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This Regulation bundles workplace electrical-safety duties (risk management, exclusion zones, safe work on/near energised equipment), product and supplier controls (registration, RCM marking, certificates of conformity/suitability), licensing/testing rules, distribution and generator requirements, incident notification and cathodic-protection limits. It cross‑links mandatory Australian standards (wiring rules, AS/NZS standards) and creates auditing, registration and enforcement mechanisms. Notable specific duties include owner obligations to install safety switches (see sec.28) and immediate incident notification (see sec.292). This is general legal information, not legal advice—get a qualified Australian lawyer to check before acting.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Electrical Safety Regulation 2026.
This regulation may be cited as the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2026.
A duty imposed on a person under a provision of this regulation in relation to electrical safety does not limit or affect any duty the person has under the Act or, unless otherwise expressly provided, any other provision of this regulation.
For section 6 (2) (b) of the Act , the following provisions of this regulation have application at a mine or petroleum plant— part 1 ; part 4 ; part 5 , divisions 1 and 2 ; part 7 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences; part 13 ; part 14 . For subsection (1) (f) , a reference in part 14 to a dangerous electrical event does not include a reference to a matter mentioned in section 12 (a) , (b) or (c) of the Act if the matter is required to be notified to an inspector or chief inspector under— the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 . (sec.4-ssec.1) For section 6 (2) (b) of the Act , the following provisions of this regulation have application at a mine or petroleum plant— part 1 ; part 4 ; part 5 , divisions 1 and 2 ; part 7 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences; part 13 ; part 14 . (sec.4-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (f) , a reference in part 14 to a dangerous electrical event does not include a reference to a matter mentioned in section 12 (a) , (b) or (c) of the Act if the matter is required to be notified to an inspector or chief inspector under— the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 .
For section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , a workplace is prescribed if activities of a kind stated in schedule 1 are carried out at the workplace. Schedule 1 categorises workplaces according to the activities carried out at the workplaces using a system known as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification ( ANZSIC ). A category of workplace stated in schedule 1 , column 2 has the ANZSIC class stated in column 1 of the schedule. (sec.5-ssec.1) For section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , a workplace is prescribed if activities of a kind stated in schedule 1 are carried out at the workplace. (sec.5-ssec.2) Schedule 1 categorises workplaces according to the activities carried out at the workplaces using a system known as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification ( ANZSIC ). (sec.5-ssec.3) A category of workplace stated in schedule 1 , column 2 has the ANZSIC class stated in column 1 of the schedule.
The dictionary in schedule 10 defines particular words used in this regulation. If a word used in this regulation is not defined in this regulation or the Act , but is used in the wiring rules, it has, to the greatest practicable extent, the same meaning in this regulation as it has in the wiring rules. circuit breaker fuse hazardous area luminaire residual current device (RCD) (sec.6-ssec.1) The dictionary in schedule 10 defines particular words used in this regulation. (sec.6-ssec.2) If a word used in this regulation is not defined in this regulation or the Act , but is used in the wiring rules, it has, to the greatest practicable extent, the same meaning in this regulation as it has in the wiring rules. circuit breaker fuse hazardous area luminaire residual current device (RCD)
Each of the following provisions states the way a person’s electrical safety duty under section 30 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in the provision— sections 12 and 18 (1) ; sections 38 (1) , 39 , 40 , 41 (1) , 44 (1) , 45 (1) and 46 ; sections 127 , 128 (1) – (4) , 129 (1) – (5) , 130 (1) – (4) , 132 , 133 (1) – (6) , 136 (1) – (4) , 138 (1) – (4) , 139 (1) – (4) , 140 (1) – (5) and 141 (1) – (5) . Section 38 (2) states the way a worker’s electrical safety duty under section 39 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in section 38 (2) . (sec.7-ssec.1) Each of the following provisions states the way a person’s electrical safety duty under section 30 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in the provision— sections 12 and 18 (1) ; sections 38 (1) , 39 , 40 , 41 (1) , 44 (1) , 45 (1) and 46 ; sections 127 , 128 (1) – (4) , 129 (1) – (5) , 130 (1) – (4) , 132 , 133 (1) – (6) , 136 (1) – (4) , 138 (1) – (4) , 139 (1) – (4) , 140 (1) – (5) and 141 (1) – (5) . (sec.7-ssec.2) Section 38 (2) states the way a worker’s electrical safety duty under section 39 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in section 38 (2) .
If this regulation requires an assessment of risks to electrical safety associated with a hazard, task, thing or circumstance, an assessment of risks associated with a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances may be conducted if— all hazards, tasks, things or circumstances in the class are the same; and the assessment of risks for the class does not result in any worker or other person being exposed to a greater, additional or different risk to electrical safety than if the risk assessment were carried out in relation to each individual hazard, task, thing or circumstance.
In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in effect from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard currently in effect under that designation. a reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in effect from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard currently in effect under that designation. Subsection (1) applies regardless of the edition or year of the standard or joint standard. In this regulation, a reference to AS/NZS 3000 is a reference to that standard as amended from time to time, and as remade from time to time. Bracketed words appearing after a standard’s designation are included for information purposes only. (sec.9-ssec.1) In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in effect from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard currently in effect under that designation. a reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in effect from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard currently in effect under that designation. (sec.9-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies regardless of the edition or year of the standard or joint standard. In this regulation, a reference to AS/NZS 3000 is a reference to that standard as amended from time to time, and as remade from time to time. (sec.9-ssec.3) Bracketed words appearing after a standard’s designation are included for information purposes only.
This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an exclusion zone for an overhead electric line if the person or thing comes within the distance from the line stated for the person or thing in schedule 2 . (sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. (sec.10-ssec.2) A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an exclusion zone for an overhead electric line if the person or thing comes within the distance from the line stated for the person or thing in schedule 2 .
This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the person or thing is within the exclusion zone for the person or thing for the line. For applying this section— a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and operating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than— a person; or a handheld object a person is handling; and a vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling. Despite subsection (3) , the person or thing does not include an object that— alone, or with 1 or more other objects, is an extension from the person or thing; and is insulated; and has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line. In this section— conductive object means a tool or other object readily able to conduct electricity. (sec.11-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. (sec.11-ssec.2) A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the person or thing is within the exclusion zone for the person or thing for the line. (sec.11-ssec.3) For applying this section— a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and operating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than— a person; or a handheld object a person is handling; and a vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling. (sec.11-ssec.4) Despite subsection (3) , the person or thing does not include an object that— alone, or with 1 or more other objects, is an extension from the person or thing; and is insulated; and has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line. (sec.11-ssec.5) In this section— conductive object means a tool or other object readily able to conduct electricity.
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must manage risks to health and safety associated with electrical risks at the workplace in accordance with the WHS Regulation , chapter 3 , part 3.1 . electrical risks associated with the design, construction, installation, protection, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and electrical installations at the workplace This section is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ).
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. If it is not reasonably practicable to ensure the safe distance of a person, plant or thing from an overhead electric line, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for proposed work that may come within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line; and control measures implemented are consistent with— the risk assessment; and if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.13-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.13-ssec.2) If it is not reasonably practicable to ensure the safe distance of a person, plant or thing from an overhead electric line, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for proposed work that may come within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line; and control measures implemented are consistent with— the risk assessment; and if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace damages an underground electric line. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
This section applies if work to be carried out at a workplace involves a risk of contact with an underground electric line. A person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for the proposed work; and control measures implemented are consistent with— the risk assessment; and if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies if work to be carried out at a workplace involves a risk of contact with an underground electric line. (sec.15-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for the proposed work; and control measures implemented are consistent with— the risk assessment; and if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line—any requirements of the entity.
