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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 48

(c) Outdoor fuses shall be weatherproof, and if enclosed in
a metal case such case shall not be earthed.
(d) Indoor fuses shall be contained within a suitably locked
or sealed receptacle of fireproof construction.
(e) In case of 400-volts or 460-volts supply the phase or
outer conductor fuses shall be separated by an
insulating partition, and shall be so arranged that
any two conductors cannot be accidentally touched
simultaneously.

INSTALLATION ON CONSUMER’S PREMISES.

207. (1) For the purpose of ensuring that the requirements
     of these regulations and of the Electrical Wiring Regulations,
     1927, are being complied with, the licensee shall require every
     consumer to serve upon him notice of—
     (a) The consumer’s intention to install or have installed
     electric lines, wires, fittings, apparatus, and appli-
     ances on any premises ;
     (b) The consumer’s intention to make or have made any
     additions or alterations to his present installation.
     (2) The consumer shall render the licensee every reasonable
     facility for inspecting and testing such electric lines, wires,
     fitting, apparatus, and appliances during the progress of the
     work and on its completion.

208. Unless the requirements of these regulations and of
     the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 1927, and of the Electrical
     Wiremen’s Registration Act, 1925, are complied with, the
     licensee shall not connect to his electric lines the electric
     lines, wires, fittings, apparatus, and appliances on a con-
     sumer’s premises.

209. The licensee shall inspect and test the installation free
     of cost, provided that if after the contractor has notified the
     licensee that the installation is completed it is found necessary
     to reinspect or retest the new installation the licensee may
     charge the contractor a fee not exceeding 10s. for each re-
     inspection or retest.

210. In the case of any electrical installation already
     supplied by a private plant or by some other licensee, the
     licensee may connect such installation to his electric lines
     subject to the requirements of subclause (2) of Regulation 5
     of the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 1927, being complied
     with.

211. Where the electrical wiring work in connection with a
     consumer’s installation has not been carried out by a person
     or persons authorized under the Electrical Wiremen’s Registra-
     tion Act, 1925, the licensee shall take the necessary proceedings
     under that Act.

212. Where the licensee declines to connect a consumer’s
     installation he shall, on request, serve upon the consumer
     notice stating his reasons for so declining.

213. (1) Every consumer shall maintain in a safe condition
     and in all respects fit for conveying and utilizing electrical
     energy all electric lines, wires, fittings, apparatus, and ap-
     pliances belonging to him.
     (2) If a consumer fails so to maintain his installation the
     licensee shall—
     (a) In the case where the installation is in a dangerous
     condition, forthwith discontinue to supply from
     his electric lines :
     (b) In all cases discontinue to supply from his electric lines
     after a reasonable period has been allowed in which to
     effect repairs, and such repairs have not been effected :
     (c) Not recommend supply from his electric lines until
     the defects, on account of which supply was dis-
     continued, have been remedied.

214. (1) For the purpose of ascertaining that a consumer’s
     installation is in a safe condition and in all respects fit for
     conveying and utilizing electrical energy, the licensee shall
     make periodical inspections and tests of such installation at
     intervals of not more than five years.
     (2) The licensee shall, at any time on request by the con-
     sumer and on receipt of a guarantee to pay the cost thereof,
     inspect and test the consumer’s installation.

215. (1) Before any meter used for the purpose of ascertain-
     ing the amount to be paid by the consumer for electrical
     energy is connected to any consumer’s electric line or wire, it
     shall be tested by the licensee, and shall not be installed unless
     it records within 2½ per cent. above or below the true value :
     Provided that in the case of any newly-licensed area meters
     may, for a period of six months after the date of commence-
     ment of supply within such area, be installed before being
     tested, but every such meter shall be tested within six months
     after the date of installation thereof.
     (2) If any meter installed as aforesaid before being tested is
     found on testing to have an error exceeding 2½ per cent. as
     aforesaid, it shall be immediately adjusted to within such
     margin of error or be replaced by a meter which has passed
     such test as aforesaid, and the licensee shall adjust the con-
     sumer’s account for electrical energy for the whole period
     during which such defective meter was installed.

216. (1) If any consumer considers that his meter is in-
     accurate the licensee shall, on receipt of notice to that effect,
     (accompanied by a deposit of 10s.), from the consumer, cause
     the meter to be tested and a certificate issued showing the
     result of such test.

