Uninstalled Laundry Wall Switch Cover Plates
Uninstalled Laundry Wall Switch Cover Plates is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 2 inspection reports.
Causes
- Incomplete electrical fit-out
- Oversight during construction
- Incomplete installation
Symptoms to look for
- Exposed electrical switches without cover plates
- Visible wiring or internal components of switches, lacking protective cover plates
Remedies
- Installation of switch cover plates in the laundry
- Install the missing switch cover plates
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.