This division applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking if the person, or a worker carrying out work for the person, performs work, whether or not electrical work, at a workplace. See section 22 (3) of the Act for when the person conducting the business or undertaking is also a worker.
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure any unsafe electrical equipment at the workplace— is disconnected, or isolated, from its electricity supply; and once disconnected or isolated— is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or is replaced or permanently removed from use. Maximum penalty—36 penalty units. For applying this section, electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment is unsafe if there are reasonable grounds for believing it to be unsafe. However, subsection (1) does not apply to a person conducting a business or undertaking in relation to electrical equipment that is not under the person’s management or control. (sec.17-ssec.1) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure any unsafe electrical equipment at the workplace— is disconnected, or isolated, from its electricity supply; and once disconnected or isolated— is not reconnected until it is repaired or tested and found to be safe; or is replaced or permanently removed from use. Maximum penalty—36 penalty units. (sec.17-ssec.2) For applying this section, electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment is unsafe if there are reasonable grounds for believing it to be unsafe. (sec.17-ssec.3) However, subsection (1) does not apply to a person conducting a business or undertaking in relation to electrical equipment that is not under the person’s management or control.
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure any cord extension set or flexible cable at the workplace is— located where it is not likely to suffer damage; or protected against damage. In this section— damage includes damage by liquid. Subsection (1) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ). (sec.18-ssec.1) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure any cord extension set or flexible cable at the workplace is— located where it is not likely to suffer damage; or protected against damage. (sec.18-ssec.2) In this section— damage includes damage by liquid.
In this division— private overhead electric line means an overhead electric line that is not owned by an electricity entity.
This section applies if an electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity. The person in control of the electrical installation must provide suitable means for the connection of the person’s electrical installation to a service line. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. The person in control of the electrical installation must maintain any facilities for— attaching an overhead service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation; or the entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. a service riser bracket timber backing for a closed eye bolt However, subsection (3) does not require the person to maintain the insulation of any clamp or apparatus supplied by the person for the purposes of a joint needed for consumer terminals. (sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if an electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity. (sec.20-ssec.2) The person in control of the electrical installation must provide suitable means for the connection of the person’s electrical installation to a service line. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.20-ssec.3) The person in control of the electrical installation must maintain any facilities for— attaching an overhead service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation; or the entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line to supply electricity to the electrical installation. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. a service riser bracket timber backing for a closed eye bolt (sec.20-ssec.4) However, subsection (3) does not require the person to maintain the insulation of any clamp or apparatus supplied by the person for the purposes of a joint needed for consumer terminals.
The person in control of an electrical installation must maintain, to a reasonable extent, the integrity of the insulation of an electric line, or connection to an electric line, that is— part of the electrical installation; and near 1 or more of the following— the point of attachment of the electric line to a structure; a roof or structure where it is likely that a person, including, for example, a painter or plumber, could come into contact with the insulated wires or connectors of the line. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
The person in control of a private overhead electric line must ensure that a pole, post or other structure supporting the line— is constructed of a material that is suitable for the conditions of use; and is of a size that is suitable for the conditions of use; and is secured in the ground, having regard to the size of the post, pole or structure and the quality of the soil. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. For guidance on the size and depth of poles and posts, see the wiring rules, Appendix D.
The person in control of a private overhead electric line must ensure trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and other measures are taken, to prevent contact with the line that is likely to cause injury from electric shock to any person or damage to property. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
The person in control of a private overhead electric line must take all reasonable steps to ensure that, if the line is disconnected from its electricity supply, the line is— dismantled as soon as practicable after disconnection; or maintained so it is electrically and mechanically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
In this division— domestic residence means a building or structure, or a part of a building or structure, that— is used, or designed to be used, as a single dwelling; and a house, flat or unit is not used, or designed to be used, for temporary accommodation. a boarding house or motel general purpose socket-outlet means a low voltage socket-outlet that— has a rating of 10A; and is designed to fit a three-pin flat-pin plug that complies with the relevant standard under part 4 for the type of plug; and is used, or intended to be used, or could at some time reasonably be expected to be used, for more than 1 appliance. owner , of residential land, means the person registered or entitled to be registered, immediately after the transfer day for the land— under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land. possession day , for residential land, means the day the transferee of the land enters into lawful possession of the land. residential land means land on which a domestic residence is constructed, and includes an interest in residential land. transfer day , for residential land, means the day the transferee of the land is entitled to lawful possession of the land. transferee , of residential land, means the person who, on becoming entitled to possession of the land, may lodge an application for registration— under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land. transferor , of residential land, means— if, immediately before the transfer day for the residential land, there is a mortgagee in possession of the land—the mortgagee in possession; or otherwise—the person registered, immediately before the transfer day for the land— under the Land Act 1994 , as a lessee, or personal representative of a deceased lessee, of the land; or under the Land Title Act 1994 , as an owner, or the personal representative of an owner, of the land.
The transferor of residential land must, on or before the possession day for the land, give the transferee of the land written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.
The transferor of residential land must, within 90 days after the possession day for the land, give the regulator a written notice stating all of the following information ( transfer and safety switch information )— the full names of the transferor and transferee; the addresses of the transferor and transferee immediately after the possession day for the land; the property details of the land; the current use of the land; if there is an agreement for the transfer of the land—the date of the agreement; the possession day for the land; whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land; whether the transferor has given the transferee written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units. However, the transferor is not required to comply with subsection (1) if a properly completed combined form, together with an application for registration, is given to— for an application for registration under the Land Act 1994 —the chief executive (land); or for an application for registration under the Land Title Act 1994 —the registrar. If a combined form is given under subsection (2) , the regulator may use only the transfer and safety switch information stated on the form. In this section— chief executive (land) means the chief executive of the department in which the Land Act 1994 is administered. combined form means a form that— gives transfer and safety switch information and information about a change of ownership required under other Acts; and may be given to the chief executive (land) or the registrar. registrar see the Land Title Act 1994 , schedule 2 . (sec.27-ssec.1) The transferor of residential land must, within 90 days after the possession day for the land, give the regulator a written notice stating all of the following information ( transfer and safety switch information )— the full names of the transferor and transferee; the addresses of the transferor and transferee immediately after the possession day for the land; the property details of the land; the current use of the land; if there is an agreement for the transfer of the land—the date of the agreement; the possession day for the land; whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land; whether the transferor has given the transferee written notice of whether an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units. (sec.27-ssec.2) However, the transferor is not required to comply with subsection (1) if a properly completed combined form, together with an application for registration, is given to— for an application for registration under the Land Act 1994 —the chief executive (land); or for an application for registration under the Land Title Act 1994 —the registrar. (sec.27-ssec.3) If a combined form is given under subsection (2) , the regulator may use only the transfer and safety switch information stated on the form. (sec.27-ssec.4) In this section— chief executive (land) means the chief executive of the department in which the Land Act 1994 is administered. combined form means a form that— gives transfer and safety switch information and information about a change of ownership required under other Acts; and may be given to the chief executive (land) or the registrar. registrar see the Land Title Act 1994 , schedule 2 .
An owner of residential land must ensure that, within 90 days after the possession day, an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.
