Section 36
of Electrical Inspectorate Act 1983
Section 36
In the event of a Director finding in any installation or part thereof any defect which in his opinion is likely to cause danger he may, by notice in writing posted at the place where the installation or part thereof to which it relates is installed or working, or served upon the licensee or owner thereof, require the defect to be made good or removed within such period as may be specified in the notice, and in that case the installation or part thereof shall not be operated or used after the expiration of the period specified unless the defect has been made good or removed to the satisfaction of the Director:
Provided that, if the Director is of the opinion, that the defect is likely to cause immediate danger, he may, by notice posted or served as aforesaid, forthwith suspend the operation and use of the installation, and if necessary seal the installation or part thereof until the defect is made good or removed. The installation or part thereof shall not be operated or used so long as the notice of suspension remains unrevoked and the seal removed by a Director.
(2)
Every licensee and every management and person in charge of an installation becoming aware of a defect therein which is likely to cause danger shall forthwith make good or remove the defects, and every consumer becoming aware of a defect in any equipment which is likely to cause danger shall forthwith make good or remove the defect, or make a report thereof to a Director.
(3)
If in the opinion of the Director General any defect in an installation in respect whereof a licence is in force is of a nature that it cannot be made good or removed, the Director General shall hold an enquiry and, if he considers it necessary so to do, shall cancel the licence.
(4)
The licensee or owner shall not be entitled to compensation for any loss caused to the licensee or owner by the suspension of operation and use of, and sealing any installation or part thereof or by the suspension or cancellation of a licence under this section.
(5)
Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with subsections (1) and (2) shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.