ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 2024
95Duty to preserve insulation of electric line
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95 Duty to preserve insulation of electric line (1) The person in control of an electrical installation must maintain, to a reasonable extent, the integrity of the insulation of any electric line, or connection to an electric line, that is part of the electrical installation: (a) if it is an overhead electric line – near the point of attachment of the electric line to any structure; and (b) whether or not it is an overhead electric line – near roofs or structures where it is likely that any person could come into contact with the insulated wires or connectors of the line. Examples for subregulation (1)(b) A painter or plumber.