Safety Switch Testing Service
Safety Switch Testing Service
Safety Switch Testing Service
In NSW and QLD, local authorities advise testing safety switches every six months to confirm they are functioning properly. We ensure your home’s safety switches are working correctly, offering reliable protection against electrocution.
In NSW and QLD, local authorities advise testing safety switches every six months to confirm they are functioning properly. We ensure your home’s safety switches are working correctly, offering reliable protection against electrocution.
In NSW and QLD, local authorities advise testing safety switches every six months to confirm they are functioning properly. We ensure your home’s safety switches are working correctly, offering reliable protection against electrocution.
What is safety switch and why is important?
What is safety switch and why is important?
On average, one to two Australian children tragically die each year as a result of non-compliant blind cords. To try to prevent these needless deaths, mandatory safety standards attach to any window covering fitted since 2010 have been in force since 2015.
A safety switch, also called a Residual Current Device (RCD), is a crucial device designed to prevent electrocution.
Unlike circuit breakers, which detect large current overloads to protect appliances, safety switches are more sensitive and respond to smaller current imbalances that circuit breakers miss.
Only a safety switch provides effective protection against potentially fatal electric shocks.
Strict restrictions regarding the height of hanging cords, the need for cord guides in certain circumstances and labelling requirements are all designed to keep occupants safe.
A safety switch, also called a Residual Current Device (RCD), is a crucial device designed to prevent electrocution.
Unlike circuit breakers, which detect large current overloads to protect appliances, safety switches are more sensitive and respond to smaller current imbalances that circuit breakers miss.
Only a safety switch provides effective protection against potentially fatal electric shocks.
A safety switch, also called a Residual Current Device (RCD), is a crucial device designed to prevent electrocution.
Unlike circuit breakers, which detect large current overloads to protect appliances, safety switches are more sensitive and respond to smaller current imbalances that circuit breakers miss.
Only a safety switch provides effective protection against potentially fatal electric shocks.
A safety switch, also called a Residual Current Device (RCD), is a crucial device designed to prevent electrocution.
Unlike circuit breakers, which detect large current overloads to protect appliances, safety switches are more sensitive and respond to smaller current imbalances that circuit breakers miss.
Only a safety switch provides effective protection against potentially fatal electric shocks.
Get the protection you need with our corded blinds safety service
Yearly safety inspections of blinds and window coverings help protect occupants from strangulation risks while ensuring landlords and property managers meet their legal obligations.
Our trained technicians use advanced technology to perform servicing in full compliance with Australian Standards and relevant state laws.
On average, one to two Australian children tragically die each year as a result of non-compliant blind cords. To try to prevent these needless deaths, mandatory safety standards attach to any window covering fitted since 2010 have been in force since 2015.
Strict restrictions regarding the height of hanging cords, the need for cord guides in certain circumstances and labelling requirements are all designed to keep occupants safe.
Protect yourself with our hassle-free solution
Routine safety switch testing protects occupants from electrocution and helps landlords and property managers meet their responsibilities.
For convenience, our technicians can test the safety switch during a regular smoke alarm service. If a fault is detected, we’ll arrange a prompt replacement by a licensed electrician for a fixed fee.
Protect yourself with our hassle-free solution
Routine safety switch testing protects occupants from electrocution and helps landlords and property managers meet their responsibilities.
For convenience, our technicians can test the safety switch during a regular smoke alarm service. If a fault is detected, we’ll arrange a prompt replacement by a licensed electrician for a fixed fee.
Routine safety switch testing protects occupants from electrocution and helps landlords and property managers meet their responsibilities.
For convenience, our technicians can test the safety switch during a regular smoke alarm service. If a fault is detected, we’ll arrange a prompt replacement by a licensed electrician for a fixed fee.
Requirements
Important disclaimer
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting residential safety and compliance for the services and in the states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all applicable legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting residential safety and compliance for the services and in the states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all applicable legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.
NSW & QLD Safety Switch Requirements
Authorities in both NSW and QLD recommend testing safety switches every six months to ensure they function properly.
New South Wales
Required on new power circuits since 1991 and new light circuits since 2000.
Not mandatory for older circuits, but strongly recommended by NSW Fair Trading.
At the start of a tenancy, landlords and tenants must confirm the safety switch is working via the entry condition report (testing is required).
Faulty safety switches or detected electrical faults are considered urgent repairs.
Electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician, who must issue a uniquely numbered Certificate of Compliance Electrical Work (CCEW).
Queensland
Safety switches are mandatory in rental properties, with fines up to $1,500 for non-compliance.
Properties built before 1992 often lack safety switches; owners must install them within three months of purchase.
The Residential Tenancies Authority advises upgrading old switchboards for better safety.
Only licensed electricians can install safety switches; DIY electrical work is illegal.
