Electrical safety - Improvement Notices

This information has been developed to inform industry, electrical contractors and electricians of the procedures in place when 'Improvement Notices' are issued.

Procedure

In accordance with the Part 8 of the Electrical Safety Act 2022, where an electrical installation that does not comply with the Act, the Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 (the Regulations), the Wiring Rules or the requirements of the Network Operator (e.g. Power and Water Corporation) is found to be non-compliant.

1. An inspector will issue an improvement notice on the approved form ‘Electrical Safety – Improvement Notice’.
2. All non-compliance(s) shall be remedied within the allocated time frame.
3. A copy of the notice and/or a certificate of compliance indicating that the non-compliance(s) are rectified and ready for re-inspection shall be lodged by the electrical contractor with the inspector, prior to the date for rectification.
4. Evidence of rectification(s) in the form of photographs or similar may be included.

Refer to Certificates of Compliance information for guidance on issuing certificates of compliance in the Northern Territory.

Failure to comply with all requirements by the date for rectification specified may result in regulatory action being taken and may include infringement, disconnection or other action as applicable.

If you are unable to comply within the time period or wish to appeal the decision, you must contact the inspector within 14 days from the date of issue of the notice.

Alterations to the notice or its requirements may not be considered without extensive supporting evidence.