Electrical Safety Act 2022
40Requirements for work related to electricity network
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40 Requirements for work related to electricity network (1) An electricity entity may make reasonable requirements for: (a) any work specified under section 39(1); and (b) the safety of persons carrying out work related to a connection to its electricity network. (2) A person who proposes to make a connection to an electricity network must give the electricity entity written notice of the (3) The notice must be given at least 24 hours before the proposed work begins and specify: (a) the nature of the work to be conducted; and (b) the place where the work is to be conducted; and (c) any other information the electricity entity requires to protect its electricity infrastructure and the safety of the persons carrying out the work. (4) On receipt of a notice under subsection (2), the electricity entity (a) inform the person of the requirements it made under subsection (1) in relation to the proposed work; and (b) approve or not approve the proposed work. (5) A person who receives approval from the electricity entity for the proposed work must comply with: (a) any reasonable requirement the person was informed of by the electricity entity in relation to the proposed work; (b) any requirement prescribed by regulation applicable to the