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Originally Posted by AndrewJ
And if you are in Victoria, the nanny state,
dont forget your certificate of electrical safety.
http://www.esv.vic.gov.au/Electricit...al-Safety-COES
I remember almost choking on my weeties when it was being discussed on the radio, and the person being questioned responded that
"yes, if you want to remove a powerpoint from a wall or skirting board to paint behind it, you need a sparky and a certificate.
Just another bureaucracy gone mad with power(sic).
Andrew |
It all boils down to can you do the job good enough without being caught.
In most nearly all cases getting caught is a result of someone being electrocuted (not necessarily yourself) or fire caused by a connection not tightened properly or accidently nicking the insulation. If you feel confident enough the final decision is for the individual.
An example of safety and law suit is the ex policeman in WA that started the Roleystone fires and burn't down 71 houses. He may have been acquitted of starting the fire during a fire ban (wrongly implemented (another example)) but may have to possibly fork out millions on damages. The example is about responsibility.