189Testing of safety switches for residential premises subject to

189 Testing of safety switches for residential premises subject to tenancy agreement (1) This regulation applies in relation to residential premises that are subject to a tenancy agreement with a date of possession on or after 1 July 2026. (2) No later than 30 days after the start of the tenancy agreement, the owner of the residential premises must do the following: (a) test each safety switch in the premises; (b) have each safety switch that does not function when tested replaced by a licensed electrical worker. (3) During the term of the tenancy agreement, including any extended or renewed agreement, the occupier of the residential premises must do the following: (a) test each safety switch in the premises at least once every 12 months; (b) if a safety switch does not function when tested – advise the owner of the premises as soon as practicable. (4) As soon as practicable after being advised under subregulation (3) that a safety switch is not functional, the owner of the residential premises must: (a) test the safety switch or have it tested by a licensed electrical worker; and (b) have any safety switch that is not functional when tested repaired or replaced by a licensed electrical worker. (5) For this regulation, an agent may act on behalf of the owner of the residential premises. subregulation (2), (3) or (4).

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