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Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
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This section applies to a distribution entity if, after performing an examination, inspection or test, a distribution entity does not connect or reconnect a consumer’s electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity. The distribution entity must, as soon as practicable after completing the examination, inspection or test, give the consumer a written report stating the reasons for not connecting or reconnecting the installation. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.231-ssec.1) This section applies to a distribution entity if, after performing an examination, inspection or test, a distribution entity does not connect or reconnect a consumer’s electrical installation on which electrical work has been performed to a source of electricity. (sec.231-ssec.2) The distribution entity must, as soon as practicable after completing the examination, inspection or test, give the consumer a written report stating the reasons for not connecting or reconnecting the installation.