This section applies if— after the possession day for residential land, a residential tenancy agreement for the residential land is entered into; and the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement; and a general purpose socket-outlet is installed in the domestic residence on the land; and an approved safety switch is not installed for the general purpose socket-outlet. The owner of the land must ensure, within 90 days after the day the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement, that an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units. In this section— residential tenancy agreement see the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 12 . (sec.29-ssec.1) This section applies if— after the possession day for residential land, a residential tenancy agreement for the residential land is entered into; and the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement; and a general purpose socket-outlet is installed in the domestic residence on the land; and an approved safety switch is not installed for the general purpose socket-outlet. (sec.29-ssec.2) The owner of the land must ensure, within 90 days after the day the tenancy starts under the residential tenancy agreement, that an approved safety switch is installed for any general purpose socket-outlet installed in the domestic residence on the land. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units. (sec.29-ssec.3) In this section— residential tenancy agreement see the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 12 .
A licensed electrical worker or a licensed electrical contractor must not perform electrical installation work on an electrical installation installed in a domestic residence unless— an approved safety switch has been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or if an approved safety switch has not been installed for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence— the work is or includes the installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence; or the worker or contractor reasonably believes installation of an approved safety switch for the general purpose socket-outlets installed in the residence is not required under this regulation; or the work is the connection of the residence to a source of electricity; or the work is needed to be performed without delay in an emergency, to prevent an emergency from happening or for safety reasons. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
In this division— building means a building classified under the Building Code of Australia as— a class 1 building; or a class 2 building; or a class 10a building. Building Code of Australia has the meaning given by the Building Act 1975 , section 12 . enter , in relation to a roof space, includes placing any part of a person’s body in the roof space. relevant electrical installation , for a building, means— an electrical installation for the building that includes a switchboard for energising or de-energising the electrical installation or part of the electrical installation for the building; or if there is more than 1 electrical installation as mentioned in paragraph (a) for the building—all of the electrical installations for the building. roof space , of a building— means— the space in the building immediately under the roof of the building; or if there is a ceiling under any part of the roof of the building—the space between the roof and the ceiling, including the ceiling structure; but does not include habitable areas of a space mentioned in paragraph (a) .
This division applies in relation to any work carried out in relation to a building, other than electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment to which part 8 , division 3 applies.
A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless— the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) applies. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. For subsection (1) (b) , the circumstances are— it is not reasonably practicable to carry out the work or enter the roof space while the relevant electrical installation is de-energised; or it is necessary to test, service or commission a thing, other than electrical equipment, that is energised and located in, or accessible by, the roof space. If either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) applies, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for the work or entry; and the person is satisfied— the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and a statement for the work or entry is prepared that— identifies the work or entry; and states the hazards associated with the work or entry and the risks associated with those hazards; and describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and the work is carried out or the entry is made in accordance with the statement. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.33-ssec.1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless— the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) applies. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.33-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the circumstances are— it is not reasonably practicable to carry out the work or enter the roof space while the relevant electrical installation is de-energised; or it is necessary to test, service or commission a thing, other than electrical equipment, that is energised and located in, or accessible by, the roof space. (sec.33-ssec.3) If either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) applies, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for the work or entry; and the person is satisfied— the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and a statement for the work or entry is prepared that— identifies the work or entry; and states the hazards associated with the work or entry and the risks associated with those hazards; and describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and the work is carried out or the entry is made in accordance with the statement. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
A worker must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless— the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or a circumstance mentioned in section 33 (2) applies. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
This section applies if— a worker, for a person conducting a business or undertaking— carries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or enters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and the isolated roof space can not be accessed from any other part of the building’s roof space; and the isolated roof space has a relevant electrical installation for the building that is capable of being de-energised in isolation from any other relevant electrical installation in the building (the isolated electrical installation ). Sections 33 and 34 apply— as if a reference in those sections to the roof space of the building were a reference to the isolated roof space; and as if a reference in those sections to the relevant electrical installation for the building were a reference to the isolated electrical installation. (sec.35-ssec.1) This section applies if— a worker, for a person conducting a business or undertaking— carries out work in a part of the roof space of a building that is separate from 1 or more other parts of the roof space of the same building (the isolated roof space ); or enters the isolated roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building; and the isolated roof space can not be accessed from any other part of the building’s roof space; and the isolated roof space has a relevant electrical installation for the building that is capable of being de-energised in isolation from any other relevant electrical installation in the building (the isolated electrical installation ). (sec.35-ssec.2) Sections 33 and 34 apply— as if a reference in those sections to the roof space of the building were a reference to the isolated roof space; and as if a reference in those sections to the relevant electrical installation for the building were a reference to the isolated electrical installation.
This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking is responsible for ensuring— a risk assessment is conducted under section 33 (3) (a) ; and a statement is prepared under section 33 (3) (c) . The person must keep— a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work or entry to which the risk assessment relates is completed or made; and a copy of the statement until the work or entry to which the statement relates is completed or made. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. However, if a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs in connection with the work or entry to which the risk assessment or statement relates, the person must keep the risk assessment or statement for at least 2 years after the incident or event occurs. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.36-ssec.1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking is responsible for ensuring— a risk assessment is conducted under section 33 (3) (a) ; and a statement is prepared under section 33 (3) (c) . (sec.36-ssec.2) The person must keep— a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work or entry to which the risk assessment relates is completed or made; and a copy of the statement until the work or entry to which the statement relates is completed or made. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.36-ssec.3) However, if a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event occurs in connection with the work or entry to which the risk assessment or statement relates, the person must keep the risk assessment or statement for at least 2 years after the incident or event occurs. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
This subdivision, other than section 38 (2) , applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking that includes the installation of ceiling insulation. Section 38 (2) applies to a worker who performs work that includes the installation of ceiling insulation. (sec.37-ssec.1) This subdivision, other than section 38 (2) , applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking that includes the installation of ceiling insulation. (sec.37-ssec.2) Section 38 (2) applies to a worker who performs work that includes the installation of ceiling insulation.
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure ceiling insulation is not fastened to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener. The worker must not fasten ceiling insulation to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener. Subsection (1) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ). Subsection (2) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 39 of the Act (see section 7 (2) ). (sec.38-ssec.1) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure ceiling insulation is not fastened to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener. (sec.38-ssec.2) The worker must not fasten ceiling insulation to the ceiling structure of a building with metal or any other form of conductive fastener. Subsection (1) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ). Subsection (2) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 39 of the Act (see section 7 (2) ).
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure ceiling insulation is installed in a building in a way that complies with the wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3, as in force from time to time. The wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3 deals with recessed luminaires and their auxiliary equipment. On the commencement of this section, the wiring rules, clause 4.5.2.3 is available on the department’s website. This section is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ).
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure a worker for the business or undertaking who installs ceiling insulation in a building is trained in carrying out an assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of ceiling insulation. This section is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ).
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, before the start of the installation in a building of ceiling insulation— an on-site operational assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of the ceiling insulation is conducted; and any control measures necessary to prevent a person’s exposure to the electrical risk are implemented. The person conducting the business or undertaking must keep a record of the on-site operational assessment for at least 5 years after the assessment is conducted. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units. Subsection (1) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ). (sec.41-ssec.1) The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that, before the start of the installation in a building of ceiling insulation— an on-site operational assessment of the electrical risk from the installation of the ceiling insulation is conducted; and any control measures necessary to prevent a person’s exposure to the electrical risk are implemented. (sec.41-ssec.2) The person conducting the business or undertaking must keep a record of the on-site operational assessment for at least 5 years after the assessment is conducted. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.
In this subdivision— electrically conductive ceiling insulation — means a product used, or to be used, as ceiling insulation that is readily able to conduct electricity; but does not include metal foil batts. non-capable circuit means an electrical circuit on which an approved safety switch is not capable of effective operation. consumer main submain in particular circumstances
This subdivision applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking that includes the installation of electrically conductive ceiling insulation.
