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Summary Table of Proposed Changes


This Document is Archived


2007 Discussion Document

[ Last Updated 31 January 2008 ]


Regulation Summary of Reg Proposed Action
1 Title Amend title to Electricity Safety Regulations
2 Interpretation Carry forward existing definitions plus new definitions and amendments
3 Exclusions Carry forward with some clarifications
4 Requirements for registration and provisional licence No longer to be included in the regulations as will be addressed by Rules of the Board
5 to 16 Examinations, Conditions for issue of practicing licence, Replacement Certificates, Persons qualified overseas No longer to be included in the regulations as will be addressed by Rules of the Board
17 Prescribed electrical work Retain in new regulations but with a number of amendments proposed
18-22 Restrictions on Prescribed electrical work No longer to be included in the regulations as will be addressed by Rules of the Board
23 Prescribed electrical work trainees may do Carry forward into new regulations
25-26 Competency requirements for electrical workers No longer to be included in the regulations as will be addressed by Rules of the Board
28 - 29 Requirements in relation to work on or near overhead electric lines Retain in new regulations under proposed requirements in relation to worker safety section
30 Safe approach distances Retain in new regulations
31 Construction of overhead lines on existing poles or other supports Retain in new regulations under proposed requirements in relation to worker safety section
32 Temporary earthing requirements Retain in new regulations under proposed requirements in relation to worker safety section
34 Warning notices, safety locks, and safety instructions Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirement
35 and 36 Responsibility of employers for safety of employees;
Safety responsibilities of person who carries out work 		Retain in new regulations under proposed requirements in relation to worker safety section
37-43 Testing, Certification and Inspection Retain in new regulations but with a number of amendments proposed
43A - 45 Connection of electrical installations to electricity Retain in new regulations under proposed safety requirements with respect to installations
46 Safety checks for particular electrical installations and electrical appliances Retain in new regulations under proposed periodic inspection requirement
47 Home-owners' electrical wiring work Retain in new regulations under proposed homeowners' work section, amended to exclude a homeowner from working on a connectable installation.
48 Maintenance of domestic appliances Retain in new regulations under proposed homeowners' work section
49 Limits and requirements of exemption for tradespersons Feedback sought on whether needs to be included in the regulations or will be addressed by Rules of the Board
50 Notification to Secretary Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirement
51 Offences Proposed revised offences will be set out in the regulations
52 Systems in general Retain in new regulations under proposed supply requirements
53 Voltage Retain in new regulations under proposed supply requirements
54 Meter accuracy No longer to be included in the regulations as addressed in Electricity Commission Rules
55-58 Frequency and Quality of supply Retain in new regulations under proposed supply requirements
59 Keeping records and plans Retain in new regulations under proposed supply requirements
60 Earthing requirements for works Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirements
61 Protective fittings Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
62 Protection against fault currents Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirements
64 Residual current device characteristics Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirements
65 Isolation fittings for work Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
66 Strength of works and warning notices Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirement
67 Offences Proposed revised offences will be set out in the regulations
68 Works, electrical installations, fittings, and electrical appliances in existence on 1 April 1993 Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirement
69 Electrical safety Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirement
69A, 69B, 69C Electrical installations; Compliance with Reg 69(1); Compliance with design, construction, and installation requirements of regulation 69(1) Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
70 Cables and conductors must be safe and be adequately identified Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
72 Position of switches and protective fittings. What to do if have (or do not have) earthed conductors Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
74 Socket outlets. 3-pin flat socket outlets. No-one can sell certain plugs or sockets Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
76 - 77 Electrical appliances. Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
84 -86 Earthing requirements Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirements
87 Construction of works and electrical installations Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section.
89 Electricity generation facilities and substations Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirements
90 Damp situations Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
91 Extra-low voltage installations Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
92 Conductor insulation for overhead electric lines Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
93 Safety distances from electric lines Retain in new regulations
93A Interference with, or movement of, works Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
94 Protection against direct and indirect electrical contact Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
97 Connectable installations Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
98 Supply of electricity to connectable installations Retain in new regulations under proposed specific safety requirements for works, installations and appliances section
99 Arbitrators Retain in new regulations.
100 Offences Proposed revised offences will be set out in the regulations
101 - 103 Electrical appliances Retain in new Regulations under proposed electrical appliances section
104 Building Industry Authority's exemptions from requirements Retain in new regulations with name change to Department of Building and Housing
105 Issuing of urgent instructions Retain in new regulations under proposed general safety requirements
106 Accident Reports Retain in new regulations
107 Offences Proposed revised offences will be set out in the regulations
108 Transitional Provisions Carry forward with revisions as appropriate
109 Fees Retain in new regulations with amendments as appropriate. Please note no new fees or changes to existing fees are proposed.
Schedules 1 to 7 No longer to be included in the regulations as will be addressed by Rules of the Board
Schedule 9 Fees Retain in new regulations with amendments as appropriate. Please note no new fees or changes to existing fees are proposed.
Addition of Safety Management Systems Addition of provisions for Safety Management Systems


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