How often does a body-protected area need testing in Tasmania?

AS/NZS 3003 requires routine inspection and testing at intervals not exceeding 12 months, Australia-wide.

Tasmania

Body-protected areas in Tasmania

In Tasmania, notifiable electrical work needs a Certificate of Electrical Compliance (CEC) provided to TechSafe Australia, the government-funded inspection service, within 3 days of energising. TechSafe may inspect the work.

TAS

A CEC to TechSafe within 3 days

Who certifiesThe electrical contractor, on a Certificate of Electrical Compliance (CEC).

NotificationProvided to TechSafe Australia within 3 days of energising notifiable work.

InspectionTechSafe may contact you to inspect the work, and can require defects to be fixed at the contractor’s cost.

StandardAS/NZS 3003 applies to the patient areas themselves, as it does across Australia.

Regulator: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)

What to do as the practice

Tell your electrician which rooms are patient areas and how each will be used.
Get your copy of the CEC 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.

Work out when yours is due

Need an electrician in Tasmania?

A recommended electrician for Tasmania 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

CBOS: notification of electrical work

Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules change: always confirm with Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS). Spotted something out of date? Tell us.