TEST AND TAG REGULATIONS
NSW WHS regulations specify 6 monthly testing and tagging of appliances in Manufacturing and Workshop environments, whilst portable electrical appliances in hostile environments in other business and government sectors require 12 monthly testing.
Your ATS technician can also test your RCD (Safety Switch). Operating time testing of your RCD is also required by NSW WHS regulations on a regular basis and ATS recommend annual trip time testing in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022.
Fire safety services are also provided by ATS in NSW with our technicians completing fire extinguisher inspection and testing services including hose reels inspection and testing as well as the inspection and testing of your Exit and Emergency lighting systems on a 6 monthly basis.
ATS Technicians
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TESTING AND TAGGING NSW
All ATS technicians follow ATS’s safe systems of work, wear a professional ATS uniform and identification badge and are fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.
We always remain compliant with regulations and ensure all your test and tag obligations are up to date with our convenient reminder service. One of our friendly team will contact you to schedule testing and tagging, Exit and Emergency Lighting testing. RCD testing and more when they are due for completion. It’s all part of our comprehensive service.
ATS’s Electrical Safety and Fire Safety services all come with the benefit of our state of the art reporting system. This world class interactive system ensures you have access to the test and tag history of all your appliances including the detailed test results – not just the results we want you to see!
NSW Test and Tag Regulations
Manufacturing and Workshops
Test and Tag
- At least 6 monthly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Other Higher Risk Operating Environments
(eg Kitchens, Bathrooms, Meeting Rooms – equipment moved)
Test and Tag
- At least 12 monthly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Lower Risk Operating Environments
(eg General office areas – equipment NEVER moved)
Test and Tag
- Recommend to test every 5 years in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Commercial Cleaning
Test and Tag
- At least 6 monthly by a competent person
Fixed RCD Test
- Not Applicable
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Hire Equipment
Test and Tag
- To be inspected before each hire and tested and tagged every 3 months
Fixed RCD Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Accommodation
Test and Tag
- 2 yearly in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Construction and Demolition
Test and Tag
- 3 monthly testing by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3012:2010.
- Colour coded tags are optional
Fixed RCD Test
- Monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
New Equipment
Upon entry to service should be inspected for damage and tagged with a New to Service tag indicating it has not been tested and the date it will be tested
NSW Specific Applicable Legislation
- WHS Regulations 2017
- NSW Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2019
- NSW Electrical Risks at the Workplace Fact Sheet
- NSW Electrical Inspection and Testing
- NSW Residual Current Devices
- Electrical Practices for Construction and Demolition Sites
- Construction Work – Code of Practice – August 2019
- AS/NZS 3760:2022
- AS/NZS 3012:2019
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