ELECTRIC FENCE COC · BARBEQUE DOWNS
Questions before you book.
Practical answers for owners, sellers and property managers.
Is your electric fence alarming after work next door?+
Record the timing and describe the nearby work. Electric fence fault finding can assess the installation and relevant interfaces. Do not assume the neighbour caused the fault or move connections to test that theory.
Does one electric fence compliance certificate cover both properties?+
That depends on the actual installation and the document’s identified coverage. Provide the records for assessment rather than assuming that an adjoining wall makes two properties one certified installation.
Can I use the neighbour’s contractor invoice as my fence record?+
Keep it as background only if it relates to relevant work, with the owner’s permission. Ask for records that clearly identify your installation and the work completed on it.
Can a quotation be prepared before both properties are accessible?+
Explain the limitation. A preliminary discussion may identify the required access, but the final work and inspection must be based on an adequate assessment.
What should be checked in the final paperwork?+
Ensure the property, installation and completed work are identified in the records and any electric fence certificate of compliance issued. Resolve unclear descriptions with the contractor before filing them.
Who can issue an electric fence certificate of compliance?+
A registered electric fence system installer may issue an electric fence compliance certificate after the required inspection and testing. An ordinary electrical COC is a separate document.
Will the inspection fee include repairs?+
Ask for the inspection, any repairs and any return visit to be itemised in the quote. The work required depends on what is found; a price should not assume that the fence will pass before it has been inspected.