The Queensland Government has several rules and regulations regarding the fitment of safety switches in homes. Find the relevant one to you below: 

All new homes built or extended after 1992 but before 2000:

Safety switches have been compulsory on all new homes in Queensland since 1992. Safety switches must also be fitted to all power point circuits when a new electrical installation occurs, such as a general power outlet (GPO).

All new homes built or extended after 2000:

Safety switches have been compulsory on all power point and lighting circuits for new Queensland homes built since 2000, following the change in Wiring Rules. Homes which have had the electrical installation extended to include additional lighting and power point circuits are required to have safety switch protection on both lighting and power point circuits.

Buying a property:

If you buy a property without a safety switch, you must install a safety switch for the power point circuits within three months of a property transfer. This applies to any transfer of domestic premises.

Selling a property:

If you sell a property, you first establish if a safety switch is installed for power point circuits, which must be declared on the standard sales contract and Form 24 Property Transfer.

Renting a home:

A landlord renting out a home must ensure a safety switch has been installed for the power points within six months of the tenancy agreement, if there is not a safety switch already present.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Excellent service. A big thanks to Neil. Look forward to using theClipsal iconic light switches which are so easy to use and can be cleaned. Worth the extra. Highly recommend this company and Neil.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We've used North Lakes & Surrounds Electrical for a few years at our property in Mango Hill and they've always been fantastic. We recently had them decommission and upgrade lights and fixtures throughout our house as well as upgrade our ceiling fans. Have also had them install multiple appliances on previous occasions. All of the staff, from booking and quoting through to doing the work, are a pleasure to work with and the completed work is thorough and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great communication from start to finish.
Turned up on time and the electrician was very polite and friendly.
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Neil did a professional job and provided excellent quality work. He carefully checked the smoke alarms, found the problems and replaced all of them. Now I feel much safe at home. We really appreciate your help.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Had Adam come out today to install new LED wall lights at our front door and replaced the last of our old Halogen downligths with new LEDs.

He did an amazing job, explained everything and provided recommendations on some fixes moving forward.

Would happily recommend the team if you need electrical work done.