Queensland Consolidated Regulations

ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATION 2013 - REG 266

266 Duty of distribution entity to notify of serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event

(1) This section applies if—

(a) a distribution entity is advised about the happening of a serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event; and

(b) the distribution entity is the distribution entity for the incident or event.

(2) The distribution entity must—

(a) give the regulator written notice in the approved form of the incident or event; and

(b) ensure the written notice is received by the regulator within 24 hours after the distribution entity first becomes aware of the happening of the incident or event.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.

(3) However, if the incident or event that happens is a serious electrical incident in which a person has been killed, the distribution entity must also advise the regulator of the incident, immediately after the distribution entity becomes aware of the happening of the incident, by phone, fax or another suitable form of immediate and effective communication.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.

(4) The distribution entity is not required to give written notice or immediate advice to the regulator of the incident or event if the distribution entity knows that the incident or event has already been reported to the regulator.