Power network service providers’ systems and Australian standards undergo regular continuous improvement reviews to address changing industry needs and improve identified deficiencies in systems and hardware. Licensed electrical contractors must address any sub-standard system and replace equipment or hardware deemed potentially unsafe or no longer rated for duty as part of carrying out your works.
We inspect your system in accordance with standards and network requirements and, as far as reasonably practicable, identify sub-standard and non-compliant items requiring upgrade, and include them in the project scope and costing. We will notify you if we find issues after starting that require rectification or upgrade to meet current standards.
How does this affect you?
It is in your best interest for safety and compliance, including insurance cover, that your service provider meets all mandatory standards. We recommend you discuss any system upgrades and make sure the provider you select is supplying a compliant system and factoring this into the pricing they give you.
Upgrade and supply of compliant hardware costs may need to be passed to the client.
