Hughes [2024] EWRB CE22642 - Final decision
- Complaint number: CE22642
- EWRB number: EW049788
- Region: Manawatu-Wanganui
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 19 March 2024
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost 147Z - Publication
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a)(i) and 143(f) of the Act.
The Respondent failed to provide support and mechanical protection for conductors installed over a metal roof for a solar photovoltaic installation. The Board found that he had carried out the prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and that he had provided a false or misleading Certificate of Compliance. The Respondent was fined $750 and ordered to pay costs of $250.