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Do I Need a Certificate After Renovation Electrical Work?

Yes, any prescribed electrical work carried out during a renovation, new circuits, power point relocations, lighting changes, needs its own compliance certificate from the licensed electrician who performed it.

Why it's separate from your building permit

A building permit covers the structural and overall building works, but electrical work is certified independently by the electrician who carried it out, confirming it meets required wiring and safety standards.

Planning electrical work around a renovation

Electrical rough-in (running new cabling before walls are closed up) typically happens early in a renovation, with fit-off (installing switches, points and fittings) completed near the end. Coordinating this timing with your builder avoids costly rework.

Common renovation electrical work

  • New circuits for kitchen appliances or additional rooms
  • Relocated or added power points and light switches
  • Switchboard upgrades to support new loads
  • Data cabling and smart home wiring

Keeping your paperwork

Keep every compliance certificate from renovation electrical work, they're useful for insurance, and for any future buyer wanting proof the work was done properly.

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