Test and Tag Perth: Electrical Safety and Compliance Services
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Perth businesses across every industry, from retail shops to mining sites, need regular electrical testing to stay compliant with WorkSafe WA. Whether you're searching for test and tag Perth WA pricing, test and tag near me for a one off compliance check, or an ongoing testing schedule, The Local Guys covers every Perth suburb with same day quotes and no lock in contracts.
Our licensed technicians service all Perth suburbs and the broader Western Australia region, keeping your workplace safe and audit ready under AS/NZS 3760:2022.
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Our core service is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), a visual inspection and electrical test of plug in appliances, power tools, power boards and other electrical cord connected equipment using a calibrated portable appliance tester, confirming each item is safe before it's tagged. Most sites bundle this with Safety Switch (RCD) Testing to confirm safety switches trip within the required time, and many also add Residential Smoke Detector Testing where a site needs it. Fire safety testing and microwave leakage testing are covered in detail further down this page, alongside the full services list above.
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Our Services
Perth businesses choose The Local Guys because we combine competitive pricing, certified technicians, and genuinely helpful customer service.
- Fully Licensed Technicians – All Perth technicians hold UEESS00174 required by WorkSafe WA.
- Police Clearance, First Aid & WWCC
- $20,000,000 Public Liability Insurance
- Compliance with AS/NZS 3760:2022
- Detailed Compliance Reports in PDF format
- Complimentary Reminder Service
- Same-Day & After-Hours Available
- $5 from every job to World Vision Australia
Portable Appliance Testing
RCD Testing (Safety Switch Testing)
Fire Extinguisher Testing
Emergency Exit Light Testing
Fire Blanket Testing
Microwave Leakage Testing
Residential Smoke Detector Testing
Portable Appliance Testing
RCD Testing (Safety Switch Testing)
Fire Extinguisher Testing
Emergency Exit Light Testing
Fire Blanket Testing
Microwave Leakage Testing
Residential Smoke Detector Testing
Is Test and Tag a Legal Requirement in WA?
Yes. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), every person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a legal duty to provide a safe workplace, and Regulation 150 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) specifically requires electrical equipment to be regularly inspected and tested by a competent person where normal use could damage the equipment or shorten its life.
This isn't just a paperwork requirement. Non compliance can lead to WorkSafe WA issuing improvement or prohibition notices, and directors can face significant personal liability if a preventable incident occurs and the business can't show it met its duty of care. Safety compliance services like test and tag are treated as essential across industries including mining, construction, education and hospitality precisely because the consequences of getting it wrong fall on the people running the business, not just the equipment.
WorkSafe WA & DEMIRS Compliance
In WA, electrical safety compliance is enforced by WorkSafe WA. Key obligations include:
- Regular inspection and testing of all electrical equipment supplied through a socket outlet.
- Using a competent person holding UEESS00174 from an RTO, or a licensed electrician.
- Maintaining records of all inspections, test results, and tagging dates.
- Construction, demolition, and mining sites must comply with AS/NZS 3012 every 3 months.
The DEMIRS oversees compliance across WA mining, construction, and industrial sectors.
Test and Tag Colours in WA: The Quarterly Colour Chart
WA follows this system to make compliance checks fast and visual. A technician, a WorkSafe inspector, or anyone on site can glance at a tag and immediately tell whether an item is still within its testing window, without needing to check paperwork.
| Colour | Quarter | Months |
|---|---|---|
| RED | Q1 | December, January, February |
| GREEN | Q2 | March, April, May |
| BLUE | Q3 | June, July, August |
| YELLOW | Q4 | September, October, November |
Each tag is valid for one quarter only. For lower risk environments, a date stamped tag showing the test date and retest date is acceptable instead.
Why Perth Businesses Trust Our Perth Team
Being Australia's foremost centre of STEM research, training and practice, Perth is home to an extraordinary amount of electrical appliances and power tools. The best way to protect the people using them is regular testing by a trained professional, and our Perth team goes one step further, they're local.
Our Perth team has been working in the industry for 10+ years and in Perth and all of WA for more than 8 years. All technicians are fully trained, professional and uniformed, hold a current Police Check clearance, and complete a nationally recognised test and tag course delivered by a Registered Training Organisation, in line with WorkSafe WA's competency requirements. We carry $20,000,000 in Public Liability Insurance, hold every technician to the same industry standards no matter which Perth suburb they're working in, offer flexible scheduling including same day and after hours bookings to keep disruption to your business minimal, and donate $5 from every job to World Vision Australia.
