Defect type
·22 observations
High · 3–4/5
Electrical Wire Defect
Electrical Wire Defect is a high-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 22 inspection reports.
Causes
- Ageing or deterioration of wires
- Not specified in report
- Unspecified wire defect
- Improper installation
- Faulty wiring
Symptoms to look for
- Wire defect detected by polarity testing equipment
- Wiring defect detected by polarity test
- Detected during polarity testing
Remedies
- Engage an Electrician for repairs.
Critical
Get an inspector through this property.
Findings in this category skew high severity. If you are under contract, we can usually book inside the cooling-off window. Every inspection includes 12 months of free advice.
Inspector-written
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.
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