Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.298Requirement for distribution entity to take action in interests of electrical safety
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sec.298 Requirement for distribution entity to take action in interests of electrical safety
This section applies if— a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity; and the person advises the distribution entity of the concern. The distribution entity must take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.298-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity; and the person advises the distribution entity of the concern. (sec.298-ssec.2) The distribution entity must take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
- (a) a person has a reasonable concern about the electrical safety of electrical equipment to which a distribution entity supplies electricity; and
- (b) the person advises the distribution entity of the concern.