49GRestriction of people—public safety

49G Restriction of people—public safety (1) This section applies if the administrator believes on reasonable grounds that a person has engaged in conduct, or demonstrated insufficient skills and knowledge in carrying out an eligible activity, that presents or is likely to present a risk of death or injury to a person, significant harm to the environment or significant damage to property. Examples 1 An installer authorised by a retailer to carry out eligible activities is not an electrician but nevertheless undertakes electrical wiring work in consumer’s premises. 2 An inspection of the installation of sealing to a ventilation opening shows that a person has undertaken the work without the required building approval and has sealed a room in which there is a flueless gas heater. When questioned by the administrator, it is apparent that the person is not familiar with the requirements of the building code or the standards for ventilation for gas appliances and has undertaken a number of installations that are not compliant and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning or other problems for the occupants. 3 An installer is replacing a window and frame and disturbs friable asbestos. Although the installer has taken an asbestos awareness course, the installer is not a licensed asbestos assessor or an asbestos removalist. The installer attempts to remove the asbestos himself and places the removed asbestos in a normal garbage bin, releasing asbestos fibres into the air and causing a potential health problem to residents and other members of the public.