198Giving electrical safety direction

198 Giving electrical safety direction (1) An inspector may give a direction under this section if an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that an immediate electrical risk exists at a place. (2) The direction may direct a person to do any of the following: (a) to stop any activity that is causing the electrical risk; (b) to stop using, or allowing to be used, unsafe electrical (c) to disconnect electrical equipment from its supply of electricity to the extent the inspector considers necessary to eliminate the electrical risk;

Electrical Safety Act 2022 108 (d) to take any other action reasonably required to prevent, mitigate or remedy the electrical risk. An inspector may direct an electricity entity to give the inspector the help the inspector reasonably requires to disconnect electrical equipment under subsection (2)(c). (3) The direction may be given orally, but must be confirmed by written notice as soon as practicable. (4) The direction must include the following: (a) the grounds on which the direction is being made; (b) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; (c) whether the inspector believes a provision of the Act was contravened; (d) the measures to be taken to remedy the electrical risk; (e) any other requirements that must be complied with before reconnecting the supply of electricity; (f) the specific time when the measures are required to be taken. (5) A person given a direction under this section must comply with it. (6) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is given a direction under this section; and (c) the conduct contravenes the requirements of the direction and the person is reckless in relation to that result. Maximum penalty: 1 000 penalty units. (7) Strict liability applies to subsection (6)(a).