ReferencesNSW Fair Trading: Electrical safety
NSW Fair Trading: Electrical safety in the home
Queensland's electrical safety regulator: Electrical safety in rental properties
Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (QLD) section 85
NSW & QLD Safety Switch Requirements
Authorities in both NSW and QLD recommend testing safety switches every six months to ensure they function properly.
New South Wales
Required on new power circuits since 1991 and new light circuits since 2000.
Not mandatory for older circuits, but strongly recommended by NSW Fair Trading.
At the start of a tenancy, landlords and tenants must confirm the safety switch is working via the entry condition report (testing is required).
Faulty safety switches or detected electrical faults are considered urgent repairs.
Electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician, who must issue a uniquely numbered Certificate of Compliance Electrical Work (CCEW).
Queensland
Safety switches are mandatory in rental properties, with fines up to $1,500 for non-compliance.
Properties built before 1992 often lack safety switches; owners must install them within three months of purchase.
The Residential Tenancies Authority advises upgrading old switchboards for better safety.
Only licensed electricians can install safety switches; DIY electrical work is illegal.
ReferencesNSW Fair Trading: Electrical safety
NSW Fair Trading: Electrical safety in the home
Queensland's electrical safety regulator: Electrical safety in rental properties
Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (QLD) section 85
Life saving device
Safety switches are essential for preventing electrocution, severe injuries, and fatalities.
Life saving device
Safety switches are essential for preventing electrocution, severe injuries, and fatalities.
Legal requirement
Most properties in NSW & QLD require up-to-date safety switches
Legal requirement
Most properties in NSW & QLD require up-to-date safety switches
Testing is crucial
NSW Fair Trading and the Queensland Government Electrical Safety Office recommend that safety switches be tested every six months
Testing is crucial
NSW Fair Trading and the Queensland Government Electrical Safety Office recommend that safety switches be tested every six months
Penalties apply
In QLD, having no safety switches is a breach of the law. In NSW, there may be a legal breach depending on the age of the circuit
Penalties apply
In QLD, having no safety switches is a breach of the law. In NSW, there may be a legal breach depending on the age of the circuit
Life saving device
Safety switches are essential for preventing electrocution, severe injuries, and fatalities.
Life saving device
Safety switches are essential for preventing electrocution, severe injuries, and fatalities.
Legal requirement
Most properties in NSW & QLD require up-to-date safety switches
Legal requirement
Most properties in NSW & QLD require up-to-date safety switches
Testing is crucial
NSW Fair Trading and the Queensland Government Electrical Safety Office recommend that safety switches be tested every six months
Testing is crucial
NSW Fair Trading and the Queensland Government Electrical Safety Office recommend that safety switches be tested every six months
Penalties apply
In QLD, having no safety switches is a breach of the law. In NSW, there may be a legal breach depending on the age of the circuit
Penalties apply
In QLD, having no safety switches is a breach of the law. In NSW, there may be a legal breach depending on the age of the circuit
Important disclaimer
The advice provided in these guidelines is of a general nature only and is a summary of the main legislation and regulations affecting residential safety and compliance for the services and in the states described. It is not to be treated as a comprehensive appraisal of all applicable legislation and regulations in force. This advice does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The advice is a summary of guidelines published by state and territory government websites. Accordingly, we have relied on the accuracy of the content published by the relevant websites in compiling this advice. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.
Safety & Compliance Check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Safety & Compliance Check
The service ensures all blinds, window coverings, and fittings are properly secured and labeled in compliance with relevant legislation.
Free Replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Free Replacement
Free replacement or installation of missing or damaged cleats, cord guides, warning labels, and swing tags.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Digital Records
Includes time, date, and GPS-tracked photos of each corded blind on the property.
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Cord Shortening
Cord shortening for beaded metal chains
Service report
A Service Report that details the property’s compliance with all applicable smoke alarm legislation
Service report
A Service Report that details the property’s compliance with all applicable smoke alarm legislation
NSW & QLD Safety Switch Requirements
Authorities in both NSW and QLD recommend testing safety switches every six months to ensure they function properly.
New South Wales
Required on new power circuits since 1991 and new light circuits since 2000.
Not mandatory for older circuits, but strongly recommended by NSW Fair Trading.
At the start of a tenancy, landlords and tenants must confirm the safety switch is working via the entry condition report (testing is required).
Faulty safety switches or detected electrical faults are considered urgent repairs.
Electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician, who must issue a uniquely numbered Certificate of Compliance Electrical Work (CCEW).
Queensland
Safety switches are mandatory in rental properties, with fines up to $1,500 for non-compliance.
Properties built before 1992 often lack safety switches; owners must install them within three months of purchase.
The Residential Tenancies Authority advises upgrading old switchboards for better safety.
Only licensed electricians can install safety switches; DIY electrical work is illegal.
ReferencesNSW Fair Trading: Electrical safety
NSW Fair Trading: Electrical safety in the home
Queensland's electrical safety regulator: Electrical safety in rental properties
Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (QLD) section 85