WA 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
Hostile Operating Environments
(eg Kitchens, Bathrooms, Meeting Rooms – items move regularly)
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
Non-Hostile Operating Environments
(eg General office areas – items NEVER move)
Test and Tag
- 5 yearly by a Competent Person
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
- 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 by a competent person
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
Fixed RCD Test
- Monthly Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
Mining
Test and Tag
- 3 monthly testing by a competent person
Fixed RCD Test
- 3 monthly testing by a licenced electrician for > 1000V supply
- 3 monthly testing by a competent person for < 1000V supply
Portable RCD Test
- Regular testing by a competent person
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
