Compliance is not just about following rules in property management—it’s about ensuring safety. Safety switch compliance is especially critical as it guards tenants against electric shocks. Failing to meet these compliance standards can lead to conditions that endangers tenants and leave you liable.
Choose DC Smoke for your safety switch compliance needs. Our full-service approach ensures that every property you manage meets Queensland’s stringent safety standards. So you can have peace of mind and superior protection for all occupants.
RCDs, or Safety Switches as the general public know them, are designed to immediately switch off the electricity supply if any electrical fault is detected. This helps prevent electric shocks, keeping everyone safe. In Queensland, you must have a safety switch installed on every circuit in your property. Unlike regular circuit breakers, which protect against overloading and shorts, safety switches are designed to protect people.
Making sure your safety switches are working as intended is important in preserving life. This minimises the risk of:
We offer full safety switch compliance services, including:
We thoroughly trip and test each safety switch to ensure they are working correctly and respond to faults properly.
It is not mandatory to replace Type AC RCD that were installed, tested and certified before May 1, 2023. However, if you rely on a high use of DC electricity, than you might consider opting to replace your safety switches for better reliability in case of a DC leak. We provide a safety switch compliance (QLD) certificate after each new upgrade installation to prove your property meets all Australian safety switch standards.
We’re available for safety switching testing the RCDs in your property portfolio every 3 or 6 months. We also replace faulty safety switches to keep your properties compliant and safe.
The Queensland Government recommends testing safety switches every three months. Regular testing checks they are in good working order and can protect against electric shocks.
DC Smoke offers reliable services to ensure safety switch compliance in Brisbane and throughout Queensland. Our approach makes managing your property portfolio simpler while ensuring all your continuous safety compliance is met.
Get ready for the new regulations or make sure your property’s electrical systems are up to date by contacting DC Smoke. Our experienced team is here to assist with all your safety switch needs, ensuring your property is safe and compliant.
Choose DC Smoke for dependable safety switch compliance in Queensland for the safety of your tenants.
