How often does test and tag need to be done in Victoria?

It depends on the environment. AS/NZS 3760 sets shorter intervals for construction and demolition sites (three months) and longer intervals for equipment that stays in place in a dry, low-risk office. Use the calculator above for the typical interval for your environment, then confirm it with our team.

Is test and tag a legal requirement in Victoria?

Victorian workplaces have a general duty to provide and maintain safe plant and electrical equipment. Routine inspection and testing to AS/NZS 3760 is the widely used way to demonstrate that duty has been met, and it is a requirement on construction and demolition sites. Some industries and clients also make it a contractual condition.

Who can carry out testing and tagging?

Testing must be carried out by a competent person with the right training and equipment. Our technicians carry out testing and issue the records and asset registers you need to keep.

What records do we need to keep?

You should be able to show what was tested, when, by whom, the result and the next due date. We provide a digital report and asset register after every visit, and remind you before the next cycle falls due.

Do intervals change if equipment moves between sites?

Yes. Equipment that is relocated, flexed or used across multiple sites is generally treated on a shorter interval than equipment that stays in one place.

Testing frequency calculator

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Address: 4 Karabil Close, Scoresby, VIC, 3179, AU
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Choose a service and the environment it is used in to see the interval Victorian workplaces typically work to, and the standard it is referenced against.

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Typical interval

Every 5 years for fixed equipment, 12 months where equipment is moved

Electrical Test & Tag · Office or low-risk commercial area

Equipment that is not moved and is used in a dry, low-risk area sits at the long end of the AS/NZS 3760 range. Anything relocated, flexed or used by multiple people is treated more frequently.

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This tool is a general guide based on commonly referenced Australian Standards. It is not a compliance determination. Intervals vary by equipment type, manufacturer guidance and your own risk assessment — contact our compliance team to confirm what applies to your workplace.

Reference table

Typical intervals at a glance

Intervals depend on the environment and how equipment is used. We confirm a suitable schedule for your site and remind you before each cycle.

Service	Typical interval	Commonly referenced
Electrical Test & Tag	Interval depends on the environment, from three months on construction sites to longer intervals in low-risk office settings.	AS/NZS 3760
RCD Testing	Push-button and trip-time testing at intervals set by the environment, with more frequent testing on project sites.	AS/NZS 3760
Emergency & Exit Lighting	Six-monthly discharge testing with interim inspections is common for Victorian buildings.	AS 2293.2
Fire Extinguishers & Blankets	Routine six-monthly inspection is common, with additional servicing at longer intervals.	AS 1851
Biomedical Equipment	Interval depends on device type and clinical use, confirmed with your clinical and facility teams.	AS/NZS 3551
Patient Area Verification	Repeated at defined intervals and after modifications to the electrical installation in that area.	AS/NZS 3003
Microwave Radiation Testing	Commonly carried out every 12 months, or more frequently where units are heavily used or show wear.	AS/NZS 60335.2.25

This information is a general guide only. Requirements vary by site, equipment type and risk environment. Contact our compliance team to confirm what applies to your workplace.

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