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This chapter does not apply to— an electric line or works within the limits of a mine; or petroleum plant. In this section— mine means— a coal mine within the meaning of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or a mine within the meaning of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999. petroleum plant means private plant or an electrical installation, subject to inspection under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 . private plant means generating plant not used by an electricity entity or special approval holder in accordance with an authority or special approval. (sec.8-ssec.1) This chapter does not apply to— an electric line or works within the limits of a mine; or petroleum plant. (sec.8-ssec.2) In this section— mine means— a coal mine within the meaning of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or a mine within the meaning of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999. petroleum plant means private plant or an electrical installation, subject to inspection under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 . private plant means generating plant not used by an electricity entity or special approval holder in accordance with an authority or special approval.
A person who designs, builds, maintains or operates an electric line or works must ensure the provisions of this part relevant to the line or works are complied with. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The system of earthing used by an electricity entity for low voltage supply to customers must be the multiple earthed neutral system, or, if that system is not effective, another suitable system that complies with the wiring rules.
Electricity for general supply must be alternating current having a nominal frequency of 50Hz. The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between 2 phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 415V. The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a single phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between the phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 480V. The standard voltage for the supply, on or after 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system or a single phase system is the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038. s 11 amd 2017 SL No. 223 s 3 (sec.11-ssec.1) Electricity for general supply must be alternating current having a nominal frequency of 50Hz. (sec.11-ssec.2) The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between 2 phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 415V. (sec.11-ssec.3) The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a single phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between the phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 480V. (sec.11-ssec.4) The standard voltage for the supply, on or after 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system or a single phase system is the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038.
If an electricity entity agrees with a customer to supply electricity to the customer at high voltage, the agreed voltage is the standard voltage for the supply.
Supply of electricity by an electricity entity to a customer must be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply mentioned in section 11 or 12 . For the supply of electricity at low voltage before 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (i) or (b)(i) or (3) (a) (i) or (b) (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii) or (3) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii)—is no more than 6% more or less than the standard voltage. For the supply of electricity at low voltage on or after 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for supply before 1 July 2020—does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or otherwise— is within the minimum preferred steady state median voltage and the maximum preferred steady state median voltage stated in AS 61000; or if the voltage can not be maintained under subparagraph (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038. The supply of electricity at high voltage is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals is— for the supply of electricity at a voltage of 22,000V or less—no more than 5% more or less than the standard voltage; or for the supply of electricity at a voltage more than 22,000V—within the margin agreed between the electricity entity and the customer. For measuring the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals for subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , the methodology for the measurement of steady state voltage stated in AS 61000 must be used. In this section— AS 61000 means AS 61000.3.100 (Limits—Steady state voltage limits in public electricity systems) as in force from time to time. s 13 amd 2017 SL No. 223 s 4 (sec.13-ssec.1) Supply of electricity by an electricity entity to a customer must be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply mentioned in section 11 or 12 . (sec.13-ssec.2) For the supply of electricity at low voltage before 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (i) or (b)(i) or (3) (a) (i) or (b) (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii) or (3) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii)—is no more than 6% more or less than the standard voltage. (sec.13-ssec.3) For the supply of electricity at low voltage on or after 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for supply before 1 July 2020—does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or otherwise— is within the minimum preferred steady state median voltage and the maximum preferred steady state median voltage stated in AS 61000; or if the voltage can not be maintained under subparagraph (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038. (sec.13-ssec.4) The supply of electricity at high voltage is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals is— for the supply of electricity at a voltage of 22,000V or less—no more than 5% more or less than the standard voltage; or for the supply of electricity at a voltage more than 22,000V—within the margin agreed between the electricity entity and the customer. (sec.13-ssec.5) For measuring the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals for subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , the methodology for the measurement of steady state voltage stated in AS 61000 must be used. (sec.13-ssec.6) In this section— AS 61000 means AS 61000.3.100 (Limits—Steady state voltage limits in public electricity systems) as in force from time to time.
An electricity entity must, in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry— decide the route, termination point, number of phases, lengths, type and size of its service lines; and provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of its service lines. The electricity entity must— if requested by a customer to connect a service line that is a standard control service—meet the cost of providing and installing the service line to the customer’s premises; or if requested by a customer to provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of a service line that is not a standard control service—provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of the service line to the customer’s premises at the customer’s expense. However, the maximum length of a service line required to be provided and installed within a customer’s premises by an electricity entity at the electricity entity’s cost is— 20m for an overhead service line; or 7m for an underground service line. Also, subsections (1) (b) , (2) (a) and (3) apply only to the provision and installation of 1 initial service line that is a standard control service at particular premises, whether before or after the commencement of this section. Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if a customer requires an additional service line, or the upgrading of the existing service line, at the customer’s premises to operate 3-phase air-conditioning equipment. For subsections (1) and (3) , a service line must be measured from the customer’s property alignment or, if the line does not cross the property alignment, the point of origin of the service line. s 14 amd 2011 SL No. 255 s 3 (sec.14-ssec.1) An electricity entity must, in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry— decide the route, termination point, number of phases, lengths, type and size of its service lines; and provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of its service lines. (sec.14-ssec.2) The electricity entity must— if requested by a customer to connect a service line that is a standard control service—meet the cost of providing and installing the service line to the customer’s premises; or if requested by a customer to provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of a service line that is not a standard control service—provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of the service line to the customer’s premises at the customer’s expense. (sec.14-ssec.3) However, the maximum length of a service line required to be provided and installed within a customer’s premises by an electricity entity at the electricity entity’s cost is— 20m for an overhead service line; or 7m for an underground service line. (sec.14-ssec.4) Also, subsections (1) (b) , (2) (a) and (3) apply only to the provision and installation of 1 initial service line that is a standard control service at particular premises, whether before or after the commencement of this section. Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if a customer requires an additional service line, or the upgrading of the existing service line, at the customer’s premises to operate 3-phase air-conditioning equipment. (sec.14-ssec.5) For subsections (1) and (3) , a service line must be measured from the customer’s property alignment or, if the line does not cross the property alignment, the point of origin of the service line.
A customer must provide and maintain, free of cost to an electricity entity, the facilities the entity reasonably decides are necessary to attach an overhead service line to the customer’s premises or for the entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line. a service riser bracket timber backing for the electricity entity’s ‘J’ hook The customer must provide access for the entity to install, test, maintain or take away its service line without hindrance or obstruction. The customer must pay the reasonable cost of a service line provided, unless— the service line is a standard control service; and the line is an initial service line to the customer’s premises. s 15 amd 2011 SL No. 255 s 4 (sec.15-ssec.1) A customer must provide and maintain, free of cost to an electricity entity, the facilities the entity reasonably decides are necessary to attach an overhead service line to the customer’s premises or for the entrance, support, protection and termination of an underground service line. a service riser bracket timber backing for the electricity entity’s ‘J’ hook (sec.15-ssec.2) The customer must provide access for the entity to install, test, maintain or take away its service line without hindrance or obstruction. (sec.15-ssec.3) The customer must pay the reasonable cost of a service line provided, unless— the service line is a standard control service; and the line is an initial service line to the customer’s premises.
An electricity entity must, in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry, periodically inspect and maintain its works to ensure the works remain in good working order and condition.
An electricity entity may clear, lop or prune trees growing on non-freehold land if— it is necessary to do so to build, maintain or operate an electric line or works on the land; and the entity holds the benefit of an easement, licence or other agreement in relation to the line or works. Subsection (1) applies— whether or not the easement, licence or agreement authorises the clearing, lopping or pruning; and subject to— the conditions of the easement, licence or agreement; and section 18 . To the extent a local planning instrument or a local law is inconsistent with subsection (1) , the local planning instrument or local law is of no effect. In this section— local planning instrument means a local planning instrument under the Planning Act 2016 . trees see the Forestry Act 1959. s 17 amd 2009 SL No. 280 s 66 ; 2017 SL No. 103 s 39 (sec.17-ssec.1) An electricity entity may clear, lop or prune trees growing on non-freehold land if— it is necessary to do so to build, maintain or operate an electric line or works on the land; and the entity holds the benefit of an easement, licence or other agreement in relation to the line or works. (sec.17-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies— whether or not the easement, licence or agreement authorises the clearing, lopping or pruning; and subject to— the conditions of the easement, licence or agreement; and section 18 . (sec.17-ssec.3) To the extent a local planning instrument or a local law is inconsistent with subsection (1) , the local planning instrument or local law is of no effect. (sec.17-ssec.4) In this section— local planning instrument means a local planning instrument under the Planning Act 2016 . trees see the Forestry Act 1959.
This section applies if an electricity entity intends to take action mentioned in subsection (2) in a publicly controlled place unless— the action is an action authorised under sections 140 to 141 of the Act ; and the entity complies with the section in relation to the entry to the place and the taking of the action. The action is— opening or breaking up the soil or pavement of the place; or clearing, lopping or pruning a tree or other vegetation growing in or over the place, other than for routine maintenance; or opening or breaking up a sewer, drain or tunnel in or under the place; or temporarily stopping or diverting traffic on or from the place; or building a drain, excavation, subway or tunnel in or under the place. The electricity entity must give at least 14 days written or oral notice of its intention to the public entity that has control of the publicly controlled place unless the notice is given in accordance with another period of notice agreed between the entities. However, subsection (5) applies if, in the electricity entity’s opinion, there is an emergency in which— there is an actual or a potential danger to persons or property; or the supply of electricity to a customer has been interrupted. If this subsection applies, the electricity entity may act under section 101 of the Act to remedy a defect, eliminate an actual or potential danger or restore the supply of electricity to a customer, without first giving the notice under subsection (3) . If the electricity entity acts under subsection (5) , it must give the notice mentioned in subsection (3) as soon as practicable. s 18 amd 2009 SL No. 172 s 4 (sec.18-ssec.1) This section applies if an electricity entity intends to take action mentioned in subsection (2) in a publicly controlled place unless— the action is an action authorised under sections 140 to 141 of the Act ; and the entity complies with the section in relation to the entry to the place and the taking of the action. (sec.18-ssec.2) The action is— opening or breaking up the soil or pavement of the place; or clearing, lopping or pruning a tree or other vegetation growing in or over the place, other than for routine maintenance; or opening or breaking up a sewer, drain or tunnel in or under the place; or temporarily stopping or diverting traffic on or from the place; or building a drain, excavation, subway or tunnel in or under the place. (sec.18-ssec.3) The electricity entity must give at least 14 days written or oral notice of its intention to the public entity that has control of the publicly controlled place unless the notice is given in accordance with another period of notice agreed between the entities. (sec.18-ssec.4) However, subsection (5) applies if, in the electricity entity’s opinion, there is an emergency in which— there is an actual or a potential danger to persons or property; or the supply of electricity to a customer has been interrupted. (sec.18-ssec.5) If this subsection applies, the electricity entity may act under section 101 of the Act to remedy a defect, eliminate an actual or potential danger or restore the supply of electricity to a customer, without first giving the notice under subsection (3) . (sec.18-ssec.6) If the electricity entity acts under subsection (5) , it must give the notice mentioned in subsection (3) as soon as practicable.
