196Power of entry by metering coordinator and metering provider

196 Power of entry by metering coordinator and metering provider

196 Power of entry by metering coordinator and metering provider

(1) A metering coordinator or metering provider may enter the premises of a customer for the following purposes—

(a) reading, testing, maintaining, inspecting or altering any metering installation at the premises,

(b) calculating or measuring energy supplied or taken at the premises,

(c) checking the accuracy of metered consumption at the premises,

(d) replacing meters.

(2) A power of entry to premises under this section may be exercised only during daylight hours except—

(a) in an emergency, or

(b) if there is a problem with a meter on the premises that poses a risk to safety.

(3) Sections 55, 58–60 and 62 apply to the power of entry conferred on a metering coordinator or metering provider under this section in the same way as they apply to a power of entry conferred on an authorised officer under Division 3 of Part 5.

(4) In this section—

metering coordinator has the same meaning as in the National Electricity Rules.

metering provider has the same meaning as in the National Electricity Rules.

s 196: Ins 2016 No 8, Sch 1 [15]. Am 2021 No 23, Sch 1.7; 2021 No 34, Sch 1[30]–[33].