SAFETY RELATED ACTIVITES
The following safety-related activities are required to be tested by a suitability qualified and licenced tradesperson at scheduled timeframes :
Item Safety related requirement
Electrical installations
An electrical safety check of all electrical installations , appliances and fittings provided by a residential rental provider in the rented premises is conducted every two years by a licensed or registered electrician .
Gas installations
A gas safety check of all gas installations and fittings in the rented premises is conducted every two years by a licensed or registered gasfitter .
Smoke alarms
Each rental property must have a working smoke alarm correctly installed in working condition , tested to the manufacturer instructions at least once every 12 months , and batteries replaced as required .
Swimming pool / spa registration
Compliance certificates required every four years by a certified practitioner . Compliance certificates must be lodged with local councils .
Swimming pool / spa barrier
The residential rental provider must ensure that the swimming pool barrier is maintained in good repair . All swimming pools and spas must have a safety compliant barrier .
Water Tanks for Bushfire-Prone Areas
If the rented premises is in a designated bushfire prone area , and a water tank is required for firefighting purposes , the water tank and any connected infrastructure is maintained in good repair .