0\nN/A\n15.0\nN/A\n15.0\nN/A\n15.0\nN/A\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 134\nTable 2 Proximity limits between operation of machine, vehicle or vessel with elevating component or shear\nlegs and power lines\nType and voltage or aerial\nline\nU < 1 kV\nABC\nU < 1 kV\nBare and covered conductor\nU >1 kV\nU < 275 kV\nU < 330 kV\nU < 500 kV\nClearance distance in all\ndirections in metres 0.5 1.0 1.5 3.0 4.0 6.0 8.0\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 135\nTable 3 Proximity limits between erection of circuits or other cable\nsystems and powerlines\nType or Circuit and Voltage Proximity limits (in metres)\nUpper Circuit Lower Circuit Attached to a\ncommon\nstructure\nBetween Structures\nNo wind condition Wind condition\nLV aerial line Private powerline (LV) and other\ncable systems\n0.9 Not permitted Not permitted\nLV aerial line LV aerial line 0.38 0.6 0.38\nPrivate powerline (LV) and other\ncable systems 1.8 Not permitted Not permitted\nLV aerial line or, Aerial lines <\n11 kV\n1.2 1.2 0.6\nLV aerial line or,\nAerial lines < 33 kV 1.2 1.2 0.75\nU < 66 kV\nPrivate powerline (LV) and other\ncable systems 2.4 Not permitted Not permitted\nU < 66 kV\nLV aerial line or,\naerial lines < 66 kV 1.8 1.8 1.2\nU > 66 kV\nAerial lines < 33 kV\nNot permitted Not permitted Not permitted\nAerial lines > 33 kV Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted\nNotes relating to Table 3\n1 Any combination of circuits not shown in Table 3 are not permitted.\n2 For the purpose of Table 3:\n(a) no wind refers to:\n(i) undercrossing conductors at 15°C with no wind blowing; and\n(ii) overcrossing conductors at maximum design temperature with no\nwind blowing; and\n(b) wind refers to:\n(i) undercrossing conductors at 15°C, and displaced by a 500 Pa\nhorizontal wind at right angles to the undercrossing conductors; and\n(ii) overcrossing conductors at maximum design temperature and not\ndisplaced by wind.\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 136\nTable 4 Proximity limits between circuits on different supporting\nstructures crossings)\nNominal System Voltage (U) Proximity limits\n(in any direction in metres)\nOTHER CABLE SYSTEM OR\nINSULATED CONDUCTOR U < 1 KV 0.1\nbare conductor U < 1 kV 0.6\nInsulated conductor 1 kV < U < 33 kV 0.6\nbare conductor 1 kV < U < 33 kV 1.2\n33 KV < U < 66 KV 1.8\n66 kV < U < 132 kV 2.4\n132 kV < U < 275 kV 2.8\n275 kV < U < 330 kV 3.8\n330 kV < U < 500 kV 5.2\nTable 5 Proximity limits distance between load being transported\nand aerial lines\nNominal System Voltage (U) Proximity limits (in metres)\nVertical distance Horizontal distance\nOther cable system or\ninsulated conductor U < 1 kV 0.33 0.33\n1 kV < U < 132 kV 2.4 1.5\n132 kV < U < 275 kV 3.2 4.6\n275 kV < U < 330 kV 3.7 4.6\n330 kV < U < 500 kV 4.7 5.5\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 137\n","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees","content":"Part 1 Fees\nregulation 195(1)\nItem Fee\napplication for an electrical work\nlicence (unrestricted)\napplication for an electrical work\nlicence (restricted)\nwork licence (unrestricted)\nwork licence (restricted)\napplication for an electrical\ncontractor licence\n1 year licence – 350 revenue units\n2 year licence – 600 revenue units\n3 year licence – 785 revenue units\ncontractor licence\n1 year licence – 350 revenue units\n2 year licence – 600 revenue units\n3 year licence – 785 revenue units\nregistration of an apprentice 50 revenue units\napplication for a trainee permit 50 revenue units\ncopy of licence or trainee permit 50 revenue units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 138\n","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Refunds","content":"Part 2 Refunds\nregulation 195(3)\nItem Refund\nreinstate electrical work licence\n(unrestricted)\n280 revenue units\nreinstate electrical work licence\n(restricted)\n280 revenue units\nreinstate electrical contractor\nlicence\n1 year licence – 280 revenue units\n2 year licence – 480 revenue units\n3 year licence – 640 revenue units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 139\nregulation 201\nProvision of Act Infringement amount\nsection 45(1) 64 penalty units for an individual,\nother than as a person conducting a\nbusiness or undertaking or as an\nofficer of a person conducting a\nbusiness or undertaking\n130 penalty units for an individual as\na person conducting a business or\nundertaking or as an officer of a\nperson conducting a business or\nundertaking\n640 penalty units for a body\ncorporate\nsection 47(1) and (2) 20 penalty units\nsection 48(1) 10 penalty units\nsection 48(2) 20 penalty units\nsection 60(2) 80 penalty units\nsection 65(1) 100 penalty units\nsection 66(1) 100 penalty units\nsection 67(1) and (3) 100 penalty units\nsection 68(1) and (2) 10 penalty units\nsection 71(2) and (5) 10 penalty units\nsection 73(2) 10 penalty units\nsection 74(2) 10 penalty units\nsection 75(2) 20 penalty units\nsection 76(2) 20 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 140\nsection 76(3) 10 penalty units\nsection 82(1), (2) and (3) 400 penalty units for a body\ncorporate\nsection 84(2) and (3) 20 penalty units\nsection 85(1) 40 penalty units\nsection 85(2) and (3) 20 penalty units\nsection 86(1) 40 penalty units\nsection 86(3) 10 penalty units\nsection 86(4) 20 penalty units\nsection 87(2) 40 penalty units\nsection 