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Parkville homes often include older terraces, renovated cottages and subdivided rentals where DIY changes and mixed-age wiring can leave outlets and lights incorrectly polarised. A targeted polarity and switchboard safety check helps reduce shock and fire risk before you move in or lease out.
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We test accessible outlets to confirm active/neutral orientation is correct. Reversed polarity can make appliances and switches behave unpredictably and increase shock risk, especially if a fault occurs.
We inspect the switchboard for clear safety issues such as heat damage, missing blanking plates, poor labelling, corrosion, or signs of ageing components. These conditions can indicate higher fault risk and the need for an electrician to upgrade or rectify.
We check whether RCD protection is present where expected and verify operation using the test function where accessible. RCDs are critical for reducing the severity of electric shock and are especially important in kitchens, laundries and outdoor circuits.
We assess visible cabling, junction points and accessible wiring for damage, insecure connections, non-compliant joins, and environmental exposure. This helps identify risks that may sit behind ceilings, under floors or in older additions.
We note the presence and general positioning of smoke alarms and flag obvious issues such as missing units or unsuitable locations. While this is not a full certification, it highlights common life-safety gaps that should be addressed promptly.
We document electrical safety observations that commonly affect purchase decisions and rental readiness, including RCD coverage, switchboard condition and safety concerns requiring licensed electrical work. You get clear priorities to guide repairs and budgeting.
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Yes. Many Parkville terraces and cottages have had multiple updates over decades, and it’s common to find a mix of old and new wiring, added circuits and replaced fittings. That environment increases the chance of polarity faults, inadequate RCD coverage or switchboard issues. An assessment helps you pinpoint safety-critical risks early and gives you a practical list of electrical items to address with a licensed electrician.
A polarity test focuses on whether active and neutral are correctly connected at outlets and selected points. Incorrect polarity can make appliances and switching less safe during faults. A broader electrical safety assessment also reviews switchboard condition, RCD protection and visible wiring safety. Together, these checks help identify issues that affect shock and fire risk, not just whether the lights turn on.
We complete checks that are safe and accessible during an inspection, focusing on visible condition, basic operation and practical safety indicators. We don’t perform invasive electrical work or dismantle components that require a licensed electrician to handle. If we identify concerns such as heat damage, poor protection or suspect wiring, we’ll clearly recommend follow-up by an electrician for testing, repairs or upgrade work.
They can be. High turnover and heavy plug-in appliance use can expose weak points such as overloaded power boards, worn outlets or poor RCD coverage. In some buildings, individual units may have been modified at different times, so protection levels can vary from apartment to apartment. An Electrical Safety Assessment helps confirm polarity at accessible outlets and checks key safety controls like the switchboard and safety switches.
We observe the presence and general placement of smoke alarms and flag obvious concerns such as missing alarms or poor positioning. This is a safety-focused observation rather than a full compliance certification. If anything looks inadequate, we’ll note it so you can arrange the correct installation or replacement. For rental properties, it’s wise to confirm smoke alarm requirements with a qualified installer.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on polarity, switchboard safety, RCD protection and visible wiring risks so you know what needs urgent attention. Call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection in Parkville.