Depending on your state laws, safety switches are required in every home. According to the Queensland legislature, safety switches must be installed to all power circuits. As Landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure the proper installation.
What does a safety switch do and why is it essential to every structure? A safety switch prevents serious electric shock to anyone inside a house or a building. The Queensland Government has $1,500 fine for those who fail to comply.
Take note of these requirements and be sure to clearly communicate the importance of the safety switch to your tenant.
- Have a safety switch installed on all circuits (even if they are not for lights or power points).
- Make sure that safety switches are fitted on all rental properties.
- Seek advice from a licensed electrician regarding the proper timing of the replacement of the safety switches.
- Hire the help of a licensed electrician to perform an operating time-current test every year.
- It is recommended that every 3 to 6 months, you test the safety switches using the inbuilt test button.
- Conduct a testing schedule in order to keep up with the reliability of the safety switches. They have the tendency to fail and remain dormant for long periods of time.
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