If an electricity entity goes on a publicly controlled place to take action for which notice must be given under section 18 , the public entity that has control of the place may require the electricity entity to act on the days and at the times the public entity reasonably requires. The electricity entity must comply with a reasonable requirement by the public entity under subsection (1) . (sec.19-ssec.1) If an electricity entity goes on a publicly controlled place to take action for which notice must be given under section 18 , the public entity that has control of the place may require the electricity entity to act on the days and at the times the public entity reasonably requires. (sec.19-ssec.2) The electricity entity must comply with a reasonable requirement by the public entity under subsection (1) .
An electricity entity that has opened or broken up a publicly controlled place must, at all times while the place is opened or broken up, ensure— it is barricaded and guarded; and signs and lights sufficient for the warning and guidance of traffic, including pedestrians, are set up and maintained against or near the place where it is opened or broken up. If required by the public entity, the electricity entity must also set up and maintain additional warning or protection devices to safeguard the public whether before or during the work. (sec.20-ssec.1) An electricity entity that has opened or broken up a publicly controlled place must, at all times while the place is opened or broken up, ensure— it is barricaded and guarded; and signs and lights sufficient for the warning and guidance of traffic, including pedestrians, are set up and maintained against or near the place where it is opened or broken up. (sec.20-ssec.2) If required by the public entity, the electricity entity must also set up and maintain additional warning or protection devices to safeguard the public whether before or during the work.
An electricity entity that has opened or broken up a publicly controlled place must— with all convenient speed, finish the work; and on finishing the work, take away from the place all plant, materials and equipment not built into the work; and restore, as far as practicable, the place where the work was carried out and leave it tidy. The way action under subsection (1) is to be carried out by or for the electricity entity is as agreed between the electricity entity and the public entity controlling the place and in accordance with reasonable conditions and requirements stated by the public entity. (sec.21-ssec.1) An electricity entity that has opened or broken up a publicly controlled place must— with all convenient speed, finish the work; and on finishing the work, take away from the place all plant, materials and equipment not built into the work; and restore, as far as practicable, the place where the work was carried out and leave it tidy. (sec.21-ssec.2) The way action under subsection (1) is to be carried out by or for the electricity entity is as agreed between the electricity entity and the public entity controlling the place and in accordance with reasonable conditions and requirements stated by the public entity.
An electricity entity must keep a publicly controlled place that has been opened or broken up and restored by it in good repair— for 3 months after restoring the place; and if the ground subsides and continues to subside—for up to a further 9 months. The way maintenance work is to be carried out by or for the electricity entity is as agreed between the electricity entity and the public entity that controls the place. (sec.22-ssec.1) An electricity entity must keep a publicly controlled place that has been opened or broken up and restored by it in good repair— for 3 months after restoring the place; and if the ground subsides and continues to subside—for up to a further 9 months. (sec.22-ssec.2) The way maintenance work is to be carried out by or for the electricity entity is as agreed between the electricity entity and the public entity that controls the place.
If an electricity entity or its contractor is building or maintaining an electric line or other works on a road, signs and lights set up and maintained by the entity and its contractor to safeguard the public must be the appropriate official traffic signs under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 .
A person may install and operate, on a place beyond the person’s property (including on a publicly controlled place), a low voltage electric line forming part of the person’s electrical installation if— the person has consulted with all entities who may have an interest in the proposed location of the electric line; and the entities have stated in writing that they have no objection to the installation or operation of the electric line; and the installation and operation of the electric line is not likely to cause a fire or a person to suffer an electric shock. The entities to be consulted include— the relevant supplier; and for a publicly controlled place—the local government or other entity with responsibility for the place; and for a place other than a publicly controlled place—the owner and each lessee or occupier of the place. The electric line must be installed in accordance with— the wiring rules; and any requirement or condition imposed by an entity consulted. If an electric line forming part of a person’s electrical installation is installed on a place contrary to this section, the regulator may direct the person to take away the electric line, at the person’s expense. The regulator must give the person a QCAT information notice about the decision to give the direction. If the person does not comply with the direction, the regulator may take away the electric line and recover the cost of the removal from the person as a debt payable to the State. A person who complies with subsections (1) to (3) about an electric line does not need an authority or special approval under the Act to install or operate the line. s 24 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 450 (sec.24-ssec.1) A person may install and operate, on a place beyond the person’s property (including on a publicly controlled place), a low voltage electric line forming part of the person’s electrical installation if— the person has consulted with all entities who may have an interest in the proposed location of the electric line; and the entities have stated in writing that they have no objection to the installation or operation of the electric line; and the installation and operation of the electric line is not likely to cause a fire or a person to suffer an electric shock. (sec.24-ssec.2) The entities to be consulted include— the relevant supplier; and for a publicly controlled place—the local government or other entity with responsibility for the place; and for a place other than a publicly controlled place—the owner and each lessee or occupier of the place. (sec.24-ssec.3) The electric line must be installed in accordance with— the wiring rules; and any requirement or condition imposed by an entity consulted. (sec.24-ssec.4) If an electric line forming part of a person’s electrical installation is installed on a place contrary to this section, the regulator may direct the person to take away the electric line, at the person’s expense. (sec.24-ssec.5) The regulator must give the person a QCAT information notice about the decision to give the direction. (sec.24-ssec.6) If the person does not comply with the direction, the regulator may take away the electric line and recover the cost of the removal from the person as a debt payable to the State. (sec.24-ssec.7) A person who complies with subsections (1) to (3) about an electric line does not need an authority or special approval under the Act to install or operate the line.
A customer must comply with any requirement of its supplier made of the customer under section 36 about the power factor of an electrical installation. See section 37 for what action the distribution entity may take if the customer does not comply with the requirement.
A person may connect a motor installation or associated starting device only if it is designed and operated to comply with any requirements of the regulator to prevent interference with supply of electricity to other customers. See sections 36 and 37 for what action a distribution entity may take if the distribution entity considers the installation or device interferes, or is likely to interfere, with the supply of electricity to other customers.
A customer must not use electricity or an electrical article so the supply of electricity to other customers of the supplier who supplies the electricity is unreasonably interfered with. See sections 36 and 37 for what action a distribution entity may take if the distribution entity considers the installation or device interferes, or is likely to interfere, with the supply of electricity to other customers.
A customer must not install generating plant for interconnection with a supplier’s supply network without the supplier’s agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The agreement must include the conditions for securing safe and stable parallel operation of the supply network and the generating plant. (sec.28-ssec.1) A customer must not install generating plant for interconnection with a supplier’s supply network without the supplier’s agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.28-ssec.2) The agreement must include the conditions for securing safe and stable parallel operation of the supply network and the generating plant.
If required by the relevant supplier, a customer must ensure the customer’s electrical installation has a circuit-breaker as a main switch or a circuit-breaker instead of a fuse as part of the installation. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. However, the customer may choose whether to have a circuit-breaker as a main switch or a circuit-breaker instead of a fuse if the relevant supplier does not state which is required. (sec.29-ssec.1) If required by the relevant supplier, a customer must ensure the customer’s electrical installation has a circuit-breaker as a main switch or a circuit-breaker instead of a fuse as part of the installation. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.29-ssec.2) However, the customer may choose whether to have a circuit-breaker as a main switch or a circuit-breaker instead of a fuse if the relevant supplier does not state which is required.
An electricity entity may cause the characteristics of a customer’s protection device to be changed and tested to maintain discrimination between the customer’s protection equipment and the electricity entity’s protection system. The electricity entity may seal the adjusted protection equipment. A person must not unlawfully break or otherwise interfere with the seal. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —20 penalty units. (sec.30-ssec.1) An electricity entity may cause the characteristics of a customer’s protection device to be changed and tested to maintain discrimination between the customer’s protection equipment and the electricity entity’s protection system. (sec.30-ssec.2) The electricity entity may seal the adjusted protection equipment. (sec.30-ssec.3) A person must not unlawfully break or otherwise interfere with the seal. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —20 penalty units.
For section 44A (1) (b) of the Act , the prescribed credit amount for a qualifying customer for a premises who, before 10 July 2012, lodged with a distribution entity a completed application to connect 1 qualifying generator at the premises to its supply network is $0.44 for each kilowatt hour. A qualifying customer mentioned in subsection (1) is a category 1 qualifying customer. s 30AA ins 2012 SL No. 99 s 3 amd 2012 SL No. 211 s 4 sub 2014 SL No. 94 s 4 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 8 (sec.30AA-ssec.1) For section 44A (1) (b) of the Act , the prescribed credit amount for a qualifying customer for a premises who, before 10 July 2012, lodged with a distribution entity a completed application to connect 1 qualifying generator at the premises to its supply network is $0.44 for each kilowatt hour. (sec.30AA-ssec.2) A qualifying customer mentioned in subsection (1) is a category 1 qualifying customer.
