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The Importance of Home Safety Checks

When is the last time you had a home safety check performed by electricians?

Generally, we don’t think about power and electricity until something goes wrong. “When something goes wrong” can range from a minor electric shock to a house fire, total power outage to, unfortunately death. An Alliance Home Safety Check is a comprehensive safety check that pinpoints any electrical equipment and wiring that is worn-out, damaged or any wiring installed incorrectly. It is important to identify these faults as they have such extreme consequences.

A routine Home Safety Check by a qualified Master Electrician at Alliance Climate Control can prevent these hazardous scenarios from coming to life. This is a crucial inspection, especially for an older building.

When do I need a
Home Safety Check?

If you have never had a comprehensive electrical inspection done before
If your last electrical inspection is more than 5 years ago
If you are buying or selling a property
If your property is more than 20 years old
If you have any electrical components in your property concerns

What happens during a Home Safety Check?

Our licensed Master Electrician will conduct the inspection with a 10-Point Checklist:

Visual inspections of electrical wiring, switches and power points

Detailed testing of
circuits and power points

Thorough testing of the
switchboard and safety switches

Testing and tagging
any appliances if necessary

Our licensed Master Electrician will conduct the

inspection with a 10-Point Checklist:

Exposed live parts: Exposed live electrical parts are a very serious threat to your safety and should be corrected immediately.
Vermin activity – Vermin can pose a big fire risk. The Master Electrician can advise you on how to safely remove any nest and seal access areas to stop further infestations.
Asbestos – Asbestos is a huge threat to you and your family. Leave this to the professional, do not disturb it. Advice on replacement and disposal of the hazardous waste will be provided.:
Main earth – The main earth protects you from electric shock in certain scenarios. If it is missing or faulty, it must be resolved urgently.
Rewireable fuses – These are now illegal as they have been linked to fire incidents. They need to be replaced with a combined circuit breaker and a safety switch
Safety switches – power outlets Safety switches are mandatory to make sure that in the event of an electric shock, a working safety switch cuts the power guarding against serious injury or death.
Safety switches – lights Again, safety switches are mandatory also on all lighting circuits.
Safety switches – other circuits Guess what, safety switches! They are crucial and mandatory – consider having them installed throughout your home.
Recalled cable products – Over the years, there have been many recalls on product cables. The Master Electrician can discuss whether you may be at risk
Switchboard – Over time, the switchboard can be corroded on loose hinges and door catches. This can cause potential electric shocks and present a fire risk. The Master Electrician will be able to advise you on the steps needed to make your switchboard operate safely.

A full written report and quotation with any recommendation will be provided to you.

Call 02 80615023 now for more information on our Alliance Home Safety Check to make sure that your home is safe from electrical hazards.

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Electrical Safety Compliance
Switchboard Inspections and Safety Switch Testing

The inspection of main switchboards and testing of communal safety switches is something that we too often see has been overlooked by strata building owners. Not only can lack of inspection and testing be a compliance breach, it can also contribute to major safety hazards that can be avoided. Many older buildings will not be up to the current Australian electrical safety Standards if they have not been upgraded and may even have potential hazards if they have not been periodically inspected and tested.

Australian Standard (AS 3019 -2007) refers to the periodic verification for electrical services within common areas to be completed. It a strong safety recommendation that all Body Corporates complete switchboard inspections every 2 years as a minimum as it a critical piece of infrastructure for the supply of power to the building

Inside the main switchboards there are usually safety switches for the communal lights and power with safety switches for individual properties located within their individual switchboards. These safety switches should be tested by a licensed electrical contractor to ensure that they are tripping within the required time of 300 milliseconds cutting power to any faulty source. If a safety switch does not trip within the required time, it is deemed faulty and should be replaced immediately. Safety switches must be tested in accordance with AS/NZ 3760:2010, which specifies that inspection and test must be completed every 6mths (push button) and 2 years (operating time test).

To avoid the risk of non-compliance that could lead to electrical safety hazards which commonly cause electrical fires and shock, check your inspection records for currency and if out of date, get in touch with a qualified electrician to bring the safety of your building back up to the required safety standard.