88(2) 40 penalty units\nsection 89(6) 20 penalty units\nsection 91(4) 20 penalty units\nsection 94(1) 10 penalty units\nsection 94(4) 5 penalty units\nsection 100(1) 10 penalty units\nsection 161(6) 20 penalty units\nsection 168(4) and (7) 20 penalty units\nsection 169(5) 20 penalty units\nsection 171(4) 10 penalty units\nsection 180(1) 20 penalty units\nsection 181 20 penalty units\nsection 182(1) 40 penalty units\nsection 182(2) 40 penalty units\nsection 183(1) 40 penalty units\nsection 187(2) 20 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 141\nsection 190(2) 50 penalty units\nsection 197(2) 100 penalty units\nsection 198(6) 200 penalty units\nsection 201(2) 100 penalty units\nsection 202(2) 100 penalty units\nsection 203(3) 10 penalty units\nsection 205(3) 100 penalty units\nsection 211(3) 10 penalty units\nsection 211(5) 20 penalty units\nProvision of Regulations Infringement amount\nregulation 12(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 13(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 41(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 46(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 49(2) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 50(3) 4 penalty units\nregulation 58(1) 10 penalty units\nregulation 63(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 64(3) 4 penalty units\nregulation 67(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 68(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 69(5) 3 penalty units\nregulation 70(6) 10 penalty units\nregulation 71(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 73(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 74(2) 10 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 142\nregulation 75(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 76(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 77(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 78(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 79(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 80(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 81(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 85(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 86(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 87(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 90(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 91(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 92(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 93(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 94(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 95(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 96(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 98(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 99(3) 20 penalty units\nregulation 100(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 101(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 102(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 103(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 104(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 105(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 106(2) 10 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 143\nregulation 108(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 109(2) 3 penalty units\nregulation 110(7) 3 penalty units\nregulation 111(4) 3 penalty units\nregulation 112(6) 3 penalty units\nregulation 113(5) 3 penalty units\nregulation 115(3) 3 penalty units\nregulation 116(6) 10 penalty units\nregulation 117(6) 3 penalty units\nregulation 118(5) 3 penalty units\nregulation 119(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 120(7) 10 penalty units\nregulation 121(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 122(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 123(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 124(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 125(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 127(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 129(1) 10 penalty units\nregulation 130(2) 3 penalty units\nregulation 131(2) 3 penalty units\nregulation 132(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 133(2) 4 penalty units\nregulation 134(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 135(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 136(3) 10 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 144\nregulation 137(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 138(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 139(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 140(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 141(4) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 142(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 143(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 144(7) 10 penalty units\nregulation 145(6) 10 penalty units\nregulation 146(2) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 147(6) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 148(2) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 149(3) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 150(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 151(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 152(6) 10 penalty units\nregulation 153(5) 1 penalty unit\nregulation 154(5) 10 penalty units\nregulation 155(4) 5 penalty