A qualifying customer stops being entitled to be credited with the prescribed credit amount under section 44A (1) (b) of the Act for a category 1 qualifying customer in relation to a qualifying generator that is connected to a distribution entity’s supply network if the name on the electricity account for the premises is changed to another person. The premises are sold or rented out. Subsection (1) does not apply if the qualifying customer’s spouse was a category 1 qualifying customer for the premises immediately before the qualifying customer became a qualifying customer for the premises. A qualifying customer also stops being entitled to be credited with the prescribed credit amount under section 44A (1) (b) of the Act for a category 1 qualifying customer if— no qualifying generator has been connected at the qualifying customer’s premises to a distribution entity’s supply network by the end of 30 June 2013; or no qualifying generator is ready to be connected at the qualifying customer’s premises to a distribution entity’s supply network by the end of 30 June 2013. s 30AB ins 2012 SL No. 211 s 5 amd 2014 SL No. 94 s 5 ; 2014 SL No. 338 s 9 (sec.30AB-ssec.1) A qualifying customer stops being entitled to be credited with the prescribed credit amount under section 44A (1) (b) of the Act for a category 1 qualifying customer in relation to a qualifying generator that is connected to a distribution entity’s supply network if the name on the electricity account for the premises is changed to another person. The premises are sold or rented out. (sec.30AB-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the qualifying customer’s spouse was a category 1 qualifying customer for the premises immediately before the qualifying customer became a qualifying customer for the premises. (sec.30AB-ssec.3) A qualifying customer also stops being entitled to be credited with the prescribed credit amount under section 44A (1) (b) of the Act for a category 1 qualifying customer if— no qualifying generator has been connected at the qualifying customer’s premises to a distribution entity’s supply network by the end of 30 June 2013; or no qualifying generator is ready to be connected at the qualifying customer’s premises to a distribution entity’s supply network by the end of 30 June 2013.
s 30AC ins 2014 SL No. 94 s 6 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 10
s 30A ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30B ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30C ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30D ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30E ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30F ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30G ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30H ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 451 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30I ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30J ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30K ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30L ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30M ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30N ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30O ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30P ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30Q ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30R ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30S ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30T ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30U ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30V ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 amd 2008 SL No. 193 s 4 ; 2009 SL No. 255 s 3 ; 2012 SL No. 93 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30W ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30X ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30Y ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 30Z ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 11
s 31 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 5
s 32 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 5
s 33 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 5
s 34 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 6 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 12
s 35 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 7
This section applies if, in the distribution entity’s opinion— the use or intended use of an electrical article by a customer unreasonably interferes, or is likely to unreasonably interfere, with the entity’s supply of electricity to other customers; or a customer uses or deals with electricity so the supply of electricity to other customers is, or is likely to be, unreasonably interfered with; or a customer’s motor installation or associated starting device interferes, or is likely to interfere, with supply of electricity to other customers; or it is necessary to regulate the power factor of a customer’s electrical installation. The entity may, by written notice to the customer, require the customer to— regulate the use of the electrical article; or use or deal with electricity supplied in a stated way; or ensure a motor installation or starting device connected to a source of electricity supply complies with the requirements of the regulator under section 26 ; or ensure the power factor of an electrical installation measured over any 30 minutes at the customer’s consumers terminals— for low voltage supply to the customer— is at least 0.8 lagging; and is not a leading power factor unless the entity agrees; or for high voltage supply to the customer—is within the range stated in the National Electricity Rules , schedule 5.3.5 . National Electricity Rules , schedule 5.3.5 (Power factor requirements) The notice must state when it must be complied with. The notice must be accompanied by or include an information notice about the decision. (sec.36-ssec.1) This section applies if, in the distribution entity’s opinion— the use or intended use of an electrical article by a customer unreasonably interferes, or is likely to unreasonably interfere, with the entity’s supply of electricity to other customers; or a customer uses or deals with electricity so the supply of electricity to other customers is, or is likely to be, unreasonably interfered with; or a customer’s motor installation or associated starting device interferes, or is likely to interfere, with supply of electricity to other customers; or it is necessary to regulate the power factor of a customer’s electrical installation. (sec.36-ssec.2) The entity may, by written notice to the customer, require the customer to— regulate the use of the electrical article; or use or deal with electricity supplied in a stated way; or ensure a motor installation or starting device connected to a source of electricity supply complies with the requirements of the regulator under section 26 ; or ensure the power factor of an electrical installation measured over any 30 minutes at the customer’s consumers terminals— for low voltage supply to the customer— is at least 0.8 lagging; and is not a leading power factor unless the entity agrees; or for high voltage supply to the customer—is within the range stated in the National Electricity Rules , schedule 5.3.5 . National Electricity Rules , schedule 5.3.5 (Power factor requirements) (sec.36-ssec.3) The notice must state when it must be complied with. (sec.36-ssec.4) The notice must be accompanied by or include an information notice about the decision.
If a customer does not comply with a notice under section 36 , the distribution entity may— refuse to provide customer connection services to the customer’s electrical installation until the customer complies with the notice; or if the customer agrees to comply with the entity’s requirements—provide the service.
This division applies to the supply of electricity to a particular customer’s premises. s 38 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
In this division, the metering coordinator is the person who, under the National Electricity Rules or a distribution network code, is the party responsible for the metering installation for the premises. s 39 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 13 (1) sub 2018 SL No. 1 s 5
The metering coordinator may require the customer to make changes to the customer’s electrical installation at the premises that are necessary to allow connection of a meter at the premises. Subsection (1) does not apply if— the meter is a replacement meter proposed to be installed as part of a new meter deployment by the metering coordinator and the customer has opted out of the new meter deployment under the National Energy Retail Rules , rule 59A ; or the meter is part of a new or replacement type 4 metering installation proposed to be installed by the metering coordinator and the customer has communicated the customer’s refusal of the installation under the National Electricity Rules , rule 7 .8.4(e). In this section— new meter deployment has the meaning given by the National Energy Retail Rules. type 4 metering installation has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules. s 40 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 14 ; 2018 SL No. 1 s 6 (sec.40-ssec.1) The metering coordinator may require the customer to make changes to the customer’s electrical installation at the premises that are necessary to allow connection of a meter at the premises. (sec.40-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply if— the meter is a replacement meter proposed to be installed as part of a new meter deployment by the metering coordinator and the customer has opted out of the new meter deployment under the National Energy Retail Rules , rule 59A ; or the meter is part of a new or replacement type 4 metering installation proposed to be installed by the metering coordinator and the customer has communicated the customer’s refusal of the installation under the National Electricity Rules , rule 7 .8.4(e). (sec.40-ssec.3) In this section— new meter deployment has the meaning given by the National Energy Retail Rules. type 4 metering installation has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.
If the metering coordinator so requires, the customer must provide suitable links for connecting meters to an incoming electricity supply to the premises. However, the requirement may be made for a single meter only if— the meter is being, or is proposed to be, installed; or the customer is making, or is proposing to make, a substantial change to the meter or a substantial change to the premises that relates to the meter. relocation of the meter replacement of the mounting for the meter rewiring of the premises The metering coordinator may seal the links. s 41 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 15 ; 2018 SL No. 1 s 7 (sec.41-ssec.1) If the metering coordinator so requires, the customer must provide suitable links for connecting meters to an incoming electricity supply to the premises. (sec.41-ssec.2) However, the requirement may be made for a single meter only if— the meter is being, or is proposed to be, installed; or the customer is making, or is proposing to make, a substantial change to the meter or a substantial change to the premises that relates to the meter. relocation of the meter replacement of the mounting for the meter rewiring of the premises (sec.41-ssec.3) The metering coordinator may seal the links.
This section applies if the metering coordinator has provided a meter or links for the premises and there is a seal on the meter or links. A person (the first person ) must not break or interfere with the seal unless the metering coordinator has permitted the first person to do so. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 42 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2018 SL No. 1 s 8 (sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies if the metering coordinator has provided a meter or links for the premises and there is a seal on the meter or links. (sec.42-ssec.2) A person (the first person ) must not break or interfere with the seal unless the metering coordinator has permitted the first person to do so. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
This section applies if a distribution entity for the premises has provided a network device for the premises and there is a seal on the device. A person must not break or interfere with the seal unless the distribution entity has permitted the person to do so. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 43 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2018 SL No. 1 s 9 (sec.43-ssec.1) This section applies if a distribution entity for the premises has provided a network device for the premises and there is a seal on the device. (sec.43-ssec.2) A person must not break or interfere with the seal unless the distribution entity has permitted the person to do so. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The customer must, at the customer’s expense— provide at the premises space, housing, mounting and connecting facilities for each meter and network device provided by the metering coordinator or distribution entity for the premises; and maintain the facilities in a safe and sound condition. The facilities must be in a position that meets the reasonable requirements of— for a meter—the metering coordinator; or for a network device—the distribution entity for the premises. s 44 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 16 ; 2018 SL No. 1 s 10 (sec.44-ssec.1) The customer must, at the customer’s expense— provide at the premises space, housing, mounting and connecting facilities for each meter and network device provided by the metering coordinator or distribution entity for the premises; and maintain the facilities in a safe and sound condition. (sec.44-ssec.2) The facilities must be in a position that meets the reasonable requirements of— for a meter—the metering coordinator; or for a network device—the distribution entity for the premises.
This section applies if, because of building changes or similar works, the position of a meter or a network device at the premises no longer meets requirements made under section 44 (2) . The customer must, at the customer’s expense— provide space, housing, mounting and connecting facilities in another position at the premises that meets the reasonable requirements of— for the meter—the metering coordinator; or for the network device—the distribution entity for the premises; and arrange for relocation to the other position by— for the meter—the metering coordinator; or for the network device—the distribution entity. s 45 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 17 ; 2018 SL No. 1 s 11 (sec.45-ssec.1) This section applies if, because of building changes or similar works, the position of a meter or a network device at the premises no longer meets requirements made under section 44 (2) . (sec.45-ssec.2) The customer must, at the customer’s expense— provide space, housing, mounting and connecting facilities in another position at the premises that meets the reasonable requirements of— for the meter—the metering coordinator; or for the network device—the distribution entity for the premises; and arrange for relocation to the other position by— for the meter—the metering coordinator; or for the network device—the distribution entity.
