At energy safe victoria we ensure that
electrical work carried out in victoria
is completed safely by an electrician
who is licensed by us
we do this through the certificate of
electrical safety process
your certificate of electrical safety is
a legal document that makes the
electrician accountable for the work
they have completed so that you can be
confident that the electrical work
carried out in your home complies with
standards and regulations
ask to see your electrician's licence
before work begins
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we also audit electrical work carried
out by victorian licensed electricians
so you can be assured that safety
standards are being upheld
you must receive your copy of the
certificate of electrical safety from
the electrical worker within 30 days of
work being completed in your home or
business
talk to esv if an electrician
refuses to provide you with one
this document describes the type of work
your electrician has completed
provides the electrician's name and
license number along with your address
details you should check that these
details are correct
and file your certificate of electrical
safety for safekeeping
after all it's your proof of a job well
done and done safely
make sure you ask for a certificate of
electrical safety every time you get
electrical work done
for more information go to esv.vic.gov.au
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