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Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001
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#### 40 Conduct of inspection
(1) In conducting an inspection of a small generation unit under this Part, an inspector:
(a) may examine and test the unit and any wiring or equipment associated with the unit; and
(b) may take photographs of anything on the premises relevant to the inspection; and
(c) may make a video recording of the inspection; and
(d) may request the occupier to answer any questions related to:
(i) the design or installation of a small generation unit at the premises; and
(ia) if the unit is a battery connected (solar PV) small generation unit—the design or installation of the battery for the small generation unit; and
(ii) the creation of certificates for the unit; and
(e) may do anything incidental to the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d); and
(f) must comply with:
(i) any requirements or conditions of the inspector’s electrical licence; or
(ii) the law of the State or Territory where the unit is located.
(2) A person is not required to answer any questions asked by an inspector under paragraph (1)(e).
(3) The inspector must leave the premises if the occupier asks the inspector to do so.
(4) The occupier, or a person who represents the occupier, is entitled to observe the inspection being carried out.