This section applies if the customer does not provide safe access at any reasonable time to read a meter and install, test, maintain or take away the supplier’s works without hindrance or obstruction to— the distribution entity for the premises, a special approval holder, the metering coordinator or the customer’s retailer (the relevant entity ); or an electricity officer of a relevant entity; or a person authorised by a relevant entity. The relevant entity may, by written notice to the customer, require the customer to provide the access within a stated period of at least 1 month. If the customer does not comply with the notice, the relevant entity may install alternative metering or other equipment to enable consumption to be measured by remote or other suitable ways. Subsection (3) does not limit or otherwise affect another remedy the relevant entity has against the customer. The relevant entity may recover from the customer as a debt its costs reasonably incurred in acting under subsection (3) . s 46 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 8 amd 2018 SL No. 1 s 12 (sec.46-ssec.1) This section applies if the customer does not provide safe access at any reasonable time to read a meter and install, test, maintain or take away the supplier’s works without hindrance or obstruction to— the distribution entity for the premises, a special approval holder, the metering coordinator or the customer’s retailer (the relevant entity ); or an electricity officer of a relevant entity; or a person authorised by a relevant entity. (sec.46-ssec.2) The relevant entity may, by written notice to the customer, require the customer to provide the access within a stated period of at least 1 month. (sec.46-ssec.3) If the customer does not comply with the notice, the relevant entity may install alternative metering or other equipment to enable consumption to be measured by remote or other suitable ways. (sec.46-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not limit or otherwise affect another remedy the relevant entity has against the customer. (sec.46-ssec.5) The relevant entity may recover from the customer as a debt its costs reasonably incurred in acting under subsection (3) .
s 47 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 48 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 49 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 50 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 51 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 52 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 53 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 54 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 55 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
s 56 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 8
This division applies if the supply of electricity required by customers in premises is more than, or is reasonably estimated by the distribution entity to be more than, a total maximum demand of 100kV.A worked out under the wiring rules. This division also applies to supply of electricity to customers in premises if the regulator, in special circumstances, approves its application. (sec.57-ssec.1) This division applies if the supply of electricity required by customers in premises is more than, or is reasonably estimated by the distribution entity to be more than, a total maximum demand of 100kV.A worked out under the wiring rules. (sec.57-ssec.2) This division also applies to supply of electricity to customers in premises if the regulator, in special circumstances, approves its application.
In this division— owner , of premises, includes a person who is the proprietor, lessee or occupier of the premises or part of the premises.
This section applies if, to meet an existing or likely demand for supply of electricity by customers who are, or in the future may be, in premises, the distribution entity reasonably considers it is necessary to install a substation on the premises. The entity may require the owner of the premises to— provide, free of cost to the entity, the space for a substation; and give a right of way to the entity for its electric lines and cables to and from the substation; and provide to the entity, or persons authorised by it, access to the entity’s equipment on the premises at all times to allow the entity to install, maintain or take away its equipment without hindrance or obstruction. The owner must also provide permanent handling facilities, segregated access passageways or ventilating ducts if they are needed because of the location the owner proposes to provide for the substation. An owner who provides space for a substation under this section must— maintain the floor or foundation, walls or enclosure, ceiling and access door of the space in sound condition; and repair damage to or deterioration of the space, other than damage or deterioration directly attributable to the use of the space by the entity. Repairs must be done within the time and to the extent reasonably directed by the entity. If the owner does not comply with subsection (4) , the entity may— do anything necessary to carry out the maintenance or repair; and recover from the owner as a debt the reasonable costs of anything done by the entity under paragraph (a) . In this section— space , for a substation, means— necessary or suitable floor or foundation, walls or enclosure, ceiling and access doors in the part of the premises where the substation is to be located and installed, with the walls or enclosure, ceiling and access doors being suitably painted; and necessary or suitable places for entry and exit of electric lines and cables for the substation; and if required by the distribution entity—suitable lighting and general power outlets. (sec.59-ssec.1) This section applies if, to meet an existing or likely demand for supply of electricity by customers who are, or in the future may be, in premises, the distribution entity reasonably considers it is necessary to install a substation on the premises. (sec.59-ssec.2) The entity may require the owner of the premises to— provide, free of cost to the entity, the space for a substation; and give a right of way to the entity for its electric lines and cables to and from the substation; and provide to the entity, or persons authorised by it, access to the entity’s equipment on the premises at all times to allow the entity to install, maintain or take away its equipment without hindrance or obstruction. (sec.59-ssec.3) The owner must also provide permanent handling facilities, segregated access passageways or ventilating ducts if they are needed because of the location the owner proposes to provide for the substation. (sec.59-ssec.4) An owner who provides space for a substation under this section must— maintain the floor or foundation, walls or enclosure, ceiling and access door of the space in sound condition; and repair damage to or deterioration of the space, other than damage or deterioration directly attributable to the use of the space by the entity. (sec.59-ssec.5) Repairs must be done within the time and to the extent reasonably directed by the entity. (sec.59-ssec.6) If the owner does not comply with subsection (4) , the entity may— do anything necessary to carry out the maintenance or repair; and recover from the owner as a debt the reasonable costs of anything done by the entity under paragraph (a) . (sec.59-ssec.7) In this section— space , for a substation, means— necessary or suitable floor or foundation, walls or enclosure, ceiling and access doors in the part of the premises where the substation is to be located and installed, with the walls or enclosure, ceiling and access doors being suitably painted; and necessary or suitable places for entry and exit of electric lines and cables for the substation; and if required by the distribution entity—suitable lighting and general power outlets.
A distribution entity may only use an electric line or equipment installed by it on premises under this division for providing customer connection services to customers outside the premises if the owner of the premises agrees. If the agreement is given, it continues in force while the substation is still being used to supply electricity to the premises. Subsection (2) applies even if the total maximum demand for the electricity is less than the amount mentioned in section 57 (1) . (sec.60-ssec.1) A distribution entity may only use an electric line or equipment installed by it on premises under this division for providing customer connection services to customers outside the premises if the owner of the premises agrees. (sec.60-ssec.2) If the agreement is given, it continues in force while the substation is still being used to supply electricity to the premises. (sec.60-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies even if the total maximum demand for the electricity is less than the amount mentioned in section 57 (1) .
Unless agreed between the owner and the distribution entity, an owner of premises for a substation is not entitled to compensation from the distribution entity for— the installation of the substation; or complying with a requirement under section 59 ; or carrying out an obligation imposed on the owner under section 59 ; or agreeing under section 60 for the substation to be used for the purpose of supplying customers outside the premises, other than reasonable compensation for any additional space, over and above the space used to supply customers on the premises, occupied by the substation for that purpose.
If supply of electricity to an owner’s premises is no longer needed, the distribution entity must, within a reasonable period, take away, at its own cost, its electric lines, cables and equipment from the premises if the owner asks. Subsection (3) applies if the electric lines, cables and equipment are, under section 60 , used to supply electricity to customers not on the premises. In deciding what is a reasonable period for subsection (1) , regard must be had to whether the period is enough to allow the distribution entity to provide an alternative supply of electricity to the customers mentioned in subsection (2) . (sec.62-ssec.1) If supply of electricity to an owner’s premises is no longer needed, the distribution entity must, within a reasonable period, take away, at its own cost, its electric lines, cables and equipment from the premises if the owner asks. (sec.62-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the electric lines, cables and equipment are, under section 60 , used to supply electricity to customers not on the premises. (sec.62-ssec.3) In deciding what is a reasonable period for subsection (1) , regard must be had to whether the period is enough to allow the distribution entity to provide an alternative supply of electricity to the customers mentioned in subsection (2) .
s 63 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 10 ; 2010 SL No. 116 s 7 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 18
s 64 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 11 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 18
s 65 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 12 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 18
s 66 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 13 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 18
s 67 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 15 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 19
s 68 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 15
s 69 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 15
s 70 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 15
s 71 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 16 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 19
s 72 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 73 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 74 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 75 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 76 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 amd 2008 SL No. 194 s 3 sub 2010 SL No. 337 s 3 amd 2011 SL No. 42 s 3 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 76A ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 3 amd 2011 SL No. 42 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 77 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 77A ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 77B ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 77C ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 78 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 amd 2010 SL No. 337 s 5 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 79 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 80 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 81 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 ; 2010 SL No. 337 s 6 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 82 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 83 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 84 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 amd 2008 SL No. 193 s 5 ; 2010 SL No. 116 s 8 ; 2013 SL No. 105 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 85 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2010 SL No. 337 s 7
s 86 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 amd 2009 SL No. 83 s 3 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87A ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87B ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87C ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87D ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87E ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87F ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87FA ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 8 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87FB ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 8 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87FC ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 8 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87FD ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 8 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87G ins 2007 SL No. 122 s 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
s 87GA ins 2010 SL No. 337 s 9 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 20
This section applies if— the Act or this regulation requires an electricity entity to do something on— fair and reasonable terms; or a fair and reasonable basis; and there is a dispute about fairness or reasonableness; and the dispute is not— an access dispute under the Queensland Competition Authority Act 1997 , section 112 (2) ; or a dispute that may be the subject of a dispute referral to the energy and water ombudsman under the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006 . A party to the dispute may ask QCA to resolve the dispute. QCA may— give instructions about procedures the parties must follow to attempt to resolve the dispute before QCA takes steps to resolve it; or require a party to give QCA information QCA considers necessary to enable the dispute to be resolved. QCA must give each party a reasonable opportunity to make representations before making the decision. After considering any representations, QCA must decide the issue in dispute. QCA must give the parties a QCAT information notice about the decision. s 88 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 18 ; 2009 Act No. 24 s 452 ; 2010 Act No. 53 s 258 sch 2 ; 2014 SL No. 338 s 21 (sec.88-ssec.1) This section applies if— the Act or this regulation requires an electricity entity to do something on— fair and reasonable terms; or a fair and reasonable basis; and there is a dispute about fairness or reasonableness; and the dispute is not— an access dispute under the Queensland Competition Authority Act 1997 , section 112 (2) ; or a dispute that may be the subject of a dispute referral to the energy and water ombudsman under the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006 . (sec.88-ssec.2) A party to the dispute may ask QCA to resolve the dispute. (sec.88-ssec.3) QCA may— give instructions about procedures the parties must follow to attempt to resolve the dispute before QCA takes steps to resolve it; or require a party to give QCA information QCA considers necessary to enable the dispute to be resolved. (sec.88-ssec.4) QCA must give each party a reasonable opportunity to make representations before making the decision. (sec.88-ssec.5) After considering any representations, QCA must decide the issue in dispute. (sec.88-ssec.6) QCA must give the parties a QCAT information notice about the decision.
