(1) Aerial lines
(including service lines) must be designed, installed, operated and maintained
to be safe for the electrical service conditions and the physical environment
in which they will operate.
(2) Without limiting
the effect of subregulation (1), line construction in a bushfire risk
area must be suitable for the levels of hazard in the area.
(3) Schedule 1
applies in relation to aerial lines (including service lines) installed after
1 July 1997.