No expense should be incurred by the prospective customer towards the erection of a temporary installation until ActewAGL has indicated, that connection to the network can be made available, and the conditions under which connection to the network is to be given.
Where it is not necessary to extend or augment the electricity network in an area, ActewAGL may install a temporary connection for a limited duration to supply electricity for specific purposes, such as a builder's power switchboard.
Where it is necessary to extend or augment the electricity network to provide connection services, the terms and conditions for connection will be subject to negotiation, upon receipt of a written request for connection to the network. Provision of a temporary connection in these circumstances is conditional upon availability of adequate construction resources.
Where a temporary connection is provided for construction purposes it will normally be disconnected at the time of installation of the permanent service equipment unless prior arrangements have been made by the customer.
ActewAGL will connect the installation if it complies with the conditions set out hereunder.
Upon the receipt of:
- An application for connection to the network duly completed and signed by the customer,
- Payment of such charges, for any works required of ActewAGL, as may be determined by ActewAGL and
- An electrical contractor submits a Request for Service form and a statement that a Certificate of Electrical Safety has been submitted by a licensed electrical contractor to ACTPLA
ActewAGL will check the installation and, if found to comply with the conditions set out herein, will connect the installation.
ActewAGL will not connect to the network temporary installations on large construction sites that have submains supplying site sheds or additional temporary power boxes unless approved by ACTPLA.
The connection of the temporary installation by ActewAGL will constitute ActewAGL's initial permission for the temporary installation to remain connected for a period not exceeding 12 months.
Customers installations
The customer is responsible for the erection of an approved meter box and meter panel and, where required, an approved pole.
The electrical installation shall be installed in accordance with this Appendix, AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations — Construction and demolition sites.
Earthing
The Multiple Earthed Neutral (M.E.N.) system of earthing shall be used.
Mounting of switchboards
Switchboards and meter boxes shall not be mounted on ActewAGL’s poles or on poles located outside the building allotment.
Overhead connection
ActewAGL will provide an aerial service cable to a point not further than 15 metres from its pole, see Drawing 8914-201 (PDF, 45KB).
Underground connection for domestic installations
ActewAGL will provide an underground service cable to the permanent metering position in a domestic installation. The customer shall provide an underground conduit from the boundary to the meter box, see Drawings 8912-02 (PDF, 69KB) and 8912-03 (PDF, 74KB).
The electrical contractor shall install consumer's mains to supply the temporary installation (see Drawing 8914-202, PDF, 45KB) and no additional charge will be made by ActewAGL to reconnect these mains to the permanent metering equipment during normal working hours.
Underground connection for commercial installations
ActewAGL will provide an underground service cable to an agreed temporary metering position on a commercial installation. The electrical contractor shall make provision for the installation and termination of the service cable, and the installation of all metering equipment.
Any person carrying out work or other activities under, over or adjacent to any ActewAGL plant which could in any way affect access to, clearances from or the safety of persons near such plant is required to notify ActewAGL and to obtain the necessary approvals.
Temporary installations for shows, carnivals and tents shall comply with AS/NZS 3001 Electrical installations - Relocatable premises (including caravans and tents) and their site installations, AS/NZS 3002 Electrical installations - Shows and carnivals and AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules.
Any person proposing to carry out a temporary electrical installation is required to provide notification to ActewAGL, to obtain the necessary approvals and to pay the applicable fees and charges.
The following drawings form part of this publication:
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8912-02 (PDF, 69KB) Underground Service Conduit Requirements
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8912-03 (PDF, 74KB) Typical Underground Service Cable Conduit Requirements for a Single Domestic or Small Commercial Installation
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8914-201 (PDF, 45KB) Temporary Installation Residential Blocks -Overhead Supply
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8914-202 (PDF, 45KB) Temporary Installation Residential Blocks -Underground Supply