122Powers of entry—compliance

122 Powers of entry—compliance

S. 122(1) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 10).

(1) An authorised officer may exercise powers under this section only to the extent that is reasonably necessary to do so for the purpose of—

(a) investigating a serious electrical incident; or

S. 122(1)(b) amended by No. 69/2000 s. 31.

(b) determining compliance with an electricity safety management scheme; or

(c) determining compliance with this Act or the regulations.

S. 122(2) amended by No. 39/2005 s. 48(Sch. 1 item 2), repealed by No. 13/2025 s. 21(1).

S. 122(3) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 10).

(3) An authorised officer may enter any residence or the land on which a residence is situated if—

S. 122(3)(a) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 10).

(a) the authorised officer gives the occupier not less than 24 hours notice, or such other notice as may be agreed with the occupier, before the authorised officer enters the land or residence; and

(b) the occupier consents in writing to that entry; and

S. 122(3)(c) amended by No. 11/2024 s. 88.

(c) the entry occurs only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., unless the occupier consents in writing to entry outside those hours.

S. 122(4) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 10).

(4) An authorised officer may enter any other land or premises during normal business hours.

S. 122(5) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 10).

(5) In carrying out an inspection under this section, an authorised officer must—

(a) cause as little harm and inconvenience or damage as possible; and

(b) not remain on the land or premises any longer than is reasonably necessary; and

(c) leave the land or premises as nearly as possible in the same condition as it was found prior to the inspection being carried out.

S. 122(6) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 11).

(6) An authorised officer may not exercise any powers under this section if the authorised officer fails to produce, on request, the authorised officer's identity card for inspection by the occupier of the land or premises.

S. 122(7) amended by No. 39/2005 s. 48(Sch. 1 item 2), substituted by No. 13/2025 s. 21(2).

(7) If an authorised officer exercises a power of entry under this section, the authorised officer must—

(a) on leaving the land or premises, leave a notice setting out—

(i) the time of entry; and

(ii) the purpose of entry; and