FAQs About Test and Tag Birkdale

Should all electrical equipment be tested and tagged?

Under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013, by default, all electrical equipment with a current rating of not more than 20 amps are required by law to be tested and tagged. In addition to that, cord extensions and electrical portable outlet devices need to be tested too. 

Is the State of Queensland strict with businesses when it comes to testing and tagging?

Yes. One of the responsibilities that the state expects business owners to comply with is ensuring a safe and healthy environment for their employees and the occupants of your building.

That said, you as a business owner, should have all of the electrical equipment you use on your premises to be inspected, tested, and tagged in compliance with AS/NZS 3760 and AS/NZS 3012.

Can anyone test and tag electrical equipment? 

Unfortunately, only those who have undertaken formal training and the right electrical work licence are legally allowed to test and tag electrical equipment in Queensland.

Call JLT Services Group at 07 3286 1663 to get one of our licensed master electricians to inspect your cords, appliances, and electrical equipment now!

When should you call a test and tag professional in Birkdale?

Do not wait for your commercial and industrial electrical equipment to malfunction and cause an electrical emergency. Speak to our testing and tagging Mount Cotton specialists, taking into consideration the following prescribed test and tag periods.

Test and Tag Intervals in Birkdale

The periodic intervals required for testing and tagging of electrical equipment depend on the type of work these devices are used for. Use the following as a guide.

• Construction work
  • Transportable structures, fixed and transportable equipment and construction wiring – 6 months
  • Other equipment – 3 months
• Manufacturing work
  • Equipment not double insulated – 6 months
  • Double insulated equipment – 12 months
• Amusement work
  • Specified equipment not double insulated – 6 months
  • Double insulated specified equipment – 12 months
  • Unspecified devices and rides – After each onsite assembly, and every 6 months
  • NOTE: A device or ride supplied by a plug with a current rating of not more than 20 amps must also be connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety switch.
• Service work (if no safety switch)  – 12 months
• Rural work (equipment used under stated risk factors and no safety switch) – 12 months
• Office Work – 5 years

It is still best to consult a professional electrician to identify the correct inspection period applicable for your nature of work.

Call JLT Services to Hire an Electrical Test and Tag Expert in Birkdale

We are a team of licenced electricians compliant with AS/NZS 3760 and AS/NZS 3012 standards. We take pride in our excellent workmanship and our professionalism that makes us the top choice of business owners in the South East Queensland area.

Speak to us now!