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Switchboard Safety

  • Are all power outlet and lighting circuits protected by an RCD?

  • What circuits require RCD protection?

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  • Are the current RCDs overloaded? (max 3 circuits per RCD)

  • Are there circuits that do not currently have RCD protection?

  • What circuits do not currently have RCD protection? (include amperage)

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  • Do the existing RCDs operate under test conditions?

  • What RCDs failed the test sequence?

  • Is there a correctly rated main switch installed?

  • Is the MEN link installed?

  • Is the MEN link correctly sized?

  • Attach photo of MEN

  • Could the switchboard contain asbestos based material?

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  • Is the switchboard adequately fire sealed?

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  • Would the property benefit from a switchboard upgrade?

  • What size switchboard enclosure would be required?

  • Attach a photo of the switchboard

  • Is there an independent main earthing electrode installed?

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  • Attach photo of main earthing electrode

  • Is there an equipotential bond installed?

  • Is the bonding conductor correctly sized?

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Smoke Alarm Safety

  • Are the existing smoke alarms compliant to NSW building code?

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  • Do the existing smoke alarms operate under test conditions

  • Are the existing smoke alarms within the expiry date

  • List expired detectors (type/location/expiry)

  • Photo of expired smoke alarm

  • What is the expiry date?

  • Photo of expiry date

  • Are the existing smoke alarms installed in the correct locations?

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  • What rectifications are required to meet the installation guidelines?

  • Type of detector installed?

  • How many and what type of smoke alarms are required to be installed?

Functionality

  • Are all light fittings / exhaust fans / ceiling fans in good condition and functioning correctly?

  • List faulty/damaged fittings and locations

  • Attach photo of faulty/damaged fittings

  • Are all power socket outlets and switches in good condition?

  • List faulty/damaged socket outlets/switches and locations

  • Attach photo of faulty/damaged outlets/switches

  • Are there halogen down lights installed?

  • Number of halogen down lights installed?

  • Learn about the risks of halogen down lights here: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=709

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  • Are there protective junction boxes installed in the roof space?

  • Photo of exposed junctions

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  • Is there any sub standard cabling installed?

  • Attach photo of sub standard cabling

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  • Is there a security light fitting outside the front door operated from inside?

  • What rectification work is required to meet the guidelines?

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