8Meaning of electric line

8 Meaning of electric line (1) Subject to subsection (2), an electric line is: (a) a wire or conductor used for transmitting, transforming or supplying electricity at a voltage greater than extra-low voltage; and (b) anything ordinarily found in association with the wire or conductor; and (c) anything used for the purpose of protecting, insulating or supporting, or supporting the operation of, the wire or conductor. Examples for subsection (1) 1 A bracket, casing, coating, covering, duct, frame, insulator, pillar, pipe, pole, tower or tube enclosing, surrounding or supporting a wire or conductor. 2 An air break, circuit breaker, switch, transformer or other apparatus connected to a wire or conductor. (2) An electric line does not include: (a) a wire or conductor directly used in converting electricity into another form of energy; or (b) a wire or conductor within the internal structure of a building. 1 A cord for connecting an air conditioning unit, computer, lamp, television or toaster to a supply of electricity is not an electric line. 2 A power or lighting circuit within a building is not an electric line. 9 Meaning of electrical work (1) Subject to subsection (2), electrical work means: (a) connecting electricity supply wiring to electrical equipment or disconnecting electricity supply wiring from electrical equipment; or

Electrical Safety Act 2022 11 (b) manufacturing, constructing, installing, removing, adding, testing, replacing, repairing, altering or maintaining electrical equipment or an electrical installation. Examples for subsection (1) 1 Installing low voltage electrical wiring in a building. 2 Installing electrical equipment into an installation coupler or interconnector. 3 Replacing a low voltage electrical component of a washing machine. 4 Maintaining an electricity entity’s overhead distribution system. (2) Electrical work does not include the following: (a) work that involves connecting electrical equipment to an electricity supply by means of a flexible cord plug and socket outlet; (b) work on a non-electrical component of electrical equipment, if the person carrying out the work is not exposed to an electrical hazard; (c) replacing electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment if: (i) the equipment or component was designed by its manufacturer to be replaced by a person who does not have expertise in carrying out electrical work; and (ii) the replacement can be safely performed by a person who does not have expertise in carrying out electrical work; (d) manufacturing or assembling electrical equipment in a workplace in accordance with the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011; (e) building or repairing ducts, conduits, troughs or channels where electrical wiring will be or is installed if: (i) the channels are not intended to be earthed; and (ii) wiring installed in the channels is not energised; and (iii) the work is done under the supervision of a person licensed to perform electrical installation work; (f) assisting a licensed electrical worker to carry out electrical work on electrical equipment under the direct supervision of the electrical worker, if the assistance does not involve physical contact with any energised electrical equipment;