Electricity Safety Act 1971
20Approved testing laboratories
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20 Approved testing laboratories (1) If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that premises are suitable to be so used, the registrar may, on the application of the proprietor of premises, in writing, approve those premises to be used as a testing laboratory for this Act. (2) If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that those premises are no longer suitable to be used as a testing laboratory for this Act, the registrar may, by writing given to the proprietor of those premises, cancel an approval under subsection (1) in relation to those
(3) In determining whether premises are suitable to be used as a testing laboratory for this Act, the construction occupations registrar must have regard to— (a) whether the premises have been approved or refused approval as a testing laboratory under a corresponding law; and (b) the facilities at the premises for testing articles of electrical equipment; and (c) any previous record of accuracy or otherwise in the testing of articles of electrical equipment on the premises; and (d) for premises within Australia—whether the premises have been accredited or refused accreditation for the testing of electrical goods by the body known as the National Association of Testing Authorities; and (e) for premises outside Australia—whether the premises have been accredited or refused accreditation by a body or authority with functions at the place where the premises are situated similar to the functions of the body known as the National Association of Testing Authorities; and (f) any other information the registrar considers relevant.