McFarlane [2020] EWRB CE22165 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22165
- EWRB number: EW126443
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 6 January 2020
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(b)(ii) - Intentionally/negligently creating a risk of serious harm in carrying out PEW Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
- Summary: The Respondent negligently created a risk of serious harm to any person through carrying out and certifying negligent/incompetent prescribed electrical work. The Respondent also completed a certificate of compliance which certified the electrical work as lawful and safe, and an electrical safety certificate which certified electrical work was safe to connect to a power supply, when it was not. The Respondent is ordered to pay a $1000 fine and costs of $500.