The Legal
Breakdown.
Victorian Legislation (March 2021) requires mandatory gas, electrical, and smoke alarm audits. Here is the technical data behind your compliance.
Gas Safety
(AS 4575)
Every 2 Years • Mandatory
"A residential rental provider must ensure a gas safety check of all installations and fittings is conducted every 2 years by a licensed Type-A gasfitter."
Negative Pressure Strike
Mandatory check ensuring bathroom/kitchen fans don't draw Carbon Monoxide into living zones.
CO Spillage Test
Testing each gas appliance under full load to ensure zero lethal spillage occurs.
Main Line Integrity
Pressure testing the entire property gas line from the meter to identify micro-leaks.
Burner & Heat Exchanger Audit
Checking for cracks in heat exchangers and ensuring correct burner pressure levels.
Electrical
(AS/NZS 3000)
Every 2 Years • Mandatory
"Verification that safety switches (RCDs) protect all power and lighting circuits and that earthing systems are intact."
RCD Safety Switch Test
Timing safety switches to ensure they cut power in under 300ms during a shock event.
Earth Continuity Audit
Confirming the electrical 'safety net' is properly connected to the property earth stake.
Polarity & Loop Test
Verifying wiring is not reversed, which causes live metal surfaces on appliances.
Switchboard Upgrade Audit
Identifying dangerous porcelain fuses and verifying circuit breakers meet 2023 mandates.
Smoke Alarms
(BCA Rules)
Every 12 Months • Mandatory
"Rental providers must ensure smoke alarms are tested annually, batteries swapped, and units cleaned."
Aerosol Smoke Strike
Triggering sensors with specialized smoke aerosol (testing the sensor, not just the button).
Decibel Volume Audit
Confirming alarms reach the required 85dB volume at the bedhead for sleepers.
Mandatory Battery Swap
Annual replacement of 9V back-up batteries to ensure safety during power failures.
10-Year Lifespan Check
Checking manufacture dates to ensure radioactive sensors are replaced before failure.