sec.293Duty of distribution entity to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event

sec.293 Duty of distribution entity to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event

This section applies if— a distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and the distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event. The distribution entity must— give the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and ensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. If the incident or event is a serious electrical incident in which a person has been killed, the distribution entity must also advise the regulator of the incident, immediately after the distribution entity becomes aware of the happening of the incident, by telephone or by email, facsimile or other electronic means. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. The distribution entity is not required to comply with subsection (2) or (3) if the distribution entity knows the incident or event has already been reported to the regulator. (sec.293-ssec.1) This section applies if— a distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and the distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event. (sec.293-ssec.2) The distribution entity must— give the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and ensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.293-ssec.3) If the incident or event is a serious electrical incident in which a person has been killed, the distribution entity must also advise the regulator of the incident, immediately after the distribution entity becomes aware of the happening of the incident, by telephone or by email, facsimile or other electronic means. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.293-ssec.4) The distribution entity is not required to comply with subsection (2) or (3) if the distribution entity knows the incident or event has already been reported to the regulator.

• (a) a distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and
• (b) the distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event.
• (a) give the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and
• (b) ensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event.