Are all your circuits protected?
A quick trip can make all the difference. Safety switches are now a critical component of an electrical safety system and is a requirement for all new installations and additions to existing circuits.
Safety Switches Can Save Lives
Safety switches are what can save lives by instantly turning the power off to the circuit in the event of a fault. Certain circuits are required to be on a safety switch. This includes general power, lights, pool circuits, etc. Meets safely legislation and compliance and ensures maximum protection for people and property.
If there is a switchboard at your Body Corporate common areas, then this legislation applies to you.
Safety switches must be tested in accordance with AS/NZ 3760:2010. This standard specifies procedures for the safety inspection and testing of safety switch devices.
In residential type areas such as hotels, residential institutions, motels, boarding houses, halls, hostels and the like push button test needs to be done every 6 months. Whereas operating time & push button test needs to be done every 2 years.
- Test and report completed every 2 years
- Push button and operating time test
- A written detailed report which is saved on file and a copy given to Body Corporate
There are many causes for power tripping in homes, such as faulty appliances or overloaded circuits.
There are some steps that you should complete before calling an electrician out.
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