Electrical

Legislation for regulation of electrical contractors and workers, safety standards for electrical articles, and for related purposes.

Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Act 1997

Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Regulations 1999

 Hydro-Electric Commission By-laws

There are two By-laws made under the now repealed Hydro-Electric Commission Act 1944 that are in force until the end of 2007.

Electricians

Licensing information for various categories of electricians. Includes electrical technicians, restricted and provisional.

Electrical Contractors

Includes information on nominated managers and a search function to locate licensed electrical contractors within Tasmania. 

Mutual recognition of occupational licences

From February 2007, new arrangements have been put in place making it easier for licensed tradespeople, and authorities that issue licences, to know what licence a worker is entitled to when applying for a licence in another jurisdiction. Use link above for more information on mutual recognition.

Occupational Licensing Act 2005

Draft documents and information papers have been added to the Occupational Licensing Act page. Period for comment has now closed.

Safety issues

Includes information on product approvals and recalls as well as various publications for consumers, electrical workers and general electrical safety issues.

Electrical publications

A range of publications and information for tradespeople and consumers. Also includes links to other state authorities and useful websites.

Wiring rules

Information on Wiring Rules. New standard AS/NZS 3000:2007 : Electrical Installations out now!