ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 2024
190Installation of approved safety switch for residential premises
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190 Installation of approved safety switch for residential premises subject to tenancy agreement (1) This regulation applies in relation to residential premises that are subject to a tenancy agreement. (2) The owner of the residential premises must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure approved safety switches are installed in accordance with this regulation. (3) An approved safety switch must be installed: (a) in the case of a date of possession of the residential premises on or after 1 July 2026 – for all general purpose socket-outlets in the residential premises; and (b) in the case of a date of possession of residential premises on or after 1 July 2028 – for every other circuit in the residential premises. (4) The installation must be completed as soon as practicable after the owner becomes aware of the proposed tenancy agreement. subregulation (2), (3) or (4).