{"id":"a-1971-30","name":"Electricity Safety Act 1971","slug":"electricity-safety-act-1971","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"act","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"30 of 1971","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":23459,"registerId":"act-a-1971-30-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Act","content":"1 Name of Act\nThis Act is the Electricity Safety Act 1971.\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dictionary","content":"2 Dictionary\nThe dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.\nNote 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this\nAct, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined\nelsewhere.\nFor example, the signpost definition ‘electricity distributor—see the\nUtilities Act 2000, dictionary.’ means that the term ‘electricity\ndistributor’ is defined in that Act and the definition applies to this Act.\nNote 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to\nthe entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act,\nprovides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see\nLegislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notes","content":"3 Notes\nA note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.\nNote See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc","content":"3A Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc\nOther legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.\nNote 1 Criminal Code\nThe Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see\nCode, pt 2.1).\nThe chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility\n(including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used\nfor offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention,\nrecklessness and strict liability).\nNote 2 Penalty units\nThe Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties\nthat are expressed in penalty units.\n\nPart 2 Electrical wiring work and\nelectrical installations\nDivision 2.1 Electrical wiring work and electrical\ninstallations—safety\n3B Meaning of electrical wiring rules\n(1) In this Act:\nelectrical wiring rules means—\n(a) AS/NZS 3000; and\n(b) the Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000, as\namended from time to time; and\n(c) a document prescribed by regulation.\nNote 1 AS/NZS 3000 may be purchased at www.standards.org.au.\nNote 2 A regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate certain laws and\ninstruments as in force from time to time—see s 66.\n(2) The Minister may make an Australian Capital Territory Appendix to\nAS/NZS 3000.\n(3) The Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 is a\ndisallowable instrument.\n(4) The Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 may\nvary, add to or exclude parts of AS/NZS 3000 for the ACT.\n(5) The regulations may make provision in relation to the application of\nthe electrical wiring rules.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Div 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"1 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety","content":"Division 2.1 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"3C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication and availability of ACT Appendix","content":"3C Publication and availability of ACT Appendix\n(1) The construction occupations registrar must give additional public\nnotice of the notification of each Australian Capital Territory\nAppendix to AS/NZS 3000 made by the Minister under section 3B.\nNote Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily\nnewspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).\nThe requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement under s 3B for\nnotification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.\n(2) The notice must contain details of where copies of the Australian\nCapital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 may be inspected or\npurchased.\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"3D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of electrical wiring rules","content":"3D Inspection of electrical wiring rules\n(1) The construction occupations registrar must keep a copy of the\nelectrical wiring rules at the registrar’s office.\n(2) A person may, on request, inspect the electrical wiring rules kept by\nthe construction occupations registrar whenever the registrar’s office\nis open for business.\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Connecting electrical installations to network—","content":"4 Connecting electrical installations to network—\ninspections\n(a) the person connects a new electrical installation, or reconnects\nan electrical installation that has been disconnected for 6 months\nor more, to an electricity network; and\n(b) the installation has not been inspected, tested and passed by an\n(2) This section does not apply in circumstances prescribed by\nregulation.\n\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with electrical wiring rules","content":"5 Compliance with electrical wiring rules\n(a) the person carries out electrical wiring work; and\n(b) the work does not comply with the electrical wiring rules as in\nforce—\n(i) when the work is completed; or\n(ii) if the work is not completed—when the work is carried out.\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n(3) This section does not apply to—\n(a) electrical wiring work that consists only of—\n(i) the disconnection of an appliance or a fitting; or\n(ii) the disconnection and reconnection of an appliance or a\nfitting if the electrical load is not increased; or\n(iii) the replacement of an appliance or a fitting if the electrical\nload is not increased; or\n(b) electrical wiring work prescribed by regulation; or\n(c) electrical wiring work carried out in circumstances prescribed\n(4) In this section:\nfitting means a switch, lighting point or socket outlet.\n\nDivision 2.1 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testing and reporting of electrical work","content":"6 Testing and reporting of electrical work\n(1) A person who carries out electrical wiring work commits an offence\nif—\n(a) the person does not ensure that the work—\n(i) is tested in accordance with AS/NZS 3017 as in force when\nthe test is carried out; and\n(ii) complies with the electrical wiring rules when the test is\ncarried out; or\n(b) within 14 days after the day the test is carried out, the person\ndoes not give a report of the test to—\n(i) the construction occupations registrar; and\n(ii) the owner of the installation for which the work was done.\nMaximum penalty: 5 penalty units.\n(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to—\n(a) electrical wiring work prescribed by regulation; or\n(b) electrical wiring work carried out in circumstances prescribed\n(3) A person who has given the construction occupations registrar a\nreport under subsection (1) (b) commits an offence if—\n(a) the registrar asks the person, in writing and within 2 years after\nreceiving the report, for a copy of the report; and\n(b) the person does not give a copy of the report to the registrar\nwithin 14 days after the day the request is made.\nMaximum penalty: 5 penalty units.\n\n(5) In this section:\nelectrical wiring work includes the reconnection of an electrical\ninstallation that has been disconnected for 6 months or more to an\nelectricity network.\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Directions to rectify unsafe installations","content":"8 Directions to rectify unsafe installations\nthat—\n(a) an electrical installation is unsafe or has not been inspected,\ntested and passed as required under this part; or\n(b) electrical wiring work is unsafe or has not been carried out, or\ntested, as required under this part.\n(2) The inspector may give the person who has carried out the electrical\nwiring work relevant for subsection (1) (a) or (b) a written direction\nto take stated action to make the installation or work safe and\ncompliant with this part.\n(3) The direction may also require the person to give the inspector written\ninformation about the installation or work.\nExamples\n1 a written report about a test required in the direction by the person who did the\ntest\n2 an electrical engineer’s report about whether work complies with relevant\nstandards\n(4) Without limiting the operation of subsection (2), a direction may\nrequire the disconnection or isolation of the relevant part of the\ninstallation or wiring so that it cannot receive a supply of electricity.\nNote For inspectors’ power to disconnect a dangerous installation, see\ns 51 (1) (b).\n(5) Subsection (6) applies if—\n(a) the direction requires the person who carried out the electrical\nwiring work to do a thing; and\n\nDivision 2.2 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—energy efficiency\n(b) the person—\n(i) is not licensed, authorised or qualified to do the thing; or\n(ii) if a licence, authorisation or qualification is not required to\ndo the thing—does not have appropriate experience and\nskill to do the thing.\n(6) The person must arrange, and pay for, the thing to be done by\nsomeone who—\n(a) is licensed, authorised or qualified to do the thing; or\n(b) if a licence, authorisation or qualification is not required to do\nthe thing—has appropriate experience and skill to do the thing.\n(7) A person must not engage in conduct that contravenes a direction\nunder subsection (2).\nDivision 2.2 Electrical wiring work and electrical\ninstallations—energy efficiency\nNote The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (Cwlth)\n(the Commonwealth Act) applies greenhouse and energy minimum\nstandards (GEMS) in association with the supply and commercial use of\nproducts that use energy, or affect the energy used by another product.\nThese standards are provided for by requirements in Ministerial\ndeterminations (GEMS determinations).\nSee this Act, s 27 (Offences—energy efficiency requirements for\nnon-prescribed articles of electrical equipment).\n\nElectrical wiring work and electrical installations—energy efficiency Division 2.2\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"8A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences—energy efficiency requirements for electrical","content":"8A Offences—energy efficiency requirements for electrical\nwiring work and electrical installations\n(a) the person carries out electrical wiring work; and\n(b) the work does not comply with a regulation made under\nsection 66 (2) (a) (Regulation-making power) that applies to the\nwork.\nNote Power to make a statutory instrument (including a regulation) includes\npower to make different provision in relation to different matters or\ndifferent classes of matters, and to make an instrument that applies\ndifferently by reference to stated exceptions or factors (see Legislation\nAct, s 48).\n(2) A person commits an offence if—\n(a) the person carries out electrical wiring work on an electrical\ninstallation; and\n(b) the installation does not comply with a regulation made under\nsection 66 (2) (a) that applies to the work.\n(a) the person disposes of—\n(i) all or part of an electrical installation; or\n(ii) all or part of an article of electrical equipment; and\n(b) the disposal does not comply with a standard prescribed by\nregulation that applies to the disposal.\n\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Prescribed articles of electrical","content":"Part 3 Prescribed articles of electrical\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 3","content":"9 Definitions for pt 3\napproved first seller means a person who—\n(a) either—\n(i) manufactures a prescribed article of electrical equipment in\nthe ACT or another state or territory; or\n(ii) imports a prescribed article of electrical equipment into the\nACT from outside Australia; and\n(b) is registered or approved as an approved first seller (however\ndescribed) under a relevant safety standard.\ncorresponding law, in relation to a State or another Territory, means\na law of that State or Territory declared under section 10 (Declaration\nof corresponding law).\ndeclaration of compliance, in relation to a prescribed article of\nelectrical equipment, means a declaration that the article complies\nwith—\n(a) prescribed standards; or\n(b) standards stated in a corresponding law.\nrelevant safety standard, for an article of electrical equipment, means\nthe safety standard stated under section 11A (3) for the article.\n\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of corresponding law","content":"10 Declaration of corresponding law\n(1) The Minister may declare a specified law of a State or another\nTerritory, being a law that contains provisions substantially similar to\nthis part, to be a corresponding law for this part.\n(2) A declaration is a notifiable instrument.\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of prescribed article of electrical equipment","content":"11 Meaning of prescribed article of electrical equipment\nIn this Act:\nprescribed article of electrical equipment—\n(a) means an article of electrical equipment declared under\nsection 11A; but\n(b) does not include an article of electrical equipment declared\nunder section 11B.\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of prescribed articles of electrical equipment","content":"11A Declaration of prescribed articles of electrical equipment\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may declare that an article of\nelectrical equipment is a prescribed article of electrical equipment.\n(2) However, the construction occupations registrar must not make a\ndeclaration about an article of electrical equipment under\nsubsection (1) unless satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for\nbelieving that—\n(a) because of its design or construction, the article is, or is likely to\nbecome, unsafe to use; and\n(b) because of the risk of death or injury to people or the risk of\ndamage to property, the article should be declared to be a\nprescribed article of electrical equipment.\n\n(3) A declaration under subsection (1) about an article of electrical\nequipment must state the safety standard that the article must comply\nwith.\n(4) Without limiting subsections (1) and (3), the construction occupations\nregistrar may declare an article of electrical equipment under\nsubsection (1), or state the safety standard that an article of electrical\nequipment must comply with, by adopting a law of a State, as in force\nat a particular time or from time to time, under which the article or\nsafety standard is prescribed.\n(5) If the construction occupations registrar states a safety standard under\nsubsection (4) by adopting the law of a State, and that law includes a\nregistration, approval or certification requirement, that requirement\napplies to the safety standard stated by the registrar.\n(6) Also, an article of electrical equipment ceases to comply with a safety\nstandard if there is an approved first seller of the article and—\n(a) the registrar is satisfied that—\n(i) the approved first seller of the article is insolvent; or\n(ii) the approved first seller of the article has been refused\nregistration as a first seller or approved applicant, or\nequivalent registration, under a corresponding law; or\n(iii) the registration of a person as a first seller or approved\napplicant, or equivalent registration of the person, under\nthe corresponding law has been cancelled other than at the\nrequest of the person; or\n(iv) the approved first seller of the article has been convicted of\nan offence against this part or part 3 as in force\nimmediately before the commencement of this part or of a\nsimilar offence against the law of a State or another\nTerritory; or\n\n(v) the person has supplied an article of electrical equipment\nin breach of an undertaking referred to in a determination\nof compliance; or\n(b) the approved first seller asks in writing that the registration be\ncancelled; or\n(c) the approved first seller—\n(i) for a body corporate—is dissolved; or\n(ii) for an individual—dies.\n(7) For subsection (6), a person is taken to be insolvent if—\n(a) for a body corporate—a resolution for the winding-up of the\nbody has been passed or an application for the winding-up of the\nbody has been filed in a court; or\n(b) for an individual—the person becomes bankrupt or personally\ninsolvent.\n(8) A declaration under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"11B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of articles not prescribed articles of electrical","content":"11B Declaration of articles not prescribed articles of electrical\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may declare that an article of\nelectrical equipment is not a prescribed article of electrical\nequipment.\n(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the construction occupations\nregistrar may declare an article of electrical equipment under\nsubsection (1) by adopting a law of a State, as in force at a particular\ntime or from time to time, under which the article is prescribed.\n(3) A declaration under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.\n\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale or installation of prescribed articles","content":"12 Sale or installation of prescribed articles\n(1) An approved first seller commits an offence if—\n(a) the seller—\n(i) sells a prescribed article of electrical equipment\n(a prescribed article); or\n(b) the seller is reckless about whether the article is a prescribed\narticle and—\n(i) a declaration of compliance in relation to the article is not\nregistered in accordance with a relevant safety standard or\ncorresponding law; or\n(ii) a direction under section 30 (Directions about unsafe\narticles) has been given to the seller in relation to articles\nof the same brand and model.\n(2) A person, other than an approved first seller, commits an offence if—\n(i) sells a prescribed article; or\n(b) the person is reckless about whether the article is a prescribed\narticle and—\n(i) a declaration of compliance in relation to the article had\nnever been registered in accordance with a relevant safety\nstandard or corresponding law; or\n\n(ii) the person has received from someone else a notice under\nsection 30 in relation to the recall of articles of the same\nbrand and model.\n","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale or installation of noncomplying prescribed articles","content":"13 Sale or installation of noncomplying prescribed articles\nA person commits an offence if—\n(i) sells a prescribed article of electrical equipment\n(a prescribed article); or\n(b) the prescribed article does not comply with the standards\nmentioned in the relevant declaration of compliance; and\n(c) the person is reckless about whether the prescribed article\ncomplies.\n","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved testing laboratories","content":"20 Approved testing laboratories\n(1) If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that premises are\nsuitable to be so used, the registrar may, on the application of the\nproprietor of premises, in writing, approve those premises to be used\nas a testing laboratory for this Act.\n(2) If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that those\npremises are no longer suitable to be used as a testing laboratory for\nthis Act, the registrar may, by writing given to the proprietor of those\npremises, cancel an approval under subsection (1) in relation to those\n\n(3) In determining whether premises are suitable to be used as a testing\nlaboratory for this Act, the construction occupations registrar must\nhave regard to—\n(a) whether the premises have been approved or refused approval\nas a testing laboratory under a corresponding law; and\n(b) the facilities at the premises for testing articles of electrical\nequipment; and\n(c) any previous record of accuracy or otherwise in the testing of\narticles of electrical equipment on the premises; and\n(d) for premises within Australia—whether the premises have been\naccredited or refused accreditation for the testing of electrical\ngoods by the body known as the National Association of Testing\nAuthorities; and\n(e) for premises outside Australia—whether the premises have been\naccredited or refused accreditation by a body or authority with\nfunctions at the place where the premises are situated similar to\nthe functions of the body known as the National Association of\nTesting Authorities; and\n(f) any other information the registrar considers relevant.