What is a Western Power Defect notice?
Western Power Defect notices are usually issued for defects found in private power poles and overhead consumers’ mains often relate to trees or branches growing too close to your private power poles and powerlines. Damaged wires or other faults on your installation, or alterations or additions to existing connections which do not meet the necessary safety standards will also result in a Defect Notice being issued. Power poles in poor condition and at risk of collapse may also be identified in a defect notice.
In Perth, Western Australia, the notice that Western Power issues will contain all relevant details about any defects that the Power Pole inspectors have identified on your private power poles or overhead powerlines.
Western Power inspects the first private power pole that supports its supply cable. If maintenance or replacement is required, Western Power says it will notify the property owner. Property owners remain responsible for inspecting, maintaining and replacing all privately owned poles on their property, including the first pole. See Western Power’s private power poles and cables guidance for the current responsibilities and safety information.
The notice sets the required timeframe according to the pole’s condition. Western Power’s current guidance says a replacement notice may specify 30 or 90 days, and that an immediately dangerous pole may require disconnection for safety. Follow the timeframe written on your notice and engage a qualified, licensed electrical contractor to assess and complete the required work.
As soon as you receive your notice, it’s best to get in contact with a local electrical contractor to come and assess the work that needs to be done to make your pole safe. This may involve remediation work such as pole reinforcement through to full pole replacement. Your electrical contractor will provide you a quote to undertake the work.
Be mindful of timeframes outlined in your notice. Contacting a qualified electrical contractor as soon as you receive your notice will ensure that work is completed before the end of the notice period and will make sure you avoid any service interruptions.
Defect Notice? SparkPro can help you understand the electrical work described in your notice. We specialise in Defect Notices and coordinate the confirmed electrical work required for your property.
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