This section applies if, under section 88 (2) , QCA has been asked to resolve a dispute. To help resolve the dispute, QCA may seek advice or information from any other person. QCA may take the advice or information into account in resolving the dispute. If QCA seeks information or advice or takes into account advice or information QCA has been given for any other dispute, QCA must— if the advice or information is written—give a copy of it to the parties; or if the advice or information is oral—disclose the substance of the advice to the parties. s 89 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 19 (sec.89-ssec.1) This section applies if, under section 88 (2) , QCA has been asked to resolve a dispute. (sec.89-ssec.2) To help resolve the dispute, QCA may seek advice or information from any other person. (sec.89-ssec.3) QCA may take the advice or information into account in resolving the dispute. (sec.89-ssec.4) If QCA seeks information or advice or takes into account advice or information QCA has been given for any other dispute, QCA must— if the advice or information is written—give a copy of it to the parties; or if the advice or information is oral—disclose the substance of the advice to the parties.
This section applies if under section 89 (4) QCA gives advice or information, or discloses the substance of advice or information, to a person who is a party to the dispute. The person must not disclose the advice or information to another person unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. It is a reasonable excuse for a person to disclose the advice or information if the disclosure is for— the resolution of the dispute; or an external review of QCA’s decision on the dispute. s 90 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 20 ; 2009 Act No. 24 s 453 (sec.90-ssec.1) This section applies if under section 89 (4) QCA gives advice or information, or discloses the substance of advice or information, to a person who is a party to the dispute. (sec.90-ssec.2) The person must not disclose the advice or information to another person unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.90-ssec.3) It is a reasonable excuse for a person to disclose the advice or information if the disclosure is for— the resolution of the dispute; or an external review of QCA’s decision on the dispute.
s 91 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 21
The purpose of this part is ensure a regular, economically efficient and constant supply of electricity within the available supply capacity of particular supply networks, or parts of them.
The electricity restrictions under section 94 apply to electricity supplied by Ergon Energy in the localities mentioned in schedule 1 through its supply network.
The use of the following electrical articles by customers is prohibited— electric motors with a rating greater than— the rating stated for the relevant locality in schedule 1 ; and if the motor is not installed and operated in accordance with the guidelines published by Ergon Energy—1.5kW; The guidelines are available from the Ergon Energy offices at 109 Lake Street, Cairns, 34–46 Dalrymple Road, Garbutt, Townsville and the corner of Fitzroy Street and Alma Street, Rockhampton. instantaneous water heaters with a rating of more than 2.4kW; welding power sources. Subsection (1) does not apply— to the following welding power sources— 415V, 3-phase input light industrial welding power sources; 250V, single-phase limited input welding power sources; or to electric motors that are part of a public water supply system or a community sewerage system installed and operated in the way required by Ergon Energy; or to electrical articles at Mapoon installed before 1 December 1998; or if the customer satisfies Ergon Energy, by the written advice of a doctor, that a stated electrical article must be used to reduce a threat to a person’s life. In this section— instantaneous water heater means an instantaneous water heater described in— AS/NZS 3350.2.35:1999—Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, part 2.35—Particular requirements— Instantaneous water heaters ; or AS/NZS 60335.2.35:2004—Household and similar electrical appliances—Safety, part 2.35—Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters . welding power source means an electric arc welding power source that has— a transformer for alternating current welding; or a transformer-rectifier unit for direct current, or alternating current and direct current, welding. s 94 amd 2009 SL No. 172 s 5 (sec.94-ssec.1) The use of the following electrical articles by customers is prohibited— electric motors with a rating greater than— the rating stated for the relevant locality in schedule 1 ; and if the motor is not installed and operated in accordance with the guidelines published by Ergon Energy—1.5kW; The guidelines are available from the Ergon Energy offices at 109 Lake Street, Cairns, 34–46 Dalrymple Road, Garbutt, Townsville and the corner of Fitzroy Street and Alma Street, Rockhampton. instantaneous water heaters with a rating of more than 2.4kW; welding power sources. (sec.94-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply— to the following welding power sources— 415V, 3-phase input light industrial welding power sources; 250V, single-phase limited input welding power sources; or to electric motors that are part of a public water supply system or a community sewerage system installed and operated in the way required by Ergon Energy; or to electrical articles at Mapoon installed before 1 December 1998; or if the customer satisfies Ergon Energy, by the written advice of a doctor, that a stated electrical article must be used to reduce a threat to a person’s life. (sec.94-ssec.3) In this section— instantaneous water heater means an instantaneous water heater described in— AS/NZS 3350.2.35:1999—Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, part 2.35—Particular requirements— Instantaneous water heaters ; or AS/NZS 60335.2.35:2004—Household and similar electrical appliances—Safety, part 2.35—Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters . welding power source means an electric arc welding power source that has— a transformer for alternating current welding; or a transformer-rectifier unit for direct current, or alternating current and direct current, welding.
s 95 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 96 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 97 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 98 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 99 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 100 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 101 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 102 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 103 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 104 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 105 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 amd 2008 SL No. 193 s 6 ; 2009 SL No. 83 s 4 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 106 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 107 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 108 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 109 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 110 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 111 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 22 om 2011 Act No. 29 s 15
s 112 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 22
s 113 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 22
s 114 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 22
s 115 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 22
s 116 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 22
s 117 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 22
A person must comply with the National Electricity Rules in operating an electrical installation if the installation— is connected directly to a transmission grid that is part of the Queensland system; or is connected to a part of a supply network stated by AEMO or the System Operator for Queensland to be relevant to the security and reliability of the Queensland system; or includes facilities for the provision of ancillary services stated by AEMO or the System Operator for Queensland to be relevant to the security and reliability or the economic operation of the Queensland system. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 118 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 22
A distribution entity must not operate its supply network in a way that interferes with the performance of the Queensland system without the agreement of AEMO or the System Operator for Queensland. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. In this section— operate includes providing network control. s 119 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 23 (sec.119-ssec.1) A distribution entity must not operate its supply network in a way that interferes with the performance of the Queensland system without the agreement of AEMO or the System Operator for Queensland. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.119-ssec.2) In this section— operate includes providing network control.
A person must comply with the National Electricity Rules in operating an electrical installation if the installation— is connected directly to a supply network that is part of the Queensland system; or includes facilities for the provision of ancillary services to the supply network. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
An electricity entity, in carrying out network control, must be impartial in its dealings with all other electricity entities, special approval holders and customers. s 121 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 23
An electricity entity may publish or release to a person information acquired by the entity in carrying out network control, and that gives or is likely to give the person a material commercial advantage over anyone else, only if— the giving of the information is for another lawful purpose; and any commercial advantage is only incidental to the purpose. Subsection (1) does not apply to the giving to a person information about— the person; or with another person’s written permission, the other person. (sec.122-ssec.1) An electricity entity may publish or release to a person information acquired by the entity in carrying out network control, and that gives or is likely to give the person a material commercial advantage over anyone else, only if— the giving of the information is for another lawful purpose; and any commercial advantage is only incidental to the purpose. (sec.122-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the giving to a person information about— the person; or with another person’s written permission, the other person.
An electricity entity may charge customers for the reasonable cost of carrying out its network control functions. s 123 amd 2007 SL No. 122 s 24
It is a condition of a distribution authority that its holder must not hold a retailer authorisation. s 124 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 24
This section applies to the holder of an authority or special approval if the holder is a Registered participant. It is a condition of an authority or special approval that its holder must comply with any National Electricity Rules instrument applying to the activities authorised by the authority or special approval. In this section— authority means a generation authority, transmission authority or distribution authority. National Electricity Rules instrument means a guideline, power system operating procedure or other procedure, protocol or standard made under the Rules. s 125 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 25 (sec.125-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of an authority or special approval if the holder is a Registered participant. (sec.125-ssec.2) It is a condition of an authority or special approval that its holder must comply with any National Electricity Rules instrument applying to the activities authorised by the authority or special approval. (sec.125-ssec.3) In this section— authority means a generation authority, transmission authority or distribution authority. National Electricity Rules instrument means a guideline, power system operating procedure or other procedure, protocol or standard made under the Rules.
s 125A ins 2012 SL No. 88 s 3 sub 2013 SL No. 105 s 5 amd 2014 SL No. 118 s 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 26
s 126 sub 2007 SL No. 122 s 25 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 26
Essential Energy, in relation to special approval no. SA01/11, is prescribed for the Act , section 61B . s 127 prev s 127 om 2007 SL No. 122 s 25 pres s 127 ins 2008 SL No. 193 s 7 sub 2011 SL No. 42 s 5 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 27 (sec.127-ssec) Essential Energy, in relation to special approval no. SA01/11, is prescribed for the Act , section 61B .
