Disciplinary Action summary
On 12 June 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 34 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into the failure to issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety relating to electrical installation of air conditioners at residential properties across Melbourne under his licence.
The inquiry was initiated following multiple complaints to Energy Safe from residents that the air conditioners installed were faulty and, on some occasions, not working.
Based on the available material, Energy Safe found seven separate instances where Mr Martin failed to complete a COES following installation of an air conditioner.
Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take Disciplinary Action on the basis that Mr Martin:
- failed to comply with the Act and Regulations (section 34(1)(a))
- was negligent or incompetent in undertaking the electrical installation work (section 34(1)(f).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Mr Martin’s Registered Electrical Contractor Licence (REC-30685).
Disciplinary Action summary
On 8 May 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 34 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into Split System Installers concealing relevant information when making application to Energy Safe to become a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) licence holder.
Based on the available material, Energy Safe found the sole director of the company had not disclosed relevant information relating to his criminal history during the application process for the licence.
Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take Disciplinary Action on the basis that Split System Installers:
- obtained a registration (REC-34423) by concealment of facts (section 34(1)(b)).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Split System Installers MELB Pty Ltd Licence (REC-34423).
Disciplinary Action summary
On 4 January 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 41 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into Mr Smith’s failure to comply with a condition on his licence LEW-A38739 and his relevant criminal history.
Based on the available material, Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take Disciplinary Action on the basis that Mr Smith:
- was convicted of an offence involving violence that was punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 months or more (section 41(c))
- failed to comply with a condition of his licence LEW-A38739 (section 41(d)).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Mr Smith’s Licence (LEW-38739).
Date: 05/10/2024 17:41
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