units\nregulation 156(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 157(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 158(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 159(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 160(2) 8 penalty units\nregulation 162(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 164(6) 10 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 145\nregulation 166(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 167(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 168(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 169(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 170(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 171(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 172(3) 5 penalty units\nregulation 173(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 175(2) 10 penalty units\nregulation 176(2) 5 penalty units\nregulation 178(4) 10 penalty units\nregulation 182(2) 20 penalty units\nregulation 184(6) 10 penalty units\nregulation 185(4) 3 penalty units\nregulation 186(7) 10 penalty units\nregulation 187(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 188(4) 3 penalty units\nregulation 189(6) 3 penalty units\nregulation 190(5) 3 penalty units\nregulation 191(3) 10 penalty units\nregulation 196(2) and (5) 5 penalty units\nregulation 198(1) 10 penalty units\nregulation 200(5) 10 penalty units\n\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 146\n1 KEY\nKey to abbreviations\namd = amended od = order\napp = appendix om = omitted\nbl = by-law pt = Part\nch = Chapter r = regulation/rule\ncl = clause rem = remainder\ndiv = Division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired rep = repealed\nf = forms s = section\nGaz = Gazette sch = Schedule\nhdg = heading sdiv = Subdivision\nins = inserted SL = Subordinate Legislation\nlt = long title sub = substituted\nnc = not commenced\n2 LIST OF LEGISLATION\nElectrical Safety Regulations 2024 (SL No. 14, 2024)\nDate made 27 June 2024\nCommenced 1 July 2024 (r 2 and s 2(2) Electrical Safety Act 2022 (Act\nNo. 3, 2022)","sortOrder":214}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient legislative content is present in the provided document to determine whether the scope changed from the original intent. The document appears to be a metadata record only, with no substantive regulatory provisions included. Based on the title alone, the instrument appears consistent with its stated purpose of regulating electrical safety."},"complexity_factors":["The document provided contains almost no substantive legislative content — it is essentially a metadata shell with no actual regulatory text to analyse","The title and commencement date are clear, but the absence of actual provisions makes meaningful complexity assessment impossible","Electrical safety regulations in general can be technically complex due to references to Australian Standards and technical specifications, but none are visible here","Administered by Attorney-General's Department rather than a technical regulator, which may indicate cross-referencing with other legislative frameworks"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set enforceable rules under the ACT’s electrical safety law to ensure electrical work, equipment and inspections meet minimum safety standards. They establish requirements and penalties to support safe installation, testing and operation of electrical systems.\n\nThey affect electricians, contractors, businesses, property owners, consumers and electrical manufacturers/suppliers by clarifying duties, compliance expectations and enforcement — reducing risks of fires, injuries and fatalities."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The supplied notes show the Regulations operationalise duties in the Electrical Safety Act 2022 (commencing with s 253) by prescribing licences, supervision, technical clearances, recordkeeping, fees and penalties (s 2; s 11). The material supplied does not indicate the Regulations expand or narrow the Act's scope beyond setting these operational requirements and compliance mechanisms."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive defined terms across s 3 creating detailed interpretive thresholds (e.g. energy storage system, de‑energise, domestic residence)","Multiple licence classes and many specialised endorsements with distinct eligibility pathways and training/experience requirements (ss 14–27)","Layered supervision framework tying supervision type to apprentice/trainee experience bands and specific tasks (Schedule 1, reg 57)","Technical proximity and clearance tables by nominal voltage covering buildings, machines, materials and operations across Schedules 2–4 (regs 120, 162, 163; Schedules 2–4)","Recordkeeping and retention rules for risk assessments and SWMS, including strict‑liability offences and varied retention periods after incidents (reg 12–13)","Fees and refund regime denominated in revenue units with different durations and application/renewal items (Schedule 5, reg 195)","Infringement notice scheme with graduated penalties by individual/PCBU/body corporate and by offence (Schedule 6, reg 201)","Cross‑compliance and overlap with obligations under the Electrical Safety Act and WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011, requiring coordination across instruments (s 11, s 5)"],"plain_english_summary":"These Regulations set detailed rules for electrical safety: who must manage electrical risks, what licences and endorsements electricians need, supervision rules for apprentices/trainees, technical proximity/clearance limits, recordkeeping, fees and penalties. They affect PCBUs, electricians, apprentices/trainees, contractors and property purchasers. Mechanically, PCBUs must identify/manage electrical hazards and keep written risk assessments/SWMS (regs 5–13, 7–12; Schedule 1). Licence applicants and PCBUs pay fees (Schedule 5); the Regulator issues licences and endorsements (s 14–27)."