WA updates electrical requirements


Tuesday, 22 August, 2023

WA updates electrical requirements

After consulting with network operators and the electrical contracting industry, Building and Energy has published an updated version of the Western Australia Electrical Requirements (WAER).

Dating from 1 August 2023, electrical workers have a six-month notice period before compliance with this new version becomes mandatory. The new WAER will apply to all new electrical installation designs commenced after 1 February 2024.

This latest WAER version focuses on technical safety compliance requirements and removes information on network connection arrangements, which are covered by documentation available from network operators. It also removes matters that appear in other new or revised statutory instruments or technical standards (such as the Wiring Rules).

Compliance with the WAER is mandatory under Regulation 49 of the Western Australian Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991. The WAER should be read with the Electricity Regulations 1947, Part VIII, and the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991. The regulations take precedence.

The latest version of the WAER is available from Building and Energy’s website: WA Electrical Requirements (WAER) | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

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