Electrical Safety Regulation 2013
sec.271Requirement on distribution entity to take action in interests of electrical safety
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sec.271 Requirement on distribution entity to take action in interests of electrical safety
If a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity, the person may advise the distribution entity of the concern. The distribution entity must take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units. (sec.271-ssec.1) If a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity, the person may advise the distribution entity of the concern. (sec.271-ssec.2) The distribution entity must take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —40 penalty units.