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Certificate of Compliance (Non-Prescribed)

The Australian Certificate of Compliance (Non-Prescribed) is issued by a licensed electrician upon completion of non-prescribed electrical installation work, such as new domestic wiring, rewires, and circuit additions. It certifies that the installation complies with AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) and is safe for use. Non-prescribed work covers the bulk of routine electrical installations that do not involve high-voltage or other specialised equipment requiring the more formal prescribed work notification process.

AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Wiring Rules), state electrical safety legislation (ESV, SafeWork NSW, Electrical Safety Office QLD, etc.)Valid: No fixed expiry — attached to the installation

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Sample Certificate of Compliance (Non-Prescribed) certificate created with CertBox, showing the professional PDF layout with installation address, client details, and description of work, earthing system (tn-s, tn-c-s, tt) and supply type, nominal voltage, supply fuse rating, ze, and prospective fault current

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What it covers

  • Installation address, client details, and description of work
  • Earthing system (TN-S, TN-C-S, TT) and supply type
  • Nominal voltage, supply fuse rating, Ze, and prospective fault current
  • Distribution board make, type, and main switch rating
  • Circuit schedule with designations, cable sizes, and protective device details
  • Test results per circuit: R1+R2, Zs, insulation resistance, polarity, and RCD trip time
  • Electrician licence number and signature

Who needs a Certificate of Compliance?

Licensed electricians across Australia
Homeowners with new wiring or rewires
Builders and developers on new build projects
Commercial fit-out contractors

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Frequently asked questions about Certificate of Compliance

What is the difference between prescribed and non-prescribed electrical work in Australia?
Prescribed work (also called notifiable work in some states) covers certain types of electrical installation that must be formally notified to the relevant safety regulator. Non-prescribed work includes most standard residential and commercial wiring. The boundary varies by state — always check your jurisdiction's current rules.
Does AS/NZS 3000 apply the same way in all Australian states?
AS/NZS 3000 is the national standard and applies across all states and territories. However, each state has its own electrical safety legislation and licensing scheme that sits above it. The standard itself is uniform, but notification requirements, licence types, and fees differ by jurisdiction.
Is a Certificate of Compliance the same as a Safety Certificate in all states?
The terminology varies slightly. Victoria uses Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES), Queensland uses Electrical Safety Certificate, and other states use Certificate of Compliance. CertBox uses the most widely recognised term but the content requirements are substantively the same across AS/NZS 3000.

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