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

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

Western Australia

Body-protected areas in Western Australia

In Western Australia, the electrical contractor lodges a notice of completion for notifiable work with the network operator within 3 days, which triggers sample inspections, and gives you an electrical safety certificate within 28 days.

Notice of completion and a safety certificate

Who certifiesThe electrical contractor, on an electrical safety certificate given to you within 28 days.

NotificationNotifiable work needs a notice of completion lodged with the network operator within 3 days of finishing.

InspectionNotices of completion trigger sample inspections of the work.

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

Regulator: Building and Energy

What to do as the practice

Tell your electrician which rooms are patient areas and how each will be used.
Get the electrical safety certificate 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 Western Australia?

A recommended electrician for Western Australia 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

Building and Energy: electrical technical guidance

Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules change: always confirm with Building and Energy. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.