Electricity Amendment Regulations 2018 (WA)
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Electricity Act 1945
Electricity Amendment Regulations 2018
Made by the Governor in Executive Council.
Part 1 — Preliminary'
This Part amends the Electricity Regulations 1947. 1. Citation
These regulations are the Electricity Amendment
Regulations 2018.2. Commencement
These regulations come into operation as follows —
(a) Part 1 — on the day on which these regulations are published in the Gazette;
(b) the rest of the regulations — on 1 January 2019. Part 2 — Electricity Regulations 1947 amended
3. Regulations amended
2 October 2018 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3785 4. Regulation 2 replaced
Delete regulation 2 and insert:
2. Terms used
In these regulations, unless the contrary intention
appears -
active conductor means -
(a)
in a system that includes a neutral conductor - a conductor in the system maintained at a difference of potential from the neutral conductor; and
(b)
in a system that does not include a neutral conductor - any conductor in the system;
appliance means a consuming device, other than a
lamp, in which electricity is -
(a)
converted into heat, motion or other form of energy; or
(b) substantially changed in its electrical character; conductor means a wire or other form of conducting
material suitable for carrying current except where the
wire or material is directly employed in converting
electrical energy into another form;
electrical equipment means any of the following when
used for the generation, conversion, storage,
transmission, distribution or utilisation of electricalenergy -
(a) wiring systems; (b) switchgear; (c) controlgear;
(d) accessories; (e) appliances; (f) luminaires; (g) fittings; neutral conductor means -
(a)
the conductor of a 3-phase system that is maintained at an intermediate and approximately uniform potential in respect of the active conductors; or
(b)
the conductor of a single-phase system that is connected to earth at its origin.
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5. Regulation 12 amended
(1) In regulation 12 delete the definitions of: commencement day
installed(2) In regulation 12 insert in alphabetical order: building permit has the meaning given in the Building
Act 2011 section 3;
premises does not include a transportable structure or
vehicle;
properly installed, in relation to residential premises or
common property relating to residential premises,means -
(a) installed in accordance with regulation 12A in relation to those premises or that property; and (b) not installed in relation to any other premises or property; residual current device means a device designed to isolate supply to protected circuits, socket outlets or electrical equipment in the event of a current flow to earth that exceeds a particular value;
(3) In regulation 12 in the definition of common property delete
paragraph (b) and insert:
(b) if those premises and other residential premises
are situated on the same lot as defined in the
Planning and Development Act 2005
section 4(1), or on 2 or more contiguous lots -
means all the areas of the lot or lots that do not
comprise or form part of any residential premises;
(4) In regulation 12 in the definition of residential premises after
"of residence" insert:or accommodation, whether short or long-term,
2 October 2018 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3787 6. Regulation 12A inserted
After regulation 12 insert:
12A. Installation of residual current devices (1) In this regulation -
final subcircuit means a final subcircuit to which a
socket outlet, lighting point or directly-connected
hand-held appliance is connected.(2) Residual current devices are installed in accordance
with this regulation in relation to residential premises,
or common property relating to residential premises, if
all of the following apply -
(a) the number of residual current devices installed
on the premises is at least -(i) 1, if the premises have 1 final subcircuit; and
(ii) 2, if the premises have more than 1 final subcircuit;
(b) if 2 or more residual current devices are installed on the premises, lighting points connected to final subcircuits are distributed between the devices;
(c) each residual current device complies with
AS/NZS 3190:2016 Approval and test
specification - Residual current devices
(current-operated earth-leakage devices);(d) each residual current device has a maximum
rated residual current of 30 mA;(e) each residual current device protects not more than 3 final subcircuits; (f) each residual current device is installed at the
switchboard at which each final subcircuit
protected by it originates.
7. Regulation 13 amended
In regulation 13 delete "at least 2 residual current devices are" and insert:
residual current devices are properly
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8. Regulation 14 amended
(1) In regulation 14 delete "at least 2 residual current devices are"
and insert:res idua I current devices are properly (2) In regulation 14(b) delete "the commencement day; or" and
insert:9 August 2009; or (3) Delete regulation 14(c) and (d) and insert:
(c) before the completion of any building works on the premises, if those works require the grant of a building permit.
9. Regulation iSA amended
In regulation 15A(2) delete "at least 2 residual current devices are" and insert:
residual current devices are properly
10. Regulation 15 replaced
Delete regulation 15 and insert:
15. Common property relating to residential premises
owner of common property relating to residential Subject to any exemption under regulation 18, an premises must ensure that residual current devices are properly installed in relation to the common property. Penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual - a fine of $15 000;
(b) in the case of a body corporate - a fine of $100000.
ii. Regulation 16 amended
(1) In regulation 16(1) after "new owner" insert: of the transferred residential premises
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(2) Delete regulation 16(2) and insert:
(2) It is a defence to a charge of an offence under
regulation 15 for the person charged to prove that the
person had, before the charge was laid, arranged for the
demolition of the premises.12. Regulation 17 inserted
After regulation 16 insert:
17. Transportable structures or vehicles used for
accommodationSubject to any exemption under regulation 18, an owner of a transportable structure or vehicle that constitutes or is intended to constitute a place of residence or accommodation, whether short or
long-term, must ensure that at least 1 residual current
device is installed in relation to the structure or vehicle
in accordance with AS/NZS 3001:2008 Electrical
installations - Transportable structures and vehicles
including their site supplies.
Penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual - a fine of $15 000; (b) in the case of a body corporate - a fine of $100000.
13. Regulation 18 amended
(1) In regulation 18(1):
(a) after "premises" insert:
or a transportable structure or vehicle(b) delete "14 or 15,' and insert: 14,15 or 17.
(2) In regulation 18(2)(a) delete "14 or 15," and insert: 14, 15 or 17,
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14. Regulation 241 amended
In regulation 241 (1) insert in alphabetical order:
fuse means a device to protect a circuit against damage from an excessive current by opening the circuit when the current melts an element in the device;
15. Regulation 243 amended
In regulation 243(1), (2), (3) and (4)(a) after "neutral" insert: conductor
Note: The heading to amended regulation 243 is to read:
Voltage on neutral conductor
16. Regulation 257 replaced
Delete regulation 257 and insert:
257. Supply to premises requiring transformers
(1)
If a network operator considers it necessary to install transformers in relation to premises, the owner of the premises must -
(a) at the site where the transformers are installed,
provide the following -(i) an accessible space, to the satisfaction of the network operator, for electrical equipment;
(ii) an enclosure, to the satisfaction of the network operator, for the protection of
electrical equipment against external influences and contact with live parts;
and
(b) ensure that circuit breakers and fuses on the
premises have a fault rating to the satisfaction
of the network operator.Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) in the case of an individual - a fine of $50 000;
(b)
in the case of a body corporate - a fine of $250000.
(2) The network operator may use electrical equipment
referred to in subregulation (1) for the supply of
electricity to consumers other than the occupier of the
premises.
2 October 2018 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3791 17. Regulation 316A amended
(1) Before regulation 316A(l) insert: (1A) In this regulation -
conductor includes any of the following -
(a) an active conductor; (b) a neutral conductor;
(c) a catenary supported conductor; (d) a neutral screened conductor; (e)
a stranded conductor (whether bundled or not) that is supported by insulators or purpose-designed fittings so that it remains above the ground and is directly exposed to the weather;
overhead power lines means overhead lines for the
transmission of electrical energy.
(1B) In this regulation -
(a) a reference to performing work includes a reference to assisting to perform work; and (b) performing work in the course of employment is to be regarded as being for reward; and (c) vegetation control work is performed within a danger zone if any part of the following comes within the danger zone at any time while the work is being performed -
(i) the vegetation;
(ii) the body of, or any tool, vehicle, or other equipment used by, a person performing the work.
(2) Delete regulation 316A(5). 18. Regulation 321 amended
In regulation 321 delete the definition of published
specification and insert:
published specification means the relevant Approval
and Test Specification published by Standards appliances which are prescribed in a notification published in the Gazette by direction of the Director by reference to the following -
(a) the classification letters, numbers, month (if
any) and year of publication or title of
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Approval and Test Specifications published by
Standards Australia;
(b) any amendment of the Approval and Test Australia;
(c) any part of the Approval and Test Specifications or any amendment thereof published by Standards Australia.
19. Schedule 1 amended
(1) In Schedule 1 Table 2:
(a) in the items relating to r. 13, r. 14 and r. 15A delete "at least 2 residual current devices are" and insert:
residual current devices are properly
(b) in the item relating to r. 15 delete "at least one residual current device is installed before 9 August 2011" and insert:
residual current devices are properly installed in relation to the
common property
(2) In Schedule 1 Table 3:
(a) in the item relating to r. 28(1) & 65 delete "address" and insert: contact details
(b) after the item relating to r. 35 insert:
r. 37(1) Carrying Out any in-house electrical installing work without a qualified
employee or licence $1 250 S5 000
(c) after the item relating to r. 45(2) & 65 insert:
r. 47C Failing to notify nominees of cancellation
or suspension of licence $1 250 $5 000 Part 3 - Electricity (Licensing,) Regulations 1991
amended
20. Regulations amended
This Part amends the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991.
2 October 2018 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3793 21. Regulation 3 amended
(1) In regulation 3(1) delete the definition of Australian/New
Zealand Wiring Rules.(2) In regulation 3(1) insert in alphabetical order: AS,
followed by a designation, means the Australian the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules);
Standard having that designation published by
Standards Australia, as amended from time to time;
AS/NZS, followed by a designation, means the
Australian/New Zealand Standard having that
designation jointly published by Standards Australia
and the Standards Council of New Zealand, as
amended from time to time;
Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules means
(3) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of main switchboard delete
"clause 1.4.92;" and insert:clause 1.4.122; 22. Regulation 19 amended
In regulation 19(1 A) in the definition offlexible cord delete
"clause 1.4.36;" and insert:clause 1.4.40;
23. Regulation 51 amended
In regulation 51(3) in the definition of consumers mains delete "clause 1.4.33;" and insert:
clause 1.4.37;
Part 4 - Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015
amended
24. Regulations amended
This Part amends the Electricity (Network Safety)
Regulations 2015.
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25. Regulation 28 amended
In regulation 28 delete the definition of AS/NZS 3000 and insert:
AS/NZS 3000 means AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules);
26. Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule I Division 1 delete "AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australia/New Zealand Wiring Rules)." and insert:
AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the
Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules).
M. INGLIS, Clerk of the Executive Council.
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