60Entry to inspect, etc., electrical installations

60 Entry to inspect, etc., electrical installations (1) An electricity officer for an electricity entity may, at any reasonable time, enter and remain in a place to which electricity is, is to be, or has been, supplied by the entity: (a) to inspect electrical installations in the place to ensure that it is safe to connect or reconnect electricity supply; (b) to take action to prevent or minimise an electrical hazard; or (c) to investigate suspected theft of electricity. (2) In an emergency, an electricity officer may exercise a power of entry under this section at any time and, if necessary in the circumstances, by the use of reasonable force. (3) When an electricity officer enters a place under this section, the electricity officer: (a) may be accompanied by such assistants as the electricity officer considers necessary or appropriate; and (b) may take any vehicles or equipment the electricity officer considers necessary or appropriate for the functions the electricity officer is to carry out in the place. (4) An electricity officer may not enter a place by force in an emergency unless accompanied by a member of the Police Force. Electricity Reform Act 2000 46