Official sources

Test and Tag Compliance Resources Official NSW Standards & Legislation

The government agencies and standards bodies that govern electrical test and tag and fire safety compliance in NSW — for reference alongside our own guides.

Reviewed by Fadi Raslan, licensed technician (TTT69067)

SafeWork NSW — electrical & workplace safety

SafeWork NSW

The NSW work health and safety regulator's official site.

Managing electrical risks in the workplace (Code of Practice, NSW)

SafeWork NSW's Code of Practice on managing electrical risks, approved under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW).

Electrical risks at the workplace (fact sheet)

SafeWork NSW fact sheet on electrical hazards and control measures, including equipment inspection, testing and RCD requirements.

First aid in the workplace (Code of Practice, NSW)

SafeWork NSW's Code of Practice on first aid provisions and arrangements for workplaces.

Managing the work environment and facilities (Code of Practice, NSW)

SafeWork NSW's Code of Practice covering the physical work environment and worker facilities.

Fire safety — Fire and Rescue NSW / NSW RFS

Fire and Rescue NSW

NSW's fire and rescue service.

Building fire safety (Fire and Rescue NSW)

Fire and Rescue NSW's building fire safety portal, covering statutory compliance for building owners and occupiers.

Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS)

Fire and Rescue NSW's page for lodging an Annual Fire Safety Statement, administered under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment framework.

NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW's rural and bush fire service.

Bush fire survival plan (NSW RFS)

NSW RFS guidance for preparing a bush fire survival plan.

NSW legislation

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

The current in-force version, on the official NSW legislation website.

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)

The current in-force version, on the official NSW legislation website.

Australian Standards — Standards Australia

Standards Australia

The national standards body. Standards are sold through their store — we link to catalogue search results rather than a specific dated edition below, since standards are periodically revised.

AS/NZS 3760

In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

AS/NZS 3012

Electrical installations — construction and demolition sites.

AS/NZS 3000

Electrical installations (Wiring Rules).

AS/NZS 2293

Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings.

AS 1851

Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.

AS 2444

Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets — selection and location.

Rapid Test & Tag is an independent electrical test and tag and fire safety compliance provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of SafeWork NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW legislation, or Standards Australia. All linked material remains the property of the relevant agency or publisher — we link to it for reference only.

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