Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) A person with management or control of a workplace must take all reasonable steps to ensure that residual current devices used at the workplace are tested regularly by a competent person to ensure that the devices are operating effectively.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$3 600; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$18 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(2) The person must keep a record of all testing of a residual current device (other than any testing conducted daily) until the earlier of the following occurs:
(a) the device is next tested;
(b) the device is permanently removed from use.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$1 250; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$6 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).