Before starting to install electrically conductive ceiling insulation in a building, the person conducting the business or undertaking must obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that the contractor— has inspected and tested the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building; and is satisfied that the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building is electrically safe. The person conducting the business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units. Subsection (1) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ). (sec.44-ssec.1) Before starting to install electrically conductive ceiling insulation in a building, the person conducting the business or undertaking must obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that the contractor— has inspected and tested the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building; and is satisfied that the existing electrical installation in the ceiling structure of the building is electrically safe. (sec.44-ssec.2) The person conducting the business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.
Before starting to install electrically conductive ceiling insulation in a building, the person conducting the business or undertaking must obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that— an approved safety switch has been installed on each capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and each non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building is identified and clearly marked. For subsection (1) (b) , a non-capable circuit is clearly marked only if the non-capable circuit is permanently marked— in a way that distinguishes the non-capable circuit from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure; and at intervals of not more than 1m, to the extent it is reasonably practicable. The certificate mentioned in subsection (1) must explain the way in which non-capable circuits located in the ceiling structure have been permanently marked to distinguish them from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure. If a non-capable circuit has been marked with durable high visibility tags, the certificate must explain this. The person conducting the business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. In this section— capable circuit means an electrical circuit on which an approved safety switch is capable of effective operation. Subsection (1) is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ). (sec.45-ssec.1) Before starting to install electrically conductive ceiling insulation in a building, the person conducting the business or undertaking must obtain a certificate from a licensed electrical contractor stating that— an approved safety switch has been installed on each capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and each non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building is identified and clearly marked. (sec.45-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , a non-capable circuit is clearly marked only if the non-capable circuit is permanently marked— in a way that distinguishes the non-capable circuit from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure; and at intervals of not more than 1m, to the extent it is reasonably practicable. (sec.45-ssec.3) The certificate mentioned in subsection (1) must explain the way in which non-capable circuits located in the ceiling structure have been permanently marked to distinguish them from capable circuits located in the ceiling structure. If a non-capable circuit has been marked with durable high visibility tags, the certificate must explain this. (sec.45-ssec.4) The person conducting the business or undertaking must keep the certificate mentioned in subsection (1) for at least 5 years after the person is given the certificate. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.45-ssec.5) In this section— capable circuit means an electrical circuit on which an approved safety switch is capable of effective operation.
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure electrically conductive ceiling insulation installed in a building— does not cover, in whole or in part, any non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building; and is installed at least 25mm away from any non-capable circuit located in the ceiling structure of the building. This section is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ).
This section applies if an inspector or an electricity entity reasonably believes a defect exists that affects the electrical safety of electrical equipment. The inspector or electricity entity may, by notice, require the person in control of the electrical equipment to take all reasonable steps to ensure the defect is fixed within a stated period. The person in control of the electrical equipment must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if an inspector or an electricity entity reasonably believes a defect exists that affects the electrical safety of electrical equipment. (sec.47-ssec.2) The inspector or electricity entity may, by notice, require the person in control of the electrical equipment to take all reasonable steps to ensure the defect is fixed within a stated period. (sec.47-ssec.3) The person in control of the electrical equipment must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse.
This section applies if a low voltage electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity. The person in control of the low voltage electrical installation must not knowingly allow the earthing for the installation to be inconsistent with the requirements for systems of earthing applying to the electricity entity under section 245 . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if a low voltage electrical installation receives electricity distributed by an electricity entity. (sec.48-ssec.2) The person in control of the low voltage electrical installation must not knowingly allow the earthing for the installation to be inconsistent with the requirements for systems of earthing applying to the electricity entity under section 245 . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
This part prescribes matters for the purposes of part 2A of the Act .
In this part— certificate of conformity means a certificate— stating that a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment complies with the relevant standard for that type; and issued— under division 7 or under a recognised external certification scheme; or under a corresponding law or a scheme provided for under that law; and complying with the requirements relating to issuing a certificate under the equipment safety rules. certificate of suitability means a certificate— stating that a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment complies with the relevant standard for the type of in-scope electrical equipment; and issued under any 1 of the following— a declared scheme under section 96 ; a program established under section 116 ; a corresponding law; a scheme under a corresponding law that substantially corresponds to a declared scheme under section 96 ; and complying with the requirements relating to issuing a certificate under the equipment safety rules. date of registration , for registration of a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment or of equipment as a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, means the date shown in the national register as the date of registration of the responsible supplier or type. defining standard means AS/NZS 4417 (Regulatory compliance mark for electrical and electronic equipment). false declaration includes an incorrect or misleading declaration. false information includes incorrect or misleading information. family , of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, means items of the type that— have the same basic electrical characteristics and material composition but may differ in dimension, colour or other aspects; and having regard to the relevant standard for the type, are able to be covered by a single test report. level 1 , for in-scope electrical equipment, see section 54 (1) . level 2 , for in-scope electrical equipment, see section 54 (2) . level 3 , for in-scope electrical equipment, see section 54 (3) . meets , a relevant standard, means complies with the safety requirements, electrical or otherwise, of the standard. RCM means the regulatory compliance mark under the defining standard. registered see section 52 . registered responsible supplier means a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment who is registered. relevant person means— an individual who resides in Queensland; or a corporation whose— registered office under the Corporations Act is in Queensland; or principal place of business is in Queensland. relevant responsible supplier , of in-scope electrical equipment, means— if the responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment is an individual—an individual who resides in Queensland; or if the responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment is a corporation—a corporation whose— registered office under the Corporations Act is in Queensland; or principal place of business is in Queensland. relevant standard — for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, see section 55 (1) ; or for a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, see section 56 (1) . second-hand dealer see the Second-hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2003 , schedule 3 . second-hand item means an item of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that has previously been sold, other than electrical equipment— previously sold by wholesale; or acquired by a person for the production or manufacture of another item of electrical equipment; or acquired by a person, other than a second-hand dealer, for the purpose of resupply of the electrical equipment; or the resupply of electrical equipment by sale, exchange, lease, hire, hire-purchase or other arrangement returned to a supplier for refund or exchange. test report means a document that presents test results and other information relevant to the test.
For section 48B (1) (a) of the Act , the voltage range is low voltage.
A responsible supplier is registered if the supplier is recorded in the part of the national register that records registered responsible suppliers. Electrical equipment is registered as a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment if the equipment is recorded, in relation to a registered responsible supplier, as equipment of that type in the part of the national register that records registered in-scope electrical equipment of that type. Level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered under this part. In-scope electrical equipment of a particular type is registered in relation to a particular registered responsible supplier if it is registered as mentioned in subsection (2) in relation to the responsible supplier. (sec.52-ssec.1) A responsible supplier is registered if the supplier is recorded in the part of the national register that records registered responsible suppliers. (sec.52-ssec.2) Electrical equipment is registered as a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment if the equipment is recorded, in relation to a registered responsible supplier, as equipment of that type in the part of the national register that records registered in-scope electrical equipment of that type. Level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered under this part. (sec.52-ssec.3) In-scope electrical equipment of a particular type is registered in relation to a particular registered responsible supplier if it is registered as mentioned in subsection (2) in relation to the responsible supplier.
This section applies if an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment includes 2 or more components of types of in-scope electrical equipment that are permanently attached to the item. The components are not separate items of types of in-scope electrical equipment for the purposes of registration under section 52 . A type of in-scope electrical equipment, being a refrigerator, includes a number of components each of which, taken separately, is itself an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment. If a refrigerator of the type is sold, the item sold is the refrigerator. There is not a separate sale of each of the components. (sec.53-ssec.1) This section applies if an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment includes 2 or more components of types of in-scope electrical equipment that are permanently attached to the item. (sec.53-ssec.2) The components are not separate items of types of in-scope electrical equipment for the purposes of registration under section 52 . A type of in-scope electrical equipment, being a refrigerator, includes a number of components each of which, taken separately, is itself an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment. If a refrigerator of the type is sold, the item sold is the refrigerator. There is not a separate sale of each of the components.
