5Compliance with electrical wiring rules

5 Compliance with electrical wiring rules (a) the person carries out electrical wiring work; and (b) the work does not comply with the electrical wiring rules as in force— (i) when the work is completed; or (ii) if the work is not completed—when the work is carried out. (2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence. (3) This section does not apply to— (a) electrical wiring work that consists only of— (i) the disconnection of an appliance or a fitting; or (ii) the disconnection and reconnection of an appliance or a fitting if the electrical load is not increased; or (iii) the replacement of an appliance or a fitting if the electrical load is not increased; or (b) electrical wiring work prescribed by regulation; or (c) electrical wiring work carried out in circumstances prescribed (4) In this section: fitting means a switch, lighting point or socket outlet.

Division 2.1 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety