(1) The regulations in this chapter shall apply only where electricity is used for the purposes of traction:
Provided that nothing in this chapter shall apply to electricity used for the public carriage of passengers, animals or goods on, or for the lighting or ventilation of the rolling stock of any railway or tramway subject to the provisions of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
(2) In this chapter the conductor used for transmitting electricity to a vehicle is referred to as the “line” and the other conductor as the “return”.
(3) The owner of the line, return, rails or trolley wire, as the case may be, shall be responsible for the observance of regulations 82 to 95.
(4) Before an application is made by the owner of an installation of voltage exceeding 650 V to the Electrical Inspector for permission to commence or recommence supply after such installation has been disconnected for six months and above, the supplier shall ensure that the electric supply lines or apparatus at voltage exceeding 650 V belonging to him are placed in position, properly connected and duly completed.
(5) The supply of electricity shall not be commenced by the supplier unless and until the Electrical Inspector is satisfied that the provisions of regulations 46 to 52 and regulations 82 to 95 have been complied with and the approval in writing of the Electrical Inspector has been obtained by him.