Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jun 12, 2013 9:20 pm I've just bought a house and a tad concerned about the electrical work and being and older home I just want to get it checked out. Where do I start? Is there someone that can come out and just check that there is nothing faulty? Lastly, my cousin said he would come over from Perth on his next swing from the mines, but can a WA licence be utilised in VIC? Any advice would be awesome! jenjen Re: Certificating Electrical Work 2Jun 12, 2013 9:30 pm Any sparkie worth his salt can come and look at the installation. Depending on how thorough you want to be and the age of the house will determine the effort required and the cost. As for the WA licence in VIC, not too sure on this. For me to work in WA and NT, i have licence for each state/territory. Re: Certificating Electrical Work 3Jun 12, 2013 9:39 pm In regards to interstate licences, if you can get this to work, punch in the details here: http://www.licencerecognition.gov.au/LRSearch.aspx Re: Certificating Electrical Work 4Jun 13, 2013 7:58 am Thank you so much for your help - I really appreciate it! One thing I forgot to ask is that it was half renovated but a sparkie should still help me out yeah? I'm new to all of this and really should have asked for certificates etc but unless you are up with all the regulations it's not really made clear! jenjen Re: Certificating Electrical Work 5Jun 13, 2013 11:29 pm ![]() Thank you so much for your help - I really appreciate it! Not a drama at all. ![]() One thing I forgot to ask is that it was half renovated but a sparkie should still help me out yeah? Wiring is wiring: its either done right or not done right. This "done right" is dependent on the time it was installed in regards to wiring requirements. For example, in the 1969 edition of the wiring rules it became mandatory that switches for powerpoints have an "on" indication. In the 1980's there was the exception for fridges not to be on RCDs in some states (Queensland?). In the NT some meterboxes have to be top hinged , not side hinged... ![]() I'm new to all of this and really should have asked for certificates etc but unless you are up with all the regulations it's not really made clear! True. One thing to keep in mind is you can't be an expert on everything. Re: Certificating Electrical Work 6Jun 16, 2013 4:55 am Hi, I am a Victorian electrical contractor. I think your cousin would be fine. Most of the rules in vic are the same as WA.through if your going to get a family member whos on a swing from WA make sure their through as I'm sure you realize its important to check the work correctly. If the family member is unable to help you drop me a message and see what i can do for you Total Breeze Air Conditioning and Electrical - Based in Melbourne http://www.totalbreeze.com.au Re: Certificating Electrical Work 7Oct 03, 2013 1:39 am Hi everyone, Just today I came to know abt this forum & have become part of it. I recently arrived in WA & i got overseas experiences as electrician. can anyone pls share with me what are the books I should read to understand Australian rules & regulation & what are your other suggestions for me to get the A grade electrician license from here ? I'm in the dark.without license I am not getting any job. pls help me. Re: Certificating Electrical Work 8Dec 05, 2013 11:31 am I think your cousin should be able to do it but also not 100% sure. If you ever need any professional work done in Victoria you can also contact our electrical contractors Melbourne company. chippy thanks. Is it possible for you to answer the folllowing points. so i can be prepared before i buy these items from electrical shop to supply to cabin… 17 10480 Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 30923 |