\n","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registers","content":"21 Registers\n(1) The construction occupations registrar must keep—\n(a) a register to be called the register of prescribed articles of\nelectrical equipment containing the particulars of each\ndeclaration under section 11A and section 11B (and any further\ninformation the registrar considers appropriate); and\n(b) a register to be called the register of approved testing\nlaboratories that includes, in relation to each of the premises\napproved under section 20 as a testing laboratory for this Act—\n(i) the name and address of the proprietor; and\n\n(ii) the address of those premises; and\n(iii) the date of approval.\n(2) Each register must be available for public inspection during normal\nworking hours and any person may inspect a register and may obtain\ncopies of entries in a register.\n","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Examination and testing of articles","content":"22 Examination and testing of articles\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may, from time to time,\nexamine and test prescribed articles of electrical equipment for the\npurpose of determining whether or not those articles are safe to use.\n(2) For subsection (1), if a declaration of compliance has been registered\nunder this Act or under a corresponding law, the construction\noccupations registrar may, by written notice given to the approved\nfirst seller, require the approved first seller, within the period\nspecified in the notice—\n(a) to give the registrar a prescribed article of electrical equipment\nto which the declaration relates; or\n(b) if it is impracticable to provide such an article, to give the\nregistrar reasonable access to such an article;\nand to give the registrar any information in relation to the article\nspecified in the notice.\n(3) An approved first seller must comply with a requirement of a notice\ngiven to the seller under subsection (2).\n(4) The construction occupations registrar must ensure that an article\nprovided under subsection (1) is returned to the person who provided\nit within 2 months after it was provided.\n\n(5) If an article provided to the construction occupations registrar under\nsubsection (1) is destroyed or damaged while it is in the possession\nof the registrar (other than destruction or damage that was necessary\nfor the purpose of the examination and testing by the registrar of the\narticle), the person who provided the article is entitled to the amount\nfrom the Territory that will reasonably compensate that person for the\nloss suffered by him or her as a result of that destruction or damage.\n","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"False representation","content":"23 False representation\nA person commits an offence if the person falsely represents that a\ndeclaration of compliance is registered under this Act or a\ncorresponding law.\n","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance","content":"24 Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance\nIn any proceedings for an offence against this part, a certificate\npurporting to be signed by or for the construction occupations\nregistrar or the regulatory authority for a State or another Territory to\nthe effect that at a particular time a declaration of compliance was or\nwas not registered under this Act or the corresponding law of that\nState or Territory is evidence of the facts stated in the certificate.\n\nNon-prescribed articles of electrical equipment Part 4\n","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Non-prescribed articles of","content":"Part 4 Non-prescribed articles of\n","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Articles to which pt 4 applies","content":"25 Articles to which pt 4 applies\n(1) This part applies to articles of electrical equipment other than—\n(a) a prescribed article of electrical equipment; or\n(b) an article of electrical equipment that is prohibited; or\n(c) an article of electrical equipment used, or for use, in any part of\nthe infrastructure used by an electricity distributor or NERL\nretailer in connection with the distribution or supply of\nelectricity to premises for consumption.\n(2) In this section:\nNERL retailer means a person who holds a retailer authorisation\nunder the National Energy Retail Law (ACT).\n","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minimum safety standards","content":"26 Minimum safety standards\n(i) sells an article of electrical equipment; or\n(ii) installs an article of electrical equipment in, or connects an\narticle of electrical equipment to, an electrical installation;\nand\n(b) the person is reckless about whether the article complies with\nthe standard.\n\nPart 4 Non-prescribed articles of electrical equipment\n(2) The relevant minimum safety standards for an article of electrical\nequipment of a particular type are—\n(a) the minimum safety requirements for articles of that type under\nAS/NZS 3820, as in force from time to time; or\n(b) if the regulations provide minimum safety standards for articles\nof that type—those standards.\n","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences—energy efficiency requirements for","content":"27 Offences—energy efficiency requirements for\nnon-prescribed articles of electrical equipment\n(1) A trader commits an offence if—\n(a) the trader sells an article of electrical equipment; and\n(b) the article does not comply with the energy efficiency standard\nprescribed by regulation that applies to the article.\n(2) A trader commits an offence if—\n(a) the trader sells an article of electrical equipment; and\n(b) the article is not labelled in accordance with a regulation with an\nenergy efficiency label.\nMaximum penalty: 10 penalty units.\n(a) the person attaches an energy efficiency label to an article of\nelectrical equipment; and\n(b) the article does not have the energy efficiency rating indicated\nby the label.\n\nNon-prescribed articles of electrical equipment Part 4\n(4) A person commits an offence if the person attaches to an article of\nelectrical equipment anything that falsely appears to be an energy\nefficiency label.\n(5) This section does not apply to a second-hand article of electrical\nequipment.\nNote The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters\nmentioned in s (5) (see Criminal Code, s 58).\n(6) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n(7) In this section:\nenergy efficiency label means an energy efficiency label prescribed\nExamples if regulation made for s 27—applicable law\n1 The ACT makes a regulation under s 27 about 2 articles of electrical\nequipment that are not the subject of Ministerial determinations (GEMS\ndeterminations). The ACT law is the applicable law about those articles.\n2 The ACT makes a regulation under s 27 about an article of electrical\nequipment that is the subject of a GEMS determination. The ACT requires\n‘5 star’ efficiency for that article, while the GEMS determination provides for\n‘4 star’ efficiency. Even though the ACT law appears to be inconsistent with\nthe GEMS determination, the 5 star standard must be met, as the 5 star article\nwould comply simultaneously with both the ACT law and the Commonwealth\nlaw.\nNote The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (Cwlth)\n(the Commonwealth Act) applies greenhouse and energy minimum\nstandards (GEMS) in association with the supply and commercial use of\nproducts that use energy, or affect the energy used by another product.\nThese standards are provided for by requirements in GEMS\ndeterminations.\nSection 27 only operates if a regulation is made for it, and s 27 and the\nregulation are consistent with the Commonwealth Act and able to operate\nconcurrently with it (see Self-Government Act, s 28 and Commonwealth\nAct, s 9).\n\n","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Defective articles of electrical","content":"Part 5 Defective articles of electrical\n","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited articles","content":"28 Prohibited articles\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may prepare a notice\nprohibiting the sale or installation of articles of electrical equipment\nof a stated class.\n(2) The construction occupations registrar may act under subsection (1)\nonly if satisfied on reasonable grounds that—\n(a) articles of the class are, or are likely to become, unsafe to use\nbecause of their design or construction; and\n(b) the use of an article of the class involves, or would involve, a\nrisk of death or injury to a person or damage to property.\n(3) A notice under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.\n(4) The construction occupations registrar must give additional public\nnotice of a notice under subsection (1).\nNote Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily\nnewspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).\nThe requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification\non the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.\n","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale or installation of prohibited articles","content":"29 Sale or installation of prohibited articles\nA person commits an offence if—\n(i) sells an article of electrical equipment; or\n(ii) installs an article in, or connects an article to, an electrical\ninstallation; and\n\nDefective articles of electrical equipment Part 5\n(b) the article is prohibited; and\n(c) the person is reckless about whether the article is prohibited.\n","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Directions about unsafe articles","content":"30 Directions about unsafe articles\n(1) This section applies if the construction occupations registrar believes\non reasonable grounds that—\n(a) a person (the seller) has for sale, or may have sold, an article of\nelectrical equipment; and\n(b) the article is prohibited, does not comply with the relevant\nstandard or is, for any reason, unsafe.\n(2) The construction occupations registrar may give the seller a direction\nin writing to do 1 or more of the following:\n(a) advertise, in a way stated in the direction, warnings approved by\nthe registrar about the risks associated with the use of the article;\n(b) refrain from selling the article;\n(c) recall an article sold, and—\n(i) take action stated in the direction to make the article safe\nand compliant with the relevant standard; or\n(ii) if it is not practicable to act in accordance with\nsubparagraph (i) or the seller chooses not to take such\naction—refund to the buyer the purchase price of the\narticle.\n(3) A direction to recall an article may require the seller to give written\nnotice of the recall to people to whom the seller sold, or may have\nsold, an article to which the direction relates.\n\n(4) A person must not engage in conduct that contravenes a direction\ngiven to the person under this section.\n","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of safety warnings","content":"31 Publication of safety warnings\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may publish warnings or\ninformation to increase public awareness about risks associated with\nthe use of articles of electrical equipment.\n(2) Without limiting the operation of subsection (1), the construction\noccupations registrar may publish statements containing advice about\nthe use of—\n(a) a prohibited article of electrical equipment; or\n(b) an article of electrical equipment to which a declaration under\nsection 30 (Directions about unsafe articles) applies.\n(3) A person is not personally liable for anything done, or omitted to be\ndone, honestly and without recklessness—\n(a) in the exercise of a function under this section; or\n(b) in the reasonable belief that the act was in the exercise of a\nfunction under this section.\n(4) Any liability that would, apart from this section, attach to a person\nattaches instead to the Territory.\n\nSerious electrical accidents Part 6\n","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 6","content":"32 Definitions for pt 6\nrelevant distributor, in relation to a serious electrical accident, means\nthe electricity distributor of the electricity involved in the accident.\nserious electrical accident means an accident in which electricity\ncauses, or contributes to—\n(a) the death or injury of a person; or\n(b) damage to property; or\n(c) a fire.\n","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reporting by occupiers and electrical contractors","content":"33 Reporting by occupiers and electrical contractors\n(1) An occupier of premises commits an offence if—\n(a) a serious electrical accident happens at the premises; and\n(b) the occupier fails to tell the relevant distributor about the\naccident, by telephone, immediately after the occupier becomes\naware of the accident.\n(2) An electrical contractor commits an offence if—\n(a) a serious electrical accident happens in, or in relation to, an\nelectrical installation on which the contractor is carrying out\nwork; and\n(b) the contractor fails to tell the relevant distributor about the\naccident, by telephone, immediately after the contractor\nbecomes aware of the accident.\n(3) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n\n(4) This section does not apply if the defendant had reasonable grounds\nto believe that the relevant distributor had been told about the\naccident.\n","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reporting by electricity distributor","content":"34 Reporting by electricity distributor\n(1) An electricity distributor commits an offence if—\n(a) a serious accident happens—\n(i) in relation to the distributor’s electricity network; or\n(ii) in the distributor’s distribution area; and\n(b) the distributor fails to tell the construction occupations registrar\nabout the accident, by telephone, immediately after the\ndistributor becomes aware of the accident.\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n(3) This section does not apply if the defendant had reasonable grounds\nto believe that the construction occupations registrar had been told\nabout the accident.\n","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interference with site of serious electrical accident","content":"35 Interference with site of serious electrical accident\n(1) A person must not disturb or interfere with the site of a serious\nelectrical accident before it has been inspected by an inspector.\n(2) This section does not apply to anything done—\n(a) to make the site safe; or\n(b) by an authorised person; or\n(c) except if paragraph (d) applies, more than 24 hours after the\naccident; or\n\nSerious electrical accidents Part 6\n(d) if, within 24 hours after the accident, the construction\noccupations registrar extends the period and tells the person of\nthe extension—after the extended period ends.\n(3) In this section;\nauthorised person means—\n(a) an inspector; or\n(b) a person acting in accordance with an inspector’s directions; or\n(c) a person giving emergency medical assistance to an injured\nperson; or\n(d) a member of the ambulance service, the fire and rescue service,\nthe rural fire service or the SES.\n","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of report of serious electrical accident","content":"36 Publication of report of serious electrical accident\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may publish a report about a\nserious electrical accident in the interest of public safety.\n(2) A person is not personally liable for anything done, or omitted to be\ndone, honestly and without recklessness—\n(a) in the exercise of a function under this section; or\n(b) in the reasonable belief that the act was in the exercise of a\nfunction under this section.\n(3) Any liability that would, apart from this section, attach to a person\nattaches instead to the Territory.\n\n","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition of business premises","content":"37 Definition of business premises\nbusiness premises means premises where a business, trade,\nprofession or calling is carried on, other than a part used for\nresidential purposes.\n","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Things connected with offences","content":"38 Things connected with offences\n(1) For this part, a thing is connected with a particular offence if—\n(a) the offence has been committed in relation to it; or\n(b) it will afford evidence of the commission of the offence; or\n(c) it was used, is being used, or is intended to be used, for the\npurpose of committing the offence.\n(2) A reference in this part to an offence includes an offence that there\nare reasonable grounds for believing has been, is being, or will be\ncommitted.\n","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Construction occupations registrar may require","content":"39 Construction occupations registrar may require\ninformation and documents\n(1) If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that a person is\ncapable of providing information or producing a document that the\nregistrar reasonably requires for this Act, the registrar may, by written\nnotice given to the person, require the person—\n(a) to give the information to the registrar in writing signed by the\nperson or, for a corporation, by an officer of the corporation; or\n(b) to produce the document to the registrar.\n\nGeneral Division 7.1\n(2) The notice must state—\n(a) the place where the information or document is to be given or\nproduced to the construction occupations registrar; and\n(b) the time when, or the period within which, the information or\ndocument is to be given or produced.\n(3) If a document is produced in accordance with a requirement under\nsubsection (1), the construction occupations registrar —\n(a) may—\n(i) take possession of, and may make a copy of, or take\nextracts from, the document; and\n(ii) retain possession of the document for the period necessary\nfor this Act; and\n(b) must, during that period, allow a person who would be entitled\nto inspect the document, if it was not in the possession of the\nregistrar, to inspect the document at any reasonable time.\n","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contravention of requirement by construction","content":"40 Contravention of requirement by construction\noccupations registrar\nA person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that\ncontravenes a requirement made of the person under section 39.\n","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment of inspectors","content":"41 Appointment of inspectors\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may appoint a person to be an\ninspector for this Act.\nNote 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the\nLegislation Act, pt 19.3.\nNote 2 In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or\nnominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).\n\n(2) An inspector must exercise his or her functions under this Act in\naccordance with the conditions of appointment and any direction\ngiven to the inspector by the construction occupations registrar.\n(3) A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) unless—\n(a) the person is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of\nAustralia; and\n(b) the construction occupations registrar has certified in writing\nthat, after appropriate inquiry, the registrar is satisfied that the\nperson is a suitable person to be authorised, having regard in\nparticular to—\n(i) whether the person has any criminal convictions; and\n(ii) the person’s employment record; and\n(c) the registrar has certified in writing that the registrar is satisfied\nthat the person—\n(i) has satisfactorily completed adequate training; and\n(ii) is competent;\nto exercise the powers of an inspector proposed to be given to the\nperson.