Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.246Connection of high voltage circuit to earth
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sec.246 Connection of high voltage circuit to earth
Each distinct high voltage system included in the works of an electricity entity must be connected to earth by direct connection or through a resistance or a reactance. All reasonable precautions must be taken to ensure that, for all circumstances in which the system is to operate, fuses or circuit breakers in the system will operate during fault conditions. (sec.246-ssec.1) Each distinct high voltage system included in the works of an electricity entity must be connected to earth by direct connection or through a resistance or a reactance. (sec.246-ssec.2) All reasonable precautions must be taken to ensure that, for all circumstances in which the system is to operate, fuses or circuit breakers in the system will operate during fault conditions.