Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.234Advice of need to install or change meter or other equipment
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sec.234 Advice of need to install or change meter or other equipment
This section applies if, because of the performance of electrical work on an electrical installation, there is a need to install or change metering, control apparatus or other ancillary equipment forming part of the works of a distribution entity. The person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, tell the distribution entity, in a way approved by the distribution entity, of the need for the installation or change. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. In giving the advice, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed. (sec.234-ssec.1) This section applies if, because of the performance of electrical work on an electrical installation, there is a need to install or change metering, control apparatus or other ancillary equipment forming part of the works of a distribution entity. (sec.234-ssec.2) The person who performed the electrical work must, as soon as practicable after the completion of the electrical work, tell the distribution entity, in a way approved by the distribution entity, of the need for the installation or change. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.234-ssec.3) In giving the advice, the person must certify that the electrical work has been completed.