51Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and

51 Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and installations (1) An inspector who enters premises under this part may do any of the following in relation to an electrical installation, or article of electrical equipment, on the premises: (a) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the installation is a source of danger—disconnect the installation; (b) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the article is a source of danger— (i) label the article conspicuously to indicate the danger; and (ii) prohibit use of the article until it has been replaced, repaired or made safe for use; (c) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that an installation or article will become a source of danger unless it is repaired or made safe for use— (i) label the installation or article conspicuously to indicate the potential danger; and (ii) give the owner of the installation or article a written notice directing the owner to repair it, or make it safe for use, within 6 months or a shorter period stated in the notice; (d) if an owner fails to comply with a notice given under paragraph (c) (ii) in relation to an installation—disconnect the installation. (2) A person commits an offence if the person reconnects an installation disconnected under subsection (1) (a) before it is repaired or made safe for use.

(3) A person commits an offence if the person— (a) removes a label applied to an article under subsection (1) (b) (i) before it is replaced, repaired or made safe for use; and (b) uses the article that is prohibited from use under subsection (1) (b) (ii). (4) A person commits an offence if the person— (a) removes a label applied to an article under subsection (1) (b) (i) before it is replaced, repaired or made safe for use; or (b) uses an article that is prohibited from use under subsection (1) (b) (ii). Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units. (5) An offence against subsection (4) (a) is a strict liability offence. (6) A person commits an offence if the person— (a) removes a label applied to an installation or article under subsection (1) (c) (i) before it is repaired or made safe for use; or (b) fails to comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (1) (c) (ii). (7) An offence against subsection (6) is a strict liability offence.