Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.82Mark for use in exceptional circumstances
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sec.82 Mark for use in exceptional circumstances
The regulator may approve a mark, other than the RCM, for use in exceptional circumstances. A person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if the item is marked as required by the approval given under subsection (1) . Also, a person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if— the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and the item is marked as required by that approval. (sec.82-ssec.1) The regulator may approve a mark, other than the RCM, for use in exceptional circumstances. (sec.82-ssec.2) A person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if the item is marked as required by the approval given under subsection (1) . (sec.82-ssec.3) Also, a person does not commit an offence under section 74 (1) or 80 (1) in relation to the sale of an item of a type of in-scope electrical equipment if— the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and the item is marked as required by that approval.
- (a) the item is marked with a mark, other than the RCM, approved under a corresponding law for use in exceptional circumstances; and
- (b) the item is marked as required by that approval.