S.L. 545.41 Art. 17Motors. Entry and access premises.

(1) Any electrical equipment and motors shall comply with the Network Code.

(2) The starting and accelerating current drawn from the line shall not exceed two-and-a-half times full-load current for motors rated 1.5kW to 7.5kW, and twice full-load current for motors rated 7.5kW to 30kW:

Provided that it shall be at the discretion of the distribution system operator to specify the current-limiting conditions under which a network connection shall be given for the purpose of running motors rated 30kW or more:

Provided further that where the instantaneous current withdrawn from the distribution network including starting current and accelerating current of motors exceeds the limits established by this regulation, the connection of the equipment and, or motor shall be subject to the approval of the distribution system operator.

to 18. (1) Any officer or other person authorised by the distribution system operator may at all reasonable times enter any premises for the purpose of:

(a) installing new network connection;

(b) modifying or repairing existing connection;

(c) reading, testing, removing or replacing of meter;

(d) inspecting, testing, disconnecting or removing any network connection or other electrical plant including main fuses owned by the distribution system operator;

(e) carrying out inspections;

(f) carrying out inspection of the premises for the purpose of ascertaining the load installed in the premises;

(g) carrying out any other act as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the distribution system operator, in the performance of its functions:

(2) The power of entry may not be exercised unless written notice of at least four (4) working days has been given to the owner or occupier of the premises. The said notice shall include the date, approximate time and purpose for the visit and the contact details of the representative of the distribution system operator.

(3) The customer may request the distribution system operator to reschedule the visit notified in sub-regulation (2):

Provided that the said request shall be made at least two

(2) working days before the scheduled visit and failing which, the distribution system operator may, in its sole discretion, retain the original date and time indicated in the notice sent to the customer in sub-regulation (2):

Provided further that the new date shall not extend beyond seven (7) working days from the original date, unless the distribution system operator considers appropriate to extend the date further, based on documentation or other evidence which demonstrates that the customer shall not be able to be present. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no instance may the customer request a rescheduling beyond the period of sixty (60) working days from the date of the original appointment.

(4) In the case of an emergency arising from faults in electrical installations, entry may be made in accordance with sub-regulation (1) without the notice required in sub-regulation (2) but notice shall then be given as soon as possible after the occurrence of the emergency.

(5) Without prejudice to any other law, a person may only exercise a power of entry conferred by these regulations on production of a duly authenticated document showing his identity and his authority to act on behalf of the distribution system operator. Such person shall always carry and keep with him when visiting any premises an identification card issued by the distribution system operator:

Provided that customers may refuse access to any person who fails to produce such identification pass when visiting the premises.

(6) The requirements in sub-regulations (2), (3) and (4) shall not apply to regulation 27.