\n","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identity cards","content":"42 Identity cards\n(1) The construction occupations registrar must give an inspector an\nidentity card stating the person’s name and that the person is an\n(2) The identity card must show—\n(a) a recent photograph of the person; and\n(b) the card’s date of issue and expiry; and\n(c) anything else prescribed by regulation.\n\n(a) the person stops being an inspector; and\n(b) the person does not return the person’s identity card to the\nconstruction occupations registrar as soon as practicable, but no\nlater than 7 days after the day the person stops being an\nMaximum penalty: 1 penalty unit.\n","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":"General power to enter premises","content":"43 General power to enter premises\n(1) For this Act, an inspector may—\n(a) enter any premises at any time with the consent of the occupier;\nor\n(b) enter premises when open to the public; or\n(c) enter business premises during business hours at the premises;\nor\n(d) enter premises in accordance with a warrant under this division.\n(2) An inspector may, without the occupier’s consent or a warrant, enter\nthe land around premises to ask the occupier for consent to enter the\n","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Production of identity card","content":"44 Production of identity card\nAn inspector may not remain on premises entered under this part if,\non request by the occupier, the inspector does not produce his or her\nidentity card.\n\n","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consent to entry","content":"45 Consent to entry\n(1) When seeking the consent of an occupier for entering premises under\nthis part an inspector must—\n(a) produce his or her identity card; and\n(b) tell the occupier—\n(i) the purpose of the entry; and\n(ii) that anything found and seized under this part may be used\nin evidence in court; and\n(iii) that consent may be refused.\n(2) If the occupier consents, the inspector must ask the occupier to sign a\nwritten acknowledgment—\n(a) that the occupier was told—\n(i) the purpose of the entry; and\n(ii) that anything found and seized under this part may be used\nin evidence in court; and\n(iii) that consent may be refused; and\n(b) that the occupier consented to the entry; and\n(c) stating the time, and day, when consent was given.\n(3) If the occupier signs an acknowledgment of consent, the inspector\nmust immediately give a copy to the occupier.\n(4) Unless the contrary is proven, a court must presume that an occupier\nof premises did not consent to an entry to the premises by an inspector\nunder this part if—\n(a) the question whether the occupier consented to the entry arises\nin proceedings in the court; and\n\n(b) an acknowledgment under this section is not produced in\nevidence for the entry; and\n(c) it is not proved that the occupier consented to the entry.\n","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warrants","content":"46 Warrants\n(1) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter\n(2) The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which the\nwarrant is sought.\n(3) The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the\ninspector gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate\nrequires about the application in the way the magistrate requires.\n(4) The magistrate may issue a warrant only if satisfied there are\nreasonable grounds for suspecting—\n(a) there is a particular thing or activity (the evidence) connected\nwith an offence against this Act; and\n(b) the evidence is, or may be within the next 14 days, at the\n(5) The warrant must state—\n(a) that an inspector may, with necessary help and force, enter the\npremises and exercise the inspector’s powers under this part;\nand\n(b) the offence for which the warrant is sought; and\n(c) the evidence that may be seized under the warrant; and\n(d) the hours when the premises may be entered; and\n(e) the date, within 14 days after the warrant’s issue, the warrant\nends.\n\n","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warrants—application made other than in person","content":"47 Warrants—application made other than in person\n(1) An inspector may apply for a warrant by phone, fax, radio or other\nform of communication if the inspector considers it necessary\nbecause of—\n(a) urgent circumstances; or\n(b) other special circumstances.\n(2) Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an\napplication stating the grounds on which the warrant is sought.\n(3) The inspector may apply for the warrant before the application is\nsworn.\n(4) After issuing the warrant, the magistrate must immediately provide a\nwritten copy to the inspector if it is reasonably practicable to do so.\n(5) If it is not reasonably practicable to provide a written copy to the\ninspector—\n(a) the magistrate must—\n(i) tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and\n(ii) tell the inspector the date and time the warrant was issued;\nand\n(b) the inspector must complete a form of warrant (warrant form)\nand write on it—\n(i) the magistrate’s name; and\n(ii) the date and time the magistrate issued the warrant; and\n(iii) the warrant’s terms.\n(6) The written copy of the warrant, or the warrant form properly\ncompleted by the inspector, authorises the entry and the exercise of\nthe inspector’s powers under this part.\n\n(7) The inspector must, at the first reasonable opportunity, send the\nmagistrate—\n(a) the sworn application; and\n(b) if the inspector completed a warrant form—the completed\nwarrant form.\n(8) On receiving the documents, the magistrate must attach them to the\nwarrant.\n(9) Unless the contrary is proven, a court must presume that a power\nexercised by an inspector was not authorised by a warrant under this\nsection if—\n(a) the question arises in a proceeding before the court whether the\nexercise of power was authorised by a warrant; and\n(b) the warrant is not produced in evidence.\n","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers on entry to premises","content":"48 Powers on entry to premises\n(1) An inspector who enters premises under this part may, for this Act—\n(a) inspect, measure, photograph or film the premises or anything\non the premises; or\n(b) copy a document on the premises; or\n(c) test or take samples of or from anything on the premises; or\n(d) take into the premises any people, equipment or material the\ninspector reasonably needs for exercising a power under this\nAct; or\n(e) require the occupier, or a person on the premises, to give the\ninspector reasonable help to exercise a power under this Act.\n\n(2) Without limiting the operation of subsection (1), an inspector who\nenters premises under this part may—\n(a) check whether an article of electrical equipment or electrical\ninstallation on the premises—\n(i) is safe; or\n(ii) complies with a relevant standard; or\n(iii) is prohibited; or\n(b) check whether electrical wiring work—\n(i) is safe; or\n(ii) has been, or is being, done in accordance with this Act.\n(3) A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a requirement\nmade of the person under subsection (1) (e).\n","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents","content":"49 Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents\nthat a serious electrical accident has occurred on premises.\n(2) The inspector may enter the premises at any reasonable time to\ninvestigate the accident, ensure the premises are safe and prevent the\nconcealment, loss or destruction of anything reasonably relevant to\nthe investigation.\n(3) The inspector may do anything necessary and reasonable for a\npurpose mentioned in subsection (2).\n(4) If an inspector acts under this section in the absence of the occupier,\nthe inspector must, when leaving the premises, leave a written notice,\nsecured in a conspicuous place, setting out—\n(a) the inspector’s name; and\n\n(b) the time and date of the entry; and\n(c) the purpose of the entry; and\n(d) particulars of how to contact the inspector.\n(5) The power to enter premises under this section is additional to the\npowers under section 43 (General power to enter premises).\n","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical","content":"50 Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical\nthat—\n(a) a person has an article of electrical equipment for—\n(i) sale; or\n(ii) installation in, or connection to, an electrical installation;\nand\n(b) the article does not comply with the relevant standard or is\nunsafe.\n(2) The inspector may give the person a direction in writing to refrain\nfrom—\n(a) selling the article; or\n(b) installing the article in, or connecting it to, an electrical\ninstallation;\nunless it is made safe and compliant with the relevant standard.\n(3) A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that\ncontravenes a direction given to the person under this section.\n\n","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and","content":"51 Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and\ninstallations\n(1) An inspector who enters premises under this part may do any of the\nfollowing in relation to an electrical installation, or article of electrical\nequipment, on the premises:\n(a) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the\ninstallation is a source of danger—disconnect the installation;\n(b) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the article is\na source of danger—\n(i) label the article conspicuously to indicate the danger; and\n(ii) prohibit use of the article until it has been replaced,\nrepaired or made safe for use;\n(c) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that an\ninstallation or article will become a source of danger unless it is\nrepaired or made safe for use—\n(i) label the installation or article conspicuously to indicate the\npotential danger; and\n(ii) give the owner of the installation or article a written notice\ndirecting the owner to repair it, or make it safe for use,\nwithin 6 months or a shorter period stated in the notice;\n(d) if an owner fails to comply with a notice given under\nparagraph (c) (ii) in relation to an installation—disconnect the\ninstallation.\n(2) A person commits an offence if the person reconnects an installation\ndisconnected under subsection (1) (a) before it is repaired or made\nsafe for use.\n\n(3) A person commits an offence if the person—\n(a) removes a label applied to an article under subsection (1) (b) (i)\nbefore it is replaced, repaired or made safe for use; and\n(b) uses the article that is prohibited from use under subsection (1)\n(b) (ii).\n(4) A person commits an offence if the person—\n(a) removes a label applied to an article under subsection (1) (b) (i)\nbefore it is replaced, repaired or made safe for use; or\n(b) uses an article that is prohibited from use under subsection (1)\n(b) (ii).\nMaximum penalty: 40 penalty units.\n(5) An offence against subsection (4) (a) is a strict liability offence.\n(6) A person commits an offence if the person—\n(a) removes a label applied to an installation or article under\nsubsection (1) (c) (i) before it is repaired or made safe for use;\nor\n(b) fails to comply with a direction given to the person under\nsubsection (1) (c) (ii).\n(7) An offence against subsection (6) is a strict liability offence.\n\n","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to require name and address","content":"52 Power to require name and address\n(1) An inspector may require a person to state the person’s name and\nhome or business address if the inspector believes, on reasonable\ngrounds, that the person is committing or has just committed an\noffence against this Act.\nNote A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments\nmade or in force under the Act, including regulations (see Legislation\nAct, s 104).\n(2) The inspector must tell the person the reason for the requirement and,\nas soon as practicable, record the reason.\n(3) The person may ask the inspector to produce his or her identity card\nfor inspection by the person.\n(4) A person must comply with a requirement made of the person under\nsubsection (1) if the inspector—\n(a) tells the person the reason for the requirement; and\n(b) complies with any request made by the person under\nsubsection (3).\nMaximum penalty: 10 penalty units.\n(5) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to seize evidence","content":"53 Power to seize evidence\n(1) An inspector who enters premises with a warrant under this part may\nseize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.\n(2) An inspector who enters premises under this part with the consent of\nthe occupier may seize a thing on the premises if—\n(a) the inspector is satisfied the thing is connected with an offence\nagainst this Act; and\n(b) seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of the entry as\ntold to the occupier in seeking the occupier’s consent.\n\n(3) An inspector may also seize another thing on premises entered under\nthis part if the inspector is satisfied—\n(a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and\n(b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—\n(i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or\n(ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.\n(4) Having seized a thing, an inspector may—\n(a) remove the thing from the premises where it was seized\n(the place of seizure) to another place; or\n(b) leave the thing at the place of seizure but restrict access to it.\n(5) A person commits an offence if—\n(a) the person interferes with a thing to which access has been\nrestricted under subsection (4); or\n(b) the person does not have the construction occupations registrar’s\napproval to interfere with the thing.\n","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Receipt for things seized","content":"54 Receipt for things seized\n(1) As soon as practicable after a thing is seized by an inspector under\nthis part, the inspector must give a receipt for it to the person from\nwhom it was seized.\n(2) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1),\nthe inspector must leave the receipt, secured conspicuously at the\nplace of seizure.\n\n","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to things seized","content":"55 Access to things seized\nA person who would, apart from the seizure, be entitled to a thing\nseized under this part may—\n(a) inspect it; and\n(b) if it is a document—take extracts from it or make copies of it.\n","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of things seized","content":"56 Return of things seized\n(1) A thing seized under this part must be returned to its owner, or\nreasonable compensation must be paid to the owner by the Territory\nfor the loss of the thing, if—\n(a) a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing is not instituted\nwithin 90 days of the seizure; or\n(b) the court does not find the offence proved in a prosecution for\nan offence relating to the thing.\n(2) A thing seized under this part is forfeited to the Territory if a court—\n(a) finds an offence relating to the thing to be proved; and\n(b) orders the forfeiture.\n(3) If subsection (2) (a) applies, but a court does not order forfeiture of\nthe thing seized, the construction occupations registrar must return\nthe thing to its owner or the Territory must pay reasonable\ncompensation to the owner for the loss of the thing.\n","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to inspect electrical wiring work","content":"57 Power to inspect electrical wiring work\n(1) An inspector may enter and remain on premises to conduct a test or\ninspection required under part 2 (Electrical wiring work and electrical\ninstallations) in relation to an electrical installation or electrical\nwiring work.\n\nMiscellaneous Division 7.3\n(2) An inspector may enter and remain on the premises under\nsubsection (1)—\n(a) at any reasonable time; and\n(b) with the people, equipment or material that the inspector\nreasonably needs to conduct the test or inspection.\n(3) However, the inspector may not, under this section—\n(a) enter or remain on premises if, on request by the occupier, the\ninspector does not produce his or her identity card; or\n(b) without the consent of the occupier, enter or remain on any part\nof the premises used for residential purposes.\n(4) The power to enter premises under this section is additional to the\npowers under section 43 (General power to enter premises).\n","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Self-incrimination etc","content":"58 Self-incrimination etc\n(1) A person is not excused from providing information or producing a\ndocument when required to do so under this part on the ground that\nthe information or document might tend to incriminate the person.\n(2) However—\n(a) the provision of the information or document; or\n(b) any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or\nindirect consequence of providing the information or document;\nis not admissible in evidence against the person in criminal\nproceedings.\n\n(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to proceedings for—\n(a) an offence against this part; or\n(b) any other offence in relation to the falsity of the information or\ndocument.\nNote 1 A reference to an offence against a territory law includes a reference to a\nrelated ancillary offence, eg attempt (see Legislation Act, s 189).\nNote 2 The Legislation Act 2001, s 171 deals with the application of client legal\nprivilege.\n","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Damage etc to be minimised","content":"59 Damage etc to be minimised\n(1) In the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this part, an\ninspector must take all reasonable steps to ensure that he or she, and\nany person assisting the inspector, causes as little inconvenience,\ndetriment and damage as is practicable.\n(2) If an inspector, or a person assisting an inspector, damages anything\nin the exercise or purported exercise of a function under this part, the\ninspector must give written notice of the particulars of the damage to\nthe person whom the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is the\nowner of the thing.\n(3) If the damage occurs on premises entered under this part in the\nabsence of the occupier, the notice may be given by securing it in a\nconspicuous place on the premises.\n","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compensation","content":"60 Compensation\n(1) A person may claim reasonable compensation from the Territory if\nthe person suffers loss or expense because of the exercise, or\npurported exercise, of a function under this part by an inspector or a\nperson assisting an inspector.\n\nMiscellaneous Division 7.3\n(2) Compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding for—\n(a) compensation brought in a court of competent jurisdiction; or\n(b) an offence against this Act brought against the person making\nthe claim for compensation.\n(3) A court may order the payment of reasonable compensation for the\nloss or expense only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the\ncircumstances of the particular case.\n(4) The regulations may prescribe matters that may, must or must not be\ntaken into account by the court in considering whether it is just to\nmake the order.\n\nPart 8 Notification and review of decisions\nPart 8 Notification and review of\ndecisions\n61 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 8\nreviewable decision means a decision mentioned in schedule 1,\ncolumn 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in\nrelation to the decision.\n","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reviewable decision notices","content":"62 Reviewable decision notices\nIf a person makes a reviewable decision, the person must give a\nreviewable decision notice to each entity mentioned in schedule 1,\ncolumn 4 in relation to the decision.