7Functions of Energy Safe Victoria

7 Functions of Energy Safe Victoria

The functions of Energy Safe Victoria under this Act are—

(a) to determine minimum safety standards for electrical equipment, electrical installations and electrical work;

(b) to encourage and monitor the use of electricity safety management schemes;

S. 7(c) substituted by No. 43/2018 s. 5.

(c) to inspect and test electrical equipment, in‑scope electrical equipment or electrical installations and electrical work for compliance with the standards prescribed or relevant standards;

(d) to administer the prescribed minimum standards for energy efficiency of electrical equipment;

(e) to inspect and test electrical equipment for compliance with the specified minimum standards for energy efficiency;

(f) to investigate events or incidents which have implications for electricity safety;

S. 7(fa) inserted by No. 55/2010 s. 14(2).

(fa) to regulate, monitor and enforce the prevention and mitigation of bushfires that arise out of incidents involving electric lines or electrical installations;

(g) to provide advisory and consultative services in relation to electricity safety and electrical equipment, electrical installations and electrical work;

(h) to advise the electricity industry and the community in relation to electricity safety;

(i) to monitor and enforce compliance with this Act and the regulations;

(j) such other functions are as conferred on Energy Safe Victoria by or under this Act or the regulations under this Act.

S. 7A inserted by No. 55/2010 s. 15.