Test and Tag Regulations
AS/NZS 3760:2022 specifies testing and tagging of appliances in manufacturing and workshops on a 6-monthly basis, whilst electrical appliances located in hostile environments in business, education and government sectors require annual testing.
RCD (Safety Switch) push button and operating trip time testing can also be completed by your ATS technician in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022 on a regular basis.
To improve your service efficiencies and reduce disruption, our Victorian technicians are also trained to complete inspection and testing of your Exit and Emergency lighting systems along with fire extinguisher inspection and testing on a 6 monthly basis.
In addition to our fire extinguisher inspection and testing service, we also offer fire protection services unique to our Victorian clients that include Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Pump inspection and testing, Evacuation Systems and Fire Sprinkler Systems.
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Test and Tag Victoria FAQs (click to expand)
Victoria 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
Victoria Specific Applicable Legislation
Worksafe – 12 Ways to Make Small Business Safer
Worksafe Electrical Safety Guidance
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Electricity Safety (Equipment) Regulations 1999
Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 1999
Energy Safe Victoria – Regular Checking of Electrical Equipment
Identifying Faulty Portable Electrical Tools and Equipment
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