Enhancing Electrical Safety for Older Buildings in Cairns

Updating the electrical systems in your older home or commercial building is essential for improving energy efficiency and mitigating the risk of power outages, electrical fires, electric shocks, and other accidents. Find an expert electrician Cairns homeowners and businesses can rely on at Intrust Group to manage electrical upgrades in your building. Here are some key upgrades to consider.

Fixing Electrical Wiring

If you notice damaged or exposed wiring in your building, it represents a significant safety hazard. Old, faulty, or poorly maintained wiring can lead to short circuits, property damage, injury risk and loss of life. Electrical wiring upgrades dramatically improve safety while protecting appliances and increasing energy efficiency.

Installing Safety Switches

Safety switches have recently become mandatory on all domestic final sub-circuits. This includes oven circuits, cooktop circuits, air conditioning circuits, hot water system circuits, power circuits and light circuits. This requirement was introduced around 2021 to improve safety. Prior to this, safety switches were only mandatory on general power and general light circuits.

Safety switches can be identified with a test button located on the device. If you don’t see one, get in touch with an electrician Cairns customers can trust for fast, reliable upgrades like the team at Intrust Group.

Electrical Panel and Switchboard Updates

Electrical upgrades should also include replacing the electrical panel if required. An experienced electrician can help identify which break and panel type will suit the needs of the building and cater appropriately to daily power consumption.

Smoke Alarm Updates

Smoke alarm laws have also changed in recent times. It is now mandatory to have an interconnected smoke alarm in every bedroom of a dwelling. If you’re getting electrical updates to your home, it’s a good opportunity to ask your qualified electrician about updating your smoke alarm system as well.

Experts in Electrical Cairns Businesses Can Trust

At Intrust Group, you can find the best services in electrical Cairns has to offer. Whether for homes or businesses, we are your number one option in Far North Queensland as we have qualified and certified in-house electricians you can trust to do quality work.

Our team has been taking care of people’s electrical needs for years with a strong track record of continued customer satisfaction. Contact us online or call us today on 07 4049 2867.