At O’Shea Electrical, our commitment is to provide peace of mind through our comprehensive electrical safety check & electrical compliance check services. We ensure that all electrical appliances, installations, and fittings in your property are safe and compliant, protecting your home and its occupants.
Since 29 March 2021, Victoria’s Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 require all rental providers to arrange a home electrical safety check of every rental property once every two years.
The check must cover all electrical installations, wiring, fittings, and appliances – and it must be carried out by a licensed electrician.
Our electrical safety check in Melbourne for rental properties includes everything required under the Regulations, and we offer a compliant digital report you can store on file. We work directly with property managers across Melbourne to schedule inspections with minimal disruption to tenants.
Comprehensive inspections with digital reporting for compliance records.
Earth loop and polarity tests for accessible power points.
Thorough checks for damage to plugs, leads, and casings.
Addressing issues with safety switches, circuit breakers, light switches, and power points.
A detailed electrical compliance check against Australian Standards for the switchboard and each electrical appliance.
A digital Electrical Service Report provided upon completion, ensuring transparency and compliance.
The electrical safety check regulations apply to all residential rental agreements signed after March 2021, and to any fixed-term agreement of more than five years that rolls into a periodic tenancy after that date.
If a new tenancy begins and no electrical safety inspection has been completed in the previous two years, one must be arranged before the renter moves in.
Rental providers must also keep records of every inspection and provide the date of the most recent check to tenants, in writing, on request. Failing to comply can result in penalty fines from Consumer Affairs Victoria, with potential penalties totalling over $15,000 per breach. Insurance claims may also be voided if a property is found to be non-compliant at the time of an incident.
Already overdue? Book an electrician safety check online or call us. We work weekends and carry no call-out fees for jobs that proceed.
You may also need a smoke alarm installation check at the same time, as smoke alarm compliance runs on a separate annual obligation under the same regulations.
Buying a home in Melbourne is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.
A standard building inspection covers structural elements, but electrical systems fall under an entirely separate authority, Energy Safe Victoria, and building inspectors do not carry out functional or technical electrical testing. That means hidden wiring faults, non-compliant switchboards, and illegal DIY work can slip through undetected.
Melbourne's housing stock includes a large number of Federation, interwar, and post-war properties whose wiring was installed to standards that are well out of date. A thorough home electrical safety check before settlement gives you a clear picture of what you're buying, and if issues are found, grounds to negotiate on price or request repairs before contracts are signed.
Our pre-purchase electrical safety inspection in Melbourne covers:
You'll receive a written electrical compliance check report with findings, photos, and clear recommendations. If repairs or upgrades are needed, we can quote on the spot, including any switchboard upgrades required to bring the property up to current standards.
Watch our video to learn more about what to expect from our electrical safety service.
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Electrical incidents pose significant risks, leading to injuries and fatalities, especially in homes. More than 800 Victorians are affected annually, with around 75 incidents involving children at home. Our data reveals that 1 in every 10 rental properties has critical safety issues, emphasising the need for proactive electrical safety checks in Melbourne.
If you’re considering upgrading your switchboard, the minimum standards for rental properties in Victoria mandate safety switches for all power outlets and lighting circuits. Detector Inspector’s switchboard upgrades, backed by a 6-year workmanship guarantee and a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, ensure compliance with Australian Standards. Same-day reconnection for renters is guaranteed, minimising disruptions during the upgrade process.
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A thorough home electrical safety check by O’Shea Electrical covers:
Each point is assessed against AS/NZS 3019 – the Australian Standard for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.
You’ll receive a digital Electrical Service Report at completion documenting every finding and any repairs carried out.
For rental properties, the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 require an electrical safety check of all electrical installations and fittings every two years, conducted by a licensed electrician.
For owner-occupied homes there is no mandatory schedule, but Energy Safe Victoria recommends a home electrical safety check every two years as good practice, particularly in properties more than 25 years old or after major renovations.
Not in a technical sense. Building inspectors in Victoria are licensed under the VBA and perform a visual assessment only. They will note if something looks obviously unsafe, but they don’t test circuits, measure earth continuity, or assess RCD operation. A separate electrician safety check, like our pre-purchase electrical safety inspection Melbourne service, is the only way to confirm the electrical system is actually safe and compliant.
Minor issues, such as a loose switch or a dislodged outlet, are often rectified on the spot at no extra charge. More significant repairs are documented in your report with clear recommendations and pricing so you can decide how to proceed. For rental properties, the electrical compliance check report also records what was repaired and when, satisfying your record-keeping obligations under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021.
Smoke alarm compliance is a separate obligation under Victorian rental regulations, running on an annual maintenance schedule rather than every two years. We recommend combining both visits where possible to minimise disruption to tenants.
Our team can arrange a smoke alarm installation or compliance check at the same time as your electrical safety check in Melbourne.
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