In this division— approved demand management plan means a demand management plan approved by the regulator under this division. demand management , by a distribution entity, means any activity in which the entity is involved that reduces demand on the entity’s supply network or part of the supply network. demand management plan , for a financial year, means a plan for the year that complies with section 127C (2) . strategy see section 127C (2) (a) . s 127A ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6
It is a condition of a distribution authority that its holder must comply with this division. s 127B ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6
A distribution entity must, for each financial year, prepare a demand management plan. The distribution entity must include in the plan— the entity’s long-term strategy for demand management (the strategy ), including the following— the principles intended to guide the achievement of the strategy; a description of existing and planned programs for demand management for the next 5 financial years; any identified opportunities to achieve the strategy; and the entity’s proposed initiatives to be carried out under the strategy in the financial year, including the following— a description of the initiative; a forecast of the capital and operating costs for the initiative that the entity reasonably considers will be the likely costs for the year; the entity’s performance targets for the initiative. Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be included in the plan. The distribution entity must, on or before each 30 April in the preceding financial year, give the regulator a copy of the entity’s plan for the financial year. s 127C ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6 (sec.127C-ssec.1) A distribution entity must, for each financial year, prepare a demand management plan. (sec.127C-ssec.2) The distribution entity must include in the plan— the entity’s long-term strategy for demand management (the strategy ), including the following— the principles intended to guide the achievement of the strategy; a description of existing and planned programs for demand management for the next 5 financial years; any identified opportunities to achieve the strategy; and the entity’s proposed initiatives to be carried out under the strategy in the financial year, including the following— a description of the initiative; a forecast of the capital and operating costs for the initiative that the entity reasonably considers will be the likely costs for the year; the entity’s performance targets for the initiative. (sec.127C-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be included in the plan. (sec.127C-ssec.4) The distribution entity must, on or before each 30 April in the preceding financial year, give the regulator a copy of the entity’s plan for the financial year.
The regulator must, on or before 31 May in the preceding financial year— approve the distribution entity’s demand management plan for the financial year; or make recommendations under section 127E (1) to amend the plan. s 127D ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6
Before approving the distribution entity’s demand management plan for a financial year, the regulator may— return the plan to the entity; and make recommendations to amend the plan by asking the entity to— consider or further consider any matter; and amend the plan in the light of its consideration or further consideration. The distribution entity must comply with a request under subsection (1) (b) . If the distribution entity does not implement any or all of the regulator’s recommendations, the entity must give the regulator written reasons for not implementing the recommendations. The distribution entity must give a copy of the plan to the regulator for approval. The plan takes effect as the distribution entity’s approved demand management plan for the financial year only when it is approved by the regulator. s 127E ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6 (sec.127E-ssec.1) Before approving the distribution entity’s demand management plan for a financial year, the regulator may— return the plan to the entity; and make recommendations to amend the plan by asking the entity to— consider or further consider any matter; and amend the plan in the light of its consideration or further consideration. (sec.127E-ssec.2) The distribution entity must comply with a request under subsection (1) (b) . (sec.127E-ssec.3) If the distribution entity does not implement any or all of the regulator’s recommendations, the entity must give the regulator written reasons for not implementing the recommendations. (sec.127E-ssec.4) The distribution entity must give a copy of the plan to the regulator for approval. (sec.127E-ssec.5) The plan takes effect as the distribution entity’s approved demand management plan for the financial year only when it is approved by the regulator.
The distribution entity may, at any time in a financial year, amend its approved demand management plan for the year. However, the plan may be amended only if a change in circumstances happens that indicates the carrying out of a proposed initiative, or the carrying out of a proposed initiative in the way described in the plan, is no longer feasible or practical to achieve the entity’s strategy. If, in amending the plan, a proposed initiative, or the way a proposed initiative is to be carried out under the plan, is not changed, the entity’s performance targets for the proposed initiative must not be changed in the amended plan. The distribution entity must give the regulator a copy of the amended plan. The plan, as amended, takes effect as the distribution entity’s approved demand management plan for the financial year only when it is approved by the regulator. s 127F ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6 (sec.127F-ssec.1) The distribution entity may, at any time in a financial year, amend its approved demand management plan for the year. (sec.127F-ssec.2) However, the plan may be amended only if a change in circumstances happens that indicates the carrying out of a proposed initiative, or the carrying out of a proposed initiative in the way described in the plan, is no longer feasible or practical to achieve the entity’s strategy. (sec.127F-ssec.3) If, in amending the plan, a proposed initiative, or the way a proposed initiative is to be carried out under the plan, is not changed, the entity’s performance targets for the proposed initiative must not be changed in the amended plan. (sec.127F-ssec.4) The distribution entity must give the regulator a copy of the amended plan. (sec.127F-ssec.5) The plan, as amended, takes effect as the distribution entity’s approved demand management plan for the financial year only when it is approved by the regulator.
The distribution entity must use its best endeavours to comply with its approved demand management plan. s 127G ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6
The distribution entity must, for each financial year, prepare a report comparing details of the following— the proposed initiatives stated in the entity’s approved demand management plan for the year; the actual initiatives the entity carried out in the year. The distribution entity must give the regulator a copy of the report on or before 31 August in the following financial year. s 127H ins 2009 SL No. 83 s 6 (sec.127H-ssec.1) The distribution entity must, for each financial year, prepare a report comparing details of the following— the proposed initiatives stated in the entity’s approved demand management plan for the year; the actual initiatives the entity carried out in the year. (sec.127H-ssec.2) The distribution entity must give the regulator a copy of the report on or before 31 August in the following financial year.
Ergon Energy has a special approval authorising it to connect the generating plant installed before 1 January 1995 and vested in Capricornia Electricity Corporation, Far North Queensland Electricity Corporation or North Queensland Electricity Corporation as at 1 January 1995 to the transmission grid or supply network to which the generating plant was connected on 1 January 1995. Section 27 (a) and (c) of the Act applies to Ergon Energy acting under the special approval as if it were a generation entity. (sec.128-ssec.1) Ergon Energy has a special approval authorising it to connect the generating plant installed before 1 January 1995 and vested in Capricornia Electricity Corporation, Far North Queensland Electricity Corporation or North Queensland Electricity Corporation as at 1 January 1995 to the transmission grid or supply network to which the generating plant was connected on 1 January 1995. (sec.128-ssec.2) Section 27 (a) and (c) of the Act applies to Ergon Energy acting under the special approval as if it were a generation entity.
A distribution entity has a special approval to connect mobile generating plant to its supply network to supply electricity during an emergency or maintenance work on the supply network. Section 27 (a) and (c) of the Act applies to a distribution entity acting under the special approval as if the supplier were a generation entity. (sec.129-ssec.1) A distribution entity has a special approval to connect mobile generating plant to its supply network to supply electricity during an emergency or maintenance work on the supply network. (sec.129-ssec.2) Section 27 (a) and (c) of the Act applies to a distribution entity acting under the special approval as if the supplier were a generation entity.
A person who operates generating plant with a capacity of 30MW or less has a special approval to connect the generating plant to a transmission grid or supply network. Section 27 (a) and (c) of the Act applies to the person acting under the special approval as if the person were a generation entity. s 130 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 28 (sec.130-ssec.1) A person who operates generating plant with a capacity of 30MW or less has a special approval to connect the generating plant to a transmission grid or supply network. (sec.130-ssec.2) Section 27 (a) and (c) of the Act applies to the person acting under the special approval as if the person were a generation entity.
A special approval holder stated in schedule 3 , column 1, is to be treated as an electricity entity for the provisions of the Act stated in schedule 3 , column 2, opposite the special approval holder. To remove any doubt, it is declared that if a special approval holder is mentioned in more than 1 item in schedule 3 , each of the items in which the holder is mentioned applies to the holder. (sec.131-ssec.1) A special approval holder stated in schedule 3 , column 1, is to be treated as an electricity entity for the provisions of the Act stated in schedule 3 , column 2, opposite the special approval holder. (sec.131-ssec.2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that if a special approval holder is mentioned in more than 1 item in schedule 3 , each of the items in which the holder is mentioned applies to the holder.
QETC has a special approval to generate electricity for a purpose or function mentioned in section 33 (2) of the Act . s 132 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 29
s 134 om 2013 SL No. 105 s 6
s 134A ins 2011 SL No. 42 s 6 amd 2011 SL No. 235 s 4 om 2013 SL No. 105 s 6
s 135 amd 2009 SL No. 172 s 6 om 2013 SL No. 105 s 6
s 136 om 2013 SL No. 105 s 6
s 137 om 2013 SL No. 105 s 6
An application for registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment must be made to the regulator in the approved form, or if there is no approved form, a form acceptable to the regulator. The application must be accompanied by each of the following— subject to subsection (7) , the prescribed fee; the test results and calculations mentioned in the relevant standard; the other test results mentioned in the relevant standard, in the form for the results set out in the standard; for an item mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 —a sample of a label for the item; for an item mentioned in schedule 4 , part 3 , that is to be labelled—a sample of a label for the item; if required by the regulator, a sample of the equipment; any other relevant information the regulator requires to decide the application. The application may specify a range of models of the 1 brand in the same application if each of the models has the same relevant physical characteristics, energy efficiency and performance characteristics. If a person other than the applicant signs the application, the application must be accompanied by the applicant’s written authority for the person to sign the application. If the application is made by electronic communication, subsection (4) is taken to be complied with if— a method is used to identify the applicant and to indicate the applicant’s authority; and having regard to all the relevant circumstances when the method was used, the method was as reliable as was appropriate for the purposes for which the authority was communicated; and the regulator consents to the requirement being met by using the method mentioned in paragraph (a) . The regulator may waive the requirement under subsection (2) (b) and (c) . If the application is made by electronic communication, the applicant must give the regulator the prescribed fee for the application before the regulator can register the item of prescribed electrical equipment. If the application is made by electronic communication, the regulator— may decide the application; but can not register the item the subject of the application until the prescribed fee is paid. s 138 amd 2007 SL No. 314 s 3 (sec.138-ssec.1) An application for registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment must be made to the regulator in the approved form, or if there is no approved form, a form acceptable to the regulator. (sec.138-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by each of the following— subject to subsection (7) , the prescribed fee; the test results and calculations mentioned in the relevant standard; the other test results mentioned in the relevant standard, in the form for the results set out in the standard; for an item mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 —a sample of a label for the item; for an item mentioned in schedule 4 , part 3 , that is to be labelled—a sample of a label for the item; if required by the regulator, a sample of the equipment; any other relevant information the regulator requires to decide the application. (sec.138-ssec.3) The application may specify a range of models of the 1 brand in the same application if each of the models has the same relevant physical characteristics, energy efficiency and performance characteristics. (sec.138-ssec.4) If a person other than the applicant signs the application, the application must be accompanied by the applicant’s written authority for the person to sign the application. (sec.138-ssec.5) If the application is made by electronic communication, subsection (4) is taken to be complied with if— a method is used to identify the applicant and to indicate the applicant’s authority; and having regard to all the relevant circumstances when the method was used, the method was as reliable as was appropriate for the purposes for which the authority was communicated; and the regulator consents to the requirement being met by using the method mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.138-ssec.6) The regulator may waive the requirement under subsection (2) (b) and (c) . (sec.138-ssec.7) If the application is made by electronic communication, the applicant must give the regulator the prescribed fee for the application before the regulator can register the item of prescribed electrical equipment. (sec.138-ssec.8) If the application is made by electronic communication, the regulator— may decide the application; but can not register the item the subject of the application until the prescribed fee is paid.
