INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS OTAGO

New Connection

NEW CONNECTION

NEW BUILDING?

If you are building a new house or require a new power supply, you must seek approval before connecting to the local power network. Network approval is intended to ensure the following: The connection is made to the correct supply point, There is legal access to the network, Network capacity is sufficient, Fusing is available.

HOW DO I BOOK A CONNECTION?

You will need to contact an Electrical firm or sole trader (electricain) for this process to start. They will either get in contact with myself (as an Aurora livening agent) or get a new connection underway through an approved Lines company. Once approved by Aurora they will then issue you with an ICP. The ICP number is essential for the next step.

Contact an Energy Retailer to set up an account.

Your Energy Retailer will authorise the connection of your new installation or temporary power supply. It is important to get your application in to your local network as early as possible in the building process. Don’t wait until construction is complete before contacting them.

Have your electrician contact IEIO for the high-risk mains inspection. We can arrange the revenue meter installation to coincide with our inspection.