Action required by distribution entity on report of electric shock

In force

(1)

This section applies if a distribution entity is advised by a consumer to whom the distribution entity supplies electricity that a person has received an electric shock.

(2)

The distribution entity must—

(a)

take the action necessary to be taken in the interests of the electrical safety of persons; and

(b)

make a written record of the incident (the incident record), in a format approved by the regulator, within 3 days after the distribution entity is advised of the person having received the electric shock; and

(c)

keep the incident record made under paragraph (b) for 5 years.

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.

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