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Submission Form for draft ESR 2009

Commentary on Draft Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2009

Draft of new Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2009 (Exposure Draft)

Closing date for  submission 29 September 2009

 

 

Introductory Letter On Proposals for new Electricity Safety Regulations from Associate Minister of Energy September 2008

 

Proposed Policy Table on electricity Safety Regulations - September 2008

 

Discussion Paper on proposed Electricity Safety Regulations.

Submissions closed end of Feb 08

 

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Summary of Changes to the Electricity Act, Electricity Regulations

The Energy Safety Review Bill was passed in November 2006 and the Electricity Amendment Act 2006 published in December 2006.

Electricity Act

Brief summary of changes:-

  • Definitions of serious harm and other items added

  •  Requirement for electricity generators and electricity distributors to have safety management systems

  • Changes to definition of prescribed electrical work (to include inspection, testing and design)

  • Changes to restrictions on who can do prescribed electrical work

  •  Changes to the classes of electrical registration / licences that may be obtained

  • Requirement "that a person must not sell any works, installation or appliance that is not tested according to the electricity regulations" – may affect selling of houses and 2nd hand electrical goods.

  • Changes to power of entry (by Secretary or appointed representative)

  • Provisional licence changes

  • Competence programmes – where application for or renewal of licences is required (under certain conditions).

  • Changes to offences and fines (increased amounts)

  • Energy Safety includes electrical, plumbing and gas-fitting

  • Changes to employer licence requirements

  • Powers of inspection

  • Requirements of the Electrical Workers Registration Board and Electrical Workers Licensing Group and responsibilities of licensed electrical workers (current address details etc).

  • Changes relating to powers (of Secretary) relating to complaints and investigations and disciplinary actions.

  • Infringements (instant fines etc).

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    Notes from the 71ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NEW ZEALAND ELECTRICAL INSTITUTE Inc.

    HELD AT HAMILTON 16 — 18TH MARCH 2007

     

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    Energy Safe Review Bill As Reported from the Commerce Committee June 2006 

     

    Read it for your self, it may surprise!!

     

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