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For emergencies, call 000.

Reporting electrical incidents

To report an electrical incident call 1800 000 922 or fill in our form:

Note: the form will download to your computer.

Complete and submit the form:

  1. Fill in all required fields using MS Word.
  2. Save the form to your computer.
  3. Email the completed form to: info@energysafe.vic.gov.au
    or post the form to:
    Electrical Incidents
    Energy Safe Victoria
    PO Box 262
    COLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007

Mandatory reporting of incidents

The Electrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019External Link requires mandatory reporting of any electrical incident that causes or has the potential to cause:

  • death or injury to a person
  • significant damage to property
  • serious risk to public safety
  • involves accidental contact with any electrical installation
  • electric shock as a result of direct or indirect contact with any electrical installation.

The Regulations require the following people to report these incidents:

  • electrical worker
  • operator of a high voltage electrical installation
  • operator of a complex electrical installation
  • operator of a railway, including small gauge
  • any other responsible for the work involved in the incident.

The Electricity Safety Act 1998External Link requires electricity suppliers and fire control authorities to report incidents as outlined above and in accordance with the Electrical Incident and Safety Reporting Guidelines.

Electricity supply company reports

To report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:

Reporting gas incidents

If an incident involves

  • the death or injury to a person
  • a transmission pipeline
  • significant disruption to the community
  • significant damage to property
  • an explosion

and it occurs in

  • a facility of a gas company or
  • a gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas

the Gas Safety Act 1997External Link requires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.

The Gas Safety (Safety Case) Regulations 2018 outline the requirements for the reporting of incidents.

Gas supply company reports

To report a gas leak or incident, call your gas distribution company:

Reporting pipeline incidents

The Pipelines Regulations 2017External Link requires pipeline licensees to notify Energy Safe Victoria of any incident arising out of operating a pipeline (other than a gas pipeline) that causes:

  • any person to suffer a serious injury or death
  • substantial damage to or destruction of property
  • an ignition or escape of anything being conveyed in a pipeline.

Date: 19/03/2024 2:20

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Reviewed 23 November 2023

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