Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Electricity Safety Act 1998 - SECT 7

Functions of Energy Safe Victoria

7. Functions of Energy Safe Victoria

The functions of Energy Safe Victoria under this Act are-

   (a)  to determine minimum safety standards for electrical equipment,
        electrical installations and electrical work;

   (b)  to encourage and monitor the use of electricity safety management
        schemes;

   (c)  to inspect and test electrical equipment, electrical installations and
        electrical work for compliance with the specified safety standards;

   (d)  to administer the prescribed minimum standards for energy efficiency
        of electrical equipment;

   (e)  to inspect and test electrical equipment for compliance with the
        specified minimum standards for energy efficiency;

   (f)  to investigate events or incidents which have implications for
        electricity safety;

   (g)  to provide advisory and consultative services in relation to
        electricity safety and electrical equipment, electrical installations
        and electrical work;

   (h)  to advise the electricity industry and the community in relation to
        electricity safety;

        (i)    to monitor and enforce compliance with this Act and the
               regulations;

   (j)  such other functions are as conferred on Energy Safe Victoria by or
        under this Act or the regulations under this Act.