Safety guidelines
Project safety
Thinking of doing some work in or around your home? It's important to think about safety when undertaking any projects around your home that may bring you in contact with electrical wires.
Safety at home
Your home can be full of potential electrical safety hazards. Being aware of these hazards and maintaining proper electrical safety standards in your home can help you and your family stay safe.
Equipment clearance requirements
All property owners are responsible for ensuring there are no obstructions within the clearance area (3-meters) around electrical equipment. It is the property owner's responsibility to remove any obstruction(s) and pay for the related expenses.
Trees and power lines
Trees and branches are good conductors, this means that they only need to come close to a wire for electricity to arc, or 'jump' and travel through them and cause a shock or a fire.
There are important guidelines for property owners to maintain a safe distance between trees and power lines.