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":860},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations appear to implement the Electrical Safety Act 2022 as intended, covering licensing, workplace safety, technical standards, and enforcement. The scope includes modern technologies (solar, batteries, EV charging) which were likely anticipated when the Act was developed. The detailed schedules and phased implementation dates represent operational detail rather than scope expansion."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to Australian Standards (AS/NZS) and the Wiring Rules throughout","Multiple licence classes with 18 different endorsements for restricted licences, each with specific eligibility criteria","Detailed supervision requirements for apprentices and trainees with experience-based progression through 5 levels over 48 months","Numerous conditional provisions with exceptions (e.g. 6 separate exemptions for safety switch requirements in regulation 80)","Technical specifications with precise measurements (e.g. 30cm barriers, 60cm clearances, 1.25m disconnection points)","Phased implementation dates (1 July 2026, 1 July 2028) creating different obligations depending on timing","6 detailed schedules including proximity limit tables with voltage-specific distances and multiple measurement points","Strict liability offences throughout with varying penalty units (1 to 640 depending on offence and entity type)","Nested definitions (e.g. 'competent person' defined by reference to knowledge, skill, training, qualifications and experience)","Information sharing provisions with 14 categories of recipient agencies and specific confidentiality requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set out the detailed rules for electrical safety in the Northern Territory, covering everything from who can legally do electrical work to how specific equipment must be installed and maintained.\n\n**Who needs a licence and what kind**\n\nThe regulations create a licensing system with three main types:\n- **Electrical work licences** – for individual workers, either \"unrestricted\" (qualified electricians who can do any electrical work) or \"restricted\" (specialist licences with endorsements for specific tasks like air-conditioning, gas equipment, or fire protection systems)\n- **Electrical contractor licences** – for businesses that contract to do electrical work for others, requiring $5 million in public liability insurance and a nominated qualified supervisor\n- **In-house electrical licences** – for businesses that only do electrical work on their own premises\n\nApprentices and trainees can work under supervision, with detailed rules about how closely they must be supervised depending on their experience level and the type of work.\n\n**Safety requirements for workplaces**\n\nBusinesses must identify electrical hazards and follow a hierarchy of controls: first try to eliminate or substitute the hazard, then isolate it, then use engineering controls, then administrative controls, and finally personal protective equipment. They must keep records of risk assessments and safe work method statements.\n\n**Specific technical rules**\n\nThe regulations contain extensive technical requirements including:\n- **Safety switches** (residual current devices) must be installed and regularly tested in many situations\n- **Energised equipment** – work on live equipment is generally prohibited unless absolutely necessary, with strict rules about safety observers and safe work method statements when it is allowed\n- **High voltage work** requires special authorisation and management plans\n- **Roof spaces** must be de-energised before work begins\n- **Solar panels, battery storage systems and electric vehicle charging points** have specific installation requirements including signage, separation from combustible materials, and smoke alarms\n- **Proximity to powerlines** – detailed distance limits apply depending on voltage, with different rules for qualified workers versus others\n\n**Property transactions and rentals**\n\nFrom 1 July 2026, sellers of property with a domestic residence must give buyers a notice about electrical safety risks. Buyers then have 90 days to fix any issues. Safety switches must be installed for all general purpose power points from 2026, and for all other circuits from 2028. Similar requirements apply to rental properties.\n\n**Enforcement**\n\nThe Electrical Safety Regulator can issue improvement notices, share information with other agencies, and prosecute offences. Many offences can be dealt with by infringement notices (fines) rather than court proceedings."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. 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