| (a) | the new electric fence system complies with the provisions of regulation 12(1); |
| (b) | an electric fence system which existed prior to the incorporation of the relevant health and safety standard contemplated in regulation 12(1) into these Regulations complies with the general safety principles of such standard; or |
| (c) | an electric fence system which existed prior to the incorporation of the relevant health and safety standard contemplated in regulation 12(1) into these Regulations and to which extensions or alterations have been effected, that – |
| (i) | the affected part of the system complies with the general safety principles of such standard, and |
| (ii) | the extensions or alterations effected comply with the provisions of regulation 12(1): |
Provided that a user of a pet-shock system or strip-grazing electric fence system, who is competent to install such a system, may issue an electric fence certificate for a pet-shock system or strip-grazing electric fence system, as the case may be.
| (2) | If at any time prior to the issuing of an electric fence system certificate in terms of regulation 13(1), any fault or defect is detected in any part of the system, the registered person shall refuse to issue such certificate: Provided that if such fault or defect in the opinion of the registered person constitutes an immediate danger to persons in the case where electricity is already supplied, he or she shall forthwith notify the user or lessor, as the case may be, in writing. |
| (3) | Any person who undertakes to install, alter or extend an electric fence system shall ensure that an electric fence system certificate is issued for that work. |
| (4) | No person shall amend an electric fence system certificate issued by a registered person. |
