sec.258Building or adding to structure near electric line

sec.258 Building or adding to structure near electric line

This section applies if— a person proposes to perform work; and the proposed work is either or both of the following— the construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure; other work in relation to a building or other structure; and the proposed work is likely to involve the building or other structure— coming within the clearance requirements under this division for an overhead electric line; or affecting the electrical safety of an underground electric line. The person must, before the work starts, give the electricity entity whose works include the electric line written notice in a form approved by the electricity entity. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. On receiving the notice, the electricity entity must— take the action necessary to protect its works while the work is being performed and to ensure the requirements of section 14 will be complied with while the work is being performed; and relocate or change the electric line so that after the work is completed— the requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and the electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance. Unless otherwise agreed between the electricity entity and the person— the person must pay the costs reasonably incurred by the electricity entity under subsection (3) ; and the costs are a debt payable by the person to the electricity entity. (sec.258-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person proposes to perform work; and the proposed work is either or both of the following— the construction of a building or other structure or of a change to a building or other structure; other work in relation to a building or other structure; and the proposed work is likely to involve the building or other structure— coming within the clearance requirements under this division for an overhead electric line; or affecting the electrical safety of an underground electric line. (sec.258-ssec.2) The person must, before the work starts, give the electricity entity whose works include the electric line written notice in a form approved by the electricity entity. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.258-ssec.3) On receiving the notice, the electricity entity must— take the action necessary to protect its works while the work is being performed and to ensure the requirements of section 14 will be complied with while the work is being performed; and relocate or change the electric line so that after the work is completed— the requirements of this regulation for clearances will be complied with; and the electric line will be accessible to the electricity entity’s employees for the line’s operation and maintenance. (sec.258-ssec.4) Unless otherwise agreed between the electricity entity and the person— the person must pay the costs reasonably incurred by the electricity entity under subsection (3) ; and the costs are a debt payable by the person to the electricity entity.