Northern Territory
Body-protected areas in Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory, under the Electrical Safety Act 2022, a certificate of compliance is required for electrical work, certifying it was tested to be safe and complies, and NT WorkSafe must be sent a copy.
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A certificate for all electrical work
Who certifiesThe electrical contractor or worker, on a certificate of compliance.
NotificationA copy goes to NT WorkSafe, the electrical safety regulator.
LawElectrical Safety Act 2022 and Electrical Safety Regulations 2024.
StandardAS/NZS 3003 applies to the patient areas themselves, as it does across Australia.
Regulator: NT WorkSafe
What to do as the practice
- Tell your electrician which rooms are patient areas and how each will be used.
- Get the certificate of compliance and the AS/NZS 3003 test results.
- Book the retest within 12 months, and before any alterations.
Testing, everywhere
AS/NZS 3003 requires routine inspection and testing of body-protected areas at intervals not exceeding 12 months. The date of the last test goes on the label at the door.
Need an electrician in Northern Territory?
A recommended electrician for Northern Territory isn’t listed yet. Register your interest and we’ll let you know. In the meantime, ask your fit-out builder or equipment supplier who they use for patient areas.
Sources
Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules change: always confirm with NT WorkSafe. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.