\nNote The person must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable decision\nnotice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision\n(see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A).\n","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"62A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for review","content":"62A Applications for review\nThe following may apply to the ACAT for review of a reviewable\ndecision:\n(a) an entity mentioned in schedule 1, column 4 in relation to the\ndecision;\n(b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.\n\nMiscellaneous Part 9\n","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"62B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may exempt regulated utility","content":"62B Minister may exempt regulated utility\n(1) The Minister may exempt a regulated utility from this Act if the\nMinister is reasonably satisfied that—\n(a) the regulated utility is adequately regulated under another\nterritory or Commonwealth law; and\n(b) the exemption does not increase the risk to public safety.\nNote Power to make an exemption includes power to make different provision\nin relation to different matters or different classes of matters, and to make\nan instrument that applies by reference to stated exceptions or factors (see\nLegislation Act, s 48).\n(2) An exemption is a disallowable instrument.\n(3) In this section:\nregulated utility—see the Utilities (Technical Regulation) Act 2014,\nsection 8.\n","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evidence","content":"63 Evidence\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may, by signed writing,\ncertify—\n(a) that a document attached to the certificate is a true copy of the\nelectrical wiring rules, as in force at a stated date; and\n(b) whether the electrical wiring rules are still in force and, if not,\nthe period during which the electrical wiring rules were in force.\n(2) The registrar may, by signed writing, certify that a person was or was\nnot on a date or dates or during a period specified in the certificate the\nholder of a specified licence or permit.\n\n(3) A document that purports to be a certificate under subsection (1)\nor (2) is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be such a\ncertificate and to have been duly given.\n(4) A certificate under subsection (1) is evidence of the matters specified\nin it and of the determination a copy of which is attached to it.\n(5) A certificate under subsection (2) is evidence of the matters specified\nin it.\n(6) A document that purports to be signed on behalf of a prescribed\nauthority in a State or another Territory and states that a specified\nclass, description or type of article of electrical equipment was or was\nnot on a specified date approved by that authority is evidence of the\nmatters stated in the document.\n","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of fees","content":"64 Determination of fees\n(1) The Minister may determine fees for this Act.\n(2) A determination is a disallowable instrument.\n","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved forms","content":"65 Approved forms\n(1) The construction occupations registrar may approve forms for this\nAct.\n(2) If the construction occupations registrar approves a form for a\nparticular purpose, the approved form must be used for that purpose.\n(3) An approved form is a notifiable instrument.\n","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"66 Regulation-making power\n(1) The Executive may make regulations for this Act.\n(2) The Executive may also make regulations—\n(a) for electrical installations and articles of electrical equipment to\npromote the efficient use or conservation of power and energy,\nor to limit harm to the environment; and\n\nMiscellaneous Part 9\n(b) that set standards in relation to design, approval, certification,\nconstruction, installation, configuration, maintenance, repair,\nservice, replacement, inspection, testing, labelling or disposal of\narticles of electrical equipment and electrical installations (or\nparts of electrical equipment and electrical installations).\n(3) A regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate the law of another\njurisdiction or an instrument as in force from time to time.\n(4) The Legislation Act, section 47 (5) or (6) does not apply in relation\nto the law of another jurisdiction or an instrument applied, adopted or\nincorporated under a regulation.\nNote Laws of another jurisdiction and instruments mentioned in s (4) do not\nneed to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) and (6) do\nnot apply (see Legislation Act, s 47 (7)).\n(5) A regulation may create offences and fix maximum penalties of not\nmore than 60 penalty units for the offences.\n(6) In this section:\nlaw of another jurisdiction—see the Legislation Act, section 47 (10).\n\n","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Reviewable decisions","content":"Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions\nSchedule 1 Reviewable decisions\n(see pt 8)\ncolumn 1\nitem\ncolumn 2\nsection\ncolumn 3\ndecision\ncolumn 4\nentity\n1 11A (1) declare article of\nelectrical equipment is\nprescribed article of\naffected by declaration\n2 11A (3) state safety standard\nthat article of electrical\nequipment must\ncomply with\naffected by safety\nstandard\n3 20 (1) refuse to approve\npremises as testing\nlaboratory\napplicant for approval\n4 20 (2) cancel approval of\npremises as testing\nlaboratory\nentity that has approval\ncancelled\n5 22 (2) impose requirement on\napproved first seller\nentity on which\nrequirement imposed\n6 28 prohibit sale or\ninstallation of articles\nof electrical equipment\nof stated class\naffected by prohibition\n7 51 (1) (c) give written notice\ndirecting owner of\ninstallation or article to\nrepair it or make it safe\nfor use\nowner of installation or\narticle\n8 51 (1) (d) disconnect installation owner of installation\n\n(see s 3)\nNote 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to\nthis Act.\nNote 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:\n• ACAT\n• Australian citizen\n• bankrupt or personally insolvent\n• construction occupations registrar\n• function\n• home address\n• reviewable decision notice\n• State\n• under.\napproved first seller, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical\narticle of electrical equipment means—\n(a) a wire, cable, fitting, meter, insulator, switchboard, or apparatus\ndesigned or intended for use in an electrical installation; or\n(b) an appliance, fitting or apparatus operated by electricity and the\ncable and other things required for its connection to an electrical\ninstallation.\nAS/NZS 3000 means Australian/New Zealand Standard 3000\n(Wiring Rules) as in force from time to time.\nAS/NZS 3017 means Australian/New Zealand Standard 3017\n(Electrical installations—testing and inspection guidelines) as in\nforce from time to time.\n\nAS/NZS 3820 means Australian/New Zealand Standards 3820\n(Essential safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment)\nas in force from time to time.\nbusiness premises, for part 7 (Enforcement)—see section 37.\nconnected with, for part 7 (Enforcement)—see section 38 (1).\ncorresponding law, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical\ndeclaration of compliance, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical\nelectrical installation—\n(a) means electrical wiring or cable used or for use in carrying or\ncontrolling electricity (other than electricity with a voltage of\nnot more than 50V a.c. or 120V ripple-free d.c.), including the\nfollowing:\n(i) a wiring system, switchgear, control gear, generator,\nelectrical accessory, electrical appliance, or fitting, that is\nused or for use in the conversion, storage, transmission,\ndistribution, generation or use of electrical energy and\nconnected to wiring or cable;\n(ii) a switch, fuse, plug, socket outlet, lighting outlet, adaptor,\nceiling rose or other device associated with wiring, a\nswitchboard, or an appliance, mentioned in\nsubparagraph (i);\n(iii) a consuming device in which electricity is converted into\nheat, motion or another form of energy, or is substantially\nchanged in its electrical character;\n(iv) support for electrical wiring or cable; but\n\n(b) does not include—\n(i) a portable generator or storage device supplying, or for the\nsupply of, electricity to the installation; or\n(ii) an appliance that receives, or is intended to receive, its\nmain electricity supply through a socket connection; or\n(iii) a lamp; or\n(iv) an electricity network or part of a network; or\n(v) telecommunications cabling or equipment that operates or\nis intended to operate at a voltage of 90V a.c. or lower.\nelectrical wiring rules—see section 3B.\nelectrical wiring work—\n(a) means the installation, replacement, augmentation, curtailing,\nmaintenance, repair, or alteration of the location of all or part of,\nan electrical installation, other than—\n(i) an electrical installation that operates at extra low voltage;\nor\n(ii) telecommunications cabling or equipment that operates at\na voltage not greater than 90V a.c.; but\n(b) does not include—\n(i) plugging a plug into a socket outlet, or unplugging it; or\n(ii) fitting a lamp to a lighting outlet or removing it; or\n(iii) fitting, removing or replacing a fuse or fuse wire if the fuse\nor wire cannot sustainedly conduct more than 30A.\nelectricity distributor—see the Utilities Act 2000, dictionary.\nelectricity network—see the Utilities Act 2000, section 7 (Electricity\nnetwork).\n\nengage in conduct means—\n(a) do an act; or\n(b) omit to do an act.\ngenerator includes a generator that generates electricity from any\nenergy source.\nExamples—energy source\n1 the sun\n2 diesel fuel\n3 gas\n4 wind\ninspector means a person appointed as an inspector under section 41.\noccupier, of premises, includes—\n(a) a person believed on reasonable grounds to be an occupier of the\npremises; and\n(b) a person apparently in charge of the premises.\noffence, for part 7 (Enforcement)—see section 38 (2).\npremises means a building, structure or place (whether built on or not\nand whether enclosed or not), and includes an aircraft, a vessel and a\nvehicle.\nprescribed article of electrical equipment—see section 11.\nprohibited, in relation to an article of electrical equipment, means an\narticle that is prohibited under section 28 (1).\nregulatory authority, for a State, means—\n(a) an entity that carries out functions similar to the functions that\nthe construction occupations registrar carries out under part 3\n(Prescribed articles of electrical equipment) under a law of the\nState that corresponds, or substantially corresponds, to that part;\nor\n(b) an entity prescribed by regulation.\n\nrelevant distributor, for part 6 (Serious electrical accidents)—see\nsection 32.\nrelevant safety standard, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical\nrelevant standard—\n(a) for a prescribed article of electrical equipment—means a\nrelevant safety standard under part 3 (see s 9); and\n(b) for an article of electrical equipment to which part 4\n(Non-prescribed articles of electrical equipment) applies—see\nsection 26 (Minimum safety standards).\nreviewable decision, for part 8 (Notification and review of\ndecisions)—see section 61.\nsell includes—\n(a) barter or exchange; and\n(b) let on hire; and\n(c) offer, expose or advertise for sale, barter, exchange or letting on\nhire.\nserious electrical accident, for part 6 (Serious electrical accidents)—\nsee section 32.\n\n1 About the endnotes\n1 About the endnotes\nAmending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the\namendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished\nlaw but are set out in the endnotes.\nNot all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3\nare annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can\nbe obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.\nUncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The\ndetails of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced\nexpiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.\nIf all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered\nprovisions gives details of previous and current numbering.\nThe endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.\n2 Abbreviation key\nA = Act NI = Notifiable instrument\nAF = Approved form o = order\nam = amended om = omitted/repealed\namdt = amendment ord = ordinance\nAR = Assembly resolution orig = original\nch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph\nCN = Commencement notice pres = present\ndef = definition prev = previous\nDI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously\ndict = dictionary pt = part\ndisallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule\nAssembly reloc = relocated\ndiv = division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No\nGaz = gazette RI = reissue\nhdg = heading s = section/subsection\nIA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule\nins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision\nLA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law\nLR = legislation register sub = substituted\nLRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced\nmod = modified/modification or to be expired\n\nThis Act was originally a Commonwealth ordinance—the Electricity\nOrdinance 1971 No 30 (Cwlth).\nThe Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth),\ns 34 (4) converted most former Commonwealth ordinances in force in the\nACT into ACT enactments. This allowed the ACT Legislative Assembly to\namend and repeal the laws. This Act was converted into an ACT enactment on\n11 May 1989 (self-government day).\nAs with most ordinances in force in the ACT, the name was changed from\nOrdinance to Act by the Self-Government (Citation of Laws) Act 1989\nA1989-21, s 5 on 11 May 1989 (self-government day).\nThe Act was renamed as the Electricity Safety Act 1971 by the Utilities\n(Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 A2000-66 (see sch 1 pt 4 ).\nBefore 11 May 1989, ordinances commenced on their notification day unless\notherwise stated (see Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cwlth),\ns 12).\nAfter 11 May 1989 and before 10 November 1999, Acts commenced on their\nnotification day unless otherwise stated (see Australian Capital Territory\n(Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth) s 25).\nLegislation before becoming Territory enactment\nElectricity Safety Act 1971 A1971-30\nnotified 2 December 1971\ncommenced 1 January 1972\nas amended by\nElectricity Ordinance 1972 Ord1972-27\nnotified 4 August 1972\ncommenced 4 August 1972\nOrdinances Revision Ordinance 1977 Ord1977-65 sch 2\nnotified 22 December 1977\ncommenced 22 December 1977\nOrdinances Revision Ordinance 1978 Ord1978-46 sch 2\nnotified 28 December 1978\ncommenced 28 December 1978\n\nElectricity (Amendment) Ordinance 1982 Ord1982-61\nnotified 18 August 1982\ncommenced 18 August 1982\nElectricity (Amendment) Ordinance 1985 Ord1985-20\nnotified 30 May 1985\ncommenced 30 June 1985 (see Cwlth Gaz 1985 No S242)\nMagistrates Court Ordinance 1985 Ord1985-67 sch pt 1\nnotified 19 December 1985\ncommenced 1 February 1986 (s 2 and Cwlth Gaz 1986 No G3)\nElectricity (Amendment) Ordinance 1987 Ord1987-5\nnotified 24 February 1987\ncommenced 24 February 1987\nElectricity and Water (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance\n","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"1988","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ord1988-31 sch","content":"1988 Ord1988-31 sch\nnotified 30 June 1988\ncommenced 1 July 1988 (s 2)\nSelf-Government (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance 1989\nOrd1989-38 sch 1\nnotified 10 May 1989 (Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S160)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 10 May 1989 (s 2 (1))\nsch 1 commenced 11 May 1989 (s 2 (2) and see Cwlth Gaz 1989\nNo S164)\nLegislation after becoming Territory enactment\nRoyal Commissions and Inquiries (Consequential Provisions)\nAct 1991 A1991-3 sch\nnotified 1 March 1991 (Gaz 1991 No S7)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 1991 (s 2 (1))\nsch commenced 1 May 1991 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1991 No 16)\nElectricity (Amendment) Act 1994 A1994-52\nnotified 5 October 1994\ns 1, s 2 commenced 5 October 1994\nremainder commenced 5 October 1994 (see Gaz 1994 No S207)\n\nAdministrative Appeals (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994\nA1994-60 sch 1\nnotified 11 October 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S197)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 11 October 1994 (s 2 (1))\nsch 1 commenced 14 November 1994 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1994\nNo S250)\nStatute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1994 A1994-81 sch\nnotified 29 November 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S253)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 29 November 1994 (s 2 (1))\nsch commenced 29 November 1994 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1994 No\nS269)\nas modified by\nElectricity and Water (Modification) Regulations SL1995-24\nnotified 30 June 1995\ncommenced 1 July 1995\nas amended by\nStatute Law Revision Act 1995 A1995-46 sch\nnotified 18 December 1995 (Gaz 1995 No S306)\namdts commenced 18 December 1995 (s 2)\nElectricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1996 A1996-28\nnotified 1 July 1996\ncommenced 1 July 1996\nRemuneration Tribunal (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997\nA1997-41 sch 1 (as am by A2002-49 amdt 3.222)\nnotified 19 September 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S264)\ncommenced 24 September 1997 (s 2 as am by A2002-49\namdt 3.222)\nLegal Practitioners (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997\nA1997-96 sch 1\nnotified 1 December 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S380)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 December 1997 (s 2 (1))\nsch 1 commenced 1 June 1998 (s 2 (2))\nElectricity (Amendment) Act 1998 A1998-51\nnotified 16 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S205)\n\nss 1-3 commenced 16 November 1998 (s 2 (1))\nremainder 14 April 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No 15)\nStatute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1998 A1998-54 sch\nnotified 27 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S207)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 27 November 1998 (s 2 (1))\nsch commenced 9 December 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No 49)\nElectricity (Amendment) Act 1999 A1999-53\nnotified 17 September 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S54)\ncommenced 17 September 1999 (s 2)\nUtilities (Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\nnotified 20 December 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S68)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2000 (IA s 10B)\nsch 1 pt 4 commenced 1 January 2001 (Gaz 2000 No S69)\nElectricity Amendment Act 2000 A2000-69\nnotified 20 December 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S68)\ncommenced 20 December 2000 (s 2)\nLegislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44\npt 122\nnotified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)\npt 122 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001\nNo S65)\nLegislation Amendment Act 2002 A2002-11 pt 2.18\nnotified LR 27 May 2002\ns 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2002 (LA s 75)\npt 2.18 commenced 28 May 2002 (s 2 (1))\nCriminal Code 2002 A2002-51 pt 1.8\nnotified LR 20 December 2002\ns 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 1.8 commenced 1 January 2003 (s 2 (1))\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2002 (No 2) A2002-49 amdt 3.222\nnotified LR 20 December 2002\ns 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 7 October 1994 (LA s 75 (2))\namdt 3.222 commenced 24 September 1997 (s 2 (3))\n\nNote This Act only amends the Remuneration Tribunal\n(Consequential Amendments) Act 1997 A1997-41 .