Electricity network operators' safety objectives
Regulation 31 of the Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015 requires the four major electricity network operators to publish their public safety objectives for the maximum number of specified safety incidents listed in Regulation 30, each year, for the following three years.
The four network operators published objectives can be found on the following links:
Under Regulation 32 they must publish their public safety results after each quarter and send a report to the Director of Energy Safety. The Director may comment on the results and publish his assessment of any network operator's safety performance.
Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator assets
The Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator assets are issued under Section 33AA of the Electricity Act 1945.
The risks and potential consequences of an electrical incident involving building encroachments too near network operator assets are significant, especially for high voltage. The danger justifies stringent safety design criteria for buildings to prevent injury to persons and major damage to electrical installations and buildings.
These guidelines have been produced to assist property owners, surveyors, planners, architects, builders and local governments. It gives due consideration to safe clearances from network operator overhead and underground electricity infrastructure when designing and planning buildings, signs and other structures.
Further enquiries
For further enquiries on these issues, please contact:
Principal Engineer Electricity Supply
Telephone: (08) 6251 1900
Facsimile: (08) 6251 1901
Code of practice for inspectors – Electricity
The Code of Practice provides information on the categories of designation, the power and limitations of an inspector (electricity) under the Energy Coordination Act 1994, and the standard of conduct that an inspector (electricity) is expected to maintain when carrying out their duties.
The Code of practice is subject to period review. Any suggestions for improvement are welcome.
All enquiries or comments in relation to the content of the code or concerns about compliance with the code should be directed to:
Director Electricity Compliance
Building and Energy
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
East Perth WA 6892
Telephone: (08) 6251 1900
Facsimile: (08) 6251 1901
Email: energysafety@demirs.wa.gov.au
Designation of inspectors (electricity) in Western Australia – Application and renewal
Building and Energy developed a document detailing the application and renewal processes for the designation of inspectors (electricity) in Western Australia.
It also sets out the necessary competencies and qualifications for individuals seeking designation.
These processes apply to all applicants seeking a new designation or renewal of designation as an inspector (electricity) in Western Australia
Application forms
Procedure for appealing against an Inspector's Order issued by an inspector (electricity)
Building and Energy developed a document detailing the steps recommended to appeal against an Inspector’s Order issued to you by an inspector (electricity).
Fees associated with inspector's orders
| Network operator fees | Fee |
| Charge for re-inspection of installation failure – regional power corporation | $500.00 |
| Charge for re-inspection of installation failure – other | $258.00 |
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