Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
[ Last Updated 8 March 2010 ]
Short Description
The Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 replace the Electricity Regulation 1997
On the 1st of April 2010 The Electricity Regulations 1997 were replaced by the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
These “new” Regulations introduce changes across the spectrum of electrical safety, affecting appliances, installations, works and apply particularly to electrical workers, appliance importers and retailers, and electricity generators and distributors.
Focus of Changes
The changes to the Regulations implemented by the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 are focussed on:
- Updating of referenced Standards,
- A greater application of Risk management,
- A greater adoption of international Standards,
- Improving clarity of compliance versus non compliance,
- Increasing technical information, and,
- Facilitating increased enforcement.
You can download a PDF copy of the Regulations (1772 kb) from the NZ Legislation website.
GST Increase
On 1 October 2010 the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate will increase from 12.5% to 15%. The fees specified in Schedules 5 & 6 are GST inclusive and will need to be adjusted.
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