Defect type
·5 observations
High · 2–4/5
Gas Disconnected
Gas Disconnected is a high-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 5 inspection reports.
Causes
- Standard practice for inspection not to certify electrical systems
- Gas intentionally disconnected
- Gas service disconnected at the property
- Re-connection with a supplier required
- Mains switched off
Symptoms to look for
- Unknown safety and compliance status of electrical system
- Unknown certification status of RCDs
- Gas appliances untested
- Potential for issues or safety concerns upon reconnection
- Functionality of gas appliances/systems is unknown
Remedies
- Have all electrical wiring and components, including RCDs, assessed and certified by a licensed electrician BEFORE settlement
- Request gas re-connection and complete testing during final inspection
- Request reason for gas disconnection and for gas to be re-connected prior to settlement
- Further inspection by a licensed gas fitter/plumber required
- Arrange further inspection by a licensed gas fitter/plumber
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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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