What are Queensland electrical safety switches regulations?
The Queensland Government has a longstanding commitment to increase electrical safety in the community by requiring the installation of safety switches in domestic premises. The following situations for domestic homes are required by law in Queensland.All new homes built or extended after 1992 but before 2000Safety switches have been compulsory on all new homes in Queensland since 1992. Safety switches must also be fitted to all powerpoint circuits when a new electrical installation occurs, such as a general power outlet (GPO).All new homes built or extended after 2000Safety switches have been compulsory on all powerpoint and lighting circuits for new Queensland homes built since 2000, following the change in Wiring Rules.Homes which have had the electrical installation extended to include additional lighting and powerpoint circuits are required to have safety switch protection on both lighting and power point circuits. Buying a propertyIf you buy a property without a safety switch, you must install a safety switch for the powerpoint circuits within three months of a property transfer. This applies to any transfer of domestic premises.Selling a propertyIf you sell a property, you first establish if a safety switch is installed for powerpoint circuits, which must be declared on the standard sales contract and Form 24 Property Transfer.Renting a homeA landlord renting out a home must ensure a safety switch has been installed for the power points within six months of the tenancy agreement, if there is not a safety switch already present.