Victorian Consolidated Regulations

ELECTRICITY SAFETY (CATHODIC PROTECTION) REGULATIONS 2019 - REG 6

    (1)     For the purposes of the definition of cathodic protection system in section 3 of the Act, a prescribed system is a system that—

        (a)     uses one or more galvanic anodes with a total output of more than 250 milliamperes connected at a single point to a structure to provide intentional cathodic protection; or

        (b)     uses impressed current connected at a single point to a structure to provide intentional cathodic protection.

    (2)     For the purposes of the definition of cathodic protection system in section 3 of the Act, a prescribed system does not include a system that—

        (a)     is designed to protect the internal surfaces of a structure if the current produced by the system is isolated from the external environment; or

        (b)     protects a marine vessel that is not permanently moored; or

        (c)     protects a fixed offshore structure not electrically connected with land above sea level.

    (3)     For the purposes of the definition of mitigation system in section 3 of the Act, a system that uses electrolysis drainage bonds and associated apparatus, cable and drainage equipment is a prescribed system.