Defect type
·6 observations
High · 2–4/5
RCDs Not Certified
RCDs Not Certified is a high-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 6 inspection reports.
Causes
- Standard scope limitations of a building inspection report
- Standard scope limitation of the inspection
- Standard inspection scope limitation
- Lack of recent certification
Symptoms to look for
- No current professional testing and certification for RCDs
- Status and functionality of RCDs are unknown
- RCDs present but not certified
- RCDs not tested
Remedies
- Engage a licensed electrician to test RCDs and obtain certification before settlement
- Engage a licensed electrician to test and certify RCDs before settlement
- Obtain RCD certification from a qualified electrician before settlement
- Engage a licensed electrician to test and certify RCDs
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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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