Electrical Safety Standard

AS/NZS 3760:2022

AS/NZS 3760:2022 is an electrical safety standard in Australia that specifies the generally observed safety inspection and maintenance standards.

This includes the safety inspection for test and tag of single and polyphase (240v – 415v) portable electrical equipment, and, machinery connected to supply by flexible cord which is currently in-service, returning to service, available for re-sale or hire.

Inspection and retesting intervals can range from daily, monthly, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and up to 5 yearly testing schedules.

AS/NZS 3760:2022 also includes the inspection and testing specifications for RCD’s.

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

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

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: 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

Hire 
Equipment

Test an 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

Construction &
Demolition

Test an 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

Accomodation

Test an 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

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