(1) If the distributor
decides to satisfy an obligation under regulation 4 by attaching or
connecting the premises to the distribution system, it is required to do so
before the time limit imposed by subregulation (2).
(2) The time limit for
the purposes of subregulation (1) is —
(a) the
end of the 20th business day after the day on which the obligation arises; or
(b) any
later time to which the customer agrees in writing.
(2A) If the
distributor decides to satisfy an obligation under regulation 4 by
providing an SPS for the supply of electricity to the premises, it is required
to do so before the time limit imposed by subregulation (2B).
(2B) The time limit
for the purposes of subregulation (2A) is —
(a) the
end of the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which the
obligation arises; or
(b) any
later time to which the customer agrees in writing.
(3) If, during any of
the time that this regulation gives the distributor for complying with the
obligation, any written law prevents the distributor from complying,
subregulation (2) or (2B) (whichever is relevant) applies as if the
obligation arises when the written law ceases to prevent the distributor from
complying.
[Regulation 6 amended: SL 2021/185
r. 12.]