The regulator may register an item of prescribed electrical equipment only if the regulator considers— the item complies with section 140 ; and for equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 —the equipment’s label complies with section 152 ; and for equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 3 , that is to be labelled—the equipment’s label complies with section 152 . If the regulator refuses to register the item, the regulator must give the applicant a QCAT information notice about the refusal. s 139 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 454 (sec.139-ssec.1) The regulator may register an item of prescribed electrical equipment only if the regulator considers— the item complies with section 140 ; and for equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 —the equipment’s label complies with section 152 ; and for equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 3 , that is to be labelled—the equipment’s label complies with section 152 . (sec.139-ssec.2) If the regulator refuses to register the item, the regulator must give the applicant a QCAT information notice about the refusal.
This section states the requirements an item of prescribed electrical equipment must comply with for section 139 (1) (a) . An item of prescribed electrical equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 or 3 , must, if tested in accordance with part 1 of the relevant standard, comply with the performance criteria for the item in the relevant standard. An item of prescribed electrical equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 2 , must comply with the energy efficiency requirements for the item in the relevant standard. (sec.140-ssec.1) This section states the requirements an item of prescribed electrical equipment must comply with for section 139 (1) (a) . (sec.140-ssec.2) An item of prescribed electrical equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 or 3 , must, if tested in accordance with part 1 of the relevant standard, comply with the performance criteria for the item in the relevant standard. (sec.140-ssec.3) An item of prescribed electrical equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 2 , must comply with the energy efficiency requirements for the item in the relevant standard.
Within 28 days after registering an item of prescribed electrical equipment, the regulator must— fix the item’s maximum registration term; and give the applicant a written notice stating the item’s date of registration and maximum registration term. The maximum registration term can not be more than 5 years from the date of registration. If the regulator decides to fix the maximum registration term at less than 5 years and the applicant has not agreed to the term, the written notice must include, or be accompanied by, a QCAT information notice about the decision. s 141 sub 2007 SL No. 314 s 4 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 455 (sec.141-ssec.1) Within 28 days after registering an item of prescribed electrical equipment, the regulator must— fix the item’s maximum registration term; and give the applicant a written notice stating the item’s date of registration and maximum registration term. (sec.141-ssec.2) The maximum registration term can not be more than 5 years from the date of registration. (sec.141-ssec.3) If the regulator decides to fix the maximum registration term at less than 5 years and the applicant has not agreed to the term, the written notice must include, or be accompanied by, a QCAT information notice about the decision.
Registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment continues in force until the earliest of the following to happen— the end of the item’s maximum registration term; the expiry of the relevant standard for the item; the relevant standard for the item is amended and, under the amended standard, the item does not comply with the performance requirements or energy efficiency requirements for the item. Subsection (1) is subject to section 149 . s 142 sub 2007 SL No. 314 s 4 (sec.142-ssec.1) Registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment continues in force until the earliest of the following to happen— the end of the item’s maximum registration term; the expiry of the relevant standard for the item; the relevant standard for the item is amended and, under the amended standard, the item does not comply with the performance requirements or energy efficiency requirements for the item. (sec.142-ssec.2) Subsection (1) is subject to section 149 .
The holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment whose name or address changes must, within 14 days after the change, give written notice of it to the regulator. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units. The regulator must enter details of the new name or address in the register. (sec.143-ssec.1) The holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment whose name or address changes must, within 14 days after the change, give written notice of it to the regulator. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units. (sec.143-ssec.2) The regulator must enter details of the new name or address in the register.
The holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment with an energy efficiency label may apply to the regulator for approval of a change to the label to reflect a change in the way an item of electrical equipment of the type to which the label relates is identified. The regulator may approve the change if the application— is made in the approved form; and is accompanied by— subject to subsection (3) , the prescribed fee; and a sample of the changed energy efficiency label. If the application is made by electronic communication, the applicant must give the regulator the prescribed fee for the application before the regulator can approve the change. (sec.144-ssec.1) The holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment with an energy efficiency label may apply to the regulator for approval of a change to the label to reflect a change in the way an item of electrical equipment of the type to which the label relates is identified. (sec.144-ssec.2) The regulator may approve the change if the application— is made in the approved form; and is accompanied by— subject to subsection (3) , the prescribed fee; and a sample of the changed energy efficiency label. (sec.144-ssec.3) If the application is made by electronic communication, the applicant must give the regulator the prescribed fee for the application before the regulator can approve the change.
If the regulator refuses to approve a change to an energy efficiency label for which an application is made, the regulator must give the applicant a QCAT information notice about the refusal. s 145 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 456 ; 2010 SL No. 116 s 9
Within 28 days after approving a change to an energy efficiency label, the regulator must give written notice of the change to the holder of the label.
This section applies to the holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment. The regulator may, by written notice given to the holder, require the holder to give the regulator the documents or information that the holder has about whether the item continues to comply with the requirements under section 139 for the registration of the item. The notice must state a period of at least 15 business days within which the holder must comply with the requirement. The holder must comply with the requirement. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —20 penalty units. s 146A ins 2007 SL No. 314 s 5 (sec.146A-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment. (sec.146A-ssec.2) The regulator may, by written notice given to the holder, require the holder to give the regulator the documents or information that the holder has about whether the item continues to comply with the requirements under section 139 for the registration of the item. (sec.146A-ssec.3) The notice must state a period of at least 15 business days within which the holder must comply with the requirement. (sec.146A-ssec.4) The holder must comply with the requirement. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —20 penalty units.
If the holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment proposes to transfer the registration to someone else (the proposed transferee ), the proposed transferee may apply to the regulator for approval of the transfer. The regulator must approve the transfer if the application— is made in the approved form; and is accompanied by— subject to subsection (4) , the prescribed fee; and the holder’s written agreement to the transfer. If the regulator refuses to approve the transfer, the regulator must give the applicant a QCAT information notice about the refusal. If the application is made by electronic communication, the applicant must give the regulator the prescribed fee for the application before the regulator can approve the change. s 147 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 457 (sec.147-ssec.1) If the holder of a registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment proposes to transfer the registration to someone else (the proposed transferee ), the proposed transferee may apply to the regulator for approval of the transfer. (sec.147-ssec.2) The regulator must approve the transfer if the application— is made in the approved form; and is accompanied by— subject to subsection (4) , the prescribed fee; and the holder’s written agreement to the transfer. (sec.147-ssec.3) If the regulator refuses to approve the transfer, the regulator must give the applicant a QCAT information notice about the refusal. (sec.147-ssec.4) If the application is made by electronic communication, the applicant must give the regulator the prescribed fee for the application before the regulator can approve the change.
Within 28 days after approving the transfer, the regulator must give written notice of the transfer to the proposed transferee and the former holder of the registration.
The regulator may, subject to section 150 , cancel the registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment if— the regulator considers that, because of an examination or test carried out on the item by the regulator or an approved testing entity, it does not comply with the relevant standard; or the holder of the registration engages in conduct likely to mislead the public about the performance, rating, capacity or the characteristics of the item required by the relevant standard; or the holder gave the regulator false or misleading information about the application for registration, or transfer of registration, of the item; or the holder asks for the cancellation. If registration of an item (the primary item ) of prescribed electrical equipment is cancelled, the regulator may also cancel the registration of any other item of prescribed electrical equipment that the regulator is satisfied— has the same relevant physical characteristics, energy efficiency and performance characteristics as the primary item; and was registered on the basis of the same test results as the test results for the primary item. If the regulator decides to cancel the registration, the regulator must give the holder a QCAT information notice about the decision. s 149 amd 2007 SL No. 314 s 6 ; 2009 Act No. 24 s 458 (sec.149-ssec.1) The regulator may, subject to section 150 , cancel the registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment if— the regulator considers that, because of an examination or test carried out on the item by the regulator or an approved testing entity, it does not comply with the relevant standard; or the holder of the registration engages in conduct likely to mislead the public about the performance, rating, capacity or the characteristics of the item required by the relevant standard; or the holder gave the regulator false or misleading information about the application for registration, or transfer of registration, of the item; or the holder asks for the cancellation. (sec.149-ssec.2) If registration of an item (the primary item ) of prescribed electrical equipment is cancelled, the regulator may also cancel the registration of any other item of prescribed electrical equipment that the regulator is satisfied— has the same relevant physical characteristics, energy efficiency and performance characteristics as the primary item; and was registered on the basis of the same test results as the test results for the primary item. (sec.149-ssec.3) If the regulator decides to cancel the registration, the regulator must give the holder a QCAT information notice about the decision.
