Khan [2024] EWRB CE22773 Upheld Decision
- Complaint number: CE22773
- EWRB number: EW124292
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 30 November 2024
- Penalty: 147M(1)(c)(i) - Restriction on registration or practising licence (or both) or provisional licence by limiting the work permitted for a specified period 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
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Summary:
The Board has determined that the Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work (PEW) at multiple properties and has committed the following disciplinary offences:
a) 21 offences in breach of section 143(a)(i) of the Act, being that he carried out PEW in a negligent or incompetent manner, including:
a. Failing to label main earth electrode locations;
b. Failing to apply fire retardant sealant;
c. Failing to provide adequate protection to main earth conductors;
d. Failing to provide support and protection to main conductors in underfloor cavities;
e. Failing to ensure energised conductors were properly enclosed at recessed downlights.
b) 21 offences in breach of section 143(f) of the Act, being that he provided false or misleading returns by issuing COC/ESCs that certified the work as lawful and safe when it was not.
The Respondent is fined $3,000 and is ordered to pay costs of $500.