\nVocational Education and Training Act 2003 A2003-37 sch 2\npt 2.3\nnotified LR 8 September 2003\ns 1, s 2 commenced 8 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 2 pt 2.3 commenced 1 November 2003 (s 2)\nConstruction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004\nA2004-13 sch 2 pt 2.9\nnotified LR 26 March 2004\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 2 pt 2.9 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 and see\nConstruction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 A2004-12, s 2 and\nCN2004-8)\nCriminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences)\nAmendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 1 pt 1.12, sch 2 pt 2.32\nnotified LR 26 March 2004\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.12, sch 2 pt 2.32 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))\nCriminal Code Harmonisation Act 2005 A2005-54 sch 1 pt 1.19\nnotified LR 27 October 2005\ns 1, s 2 commenced 27 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.19 commenced 24 November 2005 (s 2)\nConstruction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2006\nA2006-15 sch 1 pt 1.4\nnotified LR 6 April 2006\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2006 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 1 September 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-19)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 3) A2007-39 sch 3 pt 3.12\nnotified LR 6 December 2007\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 December 2007 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.12 commenced 27 December 2007 (s 2)\nACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment\nAct 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.37\nnotified LR 4 September 2008\ns 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))\n\nsch 1 pt 1.37 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT\nCivil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and\nCN2009-2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.26\nnotified LR 1 September 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.26 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.24\nnotified LR 26 November 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.24 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)\nPlanning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011\nA2011-23 pt 4\nnotified LR 6 July 2011\npt 1 commenced 6 July 2011 (s 2 (1))\npt 4 commenced 7 July 2011 (s 2 (5))\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.16\nnotified LR 22 May 2012\ns 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))\namdt 3.65 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (2))\nsch 3 pt 3.16 remainder commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))\nNational Energy Retail Law (Consequential Amendments)\nAct 2012 A2012-32 pt 7\nnotified LR 14 June 2012\ns 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2012 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 7 commenced 1 July 2012 (s 2 (1) and see National Energy\nRetail Law (ACT) Act 2012 A2012-31, s 2 (1) and CN2012-12)\nAct 2013 A2013-31 pt 8\nnotified LR 26 August 2013\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 August 2013 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 8 commenced 27 August 2013 (s 2 (3))\nAct 2014 A2014-2 pt 5\nnotified LR 5 March 2014\n\ns 1, s 2 commenced 5 March 2014 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 5 commenced 6 March 2014 (s 2)\nAct 2014 (No 2) A2014-10 pt 4\nnotified LR 17 April 2014\ns 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2014 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 4 commenced 18 April 2014 (s 2)\nRed Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-33\nsch 1 pt 1.21\nnotified LR 30 September 2015\ns 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.21 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)\nPlanning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment\nAct 2016 (No 2) A2016-24 pt 4\nnotified LR 11 May 2016\ns 1, s 2 commenced 11 May 2016 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 4 commenced 12 May 2016 (s 2 (1))\nEmergencies Amendment Act 2016 A2016-33 sch 1 pt 1.7\nnotified LR 20 June 2016\ns 1, s 2 commenced 20 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2)\nUtilities (Streetlight Network) Legislation Amendment Act 2017\nA2017-19 pt 2\nnotified LR 15 June 2017\ns 1, s 2 commenced 15 June 2017 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 2 commenced 16 June 2017 (s 2)\nBuilding and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2018\nA2018-4 pt 3\nnotified LR 1 March 2018\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 2018 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 3 commenced 2 March 2018 (s 2)\nRed Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-33\nsch 1 pt 1.12\nnotified LR 25 September 2018\ns 1, s 2 commenced 25 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))\n\nsch 1 pt 1.12 commenced 23 October 2018 (s 2 (4))\nElectricity Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-4 pt 3,\nsch 1\nnotified LR 15 February 2023\ns 1, s 2 commenced 15 February 2023 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 3, sch 1 commenced 16 February 2023 (s 2)\nBuilding and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023\nA2023-55 pt 8\nnotified LR 11 December 2023\ns 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2023 (LA s 75 (1))\ns 50 commenced 12 December 2023 (s 2 (4))\npt 8 remainder commenced 11 March 2024 (s 2 (2))\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 4 pt 4.67\nnotified LR 6 November 2025\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 4 pt 4.67 commenced 16 December 2025 (s 2 (6))\n\nTitle\ntitle sub A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\nName of Act\ns 1 sub A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\ns 2 am A1994-52 sch\nom A2001-44 amdt 1.1403\nins A2004-13 amdt 2.22\nNotes\ns 3 hdg sub A2000-69 s 4\ns 3 orig s 3 om Ord1977-65 sch 2\n(prev s 4) renum as s 3 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-52 s 4, sch\nsub A2004-13 amdt 2.23; A2005-54 amdt 1.111\ndef administrative appeals tribunal ins A1994-52 s 4\nom A1995-46 sch\ndef authority ins Ord1988-31 sch\ndef board ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef chairperson ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef chief executive officer ins Ord1988-31 sch\ndef company ins A1996-28 s 4\ndef deputy chairperson ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef determined fee ins A1994-52 s 4\nom A2001-44 amdt 1.1404\ndef electrical installation am A1999-53 s 4\nsub A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\ndef electrical wiring work am A1995-52 s 4\nsub A1999-53 s 4\ndef electrician’s licence, grade B sub A2000-69 s 4\ndef Electricity and Water Act sub A2000-69 s 4\ndef Electricity and Water Ordinance ins Ord1988-31\nsch\n\ndef electricity distributor ins A2000-69 s 4\nsub A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\ndef electricity network ins A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\ndef extra low voltage ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef function ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef incidental electrical work ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef inspector ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef licence sub A2000-69 s 4\ndef member ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef Mutual Recognition Act ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef occupier ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef permit ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef premises ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef prescribed article of electrical equipment ins\nA2000-69 s 4\ndef prohibited ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef Register ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef registrar ins A1994-52 s 4\nsub A2000-69 s 4\ndef regulatory authority ins A1994-52 s 4\nsub A2000-69 s 4\ndef relevant standard ins A2000-69 s 4\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.1405\ndef restricted electrical licence ins A1994-52 s 4\ndef sell ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef serious electrical accident ins A2000-69 s 4\ndef the Act om Ord1988-31 sch\n\ndef the Authority om Ord1988-31 sch\ndef the Chairman om Ord1988-31 sch\ndef the Registrar om A1995-52 s 4\ndef wireman’s licence om A1995-52 s 4\nOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc\ns 3A ins A2005-54 amdt 1.111\nThe Electrical Licensing Board\npt 1A hdg renum as pt 2 hdg\nElectrical wiring work and electrical installations\npt 2 hdg orig pt 2 hdg renum as pt 3 hdg\nprev pt 2 hdg (prev pt 1A hdg) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as pt 2 hdg A1994-52 s 48\npres pt 2 hdg (prev pt 3 hdg) renum as pt 4 hdg A1994-52\ns 48\nrenum as pt 2 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2014-2 s 22\nsub A2014-10 s 25\nElectrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety\ndiv 2.1 hdg ins A2014-10 s 25\nMeaning of electrical wiring rules\ns 3B ins A2018-4 s 7\nam A2023-55 s 50; ss renum R32 LA; A2025-29 amdt\n4.67\nPublication and availability of ACT Appendix\ns 3C ins A2018-4 s 7\nInspection of electrical wiring rules\ns 3D ins A2018-4 s 7\nConnecting electrical installations to network—inspections\ns 4 orig s 4 renum as s 3\n(prev s 5) sub A1994-52 s 5\nrenum as s 4 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 4 (prev s 14) am A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 33 A1994-52 s 48\nmod SL1995-24 reg 3\nsub A1996-28 s 5\nam A1998-51 s 4\nsub A2000-69 s 8; A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\nrenum as s 32 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 4 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\n\nam A2023-55 s 51\nCompliance with electrical wiring rules\ns 5 hdg sub A2018-4 s 8\ns 5 orig s 5 renum as s 4\n(prev s 5A) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 5 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 s 5; A2001-44 amdts 1.1406-1.1410\npres s 5 (prev s 33A) ins A1998-51 s 5\nrenum as s 33 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2004-13 amdt 2.26\nrenum as s 5 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2018-4 s 9\nConstitution of board\ns 5A renum as s 5\nChairperson and deputy chairperson of board\ns 5B renum as s 6\nTerm of office\ns 5C renum as s 7\nResignation\ns 5D renum as s 8\nFunctions of board\ns 5E renum as s 9\nPowers of board\ns 5F renum as s 10\nDelegation\ns 5G renum as s 11\nRecommendations to Minister\ns 5H renum as s 12\nDeputies\ns 5J renum as s 13\nRemuneration and allowances\ns 5K renum as s 14\nStaff\ns 5L renum as s 15 and then s 14\nMeetings of board\ns 5M renum as s 16 and then s 15\n\nQuorum\ns 5N renum as s 17 and then s 16\nVoting\ns 5P renum as s 18 and then s 17\nBoard may determine procedure\ns 5Q renum as s 19 and then s 18\nCourses, examinations etc\ns 5R renum as s 20 and then s 19\nTesting and reporting of electrical work\ns 6 orig s 6 renum as s 21 and then s 20\n(prev s 5B) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 6 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 6 (prev s 33B) ins A1998-51 s 5\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.1413\nrenum as s 34 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2004-13 amdt 2.27, amdt 2.28, amdt 2.39,\namdt 2.40\nrenum as s 6 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2016-24 s 8; A2018-4 s 10; A2023-55 s 52;\nExemption from s 5 and s 6\ns 7 orig s 7 renum as s 22 and then s 21\n(prev s 5C) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 7 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 7 (prev s 33C) ins A1998-51 s 5\nrenum as s 35 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 7 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nom A2005-54 amdt 1.112\nDirections to rectify unsafe installations\ns 8 orig s 8 renum as s 23 and then s 22\n(prev s 5D) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 8 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 8 (prev s 33D) ins A2000-69 s 9\nrenum as s 36 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2004-13 amdt 2.29\nrenum as s 8 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.113; A2014-2 s 23, s 24; ss renum\nR23 LA\n\nElectrical wiring work and electrical installations—energy efficiency\ndiv 2.2 hdg ins A2014-10 s 26\nOffences—energy efficiency requirements for electrical wiring work and\nelectrical installations\ns 8A ins A2014-10 s 26\nPrescribed articles of electrical equipment\npt 3 hdg orig pt 3 hdg renum as pt 4 hdg\nprev pt 3 hdg (prev pt 2 hdg) renum A1994-52 s 48\npres pt 3 hdg (prev pt 7 hdg) sub Ord1985-20 s 4;\nA2000-69 s 11\nrenum as pt 3 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nPreliminary\ndiv 3.1 hdg (prev pt 7 div 1 hdg) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as div 7.1 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as div 3.1 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nDefinitions for pt 3\ns 9 hdg (prev s 32 hdg) renum as s 60 hdg A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2000-69 s 12\nrenum as s 63 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 9 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 9 orig s 9 renum as s 24 and then s 23\n(prev s 5E) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 9 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 9 (prev s 32) sub Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-52 s 31\nrenum as s 60 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1995-46 sch; A2000-69 s 12; A2001-44\namdt 1.1420, amdt 1.1421\nrenum as s 63 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 9 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ndef approved first seller sub A2014-10 s 27\ndef declaration of compliance am A2023-4 amdt 1.1\ndef relevant safety standard sub A2006-15 amdt 1.24\nDeclaration of corresponding law\ns 10 orig s 10 renum as s 25 and then s 24\n(prev s 5F) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 10 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 10 (prev s 32B) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 62 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2001-44 amdts 1.1422-1.1424\nrenum as s 64 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 10 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\n\nam A2012-21 amdt 3.58; A2025-29 amdt 4.67\nPersons who may carry out incidental electrical work\ns 10A renum as s 26 and then s 25\nRegulation of dealings\ndiv 3.2 hdg (prev pt 7 div 2 hdg) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nsub A2000-69 s 14\nrenum as div 7.2 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as div 3.2 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nMeaning of prescribed article of electrical equipment\ns 11 orig s 11 renum as s 27 and then s 26\n(prev s 5G) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 11 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 11 (prev s 32D) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 64 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.425-1.428\nrenum as s 65 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 11 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2006-15 amdt 1.25\nDeclaration of prescribed articles of electrical equipment\ns 11A ins A2006-15 amdt 1.25\nam A2014-10 s 28, s 41; ss renum R24 LA; A2023-4\namdt 1.2; A2025-29 amdt 4.67\nDeclaration of articles not prescribed articles of electrical equipment\ns 11B ins A2006-15 amdt 1.25\nam A2014-10 s 41; A2025-29 amdt 4.67\nSale or installation of prescribed articles\ns 12 hdg (prev s 32E hdg) renum as s 65 hdg A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2000-69 s 16\nrenum as s 66 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 12 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 12 orig s 12 renum as s 28 and then s 27\n(prev s 5H) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 12 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2002-11 amdt 2.37\npres s 12 (prev s 32E) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 4, sch\nrenum as s 65 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-81 sch; A2000-69 s 16\nrenum as s 66 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 12 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.114\n\nam A2014-10 s 29, s 30\nSale or installation of noncomplying prescribed articles\ns 13 hdg (prev s 32F hdg) renum as s 66 hdg A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2000-69 s 17\nrenum as s 67 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 13 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 13 orig s 13 renum as s 29 and then s 28\n(prev s 5J) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 13 A1994-52 s 48\npres s 13 (prev s 32F) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 5\nrenum as s 66 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-81 sch; A2000-69 s 17\nrenum as s 67 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 13 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.114\nCarrying out of electrical wiring work by holder of electrician’s permit,\ngrade A\ns 13A renum as s 30 and then s 29\nCarrying out of incidental electrical work by holder of restricted\nelectrical licence\ns 13B renum as s 31 and then s 30\nCarrying out of incidental electrical work by holder of restricted\nelectrical permit\ns 13C renum as s 32 and then s 31\ns 14 orig s 14 renum as s 33 and then s 32\n(prev s 5K) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 14 A1994-52 s 48\nom A1997-41 sch 1\nprev s 14 (prev s 5L) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 15 A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2000-69 s 6\nrenum as s 14 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 14 (prev s 32G) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 6, sch; Ord1988-31 sch; A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 67 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-81 sch; A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44\namdt 1.1429, amdt 1.1430\nrenum as s 68 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 14 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\n\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.115; A2009-49 amdt 3.54;\nA2012-21 amdt 3.68\ns 15 orig s 15 renum as s 34 and then s 37\n(prev s 5L) renum as s 15 and then s 14\n(prev s 5M) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 16 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 15 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 15 (prev s 32H) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 68 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.1431-1.1436\nrenum as s 69 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 15 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 16 orig s 16 renum as s 35 and then s 38\n(prev s 5M) renum as s 16 and then s 15\n(prev s 5N) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 17 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 16 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 16 (prev s 32J) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 69 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.1437-1.1439\nrenum as s 70 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 16 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2012-21 amdt 3.60, amdt 3.61\nGrant of electrical contractor’s licence—partnership\ns 16A renum as s 36 and then s 39\nWhether persons fit and proper\ns 16B renum as s 37 and then s 40\nPublic liability insurance\ns 16C renum as s 38 and then s 41\ns 17 orig s 17 renum as s 39 and then s 42\n(prev s 5N) renum as s 17 and then s 16\n(prev s 5P) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 