Good communication matters too. You'll always know when your next test is due, and our office is easy to reach if a job needs to be rescheduled or a new site added.
A Perth Customer Story
Richard is a winemaker in the Swan Valley. Seven years ago a faulty fridge short circuited and started a fire in his shed, destroying thousands of dollars of equipment before it was brought under control. Since then he's been a regular customer, and has recommended The Local Guys to other local wineries and his daughter's sports club.
Test and Tag Frequency in Perth: AS/NZS 3760:2022
These are minimum intervals set by AS/NZS 3760:2022, the Australian standard covering in service safety inspection of electrical equipment, based on how likely equipment is to be damaged in each environment. A construction site puts far more wear on cords and plugs than a server room does, which is why one gets tested every 3 months and the other every 5 years. For example, a construction company running around 200 tools on site under the 3 monthly cycle will have them regularly inspected and tested 4 times a year.
| Testing Frequency | Work Environment |
|---|---|
| Every 3 months | Construction, demolition, mining |
| Every 6 months | Factories, workshops, warehouses |
| Every 12 months | Schools, retail, restaurants, offices |
| Every 5 years | Server rooms, low-risk environments |
These are minimum recommended testing intervals. During your first visit, our Perth technicians assess your actual site conditions, not just your industry, and recommend a schedule that matches the real risk your equipment faces. New equipment doesn't need testing before first use under AS/NZS 3760:2022, but it should still be visually checked for obvious damage.
What Our Local Technician Says
"Most of the faults I find on a Perth job are things a business would never spot themselves, a frayed cord, a cracked plug, a power board buried under a desk. That's the whole point of regular testing, catching it before it becomes a hazard."Â Sophie Hay, licence TTT50080, The Local Guys Perth test and tag technician
Test and Tag Perth: Industry Specific Services
Safety compliance services aren't one size fits all, what's required for a mine site is very different to what's required for a childcare centre. Here's how testing frequency and requirements change by industry.
Mining & FIFO Operations
Mining sites are classified as hostile environments, so all portable electrical equipment must be tested every 3 months using the RGBY quarterly colour system. We service FIFO operations and remote mine sites across WA, with technicians familiar with site induction and access requirements.
Construction & Demolition
Construction and demolition sites carry the same 3 monthly testing requirement under AS/NZS 3012, covering all plug in electrical equipment and portable RCDs on site. We work around your site schedule so testing doesn't hold up trades or slow down the job.
Corporate Offices
Most Perth offices sit in a lower risk category, so annual test and tag is typically enough to stay compliant. Every visit includes a full asset register, so you always know what's been tested and when it's next due.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need annual test and tag as a minimum, and we offer after hours bookings so testing doesn't interrupt trading hours or service.
Schools & Childcare
Schools and childcare centres require testing every 12 months. All our technicians hold a Working With Children Check and a current Police Clearance, so testing can go ahead during school hours without extra vetting.
Warehouses & Industrial
Warehouses and industrial sites typically fall under the 6 monthly interval, reflecting the heavier use and higher risk of damage equipment faces in these environments.
Our Test and Tag Process in Perth
What is the process when your Perth test and tag technician arrives?
- Site Assessment: our technician reviews your site, takes stock of the type and volume of equipment on site, and confirms the appropriate testing frequency for your environment under AS/NZS 3760:2022.
- Visual Inspection: before any electrical test, each item, including cord assemblies, is checked by hand for frayed or damaged cords, cracked casings, damaged plugs, and burn or scorch marks. Anything that fails this stage is removed from service immediately.
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): items that pass visual inspection are electrically tested with calibrated test equipment, checking insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity to confirm the item is genuinely safe to keep using.
- RCD Testing: safety switches are tested to confirm they trip within the required time limits.
- Tagging: items that pass are fitted with a new dated tag showing the current quarter colour where required, plus the retest date. A compliance tag is attached after testing to show what was inspected and when it's due again. Anything that fails is tagged Out of Service and removed from use until it's repaired or replaced.
- Documentation: you receive a complete compliance report covering your full asset register, individual pass and fail results, and a Certificate of Compliance, delivered as a PDF for your records.
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Compliance Reporting: What's Included
Every test and tag service includes detailed reporting for WorkSafe WA inspections, insurance claims, and audits.
- Certificate of Compliance: confirms all equipment meets AS/NZS 3760:2022.
- Full Asset Register: every item with description, location, and result.
- Pass/Fail Results: individual test readings for each item.
- Out of Service Log: failed items with recommended actions.