Electrical equipment is level 1 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment that is not classified under the defining standard as level 2 or level 3. Electrical equipment is level 2 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 2 under the defining standard. Electrical equipment is level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 3 under the defining standard. Also, if a type of in-scope electrical equipment is level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, each item of the family of the type is also level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.54-ssec.1) Electrical equipment is level 1 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment that is not classified under the defining standard as level 2 or level 3. (sec.54-ssec.2) Electrical equipment is level 2 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 2 under the defining standard. (sec.54-ssec.3) Electrical equipment is level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a type of in-scope electrical equipment classified as level 3 under the defining standard. (sec.54-ssec.4) Also, if a type of in-scope electrical equipment is level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, each item of the family of the type is also level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.
The relevant standard for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is— if there is a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type—that standard together with AS/NZS 3820 (Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment); or if there is not a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type and there is an IEC standard that applies specifically to the type—the IEC standard together with AS/NZS 3820; or if neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies—AS/NZS 3820. In this section— IEC standard means an International Electrotechnical Commission standard. (sec.55-ssec.1) The relevant standard for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment is— if there is a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type—that standard together with AS/NZS 3820 (Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment); or if there is not a Standards Australia or joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand standard that applies specifically to the type and there is an IEC standard that applies specifically to the type—the IEC standard together with AS/NZS 3820; or if neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies—AS/NZS 3820. (sec.55-ssec.2) In this section— IEC standard means an International Electrotechnical Commission standard.
A standard is a relevant standard for a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a standard— shown in the defining standard as the relevant standard for the type, and the standard can be readily applied to the type; or accepted by the regulator as a standard that can be readily applied to the type; or accepted under a corresponding law as a standard that can be readily applied to the type. The acceptance of a standard under subsection (1) (b) or (c) has effect subject to compliance with any requirements stated— for subsection (1) (b) —by the regulator as part of the regulator’s acceptance of the standard; or for subsection (1) (c) —as part of the acceptance of the standard under the corresponding law. (sec.56-ssec.1) A standard is a relevant standard for a type of level 2 or level 3 in-scope electrical equipment if it is a standard— shown in the defining standard as the relevant standard for the type, and the standard can be readily applied to the type; or accepted by the regulator as a standard that can be readily applied to the type; or accepted under a corresponding law as a standard that can be readily applied to the type. (sec.56-ssec.2) The acceptance of a standard under subsection (1) (b) or (c) has effect subject to compliance with any requirements stated— for subsection (1) (b) —by the regulator as part of the regulator’s acceptance of the standard; or for subsection (1) (c) —as part of the acceptance of the standard under the corresponding law.
A responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment may register as a responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment. However, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register if the responsible supplier— does not have an ABN or an IRD; or is ineligible to register under section 70 (2) . As part of the registration process, the responsible supplier must— make the responsible supplier’s declaration as required by the equipment safety rules; and pay the registration fee. The declaration required by the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 1 . A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register as a responsible supplier, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. In this section— ABN (short for ‘Australian Business Number’) has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 (Cwlth) , section 41 . IRD means a tax file number within the meaning of the Income Tax Act 2007 (NZ) , section YA1. (sec.57-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment may register as a responsible supplier of the in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.57-ssec.2) However, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register if the responsible supplier— does not have an ABN or an IRD; or is ineligible to register under section 70 (2) . (sec.57-ssec.3) As part of the registration process, the responsible supplier must— make the responsible supplier’s declaration as required by the equipment safety rules; and pay the registration fee. (sec.57-ssec.4) The declaration required by the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 1 . (sec.57-ssec.5) A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register as a responsible supplier, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.57-ssec.6) In this section— ABN (short for ‘Australian Business Number’) has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 (Cwlth) , section 41 . IRD means a tax file number within the meaning of the Income Tax Act 2007 (NZ) , section YA1.
Registration of a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1 year starting on the date of registration unless sooner cancelled.
A responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment may renew the supplier’s registration from time to time by registering again under section 57 .
This section applies if the details of any matter entered by a relevant responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment in the national register relating to the registration of any matter change during the term of registration. Within 30 days after the change, the relevant responsible supplier must correct the details in the national register. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies if the details of any matter entered by a relevant responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment in the national register relating to the registration of any matter change during the term of registration. (sec.60-ssec.2) Within 30 days after the change, the relevant responsible supplier must correct the details in the national register. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
A registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 2 in-scope electrical equipment. However, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to register the electrical equipment if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 70 (3) . Each registration must relate only to a single type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment. As part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must— make the responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and if the compliance folder required to be kept for the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment under section 77 is not available in the national register—state the address where it is kept; and pay the registration fee. The declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 2 . A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units. (sec.61-ssec.1) A registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 2 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.61-ssec.2) However, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to register the electrical equipment if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 70 (3) . (sec.61-ssec.3) Each registration must relate only to a single type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.61-ssec.4) As part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must— make the responsible supplier’s level 2 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and if the compliance folder required to be kept for the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment under section 77 is not available in the national register—state the address where it is kept; and pay the registration fee. (sec.61-ssec.5) The declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 2 . (sec.61-ssec.6) A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.
Registration of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled. Subsection (3) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration. The electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period. (sec.62-ssec.1) Registration of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled. (sec.62-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration. (sec.62-ssec.3) The electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period.
A registered responsible supplier may renew the registration of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment from time to time by registering it again under section 61 .
A registered responsible supplier of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. However, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to carry out the registration if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 70 (3) . Each registration must relate only to a single type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. As part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must— identify a certificate of conformity applicable to the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment; and make the responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and pay the registration fee. The declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 3 . A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units. (sec.64-ssec.1) A registered responsible supplier of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment may register the type as level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.64-ssec.2) However, the registered responsible supplier is not eligible to carry out the registration if the responsible supplier is ineligible to do so under section 70 (3) . (sec.64-ssec.3) Each registration must relate only to a single type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.64-ssec.4) As part of the registration process, the registered responsible supplier must— identify a certificate of conformity applicable to the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment; and make the responsible supplier’s level 3 in-scope electrical equipment declaration under the equipment safety rules; and pay the registration fee. (sec.64-ssec.5) The declaration under the equipment safety rules must include the information mentioned in schedule 3 , part 3 . (sec.64-ssec.6) A relevant person must not, in registering or purporting to register a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment, give false information or make a false declaration. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.
Registration of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled. However, the term of registration must not be longer than the term for which the certificate of conformity applying to the type and identified under section 64 (4) (a) is current at the time of registration. Also, if the certificate of conformity is cancelled the term of registration ends. Subsection (5) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration. The electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period. (sec.65-ssec.1) Registration of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is for the term of 1, 2 or 5 years starting on the date of registration unless it is sooner cancelled. (sec.65-ssec.2) However, the term of registration must not be longer than the term for which the certificate of conformity applying to the type and identified under section 64 (4) (a) is current at the time of registration. (sec.65-ssec.3) Also, if the certificate of conformity is cancelled the term of registration ends. (sec.65-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if the responsible supplier’s registration lapses for a period during the term of the electrical equipment’s registration. (sec.65-ssec.5) The electrical equipment’s registration is suspended during that period.