18 A1994-52 s 48\n\nrenum as s 17 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 17 (prev s 32K) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1988-31 sch\nrenum as s 70 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1440\nrenum as s 71 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 17 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 18 orig s 18 renum as 40 and then s 43\n(prev s 5P) renum as s 18 and then s 17\n(prev s 5Q) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 19 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 18 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 18 (prev s 32L) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 71 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1441, amdt 1.1442\nrenum as s 72 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 18 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 19 orig s 19 renum as s 41 and then s 44\n(prev s 5Q) renum as s 19 and then s 18\n(prev s 5R) ins A1994-52 s 6\nrenum as s 20 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.1411, amdt 1.1412\nrenum as s 19 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 19 (prev s 32M) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 7, sch\nrenum as s 72 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 73 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 19 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.116; A2012-21 amdt 3.68\ns 20 orig s 20 renum as s 42 and then s 45\n(prev s 5R) renum as s 20 and then s 19\n(prev s 6) renum as s 21 A1994-52 s 48\n\nsub A2000-69 s 7\nrenum as s 20 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 20 (prev s 32N) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 73 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 74 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 20 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2012-21 amdt 3.68; A2014-10 s 32, s 41; A2023-4\namdt 1.3\nRestricted electrical permit\ns 20A renum as s 43 and then s 46\nLicensing etc under mutual recognition principles\ns 20B renum as s 44 and then s 47\nApplication for licence\ns 20C renum as s 45 and then s 48\nFurther information\ns 20D renum as s 46 and then s 49\ns 21 orig s 21 renum as s 47 and then s 50\n(prev s 6) renum as s 21 and then s 20\n(prev s 7) renum as s 22 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 21 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 21 (prev s 32P) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 74 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-69 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.1443-1.1445\nrenum as s 75 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 21 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2006-15 amdt 1.26; A2012-21 amdt 3.62,\namdt 3.68; A2014-10 s 33; pars renum R24 LA;\ns 22 orig s 22 renum as s 48 and then s 51\n(prev s 7) renum as s 22 and then s 21\n(prev s 8) am A1994-52 s 7\nrenum as s 23 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 22 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 22 (prev s 32Q) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 8, sch\nrenum as s 75 A1994-52 s 48\n\nrenum as s 76 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 22 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.117; A2023-4 amdt 1.4\nSkills etc of applicants\ns 22A renum as s 49 and then s 52\nLicence conditions\ns 22B renum as s 50 and then s 53\nImposition of conditions imposed under foreign law\ns 22C renum as s 51 and then s 54\ndiv 3.3 hdg (prev pt 7 div 4 hdg) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as pt 7 div 3 hdg A2000-69 s 20\nrenum as div 7.3 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-79 s 29)\nrenum as div 3.3 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 23 orig s 23 om A1994-52 s 20\n(prev s 8) renum as s 23 and then s 22\n(prev s 9) am A1994-52 s 8, sch\nrenum as s 24 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 23 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 23 (prev s 32ZF) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 sch\nrenum as s 87 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 76 A2000-69 s 20\nrenum as s 77 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 23 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.118\nam A2023-4 amdt 1.5\ns 24 orig s 24 renum as s 52 and then s 55\n(prev s 9) renum as s 24 and then s 23\n(prev s 10) am A1994-52 s 9, sch\nrenum as s 25 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-81 sch; A1999-53 s 5\nrenum as s 24 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2003-37 amdt 2.7\npres s 24 (prev s 32ZG) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 88 A1994-52 s 48\n\nam A2000-69 s 21\nrenum as s 77 A2000-69 s 21\nrenum as s 78 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 24 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nNon-prescribed articles of electrical equipment\npt 4 hdg orig pt 4 hdg renum as pt 5 hdg\nprev pt 4 hdg (prev pt 3 hdg) renum as pt 2 hdg\npres pt 4 hdg (prev pt 7A hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as pt 8 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as pt 4 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nArticles to which pt 4 applies\ns 25 orig s 25 renum as s 53 and then s 56\n(prev s 10) renum as s 25 and then s 24\n(prev s 10A) ins A1994-52 s 10\nrenum as s 26 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 25 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 25 (prev s 78) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 79 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 25 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2012-32 s 38, s 39\nMinimum safety standards\ns 26 orig s 26 renum as s 54 and then s 57\n(prev s 10A) renum as s 26 and then s 25\n(prev s 11) am A1994-52 s 11, sch\nrenum as s 27 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 26 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 26 (prev s 79) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 80 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2004-13 amdt 2.31\nrenum as s 26 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.119\nOffences—energy efficiency requirements for non-prescribed articles of\ns 27 orig s 27 renum as s 55 and then s 58\n(prev s 11) renum as s 27 and then s 26\n(prev s 12) am Ord1972-27 s 2; A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 28 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 27 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\n\npres s 27 (prev s 79A) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 81 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 27 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.120, amdt 1.121\nsub A2014-2 s 25\nCancellation of licence on basis of action under foreign law\ns 27A renum as s 56 and then s 59\nDefective articles of electrical equipment\npt 5 hdg orig pt 5 hdg renum as pt 6 hdg\nprev pt 5 hdg (prev pt 4 hdg) am A1994-52 s 14\nrenum as pt 5 hdg A1994-52 s 48\npres pt 5 hdg (prev pt 7B hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as pt 9 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as pt 5 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nProhibited articles\ns 28 orig s 28 renum as s 57 and then s 60\n(prev s 12) renum as s 28 and then s 27\n(prev s 13) am Ord1972-27 s 3; A1994-52 s 12, sch\nrenum as s 29 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 28 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 28 (prev s 80) ins A2000-69 s 23\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.1446, amdt 1.1447\nrenum as s 82 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 28 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2009-20 amdt 3.65; A2012-21 amdt 3.63; A2014-10\ns 41; A2015-33 amdt 1.65; A2025-29 amdt 4.67\nSale or installation of prohibited articles\ns 29 orig s 29 renum as s 58 and then s 61\n(prev s 13) renum as s 29 and then s 28\n(prev s 13A) ins A1994-52 s 13\nrenum as s 30 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 29 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 29 (prev s 81) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 83 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 29 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.122\nDirections about unsafe articles\ns 30 orig s 30 renum as s 59 and then s 62\n(prev s 13A) renum as s 30 and then s 29\n\n(prev s 13B) ins A1994-52 s 13\nrenum as s 31 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 30 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 30 (prev s 82) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 84 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 30 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.123; A2012-21 amdt 3.64; ;\nA2014-10 s 34, s 41\ns 31 orig s 31 am Ord1985-67 sch pt 1\nom A1994-52 s 30\n(prev s 13B) renum as s 31 and then s 30\n(prev s 13C) ins A1994-52 s 13\nrenum as s 32 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 31 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 31 (prev s 83) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 85 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 31 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2007-39 amdt 3.35; A2014-10 s 41\npt 6 hdg orig pt 6 hdg om A1994-52 s 30\nprev pt 6 hdg (prev pt 5 hdg) am A1994-52 s 24\nrenum A1994-52 s 48\npres pt 6 hdg (prev pt 7C hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as pt 10 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as pt 6 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nDefinitions for pt 6\ns 32 orig s 32 renum as s 60 and then s 63\n(prev s 13C) renum as s 32 and then s 31\n(prev s 14) renum as s 33 and then s 32 and then s 4\npres s 32 (prev s 84) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 86 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 32 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nApplication of part\ns 32A renum as s 61\nDeclaration of corresponding law\ns 32B renum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 10\n\nProhibition of sale, installation or regulation of articles of electrical\ns 32C renum as s 63\nPrescribed articles of electrical equipment\ns 32D renum as s 64 and then s 65 and then s 11\nSale, installation etc of prescribed articles\ns 32E renum as s 65 and then s 66 and then s 12\nSale etc of articles not complying with standards\ns 32F renum as s 66 and then s 67 and then s 13\ns 32G renum as s 67 and then s 68 and then s 14\ns 32H renum as s 68 and then s 69 and then s 15\ns 32J renum as s 69 and then s 70 and then s 16\ns 32K renum as s 70 and then s 71 and then s 17\ns 32L renum as s 71 and then s 72 and then s 18\ns 32M renum as s 72 and then s 73 and then s 19\ns 32N renum as s 73 and then s 74 and then s 20\ns 32P renum as s 74 and then s 75 and then s 21\ns 32Q renum as s 75 and then s 76 and then s 22\nUnsafe articles\ns 32R renum as s 76\nPublic statements by authority\ns 32S renum as s 77\nInspectors\ns 32T renum as s 78\nReturn of identity card\ns 32U renum as s 79\nPowers of inspectors\ns 32V renum as s 80\n\nInterpretation\ns 32W renum as s 81\nEntry and search etc\ns 32X renum as s 82\ns 32XA renum as s 83\nSearch warrants\ns 32Y renum as s 84\nSearch warrants may be granted by telephone\ns 32Z ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nom Ord1987-5 s 14\nEntry etc in emergencies\n32ZA ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nom Ord1987-5 s 14\ns 32ZB renum as s 85\nReview of inspector’s direction\ns 32ZC renum as s 86\nReview by administrative appeals tribunal\ns 32ZD ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 16\ns 32ZE ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1989-38 sch 1\ns 32ZF renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77 and then s 23\ns 32ZG renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78 and then s 24\nService of documents\ns 32ZH renum as s 89\ns 32ZJ ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nReporting by occupiers and electrical contractors\ns 33 orig s 33 renum as s 90\n(prev s 14) renum as s 33 and then s 32 and then s 4\n(prev s 33A) renum as s 33 and then s 5\n\npres s 33 (prev s 85) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 87 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 33 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nCompliance with Australian Standard 3000\ns 33A renum as s 33 and then s 5\nTesting and reporting of electrical work\ns 33B renum as s 34 and then s 6\nExemption from s 33 and s 34\ns 33C renum as s 35 and then s 7\nDirections to rectify unsafe installations\ns 33D renum as s 36 and then s 8\nReporting by electricity distributor\ns 34 orig s 34 renum as s 91\n(prev s 15) renum as s 34 and then s 37\n(prev s 33B) renum as s 34 and then s 6\npres s 34 (prev s 86) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 88 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 34 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2013-31 s 75\nInterference with site of serious electrical accident\ns 35 orig s 35 renum as s 92\n(prev s 16) renum as s 35 and then s 38\n(prev s 33C) renum as s 35 and then s 7\npres s 35 (prev s 87) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 89 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 35 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2012-21 amdt 3.65; A2016-33 amdt 1.17\nPublication of report of serious electrical accident\ns 36 orig s 36 renum as s 93\n(prev s 16A) renum as s 36 and then s 39\n(prev s 33D) renum as s 36 and then s 8\npres s 36 (prev s 88) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 90 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 36 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2007-39 amdt 3.36; A2014-10 s 41\nReview of decisions\ns 36AA renum as s 94 and then s 119 and then s 61\n\ns 36AB renum as s 95 and then s 120 and then s 62\nConduct of directors, servants and agents\ns 36A renum as s 96 and then s 121\npt 7 hdg orig pt 7 hdg renum as pt 3 hdg\n(prev pt 7D hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as pt 11 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as pt 7 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ndiv 7.1 hdg prev div 7.1 hdg renum as div 3.1 hdg\n(prev pt 7D div 1 hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as div 11.1 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as div 7.1 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nDefinition of business premises\ns 37 orig s 37 renum as s 97 and then s 122\n(prev s 16B) renum as s 37 and then s 40\n(prev s 15) am Ord1972-27 s 4\nsub A1994-52 s 15\nrenum as s 34 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 37 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 37 (prev s 89) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 91 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 37 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 38 orig s 38 renum as s 98 and then s 123\n(prev s 16C) renum as s 38 and then s 41\n(prev s 16) sub A1994-52 s 15\nrenum as s 35 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 38 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 38 (prev s 89A) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 92 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 38 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nConstruction occupations registrar may require information and\ndocuments\ns 39 hdg (prev s 93 hdg) am A2004-13 amdt 2.41\nrenum as s 39 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 39 orig s 39 renum as s 99 and then s 124\n(prev s 17) renum as s 39 and then s 42\n(prev s 16A) ins A1994-52 s 15\n\nrenum as s 36 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 39 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 39 (prev s 89B) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 93 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 39 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2014-10 s 35, s 41\nContravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar\ns 40 hdg (prev s 94 hdg) am A2004-13 amdt 2.41\nrenum as s 40 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 40 orig s 40 renum as s 100 and then s 125\n(prev s 18) renum as s 40 and then s 43\n(prev s 16B) ins A1994-52 s 15\nrenum as s 37 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 40 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 40 (prev s 89C) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 94 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 40 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.125\ns 41 orig s 41 renum as s 101 and then s 126\n(prev s 19) renum as s 41 and then s 44\n(prev s 16C) ins A1994-52 s 15\nrenum as s 38 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 41 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 41 (prev s 89D) ins A2000-69 s 23\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.448\nrenum as s 95 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 41 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2007-39 amdt 3.37\ns 42 orig s 42 renum as s 102 and then s 127\n(prev s 20) renum as s 42 and then s 45\n(prev s 17) am A1994-52 s 16, sch\nrenum as s 39 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 42 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 42 (prev s 89E) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 96 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\n\nrenum as s 42 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.126\n(5)-(7) exp 24 November 2005 (s 42 (7))\ndiv 7.2 hdg prev div 7.2 hdg renum as div 3.2 hdg\n(prev pt 7D div 2 hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as div 11.2 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as div 7.2 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 43 orig s 43 renum as s 103\n(prev s 20A) renum as s 43 and then s 46\n(prev s 18) am Ord1978-46 sch 2; A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 40 A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2000-69 s 10\nrenum as s 43 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 43 (prev s 89F) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 97 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 43 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 43AA renum as s 104 and then s 129 and then s 65\nPayment of fees\ns 43A renum as s 105\ns 44 orig s 44 renum as s 106\n(prev s 20B) renum as s 44 and then s 47\n(prev s 19) sub A1994-52 s 17\nrenum as s 41 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 44 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 44 (prev s 89G) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 98 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 44 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 45 (prev s 20C) renum as s 45 and then s 48\n(prev s 20) sub A1994-52 s 17\nrenum as s 42 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 45 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 45 (prev s 89H) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 99 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 45 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 46 (prev s 20D) renum as s 46 and then s 49\n\n(prev s 20A) ins A1994-52 s 17\nrenum as s 43 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 46 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 46 (prev s 89J) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 100 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 46 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 47 (prev s 21) renum as s 47 and then s 50\n(prev s 20B) ins A1994-52 s 17\nrenum as s 44 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 47 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 47 (prev s 89K) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 101 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 47 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2018-33 amdt 1.21, amdt 1.22\ns 48 (prev s 22) renum as s 48 and then s 51\n(prev s 20C) ins A1994-52 s 17\nrenum as s 45 