Electrical Safety & Compliance Report incl. Smoke Detector Testing

• This electrical safety check is for electrical safety purposes only and is in accordance with requirements of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2022 and is prepared in accordance with section 1-4 of the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3019, Electrical installation - Periodic verification to confirm that the installation is not damaged or has not deteriorated so as to impair electrical safety; and to identify installation defects and departures from the requirements that may give rise to danger.

• Property Address:
  Address

• Agency Details:

• Service conducted on:

  Date

• Is this property compliant?

  Select Compliant Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Required Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Advised

  • Compliant
  • Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Required
  • Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Advised

Property Details

• Approximate age of property/installation

  1-10 Years

  10-20 Years

  20+ Years

• Property Type

  House

  Unit

  Townhouse

  Apartment

• Photo of front of house

  Media

Consumer Mains, Point of Attachment & Metering Equipment

• Visual inspection of POA

  Overhead Supply

  Underground Supply

• Condition of the mains fuse box

  Select Good Faulty, Damaged, Poor Condition

  • Good
  • Faulty, Damaged, Poor Condition

• Type of mains fuse box

  Old Ceramic Fuse Box

  Old 50A Fuse Box

  80-100A Fuse box

• Are the mains supply cables in good condition? (cables do not show evidence of excessive insulation or sheath deterioration and the safety distance clearances have not been compromised by the introduction of, or modification to any structures, vegetation or by raising the ground level under overhead lines).

  Pass

  Fail

• Photos of the Compliant POA and Overhead Supply Cables

  Media

• Is it safe to leave the installation connected to the supply?

  Yes

  No

• Photos of the Compliant POA and the Non-Compliant Overhead Supply Cables

  Media

• You must immediately advise the occupant, turn off the main switch at the switchboard and notify the power authority! Contact your supervisor (Andy Tschilar) by calling & text on 0456 433 664.

  

• Are the mains supply cables in good condition? (cables do not show evidence of excessive insulation or sheath deterioration and the safety distance clearances have not been compromised by the introduction of, or modification to any structures, vegetation or by raising the ground level under overhead lines).

  Select Pass Fail

  • Pass
  • Fail

• Photos of the old outdated POA and Overhead Supply Cable

  Media

• Is it safe to leave the installation connected to the supply?

  Yes

  No

• You must immediately advise the occupant, turn off the main switch at the switchboard and notify the power authority! Contact your supervisor (Andy Tschilar) by calling & text on 0456 433 664.

  

• Photos of the Non-Compliant POA and Overhead Supply Cable

  Media

• Type of mains fuse box

  Old Ceramic Fuse Box

  Old 50A Fuse Box

  80-100A Fuse box

• Are the mains supply cables in good condition? (cables do not show evidence of excessive insulation or sheath deterioration and the safety distance clearances have not been compromised by the introduction of, or modification to any structures, vegetation or by raising the ground level under overhead lines).

  Pass

  Fail

• Photos of Faulty, Damaged or Non-Compliant POA and Overhead Supply Cable

  Media

• Is the underground supply in good condition? Are there signs of damage to the supply cable?

  Pass

  Fail

• Is it safe to leave the installation connected to the supply?

  Yes

  No

• You must immediately advise the occupant, turn off the main switch at the switchboard and notify the power authority! Contact your supervisor (Andy Tschilar) by calling & text on 0456 433 664.

  

• Photo of the non-compliant underground supply

  Media

• Take a photo of the front door of the premises or Take a photo of the front door of the apartment.

  Media

• Metering Equipment

  Select Accessible Not Accessible - Locked Riser Cabinet

  • Accessible
  • Not Accessible - Locked Riser Cabinet

• Are there any visual non-compliances present

  Select Compliant Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Required Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Advised

  • Compliant
  • Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Required
  • Compliance Issue Identified - Rectification Works Advised

• Photo of the meter box and associated metering equipment

  Media

• Photo of the non-compliant metering equipment

  Media

Safety check - verified by visual inspection & limited testing - Switchboard and Main Earth

• As far as practicable a VISUAL INSPECTION & LIMITED TESTING of the following items has been carried out as per the requirements of section 3 and 4 of the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3019:2007 Electrical installations - Periodic Verification: "Yes" parts of the installation that is included in the safety check - "No" parts of the installation if not accessible - "N/A" parts of the installation if not included in the safety check - add additional information if required.

