38ABInstallation of advanced meters by retailers and metering co-ordinators

38AB Installation of advanced meters by retailers and metering co-ordinators

38AB Installation of advanced meters by retailers and metering co-ordinators

(1) A retailer or metering co-ordinator who provides, installs, maintains or replaces an advanced meter must ensure that—

(a) a person engaged to install an advanced meter—

(i) is a qualified person, and

(ii) has undertaken appropriate training in the installation of advanced meters, including de-energisation and re-energisation of electrical installations, and

(b) safety and compliance testing is carried out in relation to each installation as required by the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2018, Parts 8 and 9.

(2) A retailer or metering co-ordinator must not install an advanced meter in relation to premises at which 1 or more persons require life support equipment unless the occupier of the premises is given—

(a) at least 4 business days’ notice of the proposed installation, or

(b) a shorter period as may be agreed, in writing, between the occupier and retailer or metering co-ordinator.

(3) The Electricity Supply Act 1995, Schedule 2, clauses 8—except for clause 8(1)(d)—and 9 apply to a retailer or metering co-ordinator who contravenes this section or section 38AC in the same way as they apply to a licensee who contravenes a requirement of the Electricity Supply Act 1995.

(4) A retailer or metering co-ordinator must ensure the Asbestos Management Code of Practice is complied with in the installation, maintenance and replacement of an advanced meter.

(5) For the avoidance of doubt, a person may only enter premises under section 55A for purposes relating to advanced meters if the requirements of this section are met.

(6) In this section—

Asbestos Management Code of Practice means the Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace, published by SafeWork NSW in August 2019.

life support equipment has the same meaning as it has in the National Energy Retail Rules.

qualified person—