Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.170Term of electrical licences
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sec.170 Term of electrical licences
Each of the following electrical work licences may be renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 5 years— an electrical mechanic licence; an electrical linesperson licence; an electrical fitter licence; an electrical jointer licence; a restricted electrical work licence. An electrical contractor licence may be renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 1 year. (sec.170-ssec.1) Each of the following electrical work licences may be renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 5 years— an electrical mechanic licence; an electrical linesperson licence; an electrical fitter licence; an electrical jointer licence; a restricted electrical work licence. (sec.170-ssec.2) An electrical contractor licence may be renewed or reinstated for a maximum of 1 year.
- (a) an electrical mechanic licence;
- (b) an electrical linesperson licence;
- (c) an electrical fitter licence;
- (d) an electrical jointer licence;
- (e) a restricted electrical work licence.