Electrical Compliance Certificate in Lake Macquarie

Working with O’Brien Electrical for your electrical compliance certificate means working with an experienced and licensed electrician. If your home or business needs to check the quality of electrical installations or need to conduct a safety and compliance test, our team can help. We provide top quality products and workmanship, ensuring we meet all safety requirements across every stage of the job.

Our expert electricians provide a variety of services to our customers across Lake Macquarie: as well as installations, our team also provide testing and repairs on all things electrical. Contact O’Brien to work with a qualified and experienced electrical technician.

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What is an Electrical Certificate of Compliance (CCEW)?

A Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) is a type of electrical safety certificate that is provided to you by an electrician or electrical company, submitted under Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2018.

All the electrical equipment in a property must comply with the safety criteria of AS/NZS 3820 Essential Safety Requirements for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment. This standard sets out the principles of electrical safety and requires compliance with the relevant Australian/New Zealand safety standard for each class of product.

A completed certificate must be submitted by an electrical contractor within seven days of completing any safety and compliance test, on electrical installation work. There are substantial penalties, including on-the-spot fines, for not supplying a CCEW to the customer and relevant parties (if required).

When is an Electrical Certificate of Compliance required in NSW?

Any time a licensed electrician completes electrical work in a residential, commercial or industrial property, a Certificate of Electrical Compliance.

Compliance certificates are required for both new and existing electrical work (for example, if they install, modify or alter your existing electrical wiring).

Who is Given a Copy of the Electrical Certificate of Compliance?

According to NSW Fair Trading, it is the responsibility of the tester to make sure all the appropriate people receive a copy of the CCEW, including:

1. The customer who ordered the electrical job must receive a copy for any electrical work carried out.
2. The customer and NSW Fair Trading must receive a copy for electrical installation work using a stand-alone power system; or an installation, alteration or replacement of an electricity meter.
3. The customer, distributor and NSW Fair Trading must receive a copy regarding new electrical installations, or, alterations or additions to an existing electrical installation require additional work to the network connection; or, work is completed on switchboard or associated equipment.

The certificate shows that all electrical work has been carried out, installed, or tested to the relevant industry safety standards, Australia/New Zealand wiring rules, and the NSW Service and Installation Rules. You should keep the Certificate of Compliance for at least 5 years to show any work was done correctly.

Emergency Electricians in Lake Macquarie

If you have an electrical emergency, get in touch with electrical emergency and maintenance experts.

Give us a call and we can help you make your home or workplace safe again. When things go unexpectedly wrong, you can always rely on the O’Brien Electrical’s emergency team 24/7.

We are available and ready to respond to your urgent electrical requirements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Are you looking to install or upgrade electrical work in your home or business? The O’Brien Electrical team is experienced in electrical safety, testing and CCEWs. 

Our team uses the latest technology and provides exceptional workmanship to ensure quality of work. As trusted professionals, we follow the highest standards of compliance and are available to answer your queries over a call.

Contact us today to learn more about our electrical services and to discuss your options!