Electrical Safety Inspections
Protect your family, tenants, and property with comprehensive electrical safety inspections. Safety switch installation, RCD testing, smoke alarms, and compliance certificates from licensed A-Grade electricians.
Electrical safety inspections, fault finding and compliance testing for Melbourne homes, rentals and businesses. Victorian law requires every home to have at least two safety switches - one protecting power circuits and one protecting lighting - with additional obligations for rental properties. We recommend an inspection every five years for owner-occupied homes and every two years for rentals, or immediately if the property is over 25 years old or has never been checked.
What We Offer
Electrical Safety Features
Safety Switch Install
Installation of residual current devices (RCDs) on all circuits. Required by law and the single most important safety device in your home.
Switchboard Inspection
Comprehensive assessment of your switchboard condition, circuit protection, labelling, and compliance with current Australian Standards.
Smoke Alarms
Supply, install, and certify interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. Compliant with Victorian Building Regulations 2018.
RCD Testing
Mandatory testing of all safety switches to ensure they trip within the required 30 milliseconds. Annual testing recommended.
Emergency Repairs
24/7 emergency electrical repairs for dangerous faults, sparking outlets, burning smells, and total power loss. Same-day response.
Compliance Certificates
Certificates of Electrical Safety for all work performed. Essential for property sales, rental compliance, and insurance requirements.
Safety Services
Electrical Safety Services
Comprehensive safety services to protect your home, family, and property investment.
Safety Switch Installation
RCDs installed on every circuit in your home. We upgrade older switchboards to accommodate modern safety switch requirements and ensure full compliance.
RCD Testing & Certification
Professional testing of all safety switches with calibrated equipment. We verify trip times are within the mandated 30ms threshold and issue a test certificate.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared thermal scanning of switchboards and electrical connections to detect hot spots, loose connections, and overloaded circuits before they become dangerous.
Emergency Electrical Repairs
Same-day response for dangerous electrical faults. Sparking outlets, tripping safety switches, burning smells, and total power loss. Available 24/7.
Safety Checklist
Home Electrical Safety Checklist
Here’s what our electricians check during a comprehensive safety inspection.
Switchboard Condition
Age, type, circuit protection, labelling accuracy, physical condition, and capacity for current and future electrical loads.
Earthing System
Earth stake condition, earth continuity testing, and verification that all circuits have a reliable path to earth for fault protection.
Smoke Alarm Compliance
Location, type, age, and interconnection of smoke alarms. Victorian regulations require photoelectric alarms in every bedroom and hallway.
RCD Function
Trip time testing of all safety switches. RCDs must trip within 30 milliseconds to protect against electric shock.
Wiring Age & Condition
Assessment of cable types, insulation condition, and whether rewiring is recommended. Homes with pre-1980 wiring may have degraded insulation.
Overall Compliance
Verification against current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000) and Victorian Electrical Safety regulations. Full written report provided.
Our Process
How It Works
Book Inspection
Call or book online for a convenient inspection time. We offer same-week availability across Melbourne.
On-Site Assessment
Our electrician inspects your switchboard, wiring, safety switches, smoke alarms, and all accessible electrical infrastructure.
Detailed Report
You receive a comprehensive report covering findings, risk levels, and recommended actions ranked by priority.
Remediation
We fix any safety issues on the spot where possible, or schedule follow-up work with a clear quote for larger items.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have an electrical safety inspection?
Are safety switches required by law in Victoria?
What should I do if I smell burning from an outlet?
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