ATS’s professional ACT based team are consistently rate as ATS’s most commended. Servicing all areas, we are confident you will be delighted with the skills, expertise and professionalism our local franchisees will bring to your business.
WHS regulations and AS/NZS 3760:2022 specifies 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 or 5 yearly testing. Your friendly ATS technician can also test your RCD (Safety Switch).
Fire safety services are also provided by ATS in the ACT with our technicians completing fire extinguisher inspection and testing services as well as the inspection and testing of your Exit and Emergency lighting systems on a 6 monthly basis.
To contact one of our local ACT based technicians, please click on the above link for further information.
Please feel free to contact the ATS National Support office on 1300 287 669 or click here to request a quote.
ATS Technician Locations
Please enter your postcode below to find your closest ATS technician. Alternatively you can contact the ATS national support office on 1300 287 669 or complete a request for quote and our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Canberra and ACT Testing and Tagging
We have prepared a detailed summary of the retest requirements below so you fully understand your obligations.
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 inspecton history of all your appliances including the detailed test results – not just the results we want you to see!
Summary of ACT 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
Hostile Operating Environments
(eg Kitchens, Bathrooms, Meeting Rooms – items move regularly)
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
Non-Hostile Operating Environments
(eg General office areas – items NEVER move)
Test and Tag
- 5 yearly by a Competent Person
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
- 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 by a competent person
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
Fixed RCD Test
- Monthly Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 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
ACT Specific Applicable Legislation
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