ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 2024
156Protection for freestanding electrical connection points for
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156 Protection for freestanding electrical connection points for electric vehicles (1) This regulation applies in relation to any installation of a freestanding electrical connection point for an electric vehicle that occurs on or after 1 July 2026. (2) The following persons must ensure any freestanding electrical connection point for an electric vehicle is protected from damage and electrical risk in accordance with subregulation (3): (a) a person performing electrical work involving the installation of a freestanding electrical connection point for an electric vehicle; (b) the owner of the building where a freestanding electrical (3) The freestanding electrical connection point must: (a) be protected from damage by a vehicle and safe from electrical risk by a physical barrier; and (b) in the event of damage – be safe from electrical risk.