(2) In the event of the meter having an error exceeding 2½
per cent. it shall be immediately adjusted to within 2½ per
cent., or replaced by another meter which has been duly
tested and found to be accurate within such limits, the deposit
of 10s. shall be returned to the consumer, and the licensee shall
adjust the consumer’s account for electrical energy for the
period for which the consumer is charged, on the last account
form rendered prior to the notice aforesaid being served on the
licensee.
(3) In the event of the consumer being dissatisfied with the
licensee’s test of his meter he may appeal to the Chief Electrical
Engineer of the Public Works Department, whose decision
shall be final and binding. The cost of any test made for the
purpose of deciding such appeal shall be borne by the licensee
or the consumer as the Chief Electrical Engineer directs, and
shall constitute a debt due to the Crown.

217. If any consumer is dissatisfied with the action of the
     licensee in refusing to give, or in discontinuing, or in not recom-
     mencing the supply of electrical energy to his premises, the
     wires, fittings, accessories, and apparatus of that consumer
     may, on his application to the Minister and on payment of the
     cost, be inspected and tested by the Inspecting Engineer.
     If the Inspecting Engineer is satisfied that such wires, fittings,
     and apparatus may be safely used the licensee shall, upon
     receipt of notice to that effect from the Inspecting Engineer,
     forthwith supply the consumer with electrical energy.

218. Such instructions as the Minister may from time to
     time approve as to the treatment of persons receiving electric
     shocks shall be affixed in consumers’ premises at all places
     where electrical energy is generated, transformed, or used
     above medium pressure, and at such other places in such
     premises as the Minister may direct.

219. The licensee shall at least once in each year, either by
     printing on the account form or by means of a separate printed
     leaflet, notify every consumer to the following effect :—
     “(a) Do not permit any one except a person registered or
     licensed under the Electrical Wiremen’s Registration
     Act, 1925, to repair, alter, or make additions to your
     electrical installation. (Penalty under above Act,
     £20.)
     “(b) You must notify [Name of licensee] of all proposed
     alterations and additions to the installation, and such
     alteration or addition shall not be effected until
     approved by [Name of licensee]. You should ascertain
     that your contractor has received the necessary
     permit.
     “(c) Any deterioration of, or damage to, electrical equip-
     ment or wiring shall be remedied immediately by a
     duly qualified person. Your co-operation in this will
     tend to remove any danger from fire or shock.
     “(d) Building alterations or repairs likely to affect any part
     of the electrical installation or require its temporary
     removal shall be notified to [Name of licensee].
     “(e) Any person other than [Name of licensee] or his em-
     ployees tampering with electric lines or other
     apparatus the property of the said [Name of licensee]
     is liable to a fine not exceeding £20.
     “(f) You are warned against using any portable hand-
     lamps other than those of types which comply with
     the requirements of the Electrical Wiring Regulations,

220. “(g) Do not use any portable apparatus in any position
     where you may make contact with earthed metal or
     other conducting material, or in damp situations,
     unless the apparatus is specially protected to pre-
     vent danger from shock. Earthed metal consists
     of water-pipes, baths, gaspipes, &c. ; conducting-
     material consists of damp concrete floors, brick
     walls, &c.”

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF WORKS.

220. The licensee shall make regular inspections of the
     whole of his works authorized by the license, and shall maintain
     the same in good order and condition so as to ensure at all
     times continuity of service, and immunity from danger.

221. (1) The Minister may, at the expense of the licensee
     and at any time and from time to time, order an inspection to
     be made of the whole or any part of the works carried out or
     erected by the licensee under the license. If any defect is
     found to exist it shall be remedied forthwith ; and if in the
     opinion of the Inspecting Engineer such defect is serious the
     Minister may, on receipt of a report to that effect, direct the
     licensee forthwith to cease using such defective electric line,
     apparatus, fittings, or appliances, as the case may be, until
     such defect is repaired or remedied to the satisfaction of the
     Inspecting Engineer.
     (2) Where the licensee neglects to remedy defects within
     sixty days after a written notification thereof from the Chief
     Electrical Engineer of the Public Works Department, and
     continues to operate the electric line the Minister may :—
     (a) Notify the licensee to discontinue operation until such
     time as the necessary steps have been taken to bring
     the electric lines into conformity with the regulations,