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Autumn / Winter 2018 energysafe issue 50
Q & As on Certificates of Electrical Safety
Question Answer Reference
I completed a number of prescribed COES , had the work inspected and copies emailed for the connection of supply at a unit development on Taronga Road . I numbered the address as the plan showed , but have now been advised that the council has changed the address of half the units to Bethune Street as they sit on the corner .
Can I change the address on the affected certificates ?
How long do I need to retain a paper copy of the certificate of compliance ?
When lodging a paper Compliance Certificate using the internet , do I have to fill in the work details or can I state ‘ as per paper certificate ’?
Am I required to issue a COES for minor repair work such as the replacement of a socket outlet or an architrave switch ?
Do COES have to be issued , even if the customer doesn ’ t want one ?
Do certificates for prescribed and non-prescribed electrical work have to be registered on the ESV IVR telephone system or Internet ?
Does the ESV ( white ) copy ( of a paper certificate for prescribed or non-prescribed electrical work have to be returned to ESV ?
No . Once a certificate is distributed , that includes a fax or a copy emailed , it cannot be altered .
You will need to issue new certificates showing the correct address .
The Responsible Person who issues a certificate of compliance must retain a copy of that certificate for three years after the date the responsible person signs the certificate .
All work details must be entered . Any electronic lodgement that states ‘ as per paper copy ’ or does not provide the details of the work can expect an audit .
In every case , the ESV copy of the paper Certificate must be sent to ESV .
Yes . A minor repair is electrical installation work .
The person responsible for the carrying out of electrical installation work must ensure that a certificate of electrical safety ( COES ) is completed in the required time frame and provide the completed copy to the person for whom the work was completed for as well as a copy to ESV .
Yes . RECs and Responsible Persons are required by law to issue certificates for prescribed and non-prescribed electrical installation work to help ensure the safety of the public and workers .
The certificate also indicates to the customer that the work was carried out by a registered electrical contractor or licensed person .
Electrical installation work is ‘ installation , repair , alteration and maintenance of an electrical installation ’.
The penalty for the failure to issue each certificate is 10 Penalty Units . A penalty unit is $ 174.61 .
Yes . The Responsible Person must give notification via either IVR or internet of completion of the certificate within two business days from the completion of the certificate .
The penalty for the failure to register each certificate is 10 Penalty Units .
Yes . The Responsible Person must send the ESV copy ( white ) of the paper certificate to ESV within the required period .
The penalty for the failure to distribute each certificate is 10 Penalty Units .
Electricity Safety ( Installations ) Regulations 2009
Electricity Safety ( Installations ) Regulations 2009
Electricity Safety ( Installations ) Regulations 2009
Electricity Safety Act 1998
Electricity Safety Act 1998
Electricity Safety ( Installations ) Regulations 2009
Electricity Safety Act 1998
Regulation 209
Regulation 253
Regualtion 525
Section 45A ( 1 )
Section 45A ( 1 )
Regulation 253
Section 45A ( 6 )( c )