Electrical Safety Regulation 2013
sec.231Request to distribution entity for examination of electrical work
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sec.231 Request to distribution entity for examination of electrical work
This section applies if, under this part, electrical work must be examined or tested by a distribution entity before an electrical installation is connected or reconnected to a source of electricity. The person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, ask the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation, in a way approved by the distribution entity, for the work to be examined or tested. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. In making the request, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed and that the electrical installation complies with the requirements of this regulation. (sec.231-ssec.1) This section applies if, under this part, electrical work must be examined or tested by a distribution entity before an electrical installation is connected or reconnected to a source of electricity. (sec.231-ssec.2) The person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, ask the distribution entity that supplies or is to supply electricity to the electrical installation, in a way approved by the distribution entity, for the work to be examined or tested. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.231-ssec.3) In making the request, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed and that the electrical installation complies with the requirements of this regulation.