Appliance testing and tagging
Under certain circumstances, portable appliances in homes need to be tested and tagged to ensure that they don't pose an electrical safety risk. Find...
When do I need an electrician?
Installation work? Maintenance work? Need something replaced or upgraded? Find out what kinds of work electricians do, and when you need to call one.
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Performance considerations for home electrics
What sort of things are likely to affect the performance of your home's electrical systems?
What will voltage variations do to your appliances and wiring...
Roofs and cyclone codes
If you live in an area of Australia that's prone to cyclones, chances are that your home will need to be constructed to comply...
Requirements for attics
Attics are fantastic either for storage, or to add an extra room or study to your home. Find out exactly what's required in terms...
Roofs and bushfire codes
If you live in a bushfire prone area, your roof will need to meet special requirements in terms of the way it's constructed. Find...
How to identify and deal with asbestos
If you're renovating an older home, there's a fair chance you'll come across asbestos. Because it's so dangerous, laws exist about how it should...
Chimney and flue height regulations
There are regulations that dictate where you can place a chimney, both in relation to your own roof and the roofs of neighbouring properties....
Roof regulations
If you live in a bushfire or cyclone prone area, special regulations affect how your roof is built - and likewise for many other...
Wireless internet laws
Wireless Internet is very popular, but there are rules relating to how it can be used - and connecting to your neighbour's access points...