Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) A metallic structure or part of a building to be installed, altered, repaired or maintained to support an active conductor of a low voltage overhead service line ( metallic support ) must be effectively bonded in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The bonding conductor must have an equivalent current carrying capacity to that of the neutral conductor of the service line and be connected to the neutral conductor of the service line at the location of the metallic support.
(3) The bonding conductor referred to in subregulation (2) must have a resistance no greater that 0·5 ohms measured between the consumer's terminal for the neutral conductor of the service line and the metallic support.
(4) If the bonding conductor is exposed to the weather, the connections of the bonding conductor must be protected against corrosion in accordance with the requirements for the protection of earthing conductors against corrosion as set out in the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation a metallic part of a building or structure includes a bolt, eye bolt, hook, strut or raiser bracket.