Your Electrical Certificate of Compliance guarantees: The primary distribution board as well as any other boards Wiring – is it in a risk-free state and does it work with the circuit breakers within the distribution board Socket outlets and light switches Earthing – all metal parts of the set up have to be earthed. Isolators – have the isolators been correctly installed for appliances like hot water cylinders (geysers), stoves, door and gate motors, ceiling fans etc. Bonding – Geyser pipes, satellite dishes and TV antennae, etc.

In terms of Regulation 7(5) of the Electrical Installation Regulations (OHS ACT of 1993), a change of ownership cannot take place unless there is a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance.

Electrical Certificate of Compliance will not include fixed appliances like: Fans & Motors Pool motors Geysers & Stoves Under floor heating Please note: The electrical wiring to fixed home equipment are included with the Certificate of Compliance.

For the purpose of transfer of ownership, an Electrical Certificate of Compliance older than 2 years may not be used. If any electrical work was done after the certificate was issued, a new Electrical Certificate of Compliance will be required.

The best advice we can give is to have the inspection done early, before a potential buyer is introduced to the property. This may help you to make decisions that will reduce the costs of repairing any defects. Garden lights – the wiring to garden lighting is often done incorrectly and can be costly to rectify. These can be removed rather than re-instated. Extension leads – temporary leads are often installed for the owner’s benefit and can easily be removed. Additional exterior lighting – these are often non-compliant and can be removed rather than re-instated. TV antennae – may no longer be in use – remove. If the seller leaves it as a fixture it will need to be bonded. Decorative water features and ponds – as fixed appliances, these items require isolators. This is seldom done correctly and can be costly. The electrical supply to these features can be removed to save costs. Electrical installations to wendy houses – are often done illegally. Removing the supply can reduce the costs. Light bulbs – are consumables and are not covered by the Certificate of Compliance. However, it is good practice to ensure that all fused light bulbs are replaced before the inspection is done. This will reduce wastage of time during the inspection process.

A Only a qualified electrician registered with the Department of Labour