Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001

The Regulator may, in writing, appoint a person to be an inspector for this Part.

The Regulator is not to appoint a person as an inspector unless the Regulator is satisfied that the person:

is of sufficient maturity, and has had sufficient training, to properly exercise the powers of an inspector; and

holds an unrestricted licence for electrical work under the laws of a State or Territory; and

has sufficient expertise in matters arising under the Act and these Regulations in relation to small generation units in order to critically examine the requirements in regulation 39 and to prepare a report under regulation 42; and

is of good repute, having regard to the person’s character, honesty and integrity.

In exercising a power or performing a function as an inspector, an inspector must comply with any directions of the Regulator.

Part 12 of the Act applies to inspectors appointed under this regulation.