Testing & Tagging Services
Test and Tag
Testing & tagging is mandatory in Bendigo to protect your staff and the public and to adhere to occupational health and safety guidelines (AS/NZS 3760). The owner or manager of a premises or business has a legal and ethical obligation to your staff and clients to provide regular appliance test and tagging. For testing time frames please refer to table at the bottom of this page.
Exit & Emergency Light Testing
Testing of your Exit & Emergency Light System is mandatory under your states building, fire and essential services code. All scheduled maintenance testing must be carried out at least twice per annum.
At each inspection Electric Pro perform the following:
- Operate the exit and emergency lighting systems from their battery supply and ensure that they remain illuminated for at least 90 minutes
- Replace any defective lamps
- Replace any defective batteries with the correct type
- Clean all signs in accordance with Australian Standard Guidelines
- Advise those responsible for the operation of equipment of any changes or adjustments
- Ensure that the Maintenance and Log Manual has been filled out and left in a secure place
RCD Testing
A RCD (Residual Current Device) is a safety device that disconnects a circuit when it detects an imbalance of the electric current. The RCD turns the power off almost immediately to prevent electrocution. While you may still receive an electric shock, the duration will be very short, reducing the risk of serious injury.
Electric Pro will inspect and test your workplace Fixed and Portable RCD’s in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2010 and state based legislation. A simple Operating Time Test will be conducted to ensure your RCD trips the power within the recommended time frame. You will then receive a copy of all test results.
| Type of Environment and/or Equipment | Interval Between Inspection and Tests for Appliance Test Tag | Cord Extension Sets and EPODs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of Equipment | Residual Current Devices (RCDs) | ||||||
| Class 1 – protectively earthed equipment | Class 2 – double insulated equipment | Push-button test by user | Operating Time test | ||||
| Portable | Fixed | Portable | Fixed | ||||
| Factories, workshops, places of work or repair, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance or fabrication | 6 months | 12 months | Daily or before every use | 6 months | 12 months | 12 months | 6 months |
| Laboratories, healthcare and educational establishments, tea rooms and office kitchens | 12 months | 12 months | 3 months or before every use | 6 months | 2 years | 2 years | 12 months |
| Office environment: When the equipment or supply flexible cord is subject to flexing in normal use OR is open to abuse OR is in a hostile environment | 12 months | 12 months | 3 months | 6 months | 2 years | 2 years | 12 months |
| Office environment: When the equipment or supply flexible cord is NOT subject to flexing in normal use and is NOT open to abuse and is NOT in a hostile environment | 5 years | 5 years | 3 months | 6 months | 2 years | 2 years | 5 years |
| Hire equipment | Inspect before each hire, test monthly | Inspect before each hire, test monthly | Prior to each hire or monthly | N/A | Prior to each hire or monthly | N/A | Inspect before each hire, test monthly |
| Repaired/serviced/second hand equipment | After repair or service which could affect electrical safety or on introduction to service | ||||||
| Equipment used for commercial cleaning | 6 months | 12 months | 3 months | N/A | 2 years | N/A | 6 months |
| Residential | 2 years | 2 years | 6 months | 6 months | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Interested in learning more about our Testing & Tagging options? Get in touch with us today.