A registered responsible supplier may renew the registration of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment from time to time by registering it again under section 64 .
This section applies if— an act or omission of a relevant person is an offence against section 57 (5) , 60 (2) , 61 (6) or 64 (6) and also under a corresponding law; and the relevant person is punished for the offence under the corresponding law. The relevant person must not be punished for the same offence under this regulation. (sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies if— an act or omission of a relevant person is an offence against section 57 (5) , 60 (2) , 61 (6) or 64 (6) and also under a corresponding law; and the relevant person is punished for the offence under the corresponding law. (sec.67-ssec.2) The relevant person must not be punished for the same offence under this regulation.
The following are grounds for cancelling the registration of a responsible supplier’s in-scope electrical equipment— the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation; the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order; the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration; the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier is cancelled under section 71 . The following are grounds for cancelling the registration in relation to a registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment— the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation in relation to the type; the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order relating to the type; the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and— electrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or the relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or an item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration. (sec.68-ssec.1) The following are grounds for cancelling the registration of a responsible supplier’s in-scope electrical equipment— the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation; the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order; the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration; the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier is cancelled under section 71 . (sec.68-ssec.2) The following are grounds for cancelling the registration in relation to a registered responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment— the responsible supplier commits an offence against the Act or this regulation in relation to the type; the responsible supplier contravenes a requirement of a recall order relating to the type; the responsible supplier is a relevant responsible supplier and— electrical equipment of the type does not meet the relevant standard that was the relevant standard for the type at the time the type was registered; or the relevant standard for the type changed after the type was registered because of safety concerns relating to the type and the type does not meet the current relevant standard for the type; or an item of electrical equipment of the type is, or is likely to be or to become, dangerous in normal use; or the registration was obtained by giving false information or making a false declaration.
This section applies if the regulator considers a ground exists under section 68 to cancel the registration of a matter. The regulator must, before taking the action, give the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment written notice— stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and inviting the responsible supplier to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the registration should not be cancelled. (sec.69-ssec.1) This section applies if the regulator considers a ground exists under section 68 to cancel the registration of a matter. (sec.69-ssec.2) The regulator must, before taking the action, give the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment written notice— stating that the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and stating each ground for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for each ground; and inviting the responsible supplier to show, within a stated period of at least 28 days, why the registration should not be cancelled.
If, after considering all written representations (if any) made by the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the registration, the regulator may cancel the registration. If a responsible supplier’s registration is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register again for the period of 1 year starting on the day the registration is cancelled. If the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to again register the type for the period of 12 months starting on the date of cancellation. If the regulator cancels a registration under this section, the regulator must— notify the cancellation— by publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and by recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and give the responsible supplier an information notice for the decision to cancel the registration. The information notice must state the period for which the responsible supplier is not eligible to— register; or register the type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.70-ssec.1) If, after considering all written representations (if any) made by the responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the registration, the regulator may cancel the registration. (sec.70-ssec.2) If a responsible supplier’s registration is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to register again for the period of 1 year starting on the day the registration is cancelled. (sec.70-ssec.3) If the registration of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier is cancelled under this section, the responsible supplier is not eligible to again register the type for the period of 12 months starting on the date of cancellation. (sec.70-ssec.4) If the regulator cancels a registration under this section, the regulator must— notify the cancellation— by publishing notice of the cancellation in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia and, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, in a newspaper circulating throughout New Zealand; and by recording notice of the cancellation in the national register; and give the responsible supplier an information notice for the decision to cancel the registration. (sec.70-ssec.5) The information notice must state the period for which the responsible supplier is not eligible to— register; or register the type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment.
The regulator must, by notice recorded in the national register, cancel the registration of a responsible supplier of in-scope electrical equipment, or the registration in relation to a responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, if asked to do so by the responsible supplier.
A responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless— the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and the item meets the relevant standard for the type as in force— if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and the item is electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier. (sec.72-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless— the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and the item meets the relevant standard for the type as in force— if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier; and the item is electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.72-ssec.2) It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier.
A responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless— the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and the type is registered in relation to the responsible supplier; and the item meets the relevant standard for the type as at the time the type became registered as mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and the item is electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove— that— the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or that, at the time of the alleged offence— the responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier. In this section— New Zealand registered responsible supplier means a registered responsible supplier that is, under the Companies Act 1993 (NZ) — a company; or an overseas company carrying on business in New Zealand. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier and a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is registered in the national register in relation to company A. Company A imports level 2 in-scope electrical equipment of that type into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 2 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier and that the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belonged was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in the national register in relation to company A. (sec.73-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless— the responsible supplier is a registered responsible supplier; and the type is registered in relation to the responsible supplier; and the item meets the relevant standard for the type as at the time the type became registered as mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and the item is electrically safe. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.73-ssec.2) It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove— that— the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier; and the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in relation to the registered responsible supplier; or that, at the time of the alleged offence— the responsible supplier was, under the Corporations Act , a related body corporate of a New Zealand registered responsible supplier; and the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belongs was registered in relation to the New Zealand registered responsible supplier. (sec.73-ssec.3) In this section— New Zealand registered responsible supplier means a registered responsible supplier that is, under the Companies Act 1993 (NZ) — a company; or an overseas company carrying on business in New Zealand. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier and a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment is registered in the national register in relation to company A. Company A imports level 2 in-scope electrical equipment of that type into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 2 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (1) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier and that the type of in-scope electrical equipment to which the item belonged was, at the time of the alleged offence, registered in the national register in relation to company A.
A person must not sell an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A person must not sell an item of a relevant type if— the item was purchased by the person for the purpose of resale; and when the person purchased the item, the relevant type was not registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Subsection (4) applies in relation to a prosecution of an offence against subsection (2) in which the issue is raised that the person had an honest and reasonable but mistaken belief that the type was registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier based on reasonable monitoring by the person of the national register. In deciding whether the monitoring of the national register was reasonable, regard may be had to the nature of the item and the nature of the person’s business in relation to the item. For subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard. Subsection (1) or (2) does not apply if— the person is a responsible supplier of the type of in-scope electrical equipment; or the item is a second-hand item. In this section— relevant type means a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that is manufactured in, or imported into, Australia or, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, New Zealand. (sec.74-ssec.1) A person must not sell an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.74-ssec.2) A person must not sell an item of a relevant type if— the item was purchased by the person for the purpose of resale; and when the person purchased the item, the relevant type was not registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.74-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to a prosecution of an offence against subsection (2) in which the issue is raised that the person had an honest and reasonable but mistaken belief that the type was registered in relation to a registered responsible supplier based on reasonable monitoring by the person of the national register. (sec.74-ssec.4) In deciding whether the monitoring of the national register was reasonable, regard may be had to the nature of the item and the nature of the person’s business in relation to the item. (sec.74-ssec.5) For subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard. (sec.74-ssec.6) Subsection (1) or (2) does not apply if— the person is a responsible supplier of the type of in-scope electrical equipment; or the item is a second-hand item. (sec.74-ssec.7) In this section— relevant type means a type of level 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment that is manufactured in, or imported into, Australia or, if New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction, New Zealand.
This section applies if— a relevant item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is sold for use with an item of a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment; and at the time of sale, there is a current certificate of conformity that applies to the relevant item recorded in the national register. For the purpose of the sale, the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered. Subsection (2) applies despite any other provision of this part. In this section— relevant item means a plug, flexible supply cord or appliance connector, as defined in the defining standard. (sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies if— a relevant item of a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is sold for use with an item of a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment; and at the time of sale, there is a current certificate of conformity that applies to the relevant item recorded in the national register. (sec.75-ssec.2) For the purpose of the sale, the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment is not required to be registered. (sec.75-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies despite any other provision of this part. (sec.75-ssec.4) In this section— relevant item means a plug, flexible supply cord or appliance connector, as defined in the defining standard.
