The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002

Exemption from requirements of RegulationsE+W+S

33.—(1) Where a request is made to the Secretary of State to grant an exemption from a requirement of these Regulations, that request shall be made in writing and shall state the full extent of the reasons for the exemption sought.

(2) Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that an exemption may be granted without prejudice to safety or interference with the supply to others, the Secretary of State may grant such an exemption as she thinks appropriate.

(3) An exemption granted under this regulation shall be for such period as the Secretary of State shall specify when granting that exemption or, where no period is so specified, for a period of 25 years.