Disciplinary hearings – May 2024
This month we summarise the outcomes of six cases of disciplinary decisions amongst licensed electrical workers.
Case 1:
The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading Certificate of Compliance. The Respondent was fined $750 and ordered to pay costs of $250. The fine and costs were reduced because the Respondent accepted his wrongdoing and because the matter was dealt with based on an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Case 2:
The Respondent committed a disciplinary offence under section 143(f) of the Act.
The Respondent failed to provide copies of his Certificate of Compliance and Electrical Safety Certificate within 10 working days of the owner requesting them contrary to regulations 74E and 74G of the Safety Regulations. He was censured and ordered to pay costs of $250.
Case 3:
The Respondent committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a)(i) and (f) of the Act.
The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and failed to provide an Electrical Safety Certificate. The Respondent was fined $500 and ordered to pay costs of $250.
Case 4:
The Respondent 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.
Kai Li
The Respondent supervised prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner when he failed to ensure luminaries were earthed, and he provided false or misleading certification. The Board fined the Respondent $1,250 and ordered that he pay costs. The fine was reduced because the Respondent accepted his wrongdoing and cooperated.
Iro Ezekiela
The Respondent negligently created a risk of serious harm or significant property damage when he transposed a phase and neutral conductor when connecting a service main. The Respondent was fined $2,000 and ordered to pay costs of $250. The fine and costs were reduced on the basis that the Respondent accepted his wrongdoing and cooperated.