This section applies to a responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment who sells an item of the type. The responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep documentary evidence, in English, proving that items of the type meet the relevant standard for the type as in force— if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. It is the responsibility of the responsible supplier to ascertain the relevant standard applying to the type under section 55 . It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. Also, company B does not keep the evidence mentioned in subsection (2) for items of the type. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (2) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier. In this section— keep , documentary evidence, means hold the evidence or be able to access it within 10 business days. prescribed period means 5 years starting on the day the type is last manufactured or imported by the responsible supplier. (sec.76-ssec.1) This section applies to a responsible supplier of a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment who sells an item of the type. (sec.76-ssec.2) The responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep documentary evidence, in English, proving that items of the type meet the relevant standard for the type as in force— if the responsible supplier is a manufacturer of the type—at the time the item was manufactured by the responsible supplier; or if the responsible supplier is an importer of the type—at the time the item was imported by the responsible supplier. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. It is the responsibility of the responsible supplier to ascertain the relevant standard applying to the type under section 55 . (sec.76-ssec.3) It is a defence for the responsible supplier to prove that the responsible supplier obtained the item from a registered responsible supplier. This example assumes New Zealand is a participating jurisdiction. A New Zealand responsible supplier (company A) is a registered responsible supplier. Company A imports level 1 in-scope electrical equipment into New Zealand from the United Kingdom. Company B is an Australian company that purchases the level 1 in-scope electrical equipment from company A and imports it into Australia. Company B, although a responsible supplier, is not a registered responsible supplier. Also, company B does not keep the evidence mentioned in subsection (2) for items of the type. If company B were charged with an offence against subsection (2) in relation to its sale of an item of the equipment, it would be a defence for company B to prove that it obtained the item from company A who is a registered responsible supplier. (sec.76-ssec.4) In this section— keep , documentary evidence, means hold the evidence or be able to access it within 10 business days. prescribed period means 5 years starting on the day the type is last manufactured or imported by the responsible supplier.
This section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells items of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier. The registered responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep a compliance folder proving that the type meets the relevant standard as in force when the type was registered. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. A compliance folder is a document recording evidence in English, that must include test reports completed by an approved testing entity or a suitably qualified person, confirming that the type meets the relevant standard mentioned in subsection (2) . A compliance folder may be kept in electronic form. In this section— keep , a compliance folder, means— have the folder available in the national register; or hold the folder or be able to access it within 10 business days. prescribed period means the term of the registration of the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment plus 5 years. suitably qualified person means an individual who has— a degree qualification in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or an advanced diploma or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 3 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or a trade qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 4 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes. (sec.77-ssec.1) This section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells items of a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment registered in relation to the responsible supplier. (sec.77-ssec.2) The registered responsible supplier must, for the prescribed period, keep a compliance folder proving that the type meets the relevant standard as in force when the type was registered. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.77-ssec.3) A compliance folder is a document recording evidence in English, that must include test reports completed by an approved testing entity or a suitably qualified person, confirming that the type meets the relevant standard mentioned in subsection (2) . (sec.77-ssec.4) A compliance folder may be kept in electronic form. (sec.77-ssec.5) In this section— keep , a compliance folder, means— have the folder available in the national register; or hold the folder or be able to access it within 10 business days. prescribed period means the term of the registration of the type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment plus 5 years. suitably qualified person means an individual who has— a degree qualification in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or an advanced diploma or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 3 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes; or a trade qualification in an electrical discipline and at least 4 years experience in the use of electrical equipment safety standards for regulatory purposes.
This section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment that is registered in relation to the responsible supplier. The responsible supplier must keep a current certificate of conformity for the type. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. In this section— keep , a current certificate of conformity, means hold the certificate or be able to access it within 10 business days. (sec.78-ssec.1) This section applies to a registered responsible supplier who sells a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment that is registered in relation to the responsible supplier. (sec.78-ssec.2) The responsible supplier must keep a current certificate of conformity for the type. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.78-ssec.3) In this section— keep , a current certificate of conformity, means hold the certificate or be able to access it within 10 business days.
This section applies if— a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment is reclassified to a higher level; and immediately before the reclassification happens, a responsible supplier of that type was selling items of the type. For the period of 1 year starting on the day the reclassification has effect, divisions 3 and 4 apply to the sale by the responsible supplier of items of that type as if the reclassification had not happened. In this section— reclassified to a higher level — for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is classified by the defining standard as level 2 or 3; or for a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is reclassified by the defining standard from level 2 to level 3. (sec.79-ssec.1) This section applies if— a type of level 1 or 2 in-scope electrical equipment is reclassified to a higher level; and immediately before the reclassification happens, a responsible supplier of that type was selling items of the type. (sec.79-ssec.2) For the period of 1 year starting on the day the reclassification has effect, divisions 3 and 4 apply to the sale by the responsible supplier of items of that type as if the reclassification had not happened. (sec.79-ssec.3) In this section— reclassified to a higher level — for a type of level 1 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is classified by the defining standard as level 2 or 3; or for a type of level 2 in-scope electrical equipment, means that type is reclassified by the defining standard from level 2 to level 3.
A responsible supplier of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. For subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard. (sec.80-ssec.1) A responsible supplier of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment must not sell an item of the type unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with the defining standard. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.80-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , it is sufficient if the mark is on the item’s labelling or packaging in compliance with the defining standard.
A person must not mark an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment with the RCM unless the item meets the relevant standard for the type. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. In this section— mark , an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, includes mark the item’s labelling or packaging. (sec.81-ssec.1) A person must not mark an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment with the RCM unless the item meets the relevant standard for the type. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.81-ssec.2) In this section— mark , an item of a type of level 1, 2 or 3 in-scope electrical equipment, includes mark the item’s labelling or packaging.
The regulator may approve a mark, other than the RCM, for use in exceptional circumstances. A person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if the item is marked as required by the approval given under subsection (1) . Also, a person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if— the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and the item is marked as required by that approval. (sec.82-ssec.1) The regulator may approve a mark, other than the RCM, for use in exceptional circumstances. (sec.82-ssec.2) A person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if the item is marked as required by the approval given under subsection (1) . (sec.82-ssec.3) Also, a person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if— the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and the item is marked as required by that approval.
A person may apply to the regulator for a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by— a test report from an approved testing entity; and an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and technical documentation which adequately describes the type; and accompanied by the fee for the application. The regulator may require the applicant to provide— an item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or additional information about the type. The regulator may exempt the applicant from the requirement to provide any of the items referred to in subsection (2) (b) if— the regulator has previously issued a certificate of conformity to another person in relation to the type; or in the circumstances the regulator is of the reasonable opinion that it is not necessary for any of those items to be provided. (sec.83-ssec.1) A person may apply to the regulator for a certificate of conformity for a type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.83-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by— a test report from an approved testing entity; and an item of the type or colour images showing the internal and external construction of an item of the type; and technical documentation which adequately describes the type; and accompanied by the fee for the application. (sec.83-ssec.3) The regulator may require the applicant to provide— an item of the type if colour images provided are not adequate; or additional information about the type. (sec.83-ssec.4) The regulator may exempt the applicant from the requirement to provide any of the items referred to in subsection (2) (b) if— the regulator has previously issued a certificate of conformity to another person in relation to the type; or in the circumstances the regulator is of the reasonable opinion that it is not necessary for any of those items to be provided.
