117Entry to premises—inspection of meters etc

117 Entry to premises—inspection of meters etc (1) An authorised person for a utility may enter and remain on any premises to which the utility provides, or is to provide, a utility service— (a) to read, or check the accuracy of, a meter for recording the provision of the service to the premises; or (b) to check work associated with the connection of premises to the utility’s network that is performed by a person accredited under the relevant technical code; or (c) to check the operation of a connection between the premises and the utility’s network, or install, repair, remove or replace such a connection; or (d) for a purpose related to the connection of the premises to the utility’s network, or its withdrawal. (2) The authorised person may not remain on the premises if, on request by the land-holder or person apparently in charge of the premises, the authorised person does not produce his or her identity card. (3) The authorised person may enter and remain on the premises under this section— (a) at any reasonable time; and (b) with such assistance as is necessary and reasonable.

Miscellaneous Division 7.5