- Next Test Due Dates: listed for each item so you always know your retest date.
- PDF Delivery: digital reports for easy storage and sharing.
We also offer a complimentary reminder service, so you're contacted ahead of your next retest date instead of having to track it yourself.
Test and Tag Pricing in Perth
Transparent, competitive test and tag Perth prices, no hidden fees.
Every quote covers the minimum call out charge, all test tags, documentation, and your Certificate of Compliance, so the number we give you upfront is the number you pay. There are no surprise add ons for travel, paperwork, or reporting, and our per item rates sit well below the Perth average of $3.00 to $9.50.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Minimum service charge (first 32 items) | From $125 +GST |
| Per-item PAT testing | $2.20 – $3.90 per item +GST |
| RCD Safety Switch Testing | Quoted per RCD +GST |
| Fire Extinguisher Testing | From $10 – $15 per unit +GST |
| Emergency Exit Light Testing | From $7 – $15 per light +GST |
Perth Suburbs We Service
Our technicians cover the entire Perth metropolitan area.
Perth CBD, Armadale, Balcatta, Bassendean, Bayswater, Belmont, Bunbury, Busselton, Canning Vale, Cannington, Carine, Churchlands, Claremont, Clarkson, Cockburn, Cottesloe, Doubleview, Edgewater, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Gosnells, Gwelup, Hillarys, Hocking, Innaloo, Joondalup, Karrinyup, Kewdale, Kingsley, Leederville, Mandurah, Melville, Midland, Morley, Murdoch, North Beach, North Perth, Osborne Park, Pearsall, Redcliffe, Rivervale, Rockingham, Scarborough, South Perth, Stirling, Subiaco, Tapping, Trigg, Victoria Park, Wanneroo, Watermans Bay, Wembley Downs, Woodlands, and surrounding areas.
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Reviewed by Jarrad Goulding, Founder, The Local Guys. Last reviewed: 28/07/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), all Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) have a legal duty to ensure electrical equipment is regularly inspected and tested by a competent person. For construction, demolition, and mining sites, testing is mandatory every 3 months under AS/NZS 3012. Failure to comply can result in significant fines and prosecution.
The legal responsibility falls on the PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking). This includes business owners, employers, property managers, site supervisors, and facility managers. Company directors also have a duty of due diligence in ensuring compliance.
Every 3 months for construction, demolition, and mining sites. Every 6 months for factories, workshops, and warehouses. Every 12 months for schools, retail, restaurants, and offices. Every 5 years for server rooms and low-risk environments. Our technicians will confirm the correct frequency for your workplace.
WA uses the RGBY quarterly colour system for high-risk environments. Red for December to February, Green for March to May, Blue for June to August, and Yellow for September to November. Each colour tag is valid for one quarter. In lower-risk environments, a date-stamped tag is acceptable.
With The Local Guys, the minimum service charge is $125 plus GST, which includes the first 32 items tested, all tags, documentation, and your Certificate of Compliance. Per-item pricing is $2.20 to $3.90 plus GST — well below the Perth average of $3.00 to $9.50 per item.
The technician applies an Out of Service tag and the item must be removed from use immediately. The failed item is documented in your compliance report. It can be repaired by a licensed electrician and retested, or decommissioned if it cannot be safely repaired.
In lower-risk environments, new equipment from a reputable supplier may not require immediate testing if undamaged and accompanied by supplier documentation. However, on construction and mining sites, even new equipment must be tested before first use.
No. WorkSafe WA requires all test and tag work to be carried out by a competent person holding the Statement of Attainment UEESS00174 from a Registered Training Organisation, or a licensed electrician. This requirement is stricter than most other Australian states.
Yes. RCD testing is included in our Perth test and tag services. Safety switches are tested with a calibrated RCD tester to verify they trip within required time limits under AS/NZS 3760:2022.
Yes. We test fire extinguishers to AS1851 and AS2444, and emergency exit lights to AS/NZS 2293.1. Combining these services into a single visit saves your business time and reduces call-out fees.
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The Areas we services in Western Australia are:
Perth, Albany, Balcatta, Bunbury, Busselton, Canning Vale, Cannington, Carine, Carramar, Churchlands, Doubleview, Edgewater, Fremantle, Gwelup, Hocking, Innaloo, Joondalup, Karrinyup, Kewdale, Mandurah, Melville, Neerabup, North Beach, North Perth, Osborne Park, Pearsall, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Tapping, Trigg, Wanneroo, Watermans Bay, Wembley Downs, Woodlands
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