Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.291Meaning of distribution entity for incident or event
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sec.291 Meaning of distribution entity for incident or event
The distribution entity for a serious electrical incident is— if the electrical equipment the subject of the incident is part of the works of a distribution entity—the distribution entity; or otherwise—the distribution entity that supplies electricity to the electrical equipment the subject of the incident. The distribution entity for a dangerous electrical event is the distribution entity that supplies electricity to, or has as part of its works, the electrical equipment that is— the subject of the event; or the subject of electrical work that is the subject of the event. (sec.291-ssec.1) The distribution entity for a serious electrical incident is— if the electrical equipment the subject of the incident is part of the works of a distribution entity—the distribution entity; or otherwise—the distribution entity that supplies electricity to the electrical equipment the subject of the incident. (sec.291-ssec.2) The distribution entity for a dangerous electrical event is the distribution entity that supplies electricity to, or has as part of its works, the electrical equipment that is— the subject of the event; or the subject of electrical work that is the subject of the event.
- (a) if the electrical equipment the subject of the incident is part of the works of a distribution entity—the distribution entity; or
- (b) otherwise—the distribution entity that supplies electricity to the electrical equipment the subject of the incident.
- (a) the subject of the event; or
- (b) the subject of electrical work that is the subject of the event.