Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.297Storage of electrical equipment after serious electrical incident
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sec.297 Storage of electrical equipment after serious electrical incident
This section applies if— a serious electrical incident happens at a place; and electrical equipment that is part of the works of a distribution entity is involved in the serious electrical incident. The distribution entity must ensure that, if the equipment is removed from the place, the equipment is stored securely until— an inspector takes possession of the equipment; or an inspector gives written permission to release the equipment from storage. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.297-ssec.1) This section applies if— a serious electrical incident happens at a place; and electrical equipment that is part of the works of a distribution entity is involved in the serious electrical incident. (sec.297-ssec.2) The distribution entity must ensure that, if the equipment is removed from the place, the equipment is stored securely until— an inspector takes possession of the equipment; or an inspector gives written permission to release the equipment from storage. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
- (a) a serious electrical incident happens at a place; and
- (b) electrical equipment that is part of the works of a distribution entity is involved in the serious electrical incident.
- (a) an inspector takes possession of the equipment; or
- (b) an inspector gives written permission to release the equipment from storage.