If you're searching for a clear guide to Test and Tag colours in Hobart and wider Tasmania, you're in the right place! The Local Guys help local businesses understand their testing requirements and stay compliant with AS/NZS 3760:2022 electrical safety rules. Whether you operate a construction site in Hobart CBD or run a hospitality venue along the waterfront, colour-coded tags make it easy to keep track of testing schedules.
2026 TAS Test & Tag Colour Rotation
Tasmania follows the RGBY colour guidelines used nationally in high-risk settings.
The 2026 rotation is:
- Red – December to February
- Green – March to May
- Blue – June to August
- Yellow – September to November
The best part about these coloured test tags is that you can tell at a glance whether or not your electrical device has been tested recently or not. If your current tag colour doesn't match the quarter you are in, the item is probably due for testing!
Outside of Hobart? You can check out our colour guides for Melbourne and Adelaide.
How Do Hobart Businesses Use Colour Codes?
In high-risk industries like construction, colour coding is essential because Tasmania enforces 3-monthly testing intervals. These colours help workers identify overdue items quickly and help businesses stay compliant.
In low-risk environments such as offices, retail stores, and accommodation venues across Hobart, the tag colour is flexible. However, test tags still provide important compliance details like test dates and technician information.
What Happens During a Test and Tag Service?
With The Local Guys, every Hobart Test & Tag service includes:
- Visual safety inspection
- PAT testing for hidden electrical faults
- Application of compliant tags in the correct colour
- Fail tags for unsafe items
- Test reports and Certificates of Compliance
Our technicians are fully-licensed, insured, police-checked, and hold a Working With Children Check. That's why our clients can have total peace of mind while our Test and Tag team are on the job!
Tasmanian Testing Intervals
Tasmania follows similar testing frequencies to other states:
- Construction & demolition: every 3 months
- Industrial workplaces: every 6 months
- Offices & schools: every 12 months
- Low-risk server spaces: up to 5 years
Did you know The Local Guys provide complimentary reminders for clients in Hobart? With our experienced team of technicians watching out for you, it's easy to keep up to code with compliance testing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Hobart workplaces need to use RGBY colours?
No, but RGBY tags are mandatory in high-risk settings where 3-monthly testing is needed.
Can I test appliances myself?
Only a trained, competent person can legally test and tag equipment in Tasmania. Technicians from The Local Guys are fully-trained and licensed.
Book Test and Tag in Hobart
When you need reliable electrical testing in Hobart, The Local Guys make compliance simple! Are you ready to make your next booking? Get your free quote today and stay ahead of your testing schedule.