• Main Switchboard - Select the correct switchboard

  Select Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches only Old Ceramic, Federal Fuse Board or Mixed Board with Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Safety Switches

  • Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches only
  • Old Ceramic, Federal Fuse Board or Mixed Board with Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Safety Switches

• Provide enough information to adequately quote a switchboard upgrade

• Photo of the front of Switchboard

  Media

• Is the switchboard compliant? All breakers are labelled, Enclosure is in working order, Fire proofing has been applied, Wiring is in good condition, Current ratings of CB's & RCD's/RCBO's are appropriate for the current carrying capacity of the conductor?

  Pass

  Fail

• Photos of all non-compliant items and Notes what is not compliant.

  Media

• Photo of the wiring (show connections from top of breaker and from underneath), show fire caulking, show current ratings of individual breakers.

  Media

• Select the correct main earth system

  Select Earth Electrode - less than 0.5 Ohms resistance - Pass Metallic water piping used as waterbond - less than 0.5 Ohms resistance - Pass Buried Earth 25mm square Failed Earth Resistance - more than 0.5 Ohms resistance Apartment

  • Earth Electrode - less than 0.5 Ohms resistance - Pass
  • Metallic water piping used as waterbond - less than 0.5 Ohms resistance - Pass
  • Buried Earth 25mm square
  • Failed Earth Resistance - more than 0.5 Ohms resistance
  • Apartment

• Take a photo of the compliant earth electrode

  Media

• Photo of the failed test point and non-compliant reading result

  Media

• Take photos and leave notes where it would be best to install a new earth electrode

  Media

• Photo of the diagram on the meter box door

  Media

• Are there safety switches on this switchboard?

  Yes

  No

• Trip test all safety switches twice. Did the test pass?

  Pass

  Fail

• Are all light & power circuits protected by a safety switch?

  Yes

  No

• Detailed photos and notes on how many Safety Switches (RCBO's or RCD's) are needed

  Yes

  No

• Take a photo of the faulty safety switch/es

  Media

• Detailed photos and notes on how many Safety Switches (RCBO's or RCD's) are needed

  Media
Safety check - verified by visual inspection & limited testing - Room by room

• Select the room you are checking and take a photo showing all the appliances you are checking.

• Select a room

  Select Bedroom Living room Hallway/Corridor Kitchen Bathroom/Ensuite/Toilet/Laundry Entry Front of House/Porch Side of House Backyard Patio Garage/Car port Shed Studio/Granny Flat Other

  • Bedroom
  • Living room
  • Hallway/Corridor
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom/Ensuite/Toilet/Laundry
  • Entry
  • Front of House/Porch
  • Side of House
  • Backyard
  • Patio
  • Garage/Car port
  • Shed
  • Studio/Granny Flat
  • Other

• Photo/s of the room

  Media

• Check all: Power points for mechanical safety, polarity & loop impedance; Switches for mechanical safety; Metal light fittings earthed; Metal appliances such as heaters are electrically safe and earthed.

• Photo/s of the room

  Media

• Check all: Power points for mechanical safety, polarity & loop impedance; Switches for mechanical safety; Metal light fittings earthed; Metal appliances such as heaters are electrically safe and earthed.

• Is this the Main Living room?

  Yes

  No

• Select the Main Heating source for this room

  Select Gas Ducted Heater Gas Wall Furnace Aircon - Split system Wood/Log Fireplace Electric Wall Panel Heater Other No Heating Present In The Main Living Room

  • Gas Ducted Heater
  • Gas Wall Furnace
  • Aircon - Split system
  • Wood/Log Fireplace
  • Electric Wall Panel Heater
  • Other
  • No Heating Present In The Main Living Room

• Photo of Heating unit

  Media

• Existing Heater in main living room is not compliant with the current RTA requirements. Please provide photos of the exisiting heating unit and notes on how and where to install a new AC unit

• Photos on to provide a quote to install a new AC unit

  Media

• Photo/s of the room

  Media

• Photos of all the kitchen appliances

  Media

• Are all the kitchen appliances in working order and have they passed the safety and compliance check? This includes metal appliances being earthed, Rangehood minimum 600mm clearances over gas cooktops?

