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From 1 March 2008 owners of domestic rental accommodation in Queensland must have a safety switch installed in their rental properties if one is not fitted.
If your rental property does not have a safety switch installed you must arrange installation by a licensed electrician before the cut-off date.
If a safety switch is not installed in your rental property after 1 March 2008 you may be liable for fines in excess of $1,000.
The safety switch must be installed by a licensed electrical contractor.
The new regulations ensure people in domestic rental properties have the same protection from electric shock that homeowners have enjoyed since the installation of safety switches became a requirement in all new homes in 1992. This was extended in September 2002 to require the installation of safety switches within three months of the sale of a domestic residence constructed prior to 1992.
If you do not believe a safety switch is installed at your rental property you can:
How to identify if you have a safety switch installed
Last updated 14 August 2008
Owners of domestic rental properties are required by law to have safety switches installed by 1 March 2008.
