Electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines in emergency

In force

(1)

An electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines from sources of electricity—

(a)

in an emergency; or

(b)

to prevent an emergency from happening.Example of paragraph (a)—

if there is a flood or fireExample of paragraph (b)—

if there are extreme conditions with the potential to create an emergency, including, for example, sparking lines in high wind in high fire danger conditions

(2)

In this section—

emergency means an emergency in relation to a person or the electrical distributions entity’s property or other property.

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280 Electrical distribution entity may isolate powerlines in emergency