A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2001-44 amdt 1.1414\nrenum as s 48 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 48 (prev s 89L) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 102 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 48 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.127\ns 49 (prev s 22A) renum as s 49 and then s 52\n(prev s 20D) ins A1994-52 s 17\nrenum as s 46 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 49 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 49 (prev s 89M) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 103 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 49 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 50 (prev s 22B) renum as s 50 and then s 53\n(prev s 21) am A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 47 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 50 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\n\npres s 50 (prev s 89N) ins A2000-69 s 23\nsub A2001-44 amdt 1.1451\nrenum as s 104 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 50 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.128\nPowers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and installations\ns 51 hdg (prev s 105 hdg) sub A2004-13 amdt 2.32\nrenum as s 51 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 51 (prev s 22C) renum as s 51 and then s 54\n(prev s 22) am A1994-52 s 18, sch\nrenum as s 48 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 51 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 51 (prev s 89P) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 105 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 51 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.129\nsub A2023-55 s 53\ns 52 (prev s 24) renum as s 52 and then s 55\n(prev s 22A) ins A1994-52 s 19\nrenum as s 49 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 52 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 52 (prev s 89Q) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 106 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 52 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nsub A2005-54 amdt 1.130\nam A2009-49 amdt 3.55\ns 53 (prev s 25) renum as s 53 and then s 56\n(prev s 22B) ins A1994-52 s 19\nrenum as s 50 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 53 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 53 (prev s 89R) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 107 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.39)\nrenum as s 53 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2005-54 amdt 1.131\ns 54 (prev s 26) renum as s 54 and then s 57\n(prev s 22C) ins A1994-52 s 19\nrenum as s 51 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 54 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\n\npres s 54 (prev s 89S) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 108 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 54 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 55 (prev s 27) renum as s 55 and then s 58\n(prev s 24) am Ord1978-46 sch 2\nsub A1994-52 s 21\nrenum as s 52 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2001-44 amdts 1.1415-1.1418\nrenum as s 55 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 55 (prev s 89T) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 109 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 55 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 56 (prev s 27A) renum as s 56 and then s 59\n(prev s 25) am A1994-52 s 22\nrenum as s 53 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 56 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 56 (prev s 89U) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 110 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 56 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 57 (prev s 28) renum as s 57 and then s 60\n(prev s 26) am A1994-52 s 23\nrenum as s 54 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.1419\nrenum as s 57 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 57 (prev s 89V) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 111 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 57 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2014-2 s 26\ndiv 7.3 hdg orig pt 7 div 3 hdg ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nprev div 7.3 hdg (prev div 7.4 hdg) renum as div 3.3 hdg\n(prev pt 7D div 3 hdg) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as div 11.3 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as div 7.3 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 58 (prev s 29) renum as s 58 and then s 61\n\n(prev s 27) am Ord1972-27 s 5; Ord1988-31 sch;\nA1994-52 s 25, sch\nrenum as s 55 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1997-96 sch 1; A2000-69 sch 1; A2000-66 sch 1\npt 4\nrenum as s 58 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 58 (prev s 89W) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 112 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2002-11 amdt 2.37; A2002-51 amdt 1.19\nrenum as s 58 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2023-4 amdt 1.6\ns 59 (prev s 30) renum as s 59 and then s 62\n(prev s 27A) ins A1994-52 s 26\nrenum as s 56 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 59 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 59 (prev s 89ZB) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 117 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 59 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\ns 60 (prev s 32) renum as s 60 and then s 63\n(prev s 28) am A1991-3 sch; A1994-52 s 27, sch\nrenum as s 57 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 60 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 60 (prev s 89ZC) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 118 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 60 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nNon-prescribed articles of electrical equipment\npt 7A hdg renum as pt 8 hdg and then pt 4 hdg\nDefective articles of electrical equipment\npt 7B hdg renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 5 hdg\npt 7C hdg renum as pt 10 hdg and then pt 6 hdg\npt 7D hdg renum as pt 11 hdg and then pt 7 hdg\npt 7D div 1 hdg renum as div 11.1 hdg and then div 7.1 hdg\npt 7D div 2 hdg renum as div 11.2 hdg and then div 7.2 hdg\n\npt 7D div 3 hdg renum as div 11.3 hdg and then div 7.3 hdg\npt 8 hdg orig pt 8 hdg om A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\n(prev pt 7A hdg) renum as pt 8 hdg and then pt 4 hdg\n(prev pt 8A hdg) ins A1994-52 s 34\nrenum as pt 9 hdg A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as pt 12 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as pt 8 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nMeaning of reviewable decision—pt 8\ns 61 (prev s 32A) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 61 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 s 13\n(prev s 29) am A1994-52 s 28, sch\nrenum as s 58 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 61 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 61 (prev s 36AA) ins A1994-52 s 34\nrenum as s 94 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4; A2000-69 s 25\nrenum as s 119 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nsub A2004-13 amdt 2.33\nrenum as s 61 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2006-15 amdt 1.27\nReviewable decision notices\ns 62 (prev s 32B) renum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 10\n(prev s 30) am A1994-52 s 29, sch\nrenum as s 59 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 62 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\npres s 62 (prev s 36AB) ins A1994-52 s 34\nrenum as s 95 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-60 sch 1; A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4; A2000-69 s 26\nrenum as s 120 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 62 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.67\nApplications for review\ns 62A ins A2008-37 amdt 1.154\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.67\npt 8A hdg renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 12 hdg and then pt 8 hdg\n\npt 9 hdg (prev pt 8A hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 12 hdg\nand then pt 8 hdg\n(prev pt 7B hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 5 hdg\npres pt 9 hdg (prev pt 9 hdg) renum as pt 10 hdg\nA1994-52 s 48\nrenum as pt 13 hdg R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as pt 9 hdg R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nMinister may exempt regulated utility\ns 62B ins A2023-4 s 12\nEvidence\ns 63 (prev s 32C) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 3, sch\nrenum as s 63 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 s 15\n(prev s 32) renum as s 60 and then s 63 and then s 9\npres s 63 (prev s 41) am Ord1988-31 sch; A1994-52\ns 39, sch\nrenum as s 101 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 126 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nam A2004-13 amdt 2.35, amdt 2.39\nrenum as s 63 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2012-21 amdt 3.66; A2018-4 s 11\ns 64 (prev s 32D) renum as s 64 and then s 65 and then s 11\n(prev s 32B) renum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 10\n(prev s 103) ins A2001-44 amdt 1.1451\nrenum as s 128 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 64 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2007-39 amdt 3.38; A2025-29 amdt 4.67\ns 65 (prev s 32E) renum as s 65 and then s 66 and then s 12\n(prev s 32D) renum as s 64 and then s 65 and then s 11\n(prev s 43AA) ins A1994-52 s 41\nrenum as s 104 A1994-52 s 48\nsub A2001-44 amdt 1.1451\nrenum as s 129 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 65 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2007-39 amdt 3.38, amdt 3.39; A2025-29 amdt 4.67\nRegulation-making power\ns 66 (prev s 32F) renum as s 66 and then s 67 and then s 13\n(prev s 32E) renum as s 65 and then s 66 and then s 12\n\n(prev s 105) ins A2001-44 amdt 1.1451\nrenum as s 130 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nrenum as s 66 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nam A2014-2 s 27; A2014-10 s 37; A2017-19 s 4;\nNew regulations\ns 67 (prev s 32G) renum as s 67 and then s 68 and then s 14\n(prev s 32F) renum as s 66 and then s 67 and then s 13\n(prev s 131) ins A2004-13 amdt 2.37\nrenum as s 67 R10 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.43)\nexp 1 September 2004 (s 67 (5))\ns 68 (prev s 32H) renum as s 68 and then s 69 and then s 15\n(prev s 32G) renum as s 67 and then s 68 and then s 14\ns 69 (prev s 32J) renum as s 69 and then s 70 and then s 16\n(prev s 32H) renum as s 68 and then s 69 and then s 15\ns 70 (prev s 32K) renum as s 70 and then s 71 and then s 17\n(prev s 32J) renum as s 69 and then s 70 and then s 16\ns 71 (prev s 32L) renum as s 71 and then s 72 and then s 18\n(prev s 32K) renum as s 70 and then s 71 and then s 17\ns 72 (prev s 32M) renum as s 72 and then s 73 and then s 19\n(prev s 32L) renum as s 71 and then s 72 and then s 18\ns 73 (prev s 32N) renum as s 73 and then s 74 and then s 20\n(prev s 32M) renum as s 72 and then s 73 and then s 19\ns 74 (prev s 32P) renum as s 74 and then s 75 and then s 21\n(prev s 32N) renum as s 73 and then s 74 and then s 20\ns 75 (prev s 32Q) renum as s 75 and then s 76 and then s 22\n(prev s 32P) renum as s 74 and then s 75 and then s 21\ns 76 (prev s 32R) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 9, sch\nrenum as s 76 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 s 18\n\n(prev s 32ZF) renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77\n(prev s 32Q) renum as s 75 and then s 76 and then s 22\ns 77 (prev s 32S) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 77 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 s 18\n(prev s 32ZG) renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78\n(prev s 32ZF) renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77\ns 78 (prev s 32T) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1988-31 sch\nrenum as s 78 A1994-52 s 48\nins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 79\n(prev s 32ZG) renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78\nArticles to which pt 8 applies\ns 79 (prev s 32U) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 sch\nrenum as s 79 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 78) renum as s 79 and then s 25\nEnergy efficiency requirements\ns 79A renum as s 81 and then s 27\nMinimum safety standards\ns 80 (prev s 32V) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 10, sch\nrenum as s 80 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 79) renum as s 80 and then s 26\nEnergy efficiency requirements\ns 81 (prev s 32W) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 81 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 79A) renum as s 81 and then s 27\nProhibited articles\ns 82 (prev s 32X) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\n\nam Ord1987-5 s 11\nrenum as s 82 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 80) renum as s 82 and then s 28\nSale or installation of prohibited articles\ns 83 (prev s 32XA) ins Ord1987-5 s 12\nrenum as s 83 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 81) renum as s 83 and then s 29\nDirections about unsafe articles\ns 84 (prev s 32Y) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nam Ord1987-5 s 13\nrenum as s 84 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 82) renum as s 84 and then s 30\ns 85 (prev s 32ZB) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nsub Ord1987-5 s 15\nrenum as s 85 A1994-52 s 48\n(prev s 83) renum as s 85 and then s 31\npt 10 hdg (prev pt 9 hdg) renum as pt 10 hdg and then pt 13 hdg\nand then pt 9 hdg\nprev pt 10 hdg (prev pt 7C hdg) renum as pt 6 hdg\nDefinitions for pt 10\ns 86 (prev s 32ZC) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 86 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\n(prev s 84) renum as s 86 and then s 32\nReporting by occupiers and electrical contractors\ns 87 (prev s 32ZF) renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77\n(prev s 85) renum as s 87 and then s 33\nReporting by electricity distributor\ns 88 (prev s 32ZG) renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78\n(prev s 86) renum as s 88 and then s 34\nInterference with site of serious electrical accident\ns 89 (prev s 32ZH) ins Ord1985-20 s 4\nrenum as s 89 A1994-52 s 48\n\nom A2000-69 s 22\n(prev s 87) renum as s 89 and then s 35\ns 89A renum as s 92 and then s 38\nChief executive may require information and documents\ns 89B renum as s 93 and then s 39\nContravention of requirement by chief executive\ns 89C renum as s 94 and then s 40\ns 89D renum as s 95 and then s 41\ns 89E renum as s 96 and then s 42\ns 89F renum as s 97 and then s 43\ns 89G renum as s 98 and then s 44\ns 89H renum as s 99 and then s 45\ns 89J renum as s 100 and then s 46\ns 89K renum as s 101 and then s 47\ns 89L renum as s 102 and then s 48\ns 89M renum as s 103 and then s 49\ns 89N renum as s 104 and then s 50\nLabelling defective electrical equipment\ns 89P renum as s 105 and then s 51\ns 89Q renum as s 106 and then s 52\ns 89R renum as s 107 and then s 53\ns 89S renum as s 108 and then s 54\n\ns 89T renum as s 109 and then s 55\ns 89U renum as s 110 and then s 56\ns 89V renum as s 111 and then s 57\ns 89W renum as s 112 and then s 58\nLegal professional privilege\ns 89X renum as s 113\nProviding false or misleading information\ns 89Y renum as s 114\nProviding false or misleading documents\ns 89Z renum as s 115\ns 89ZA renum as s 116\ns 89ZB renum as s 117 and then s 59\ns 89ZC renum as s 118 and then s 60\nPublication of report of serious electrical accident\ns 90 (prev s 33) am Ord1972-27 s 6; Ord1982-61 s 2;\nOrd1985-67 sch pt 1; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-52 s 33,\nsch\nrenum as s 90 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\n(prev s 88) renum as s 90 and then s 36\npt 11 hdg orig pt 11 hdg ins A2000-69 s 27\n(prev pt 7D hdg) renum as pt 11 hdg and then pt 7 hdg\ndiv 11.1 hdg (prev pt 7D div 1 hdg) renum as div 11.1 hdg and then\ndiv 7.1 hdg\nDefinition of business premises\ns 91 (prev s 34) am Ord1988-31 sch; A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 91 A1994-52 s 48\nam A1994-81 sch; A1998-51 s 6\nom A2000-69 s 24\n\n(prev s 89) renum as s 91 and then s 37\ns 92 (prev s 35) am A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 92 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 s 24\n(prev s 89A) renum as s 92 and then s 38\nPlanning and land authority may require information and documents\ns 93 (prev s 36) am A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 93 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-66 sch 1 pt 4\n(prev s 89B) renum as s 93 and then s 39\nContravention of requirement by planning and land authority\ns 94 (prev s 36AA) renum as s 94 and then s 119 and then\ns 61\n(prev s 89C) renum as s 94 and then s 40\ns 95 (prev s 36AB) renum as s 95 and then s 120 and then\ns 62\n(prev s 89D) renum as s 95 and then s 41\ns 96 (prev s 36A) renum as s 96 and then s 121\n(prev s 89E) renum as s 96 and then s 42\ndiv 11.2 hdg (prev pt 7D div 2 hdg) renum as div 11.2 hdg and then\ndiv 7.2 hdg\ns 97 (prev s 37) renum as s 97 and then s 122\n(prev s 89F) renum as s 97 and then s 43\ns 98 (prev s 38) renum as s 98 and then s 123\n(prev s 89G) renum as s 98 and then s 44\ns 99 (prev s 39) renum as s 99 and then s 124\n(prev s 89H) renum as s 99 and then s 45\ns 100 (prev s 40) renum as s 100 and then s 125\n(prev s 89J) renum as s 100 and then s 46\ns 101 (prev s 41) renum as s 101 and then s 126 and then s 63\n\n(prev s 89K) renum as s 101 and then s 47\ns 102 (prev s 42) renum as s 102 and then s 127\n(prev s 89L) renum as s 102 and then s 48\ns 103 (prev s 43) am A1994-52 sch\nrenum as s 103 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 sch 1\nins A2001-44 amdt 1.1451\nrenum as s 128\n(prev s 89M) renum as s 103 and then s 49\ns 104 (prev s 43AA) renum as s 104 and then s 129 and then\ns 65\n(prev s 89N) renum as s 104 and then s 50\nDisconnecting etc dangerous electrical equipment and installations\ns 105 (prev s 43A) ins Ord1988-31 sch\nrenum as s 105 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2000-69 sch 1\n(prev s 89P) renum as s 105 and then s 51\ns 106 (prev s 44) am Ord1989-38 sch 1\nrenum as s 106 A1994-52 s 48\nom A2001-44 amdt 1.1451\n(prev s 89Q) renum as s 106 and then s 52\ns 107 orig s 107 ins A2000-69 s 27\n(prev s 89R) renum as s 107 and then s 53\ns 108 orig s 108 ins A2000-69 s 27\n(prev s 89S) renum as s 108 and then s 54\ns 109 (prev s 89T) renum as s 109 and then s 55\ns 110 (prev s 89U) renum as s 110 and then s 56\ns 111 (prev s 89V) renum as s 111 and then s 57\n\ndiv 11.3 hdg (prev pt 7D div 3 hdg) renum as div 11.3 hdg and then\ndiv 7.3 hdg\ns 112 (prev s 89W) renum as s 112 and then s 58\nLegal professional privilege\ns 113 (prev s 89X) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 113 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nom A2002-11 amdt 2.38\nProviding false or misleading information\ns 114 (prev s 89Y) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 114 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nProviding false or misleading documents\ns 115 (prev s 89Z) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 115 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\ns 116 (prev s 89ZA) ins A2000-69 s 23\nrenum as s 116 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\ns 117 (prev s 89ZB) renum as s 117 and then s 59\ns 118 (prev s 89ZC) renum as s 118 and then s 60\npt 12 hdg (prev pt 8A hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 12 hdg\nand then pt 8 hdg\nReview of decisions\ns 119 (prev s 36AA) renum as s 94 and then s 119 and then\ns 61\ns 120 (prev s 36AB) renum as s 95 and then s 120 and then\ns 62\npt 13 hdg (prev pt 9 hdg) renum as pt 10 hdg and then pt 13 hdg\nand then pt 9 hdg\nConduct of directors, servants and agents\ns 121 (prev s 36A) ins Ord1987-5 s 17\nrenum as s 96 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 121 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\n\nom A2004-15 amdt 1.13\nProduction of licence or permit for inspection\ns 122 (prev s 37) am A1994-52 s 35, sch\nrenum as s 97 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 122 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nChange of name or address\ns 123 (prev s 38) am A1994-52 s 36, sch\nrenum as s 98 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 123 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nLoss etc of licence or permit\ns 124 (prev s 39) am A1994-52 s 37, sch\nrenum as s 99 A1994-52 s 48\nam A2001-44 amdt 1. 