Settlement can’t proceed without proof the switchboard, RCDs and fixed wiring meet WA rules. The electrical safety certificate supplies that proof.
Landlords must show each circuit is RCD-protected and smoke alarms are hard-wired and working. A current certificate confirms compliance.
Extending a circuit, adding outlets, wiring an EV charger, or any similar change to fixed wiring is “electrical installing work”. It must be tested and certified within 28 days.
Many insurers now ask for a recent electrical safety certificate when you start, renew or claim on a policy, as proof the wiring was tested by a licensed contractor.
Pre-sale electrical inspections are a legal requirement for property sellers, private landlords, and property managers. These inspections must be completed by a licensed electrical contractor with the necessary experience and certifications to thoroughly inspect residential properties.
At Limelight Electrix, we perform these inspections throughout Perth in accordance with WA’s RCD laws, which mandate that properties must have at least two RCD safety switches fitted to the switchboard.
From “I need a certificate” to “sorted”
You don’t need to understand the electrical regulations before calling us. Tell us what certificate you’ve been asked for and we’ll help work out what needs to happen next.
If something needs fixing, we’ll explain why
Finding an issue doesn’t need to turn into an open-ended electrical job. We’ll explain what we’ve found, what needs rectification and why, so you can make an informed decision before additional work proceeds.
No unnecessary work just to get a certificate
Needing an Electrical Safety Certificate shouldn’t become an excuse to turn a straightforward request into a bigger job. We’ll assess what’s actually required and give you practical advice based on what we find.
Properly checked. Properly tested. Properly documented.
Electrical certification means more than filling out a form. The relevant electrical work needs to meet the appropriate requirements before it can be certified.
$0 call-out, with fixed priced quotes that will always match the final bill.
We’re based in Booragoon and service most suburbs South of the River.
We believe the electrical maintenance industry needs a higher level of workmanship, customer service and communication.
Taken from a handful of our Google reviews.
This company ticks all the boxes. They are professional, knowledgeable, timely, good communicators, friendly, tidy, etc. No, they are not the least expensive option you’ll find out there, but you will most definitely get your money’s worth. They do the job right the first time, use top-notch products and do it all with a smile. Brad and his team are worth it!
Brad is brilliant with his prompt communication and punctuality.
Brad and Levi’s workmanship is thorough and safety is paramount for them. I was extremely impressed that Brad did a safety check as the first thing at the quoting stage.
Brad and Levi are honest and open if you have any follow up queries.
I have already passed on Limelight Electrix details to a family member and wouldn’t hesitate to give their details to anyone who was after a superior Electrician. More than highly recommended!!
We will certainly be using them in the
Would highly recommend Brad and his team for any electrical work. We have just used Limelight again to complete a variety of work at our recently purchased house, this will be about the fifth time we have used them and every time we cannot fault Brads work.
Whilst you may find cheaper quotes, you won’t find better quality – something we weren’t willing to comprise when dealing with electricity, not to mention presentation of our house. We had one minor hiccup with a phone line, they were straight back out to resolve it at no cost. They always call on the way to the job and stick to the agreed times.
Would highly recommend Brad and his team for any electrical work. We have just used Limelight again to complete a variety of work at our recently purchased house, this will be about the fifth time we have used them and every time we cannot fault Brads work.
Whilst you may find cheaper quotes, you won’t find better quality – something we weren’t willing to comprise when dealing with electricity, not to mention presentation of our house. We had one minor hiccup with a phone line, they were straight back out to resolve it at no cost. They always call on the way to the job and stick to the agreed times.
We don’t run across the entirety of Perth’s metro area giving out quotes all day – because we keep things local, we’re able to spend less time in the van, longer on the job and keep our prices reasonable.
$0 call-out, with fixed priced quotes that will always match the final bill.
We’re based in Booragoon and service most suburbs South of the River.
An Electrical Safety Certificate is a legal document confirming that the electrical installing work described on the certificate has been completed, checked and tested, complies with the applicable regulatory requirements and is safe to connect to the electricity supply.
It gives you a formal record that the electrical work covered by the certificate has been completed and certified appropriately.
An Electrical Safety Certificate must be issued by an appropriately licensed electrical contractor responsible for the electrical installing work. Electrical work in WA is regulated, and electrical work generally needs to be performed by appropriately licensed people.
If you’re unsure whether the electrician or contractor who completed previous work provided the correct paperwork, check your records first or contact the contractor who performed the work.
Start by telling us who has requested it, why they need it and what electrical work it relates to.
Sometimes people use terms such as “electrical certificate”, “safety certificate” and “electrical inspection” interchangeably, even though they can mean different things. We can help establish what has actually been requested and what needs to happen next.
No. WA regulations contain exemptions. For example, an Electrical Safety Certificate generally isn’t required for maintenance work, and government consumer guidance also identifies like-for-like replacement of electrical equipment as excluded.
For electrical installing work such as adding new power points or lights, however, you would generally expect to receive one.
If relevant electrical work doesn’t satisfy the requirements necessary for certification, the issue needs to be dealt with rather than simply signing it off.
We’ll explain what has been identified, why it matters and what would need to happen next. If additional work is required, you can understand what’s involved before deciding how to proceed.
WA Government recommends keeping your certificate somewhere safe for future reference. Electrical contractors are also required to retain their copy for at least five years.
For homeowners and landlords, keeping it with other important property records makes sense.
An electrical safety inspection is an assessment of an electrical installation or aspects of it. An Electrical Safety Certificate is a specific legal document certifying the electrical installing work described on the certificate.
If you’ve simply been told “you need an electrical safety certificate”, don’t worry about working out the distinction yourself. Tell Limelight what you’ve been asked for and we can help establish what you actually need.