  Select Compliant - All appliances are working & have passed the compliance check. Non-Compliant - One or more appliance is not working or has failed the compliance check.

  • Compliant - All appliances are working & have passed the compliance check.
  • Non-Compliant - One or more appliance is not working or has failed the compliance check.

• Please select all of the non-compliant kitchen appliances

  Select Cooktop - Gas/Electrical Oven - Free standing/built in Rangehood Dishwasher Other

  • Cooktop - Gas/Electrical
  • Oven - Free standing/built in
  • Rangehood
  • Dishwasher
  • Other

• Have all other appliances in this room passed the safety check? (power points, light switches, light fittings..)

  Select All appliances in this room have passed the safety check There is one or more appliance that failed the test

  • All appliances in this room have passed the safety check
  • There is one or more appliance that failed the test

• Please select all of the non-compliant appliances

  Select Power Point Light Switch Light Fitting Ceiling Fan Exhaust Fan or IXL (heat, light, fan unit) Heater Aircon Other Non-compliant Electrical Installation

  • Power Point
  • Light Switch
  • Light Fitting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Exhaust Fan or IXL (heat, light, fan unit)
  • Heater
  • Aircon
  • Other
  • Non-compliant Electrical Installation

• Is it safe to leave the appliance/s connected to the supply?

  Yes

  No

• You must immediately turn off the power and make it safe! Advise the occupant and suggest alternative power supply for any essential living appliances such as a fridge/Freezer, Portable heaters, Live animal enclosures (reptiles/fish etc.). Provide accurate notes on how to fix the non-compliance. If you need assistance, please contact your supervisor (Andy Tschilar) by calling & text on 0456 433 664.

  
Smoke Alarms

• Smoke alarms must be installed as a minimum of one per floor, in front of bedroom doors and covering a path to the nearest exit, not being separated by doors. Smoke alarms need to be a minimum of 30cm from away from the wall to the edge of the alarm if installed on a ceiling. A minimum of 30cm down a wall from the ceiling to the edge of the alarm but no more than 50cm to the bottom edge of the alarm. And if installed on an Apex ceiling a minimum of 50cm away from the top of the apex to the near edge of the alarm but no more than 1.5m to the far edge of the smoke alarm. (refer to the manufacturers installation manual)

• Select the correct location for this smoke alarm

  Select Hallway / Corridor Entry Base of stairs Top of stairs / landing Bedroom Kitchen Living room Studio/Granny Flat Other

  • Hallway / Corridor
  • Entry
  • Base of stairs
  • Top of stairs / landing
  • Bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
  • Studio/Granny Flat
  • Other

• Photo of the location of the smoke alarm

  Media

• Is it in a compliant location

  Yes

  No

• Provide notes and photos (tape measure if it is too close to the wall)

  Media

• What is the expiry date of the smoke alarm?

• Photo of the smoke alarm label clearly showing the manufacturing/expiry date

  Media

• Smoke service - Clean smoke alarm from dust and debris - replace the 9V Battery - Smoke & Test button function has been checked. Is this smoke alarm compliant?

  Pass

  Fail

• Is there more than one smoke alarm at this property? If so are they interconnected?

  Select Multiple 240V smoke alarms - One or more are Not Interconnected. Multiple 240V smoke alarms - All are interconnected. Only detachable smoke alarms (9V) - Not interconnected.

  • Multiple 240V smoke alarms - One or more are Not Interconnected.
  • Multiple 240V smoke alarms - All are interconnected.
  • Only detachable smoke alarms (9V) - Not interconnected.

Observations and recommendations for any actions to be taken

• The following observations and recommendations are made:

Electrical & Smoke Compliance/Safety Check Certification

• Electrical & Smoke compliance/safety check completed by:

• REC 16606 - Electricians License Number:

• Next Smoke inspection due by:

  Date

• Next Electrical inspection due by:

  Date

• I the above named license electrician have carried out an electrical safety check of this residential tenancies per the requirements of Residential Tenancies Regulations 2022 and set out in the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3019, "Electrical installations - Periodic verification, and have recorded my observations and recommendations.

  Sign

• Completed Inspection Date:

  Date