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Compliant rental property electrical and smoke alarm safety inspections across Melbourne by licensed SparkAir electricians.
Compliant
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
01Overview
SparkAir carries out Victorian rental electrical safety checks across Melbourne. Under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, every rental property must have an electrical safety check performed by a licensed electrician at least every two years. Our checks are carried out by a Victorian Registered Electrical Contractor (REC 37544) to the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules.
To book a rental safety inspection, call 0422 705 075 or request a quote.
02Details
Rental providers are responsible for arranging the electrical safety check every two years, and for keeping a copy of the report. If the last check is more than two years ago at the start of a new tenancy, a fresh check is required. Any unsafe defects identified in the check must be addressed.
Smoke alarm checks are a separate requirement and can be carried out at the same visit — see smoke alarm installation.
We work regularly with Melbourne property managers to schedule inspections, coordinate tenant access, and turn around the compliance report promptly. If defects are found, we quote the remedial work separately so you and the owner can decide.
Every check is performed by a licensed electrician against the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and Energy Safe Victoria guidance for rental electrical safety. The report format aligns with what Victorian property managers, VCAT and insurers expect to see — inspector name and licence number, REC number, date of inspection, scope of testing, results, and any defects with the recommended remediation. Records are retained by SparkAir so we can reissue a copy if the paperwork is misplaced before the next two-yearly cycle.
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03Coverage
Local response across inner Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Not sure if we cover your street? Give us a call.
04Services
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Learn more05FAQs
At least every two years, carried out by a licensed electrician, under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021. A fresh check is also required if the last one is more than two years old at the start of a new tenancy.
The rental provider (landlord) is responsible for arranging and paying for the electrical safety check and for keeping a copy of the report.
Yes — we provide a written report suitable for the rental provider's and property manager's records, listing what was checked, any defects found, and recommended remedial work.
Yes. Combining the electrical and smoke alarm checks saves tenant access time and reduces the total cost. We can coordinate both in a single appointment.
We record every defect in the compliance report with a clear priority. Anything unsafe — exposed conductors, missing RCDs on final subcircuits, failed earthing — is flagged for immediate remedial work. Non-urgent items are noted so the rental provider can plan the repair. We quote the remedial work separately, and the tenant only needs to be present once if the fix can be done on the same visit.
A standard two-bedroom Melbourne apartment or unit takes around 45–60 minutes on site. Older double-storey houses, properties with sub-boards, or homes with a lot of hardwired appliances take longer — typically 60–90 minutes. We coordinate access windows with the property manager and tenant in advance so the visit stays within the agreed slot.
The Victorian rental safety check is a distinct legislated inspection under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 and is not the same as a pre-sale or purchaser's electrical inspection. We can carry out a separate condition report for owners preparing a property for sale — mention this when you book and we'll scope the visit accordingly.
