RCD TESTING

In accordance with AS/NZS 3760, RCD’s need to be regularly checked to ensure they respond to any fault as they are designed to do, within a certain time frame. Failing to trip in the required time, can be problematic and fatal if anybody is to receive an electric shock off the equipment or circuit.

WHS regulations also state that it is a requirement that all businesses have RCD’s protecting all hostile environments and it is a necessity to have the RCD’s tested in accordance with AS/NZS 3760. This is known to be in date by leaving a test tag on the front of the board or somewhere easily visible.