Title Page
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Site conducted
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Client
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Conducted on
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Location
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Prepared by
Switchboard Safety
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Are all power outlet and lighting circuits protected by an RCD?
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What circuits require RCD protection?
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Are the current RCDs overloaded? (max 3 circuits per RCD)
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Are there circuits that do not currently have RCD protection?
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What circuits do not currently have RCD protection? (include amperage)
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Do the existing RCDs operate under test conditions?
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What RCDs failed the test sequence?
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Is there a correctly rated main switch installed?
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Is the MEN link installed?
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Is the MEN link correctly sized?
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Attach photo of MEN
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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?
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What size switchboard enclosure would be required?
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Attach a photo of the switchboard
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Is there an independent main earthing electrode installed?
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Attach photo of main earthing electrode
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Is there an equipotential bond installed?
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Is the bonding conductor correctly sized?
Smoke Alarm Safety
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Are the existing smoke alarms compliant to NSW building code?
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Do the existing smoke alarms operate under test conditions
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Are the existing smoke alarms within the expiry date
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List expired detectors (type/location/expiry)
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Photo of expired smoke alarm
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What is the expiry date?
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Photo of expiry date
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Are the existing smoke alarms installed in the correct locations?
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What rectifications are required to meet the installation guidelines?
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Type of detector installed?
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How many and what type of smoke alarms are required to be installed?
Functionality
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Are all light fittings / exhaust fans / ceiling fans in good condition and functioning correctly?
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List faulty/damaged fittings and locations
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Attach photo of faulty/damaged fittings
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Are all power socket outlets and switches in good condition?
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List faulty/damaged socket outlets/switches and locations
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Attach photo of faulty/damaged outlets/switches
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Are there halogen down lights installed?
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Number of halogen down lights installed?
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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?
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Photo of exposed junctions
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Is there any sub standard cabling installed?
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Attach photo of sub standard cabling
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Is there a security light fitting outside the front door operated from inside?
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What rectification work is required to meet the guidelines?