Electricians must do or supervise electrical wiring work in accordance with the:
Electricians should also make sure that any work they do does not affect compliance with other laws, such as bringing a building out of compliance with the building code.
Licensing
Electricians must be licensed to perform any electrical wiring work in the ACT.
Evidence of insurance
Electricians need to show evidence of their insurance to a client before providing a service. This includes advising the client if they do not have insurance.
Safety compliance
Electricians should stay up-to-date with:
- the latest safety advice, checklists and notes for electricians
- the product safety alerts and warnings
- obligations when hiring an apprentice or trainee.
Notifications, inspections and approvals
Electricians must submit a Certificate of Electrical Safety to the Electrical Inspectorate and the land owner within seven days of completing electrical wiring work.
The Electrical Inspectorate is responsible for inspecting all new electrical installations in the ACT.
Arrange an inspection after submitting a Certificate of Electrical Safety on:
- phone 02 6207 7775
- email at electrical.inspectors@act.gov.au