1449, amdt 1.1450\nrenum as s 124 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nExpired licences or permits\ns 125 (prev s 40) am A1994-52 s 38, sch\nrenum as s 100 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 125 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nEvidence\ns 126 (prev s 41) renum as s 101 and then s 126 and then s 63\nService of notices\ns 127 (prev s 42) am A1994-52 s 40\nrenum as s 102 A1994-52 s 48\nrenum as s 127 R4 LA (see A2000-69 s 29)\nom A2004-13 amdt 2.36\ns 128 (prev s 103) renum as s 128 and then s 64\ns 129 (prev s 43AA) renum as s 104 and then s 129 and then\ns 65\nRegulation-making power\ns 130 (prev s 105) renum as s 130 and then s 66\nNew regulations\ns 131 renum as s 67\n\nReviewable decisions\nsch 1 ins A2008-37 amdt 1.155\nam A2014-10 s 38; items renum R24 LA; A2023-55 s 54\ndict ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\nam A2006-15 amdt 1.28; A2007-39 amdt 3.40; A2008-37\namdt 1.156; A2009-20 amdt 3.66; A2009-49 amdt 3.56;\nA2012-21 amdt 3.67; A2014-10 s 39, s 40; A2015-33\namdt 1.66\ndef approved first seller ins A2007-39 amdt 3.41\ndef article of electrical equipment ins A2004-13\namdt 2.38\nam A2007-39 amdt 3.42\ndef AS/NZS 3000 ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef AS/NZS 3017 ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef AS/NZS 3820 ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef business premises ins A2007-39 amdt 3.43\ndef connected with ins A2007-39 amdt 3.43\ndef corresponding law ins A2007-39 amdt 3.43\ndef declaration of compliance ins A2007-39 amdt 3.43\ndef electrical installation ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\nsub A2011-23 s 9\ndef electrical wiring rules ins A2018-4 s 12\ndef electrical wiring work ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef electricity distributor ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef electricity network ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef engage in conduct ins A2005-54 amdt 1.132\ndef generator ins A2011-23 s 10\ndef inspector ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\nsub A2007-39 amdt 3.44\ndef occupier ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef offence ins A2007-39 amdt 3.45\ndef premises ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef prescribed article of electrical equipment ins\nA2004-13 amdt 2.38\nsub A2006-15 amdt 1.29\ndef prohibited ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\nsub A2007-39 amdt 3.46\ndef regulatory authority ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\nsub A2013-31 s 76\ndef relevant distributor ins A2007-39 amdt 3.47\ndef relevant safety standard ins A2007-39 amdt 3.47\ndef relevant standard ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\n\ndef reviewable decision ins A2008-37 amdt 1.157\ndef sell ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\ndef serious electrical accident ins A2004-13 amdt 2.38\nom R15 LA\nins A2007-39 amdt 3.47\n\nEarlier republications 5\n5 Earlier republications\nSome earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1\nrefers to the publication order.\nSince 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published\nin electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of\nauthorised republications have also been published in printed format. These\nrepublications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and\nprinted versions of an authorised republication are identical.\nRepublication No Amendments to Republication date\n1 A1991-3 31 January 1993\n2 A1994-81 31 January 1995\n3 A1997-96 1 June 1998\n4 A2001-44 12 September 2001\n5 A2001-44 9 May 2002\n6* A2002-11 29 May 2002\n7 A2002-51 1 January 2003\n7 (RI) A2002-51 ‡ 10 February 2003\n8 A2003-37 1 November 2003\n9 A2004-15 9 April 2004\n10 A2004-15 1 September 2004\n11 A2004-15 2 September 2004\n12 A2005-54 24 November 2005\n13 A2005-54 25 November 2005\n14 A2006-15 1 September 2006\n15 A2007-39 27 December 2007\n16 A2008-37 2 February 2009\n17* A2009-20 22 September 2009\n18 A2009-49 17 December 2009\n19 A2011-23 7 July 2011\n20 A2012-21 5 June 2012\n21 A2012-32 1 July 2012\n\n6 Renumbered provisions\nRepublication No Amendments to Republication date\n22 A2013-31 27 August 2013\n23 A2014-2 6 March 2014\n24 A2014-10 18 April 2014\n25 A2015-33 14 October 2015\n26 A2016-24 12 May 2016\n27 A2016-33 21 June 2016\n28 A2017-19 16 June 2017\n29 A2018-4 2 March 2018\n30 A2018-33 23 October 2018\n31 A2023-4 16 February 2023\n32 A2023-55 12 December 2023\n33 A2023-55 11 March 2024\n‡ includes retrospective amendments by A2002-49\n6 Renumbered provisions\nThis Act was renumbered by Electricity (Amendment) Act 1994 A1994-52 s 48\nand Electricity Amendment Act 2000 A2000-69 s 29. Details of the\nrenumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history) and\nendnote 6 (Renumbered provisions) in R4. It was also renumbered under the\nLegislation Act 2001, in R10 (see Construction Occupations Legislation\nAmendment Act 2004 A2004-13 amdt 2.43). For a table showing the\nrenumbered provisions, see R13.","sortOrder":71}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":779},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act has expanded significantly from its original 1971 focus on basic electrical safety and licensing. Major scope expansions include: (1) energy efficiency requirements added in 2000 and expanded in 2014, creating overlap with Commonwealth GEMS legislation; (2) a comprehensive prescribed articles regime for high-risk electrical equipment introduced in 1985 and restructured in 2006; (3) detailed enforcement powers mirroring modern regulatory schemes added in 2000; and (4) serious accident reporting obligations added in 2000. The Act now functions as a broad consumer protection and energy efficiency law, not merely a technical safety standard."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping categories of electrical equipment (prescribed, non-prescribed, prohibited) with different compliance regimes","Extensive cross-referencing to external standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3017, AS/NZS 3820) that change over time","Nested exceptions and exemptions throughout (e.g., s 5(3) has 3 sub-exceptions, s 6(2) has 2, s 27(5) excludes second-hand goods)","Conditional offence structures requiring proof of multiple elements (e.g., recklessness as to prohibited status in s 29)","Complex enforcement powers with multiple entry pathways (consent, warrant, business hours, emergency) and detailed procedural requirements","Incorporation of Commonwealth GEMS legislation by reference with concurrent operation requirements (s 27)","54-year legislative history with multiple renumberings creating complex amendment trails","Schedule 1 reviewable decisions table requiring cross-reference for administrative review rights"],"plain_english_summary":"This ACT law tightens electrical safety by requiring wiring and installations to meet AS/NZS standards, be inspected and tested, and by forcing high‑risk products to be declared safe before sale. It mandates immediate reporting and protection of serious accident scenes, empowers regulators to ban or recall unsafe equipment, and gives inspectors strong enforcement powers. It matters to electricians, contractors, manufacturers and sellers, property occupiers, and electricity distributors because it raises safety and compliance obligations."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act has materially expanded beyond its 1971 safety‑only baseline. Notable scope growth: (1) incorporation of energy‑efficiency and labelling regulation powers (s 27, s 8A and s 66(2)(a)), extending the law into product performance and market‑facing rules; (2) detailed market‑regulation of goods via \"prescribed articles\", first‑seller registration and testing‑laboratory approval (Part 3, ss 11A, 14, 20–22), which go beyond simple site safety to control supply chains; (3) stronger administrative enforcement architecture (modern inspector powers, warrants, seizure and compensation, Parts 7 and 6); and (4) cross‑jurisdictional harmonisation powers that allow the registrar to adopt corresponding laws (s 10, s 11A(4)) and the Executive to incorporate other jurisdictions’ instruments by regulation (s 66(3)). These additions shift the Act from a narrow onsite safety statute to a broader regulatory framework touching product certification, market access and energy efficiency regulation."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple Parts addressing distinct regimes (wiring work, prescribed articles, non‑prescribed articles, defective articles, serious accidents, enforcement, review) — 9 Parts","Extensive dictionary with roughly 30–40 defined terms referenced across the Act (eg electrical installation, electrical wiring work, approved first seller, relevant safety standard)","Heavy cross‑referencing to external technical standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3017, AS/NZS 3820) and to laws of other jurisdictions (s 3B, s 11A(4), s 66)","Numerous delegated instruments and different instrument types: disallowable instruments (ACT Appendix s 3B(3)), notifiable instruments (declarations under ss 10, 11A(8), 28(3)), and regulations (s 66)","Multiple offence types with varying maximum penalties (up to 200 penalty units and some carrying imprisonment) and a mix of strict liability and non‑strict offences (see ss 4, 5, 6, 12–13, 27)","Nested exceptions and conditional logic (eg s 5 exceptions in (3), s 6 exemptions in (2), energy‑efficiency offences operate only if regulations are made and must be consistent with Commonwealth GEMS — s 27 notes)","Complex enforcement powers with conditional triggers (inspector belief on reasonable grounds, warrant processes, seizure and return rules, compensation procedures in ss 43–56, 58–60)","Formal review framework limited to specified \"reviewable decisions\" (Schedule 1) rather than broad merits review — requires cross‑checking Schedule 1 to identify appealable actions","Large amendment and renumbering history with frequent changes and dependence on subordinate instruments (see endnotes), meaning practitioners must track current instruments and earlier versions"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does (mechanics)\n\n- Sets technical safety rules for electrical wiring work and installations by requiring compliance with the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) and an ACT Appendix (see s 3B–3D).  The Minister may publish an ACT Appendix that modifies the national standard for the Territory (s 3B(2)–(4)).\n- Makes it an offence to carry out wiring work that does not meet the wiring rules (s 5), and requires testing and reporting of completed electrical work in line with AS/NZS 3017 and lodging a test report with the construction occupations registrar and the installation owner (s 6).\n- Requires inspection before connecting a new installation, or reconnecting an installation that has been disconnected for 6 months or more (s 4), subject to regulatory exceptions.\n- Provides powers for inspectors to give directions to make installations or work safe, and to require that remedial work be carried out by suitably licensed or qualified persons (s 8).\n- Creates a regulatory regime for electrical equipment sold or installed in the ACT: the registrar can declare particular items to be \"prescribed articles\" that must meet stated safety standards and registration/approval arrangements (Part 3, esp. s 11A).  It also creates offences for selling, installing or supplying articles that are declared prescribed, prohibited, or that fail to meet declared standards (ss 12–13, 28–30).\n- Requires minimum safety standards for other (non‑prescribed) electrical articles (Part 4, s 26) and allows the Executive to make energy‑efficiency rules and labelling requirements that traders must follow (s 27).\n- Gives the construction occupations registrar powers to inspect, test and, where appropriate, seize or require return of equipment for testing; to maintain public registers (ss 20–22); and to publish safety warnings and direct recalls (ss 30–31).\n- Requires reporting of serious electrical accidents by occupiers, contractors and electricity distributors, and restricts disturbing accident sites until inspected (Part 6, ss 32–36).\n- Establishes enforcement tools for inspectors (appointment, identity cards, entry powers, warrants, seizure, labelling, disconnection), powers to require name/address and to require documents, and mechanisms for compensation where loss occurs from inspector action (Part 7, ss 41–60).\n- Provides for review rights to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a list of specified (\"reviewable\") decisions (pt 8 and Schedule 1), gives the Minister power to exempt a regulated utility (s 62B), and enables the Executive to make regulations (s 66).\n\nOfficial stated purpose\n\n- The Act is framed to regulate the safe use of electricity in the ACT by setting technical standards, inspection/testing obligations and enforcement powers (opening note and the objects implicit throughout Parts 2–6).\n\nWho it affects\n\n- Electricians and electrical contractors: standards, testing, reporting and directions to rectify (ss 5–8, 6).\n- Approved first sellers, importers and suppliers of electrical goods: registration and compliance rules for \"prescribed articles\", testing and recall obligations (Part 3, ss 9, 11A, 22).\n- Traders and retailers of electrical appliances: minimum safety and (where made) energy‑efficiency and labelling rules (Part 4, s 26, s 27).\n- Electricity distributors and NERL retailers: reporting duties after serious accidents; some regulatory interplay with network infrastructure exemptions (ss 32, 34, 62B).\n- Occupiers and owners of premises: duty to report serious accidents and to comply with inspector directions; owners may face disconnection or repair notices (ss 33, 51).\n- Testing laboratories: approval and registration requirements (s 20–21).\n\nWhy it matters (practical effect)\n\n- It moves safety compliance from voluntary practice to enforceable legal obligations: non‑compliance can attract fines and, for some offences, imprisonment (see maximum penalties in ss 4, 8, 12, 13 and elsewhere).\n- It places upfront administrative and transaction costs on private actors: licensed contractors must test and report work, sellers/importers must register and have declarations of compliance, and approved first sellers must provide samples and information on demand (ss 6, 11A(2), 22(2)–(3)).\n- It centralises decision‑making and technical judgement in the construction occupations registrar and delegated inspectors (powers across Parts 3, 5–7), meaning agencies decide which articles are \"prescribed\" or \"prohibited\" and can order recalls or disconnections (ss 11A, 28–31, 51).\n\nAnalytical lens — incentives, costs and trade‑offs (short assessment)\n\n- Who pays: sellers, importers and installers bear compliance costs (testing, registration, recalls). Owners may pay to make installations safe if inspectors direct remedial work, though inspectors can require work be done by qualified persons and the owner may later seek compensation only in limited circumstances (s 8(6); s 60). Electricity distributors and retailers bear reporting and coordination costs after accidents (s 34).\n- Who decides: the construction occupations registrar and inspectors exercise significant administrative discretion—declaring prescribed/prohibited articles, approving testing laboratories, directing recalls and disconnecting dangerous installations (ss 11A, 20, 30, 51). Many powers are implemented through regulations, disallowable instruments and notifiable instruments (ss 3B(3), 10(2), 11A(8), 66).\n- Behaviour changes expected: more formal testing and record‑keeping by contractors; higher due diligence by suppliers/importers about product conformity and first‑seller registration; quicker reporting and site preservation after serious accidents (ss 6, 11A, 33–35).\n- Compliance burden and opportunity cost: small traders and second‑hand sellers are partly exempt (s 27(5)), but many small operators may face higher costs to demonstrate compliance or to remove stock; conversely, larger approved first sellers may internalise testing capacity and obtain competitive advantage through registered compliance (s 11A, s 22).\n- Market and competition effects: the Act channels market access through registration/approval pathways (Part 3), which can raise entry costs and benefit established manufacturers/importers who can meet testing/certification requirements. Adopting other jurisdictions' laws (s 11A(4), s 66(3)) eases harmonisation but extends external standards into the ACT regulatory mix.\n- Capture, concentrated benefits and diffuse costs: the ability to declare prescribed articles and to require first‑seller registration concentrates power to benefit compliant (and often larger) sellers; costs of compliance are dispersed among many installers and small traders.\n- Enforcement and implementation risks: many provisions rely on delegated regulations and the registrar’s operational capacity (ss 3B, 11A, 66). Effective enforcement needs well‑resourced inspection, testing, and register management. Delays or uncertainty in declarations and approvals create legal and commercial friction.\n\nNotes on legal mechanics and special features\n\n- Several offences are strict liability (no need to prove intent), increasing regulatory compliance risk for businesses (see s 5(2), s 6(4), s 27(6) and others).\n- The Act explicitly integrates national technical standards and enables the adoption of other jurisdictions' laws (s 3B, s 11A(4), s 66(3)–(4)), so operators must track both ACT instruments and broader standards.\n- The Act provides specific review rights for listed administrative decisions (Schedule 1 and pt 8) so affected parties may seek merits review (Schedule 1 lists 8 reviewable decision types).\n\nPrimary sections to consult for compliance tasks\n\n- Technical rules and Appendix: s 3B–3D\n- Prohibition on connecting uninspected installations: s 4\n- Wiring compliance and testing/reporting: ss 5–6\n- Prescribed/prohibited articles and recall powers: Part 3 (ss 9, 11A, 12–13, 22, 28–31)\n- Energy efficiency/labelling (where regulations are made): ss 8A, 27\n- Serious accidents reporting and site protection: Part 6 (ss 32–36)\n- Inspectors’ powers, entry, seizure, disconnection: Part 7 (ss 41–57)\n- Regulation power and delegated instruments: s 66\n\nThis is a practical, enforcement‑centred safety law: it translates technical standards into legal duties, creates registration and recall pathways for electrical goods, and equips inspectors and the registrar with tools to remove or neutralise risks. The trade‑off is greater public‑safety oversight in exchange for administrative and compliance costs borne primarily by installers, sellers and importers (see ss 5–6, Part 3, s 27, s 60)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/electricity-safety-act-1971","history":"/api/acts/electricity-safety-act-1971/history","analysis":"/api/acts/electricity-safety-act-1971/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/electricity-safety-act-1971/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/electricity-safety-act-1971/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/electricity-safety-act-1971/documents"}}