If the regulator approves the application, the regulator may issue a certificate of conformity for the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. If the regulator refuses to approve the application, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse. (sec.84-ssec.1) If the regulator approves the application, the regulator may issue a certificate of conformity for the type of level 3 in-scope electrical equipment. (sec.84-ssec.2) If the regulator refuses to approve the application, the regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse.
A certificate of conformity issued under this division remains in force for the period stated in the certificate, that is not more than 5 years, unless it is sooner cancelled.
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This regulation may be cited as the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2026.
A duty imposed on a person under a provision of this regulation in relation to electrical safety does not limit or affect any duty the person has under the Act or, unless otherwise expressly provided, any other provision of this regulation.
For section 6 (2) (b) of the Act , the following provisions of this regulation have application at a mine or petroleum plant— part 1 ; part 4 ; part 5 , divisions 1 and 2 ; part 7 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences; part 13 ; part 14 . For subsection (1) (f) , a reference in part 14 to a dangerous electrical event does not include a reference to a matter mentioned in section 12 (a) , (b) or (c) of the Act if the matter is required to be notified to an inspector or chief inspector under— the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 . (sec.4-ssec.1) For section 6 (2) (b) of the Act , the following provisions of this regulation have application at a mine or petroleum plant— part 1 ; part 4 ; part 5 , divisions 1 and 2 ; part 7 , other than to the extent it relates to electrical contractor licences; part 13 ; part 14 . (sec.4-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (f) , a reference in part 14 to a dangerous electrical event does not include a reference to a matter mentioned in section 12 (a) , (b) or (c) of the Act if the matter is required to be notified to an inspector or chief inspector under— the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 .
For section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , a workplace is prescribed if activities of a kind stated in schedule 1 are carried out at the workplace. Schedule 1 categorises workplaces according to the activities carried out at the workplaces using a system known as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification ( ANZSIC ). A category of workplace stated in schedule 1 , column 2 has the ANZSIC class stated in column 1 of the schedule. (sec.5-ssec.1) For section 18 (2) (d) of the Act , a workplace is prescribed if activities of a kind stated in schedule 1 are carried out at the workplace. (sec.5-ssec.2) Schedule 1 categorises workplaces according to the activities carried out at the workplaces using a system known as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification ( ANZSIC ). (sec.5-ssec.3) A category of workplace stated in schedule 1 , column 2 has the ANZSIC class stated in column 1 of the schedule.
The dictionary in schedule 10 defines particular words used in this regulation. If a word used in this regulation is not defined in this regulation or the Act , but is used in the wiring rules, it has, to the greatest practicable extent, the same meaning in this regulation as it has in the wiring rules. circuit breaker fuse hazardous area luminaire residual current device (RCD) (sec.6-ssec.1) The dictionary in schedule 10 defines particular words used in this regulation. (sec.6-ssec.2) If a word used in this regulation is not defined in this regulation or the Act , but is used in the wiring rules, it has, to the greatest practicable extent, the same meaning in this regulation as it has in the wiring rules. circuit breaker fuse hazardous area luminaire residual current device (RCD)
Each of the following provisions states the way a person’s electrical safety duty under section 30 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in the provision— sections 12 and 18 (1) ; sections 38 (1) , 39 , 40 , 41 (1) , 44 (1) , 45 (1) and 46 ; sections 127 , 128 (1) – (4) , 129 (1) – (5) , 130 (1) – (4) , 132 , 133 (1) – (6) , 136 (1) – (4) , 138 (1) – (4) , 139 (1) – (4) , 140 (1) – (5) and 141 (1) – (5) . Section 38 (2) states the way a worker’s electrical safety duty under section 39 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in section 38 (2) . (sec.7-ssec.1) Each of the following provisions states the way a person’s electrical safety duty under section 30 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in the provision— sections 12 and 18 (1) ; sections 38 (1) , 39 , 40 , 41 (1) , 44 (1) , 45 (1) and 46 ; sections 127 , 128 (1) – (4) , 129 (1) – (5) , 130 (1) – (4) , 132 , 133 (1) – (6) , 136 (1) – (4) , 138 (1) – (4) , 139 (1) – (4) , 140 (1) – (5) and 141 (1) – (5) . (sec.7-ssec.2) Section 38 (2) states the way a worker’s electrical safety duty under section 39 of the Act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent stated in section 38 (2) .
If this regulation requires an assessment of risks to electrical safety associated with a hazard, task, thing or circumstance, an assessment of risks associated with a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances may be conducted if— all hazards, tasks, things or circumstances in the class are the same; and the assessment of risks for the class does not result in any worker or other person being exposed to a greater, additional or different risk to electrical safety than if the risk assessment were carried out in relation to each individual hazard, task, thing or circumstance.
In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in effect from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard currently in effect under that designation. a reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in effect from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard currently in effect under that designation. Subsection (1) applies regardless of the edition or year of the standard or joint standard. In this regulation, a reference to AS/NZS 3000 is a reference to that standard as amended from time to time, and as remade from time to time. Bracketed words appearing after a standard’s designation are included for information purposes only. (sec.9-ssec.1) In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in effect from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1319’ is a reference to the standard currently in effect under that designation. a reference to a joint standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the joint standard as in effect from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 3012’ is a reference to the joint standard currently in effect under that designation. (sec.9-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies regardless of the edition or year of the standard or joint standard. In this regulation, a reference to AS/NZS 3000 is a reference to that standard as amended from time to time, and as remade from time to time. (sec.9-ssec.3) Bracketed words appearing after a standard’s designation are included for information purposes only.
This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an exclusion zone for an overhead electric line if the person or thing comes within the distance from the line stated for the person or thing in schedule 2 . (sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. (sec.10-ssec.2) A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an exclusion zone for an overhead electric line if the person or thing comes within the distance from the line stated for the person or thing in schedule 2 .
This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the person or thing is within the exclusion zone for the person or thing for the line. For applying this section— a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and operating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than— a person; or a handheld object a person is handling; and a vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling. Despite subsection (3) , the person or thing does not include an object that— alone, or with 1 or more other objects, is an extension from the person or thing; and is insulated; and has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line. In this section— conductive object means a tool or other object readily able to conduct electricity. (sec.11-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the following— a person; operating plant; a vehicle. (sec.11-ssec.2) A person or thing mentioned in subsection (1) comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line if the person or thing is within the exclusion zone for the person or thing for the line. (sec.11-ssec.3) For applying this section— a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and operating plant includes anything the operating plant is handling, other than— a person; or a handheld object a person is handling; and a vehicle includes anything the vehicle is carrying or otherwise handling. (sec.11-ssec.4) Despite subsection (3) , the person or thing does not include an object that— alone, or with 1 or more other objects, is an extension from the person or thing; and is insulated; and has been tested and found to be safe for use on and near the electric line. (sec.11-ssec.5) In this section— conductive object means a tool or other object readily able to conduct electricity.
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must manage risks to health and safety associated with electrical risks at the workplace in accordance with the WHS Regulation , chapter 3 , part 3.1 . electrical risks associated with the design, construction, installation, protection, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and electrical installations at the workplace This section is linked to the electrical safety duty in section 30 of the Act (see section 7 (1) ).
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. If it is not reasonably practicable to ensure the safe distance of a person, plant or thing from an overhead electric line, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that— a risk assessment is conducted for proposed work that may come within an unsafe distance of an overhead electric line; and control measures implemented are consistent with— the risk assessment; and if an electricity entity is res
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