❓ Hon Martin Aldridge asks about exceptions to the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 and the process for investigating breaches, particularly if the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is involved. The answer clarifies exemptions and confirms the Director of Energy Safety investigates all breaches.
AnsweredQoN 2494Legislative Council
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I
refer to Legislative Council question on notice 2363 regarding the Electricity
(Licensing) Regulations 1991 , and I ask: (a) what
are the exceptions or exemptions to not comply with the regulations; and (b) if
the breach is a result of an action by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation
and Safety, who investigates the breach?
refer to Legislative Council question on notice 2363 regarding the Electricity
(Licensing) Regulations 1991 , and I ask: (a) what
are the exceptions or exemptions to not comply with the regulations; and (b) if
the breach is a result of an action by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation
and Safety, who investigates the breach?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
24 October 2019
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Commerce
Response time
9 days
(a) The Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA) deal with the licensing of electricians and electrical contractors. Regulation 19(2) sets out the types of electrical work that are exempt from a licence.
(b) All investigations of breaches of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA) are undertaken by the Director of Energy Safety, an independent statutory position, created under the Energy Coordination Act 1994 (WA). This would include any alleged breach by an officer the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
(b) All investigations of breaches of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA) are undertaken by the Director of Energy Safety, an independent statutory position, created under the Energy Coordination Act 1994 (WA). This would include any alleged breach by an officer the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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