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As an electricity entity

Section 29 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (PDF, 788 KB) states that an electricity entity must ensure its works are:

• electrically safe; and
• operated in a way that is electrically safe.

This includes inspection, testing and maintenance.

Works means the electrical equipment, and electric line associated with equipment, controlled or operated by the entity to generate, transform, transmit or supply electricity.

Example

• An overhead distribution system including transformers and switches.

Last updated July 15, 2005

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