NSW Test and Tag Regulations
Manufacturing and Workshops
Test and Tag
- At least 6 monthly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Other Higher Risk Operating Environments
(eg Kitchens, Bathrooms, Meeting Rooms - equipment moved)
Test and Tag
- At least 12 monthly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Lower Risk Operating Environments
(eg General office areas - equipment NEVER moved)
Test and Tag
- Recommend to test every 5 years in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Commercial Cleaning
Test and Tag
- At least 6 monthly by a competent person
Fixed RCD Test
- Not Applicable
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Hire Equipment
Test and Tag
- To be inspected before each hire and tested and tagged every 3 months
Fixed RCD Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Accommodation
Test and Tag
- 2 yearly in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Construction and Demolition
Test and Tag
- 3 monthly testing by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3012:2010.
- Colour coded tags are optional
Fixed RCD Test
- Monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
New Equipment
Upon entry to service should be inspected for damage and tagged with a New to Service tag indicating it has not been tested and the date it will be tested
Applicable Legislation
- WHS Regulations 2017
- NSW Electrical Safety Code of Practice – September 2016
- NSW Electrical Risks at the Workplace Fact Sheet
- NSW Electrical Inspection and Testing
- NSW Residual Current Devices
- Electrical Practices for Construction and Demolition Sites
- Construction Work - Code of Practice - August 2019
- AS/NZS 3760:2022
- AS/NZS 3012:2010