If the regulator considers a ground exists to cancel the registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment, other than at the request of the registration holder, the regulator must, before taking the action, give the holder written notice— stating the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and stating the grounds for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and inviting the holder to show, within a stated time of at least 15 business days, why the registration should not be cancelled. If, after considering all written representations made by the holder within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the registration, the regulator may cancel the registration. Cancellation of the registration takes effect on the sixth business day after the holder is given a QCAT information notice under section 149 (3) . s 150 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 459 (sec.150-ssec.1) If the regulator considers a ground exists to cancel the registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment, other than at the request of the registration holder, the regulator must, before taking the action, give the holder written notice— stating the regulator is considering cancelling the registration; and stating the grounds for the proposed cancellation; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and inviting the holder to show, within a stated time of at least 15 business days, why the registration should not be cancelled. (sec.150-ssec.2) If, after considering all written representations made by the holder within the stated time, the regulator still considers a ground exists to cancel the registration, the regulator may cancel the registration. (sec.150-ssec.3) Cancellation of the registration takes effect on the sixth business day after the holder is given a QCAT information notice under section 149 (3) .
Immediately on receipt of a QCAT information notice about cancellation of the registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment, the holder of the registration must give written notice of the cancellation to each person to whom the holder has sold an item of the type that was registered. Subsection (1) does not require the giving of a notice to a person to whom the type of item had been sold by retail or had been sold at least 1 year before the notice was received. s 151 amd 2009 Act No. 24 s 460 (sec.151-ssec.1) Immediately on receipt of a QCAT information notice about cancellation of the registration of an item of prescribed electrical equipment, the holder of the registration must give written notice of the cancellation to each person to whom the holder has sold an item of the type that was registered. (sec.151-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not require the giving of a notice to a person to whom the type of item had been sold by retail or had been sold at least 1 year before the notice was received.
An energy efficiency label for an item of prescribed electrical equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 or 3 , must— comply with the labelling requirements of the relevant standard for the item; and not contain any figures, symbols or other words likely to mislead the public about the item’s comparative energy consumption, energy efficiency rating or performance characteristics; and if the item is sold—accompany the item. If the item is displayed for sale, the energy efficiency label for the item must— be attached to the item— in the way shown in the relevant standard; or in another way approved by the regulator; and not be attached in a way that it is obscured from view. See part 3 (Offences) for when equipment must be labelled. s 152 amd 2007 SL No. 314 s 7 (sec.152-ssec.1) An energy efficiency label for an item of prescribed electrical equipment mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 or 3 , must— comply with the labelling requirements of the relevant standard for the item; and not contain any figures, symbols or other words likely to mislead the public about the item’s comparative energy consumption, energy efficiency rating or performance characteristics; and if the item is sold—accompany the item. (sec.152-ssec.2) If the item is displayed for sale, the energy efficiency label for the item must— be attached to the item— in the way shown in the relevant standard; or in another way approved by the regulator; and not be attached in a way that it is obscured from view. See part 3 (Offences) for when equipment must be labelled.
The regulator must keep a register of each item of prescribed electrical equipment registered by the regulator. The regulator may enter in the register any particulars contained in an application for registration, or transfer of registration, of the item. The register may be kept in a way the regulator considers appropriate. The register may form part of a national register. (sec.153-ssec.1) The regulator must keep a register of each item of prescribed electrical equipment registered by the regulator. (sec.153-ssec.2) The regulator may enter in the register any particulars contained in an application for registration, or transfer of registration, of the item. (sec.153-ssec.3) The register may be kept in a way the regulator considers appropriate. (sec.153-ssec.4) The register may form part of a national register.
The regulator must— keep the register open for inspection, on payment of the prescribed fee, by members of the public during office hours on business days; and on payment of the prescribed fee, give the person a copy of an entry in the register.
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This chapter does not apply to— an electric line or works within the limits of a mine; or petroleum plant. In this section— mine means— a coal mine within the meaning of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or a mine within the meaning of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999. petroleum plant means private plant or an electrical installation, subject to inspection under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 . private plant means generating plant not used by an electricity entity or special approval holder in accordance with an authority or special approval. (sec.8-ssec.1) This chapter does not apply to— an electric line or works within the limits of a mine; or petroleum plant. (sec.8-ssec.2) In this section— mine means— a coal mine within the meaning of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 ; or a mine within the meaning of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999. petroleum plant means private plant or an electrical installation, subject to inspection under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 . private plant means generating plant not used by an electricity entity or special approval holder in accordance with an authority or special approval.
A person who designs, builds, maintains or operates an electric line or works must ensure the provisions of this part relevant to the line or works are complied with. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The system of earthing used by an electricity entity for low voltage supply to customers must be the multiple earthed neutral system, or, if that system is not effective, another suitable system that complies with the wiring rules.
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Key sections referenced above: 9–13, 14–16, 18–22, 24–31, 38–46, 55AA–30AB, 88–91, 118–125, 127C–127H, 138–166, 155–160, 167–207, 222A–222O, 226.
Electricity for general supply must be alternating current having a nominal frequency of 50Hz. The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between 2 phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 415V. The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a single phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between the phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 480V. The standard voltage for the supply, on or after 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system or a single phase system is the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038. s 11 amd 2017 SL No. 223 s 3 (sec.11-ssec.1) Electricity for general supply must be alternating current having a nominal frequency of 50Hz. (sec.11-ssec.2) The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between 2 phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 415V. (sec.11-ssec.3) The standard voltage for the supply, before 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a single phase system is— between a phase conductor and a neutral conductor— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 240V; and between the phase conductors— the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038; or 480V. (sec.11-ssec.4) The standard voltage for the supply, on or after 27 October 2018, of electricity at low voltage from a 3-phase system or a single phase system is the nominal voltage stated for the system in AS 60038.
If an electricity entity agrees with a customer to supply electricity to the customer at high voltage, the agreed voltage is the standard voltage for the supply.
Supply of electricity by an electricity entity to a customer must be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply mentioned in section 11 or 12 . For the supply of electricity at low voltage before 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (i) or (b)(i) or (3) (a) (i) or (b) (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii) or (3) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii)—is no more than 6% more or less than the standard voltage. For the supply of electricity at low voltage on or after 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for supply before 1 July 2020—does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or otherwise— is within the minimum preferred steady state median voltage and the maximum preferred steady state median voltage stated in AS 61000; or if the voltage can not be maintained under subparagraph (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038. The supply of electricity at high voltage is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals is— for the supply of electricity at a voltage of 22,000V or less—no more than 5% more or less than the standard voltage; or for the supply of electricity at a voltage more than 22,000V—within the margin agreed between the electricity entity and the customer. For measuring the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals for subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , the methodology for the measurement of steady state voltage stated in AS 61000 must be used. In this section— AS 61000 means AS 61000.3.100 (Limits—Steady state voltage limits in public electricity systems) as in force from time to time. s 13 amd 2017 SL No. 223 s 4 (sec.13-ssec.1) Supply of electricity by an electricity entity to a customer must be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply mentioned in section 11 or 12 . (sec.13-ssec.2) For the supply of electricity at low voltage before 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (i) or (b)(i) or (3) (a) (i) or (b) (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or for the standard voltage mentioned in section 11 (2) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii) or (3) (a) (ii) or (b)(ii)—is no more than 6% more or less than the standard voltage. (sec.13-ssec.3) For the supply of electricity at low voltage on or after 27 October 2018, the supply is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals— for supply before 1 July 2020—does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038; or otherwise— is within the minimum preferred steady state median voltage and the maximum preferred steady state median voltage stated in AS 61000; or if the voltage can not be maintained under subparagraph (i) —does not differ from the standard voltage by more than the percentage stated for the supply voltage range in AS 60038. (sec.13-ssec.4) The supply of electricity at high voltage is taken to be maintained at the standard voltage for the supply if the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals is— for the supply of electricity at a voltage of 22,000V or less—no more than 5% more or less than the standard voltage; or for the supply of electricity at a voltage more than 22,000V—within the margin agreed between the electricity entity and the customer. (sec.13-ssec.5) For measuring the voltage at a customer’s consumers terminals for subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , the methodology for the measurement of steady state voltage stated in AS 61000 must be used. (sec.13-ssec.6) In this section— AS 61000 means AS 61000.3.100 (Limits—Steady state voltage limits in public electricity systems) as in force from time to time.
An electricity entity must, in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry— decide the route, termination point, number of phases, lengths, type and size of its service lines; and provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of its service lines. The electricity entity must— if requested by a customer to connect a service line that is a standard control service—meet the cost of providing and installing the service line to the customer’s premises; or if requested by a customer to provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of a service line that is not a standard control service—provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of the service line to the customer’s premises at the customer’s expense. However, the maximum length of a service line required to be provided and installed within a customer’s premises by an electricity entity at the electricity entity’s cost is— 20m for an overhead service line; or 7m for an underground service line. Also, subsections (1) (b) , (2) (a) and (3) apply only to the provision and installation of 1 initial service line that is a standard control service at particular premises, whether before or after the commencement of this section. Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if a customer requires an additional service line, or the upgrading of the existing service line, at the customer’s premises to operate 3-phase air-conditioning equipment. For subsections (1) and (3) , a service line must be measured from the customer’s property alignment or, if the line does not cross the property alignment, the point of origin of the service line. s 14 amd 2011 SL No. 255 s 3 (sec.14-ssec.1) An electricity entity must, in accordance with recognised practice in the electricity industry— decide the route, termination point, number of phases, lengths, type and size of its service lines; and provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of its service lines. (sec.14-ssec.2) The electricity entity must— if requested by a customer to connect a service line that is a standard control service—meet the cost of providing and installing the service line to the customer’s premises; or if requested by a customer to provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of a service line that is not a standard control service—provide and install or arrange for the provision and installation of the service line to the customer’s premises at the customer’s expense. (sec.14-ssec.3) However, the maximum length of a service line required to be provided and installed within a customer’s premises by an electricity entity at the electricity entity’s cost is— 20m for an overhead service line; or 7m for an underground service line. (sec.14-ssec.4) Also, subsections (1) (b) , (2) (a) and (3) apply only to the provision and installation of 1 initial service line that is a standard control service at particular premises, whether before or after the commencement of this section. Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if a customer requires an additional service line, or the upgrading of the existing service line, at the customer’s premises to operate 3-phase air-conditioning equipment. (sec.14-ssec.5) For subsections (1) and (3) , a service line must be measured from the custo
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