Testing power points: ESV FAQs

Extract from Energy Safe Victoria

Flues And Ventilation

The following information is taken directly from the Energy Safe Victoria website:

Insulation Resistance

The insulation resistance between the conductors of consumer mains and submains; and live and earthed parts of an electrical installation, or parts thereof, including consumer mains and submains, shal

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Main Earthing System Compliance

Extract from AS/NZS 3019:2007

Earth Fault Loop Compliance

Extract from AS/NZS 3019:2007

Flue Requirements

Extract Flue Joints must be adequately connected:

Product Recalls

RCD / RCBO testing

RCD's shall be fixed setting RCD's complying with AS/NZS 3190, AS/NZS 610081.1, AS/NZS 61009.1, or IEC 62423 and intended for use in electrical installations.

Switchboard Safety Check

From March 29th 2021, new standards for Switchboard compliance have been introduced in Victoria. All power outlets and lighting circuits in a rental property must be connected to:

Main Earth Labelling

The main earthing conductor shall have a permanent label attached at the connection to the earth electrode with a legible warning against disconnection in the following form:

What are the Minimum Rental Standards?

The minimum standards apply to rental agreements that: