Electrical Safety Checks
Switchboards, light fittings, light switches and power points
We provide property electrical safety inspections, whether you are the property owner, rental providers or property managers you can count on RIC Safety Audits.
You only know what you know, RIC Safety Audits exist to make your life safer. Properties have many hidden issues which fall under the category of “out of sight, out of mind”. Lights, power points and light fittings are not designed to be”set and forget.” They require regular checking and servicing, and that is where we come in.
Detailed Reports
We provide detailed final reports to enable property owners and rental providers preferred contractors to quote required repairs quickly and efficiently. Our reports include information about, and recommendations for, works that will be required to be compliant with future implementations of the Residential Tenancy Regulations 2021.
Quality Assurance
We do internal auditing of our own audits to make sure quality control is maintained and we send multiple trades to the same site on the same day to prevent inconvenience for renters and property owners.
Upon completion of testing, a comprehensive report will be uploaded onto the Property Managers Portal, with recommendations for works that may be required as per the Residential Tenancy Regulations 2021.
Temporary Appliance Hire
Temporary appliances available to hire to provide a short term solution upon finding non compliant appliances to avoid unnecessary issues.
Electrical, what we'll check
Switchboards
- Comprehensive visual inspection, taking note of all required labelling, fire protection and general condition of switchboard.
- Full test of every safety switch to ensure it operates in the required times and at the appropriate current levels.
- Inspection of all cable for damage and deterioration.
- Photos are taken of all relevant parts and recommendations noted.
Light Fittings & Switches
- Visual inspection of all light switches and all light fittings.
- Photos taken of any light fitting or switch that requires further attention and included in final report.
- Ensuring all relevant light fittings have earthing continuity.
Power Points
- Visual inspection of every practicably accessible power point.
- Comprehensive testing on every practicably accessible power point including a fault loop impedance test and a polarity test.
- Photos taken of any power point that requires further attention and included in final report.
Earthing Requirements
- Every appliance independently tested to ensure continuity of earthing system.
- Insulation resistance test on every accessible electrical appliance and equipment.
- Inspect and test main earth electrode and equipotential bond to ensure they’re compliant with AS3000:2018.
- Photos taken of any part of the earthing system that is found to be non-compliant to help Real Estate contractors quickly and efficiently quote required repairs. Photos are taken of all relevant parts and recommendations noted.
Our Focus
You can count on responsive, courteous service from highly skilled tradesmen who are knowledgeable in all aspects of the business. The RIC Safety Audits has been founded on a base level of compliance and safety, with all directors focusing on keeping property owners and renters safe and saving rental providers money with preventative maintenance and recommendations.
Our technicians’ expertise and professionalism are next to none. You will appreciate their efficiency, timeliness and unparalleled customer care. All directors have rental properties and know the effort that goes into looking after your properties, we are trying to make the process as smooth as possible and keep compliance.