Electrical safety checks
Switchboards, safety switches, outlets and fittings tested by a licensed electrician.
Required every two years under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic), regulation 27.
On the day
- Switchboard checked for damage, overheating and labelling
- Safety switches trip-tested on every circuit, with times recorded
- Wiring, socket outlets, switches and light fittings tested
- Insulation resistance tested
- Visible electrical appliances checked
- Safety concerns reported to you the same day
What you get
- A Certificate of Electrical Safety from the attending electrician
- A report of every check and finding
- Your next due date, two years from completion
Who signs it off
A licensed electrician carries out the check. Find the report and any externally issued certificates with your property records.
Questions about this check
How often does a rental need gas and electrical safety checks?
Every two years under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic). Each check is due two years after its last completion, not from the lease date or calendar year.
How often do smoke alarms need to be checked?
Every twelve months. Each property has a separate smoke alarm due date, alongside its two-year gas and electrical cycles.
What happens if a check goes overdue?
The rental provider remains responsible. We send reminders before checks are due, and the portal shows overdue checks first so you can arrange a visit.
The other checks
Electrical safety checks across your rent roll?
Tell us about your properties. We’ll help you plan the checks.
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