S.L. 545.34 Art. 29Technical rules.         S.L. 419. 06

(1) Within such time specified by the Regulator and following such consultation processes as the Regulator may direct to be made, the distribution system operator shall prepare, keep updated and publish a "network code", and subject to the approval of the Regulator, defining the technical safety criteria and the technical rules establishing the minimum technical design and operational requirements for the connection to the system of:

(a) generating installations;

(b) energy storage;

(c) distribution systems;

(d) directly connected consumers’ equipment;

(e) interconnector circuits;

(f) direct lines; and

(g) renewable and citizen energy communities.

(2) The network code shall set the minimum operational rules and obligations on network security and foreseeable circumstances in which security shall be maintained. The network code shall ensure the interoperability of systems and shall be objective and non-discriminatory. The network code shall be notified in accordance with the Notification Procedure Regulations. The

Regulator may from time to time give directions, which may include technical safety criteria, to the distribution system operator in respect to the matters to be specified in the network code and its review and revision by the distribution system operator.