Electrical inspector fined for certifying uninspected home batteries
A Victorian electrical inspector was fined $5,000 and convicted after admitting he certified home battery installations as safe without actually inspecting them.
$5,000 fine handed to a Victorian electrical inspector convicted for certifying uninspected home battery installations.
What happens if an electrical inspector certifies a battery install without inspecting it?
Electricians and inspectors in VIC face serious legal risk if compliance shortcuts are taken. Conviction affects licensing and reputation.
Key takeaways
- Roger Robbins was fined $5,000 with a conviction for certifying battery installs he never inspected.
- The case is a warning to inspectors: signing off without site checks can result in criminal conviction.
- Home battery installations are under increased regulatory scrutiny in Victoria.
- A conviction can jeopardise an electrical inspector's licence and future work prospects.
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