Compliance
Last updated: 30 June 2026
1. Licensing
LHE Electrical holds a Registered Electrical Contractor licence with Energy Safe Victoria (REC 26562), and our electricians hold an Electrician's Licence (LIC A55857) issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (Vic). All work is carried out or supervised by appropriately licensed electricians.
2. Wiring standards
Electrical installation work is performed in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 (the Wiring Rules) and associated standards such as AS/NZS 3008 (cable selection) and AS/NZS 3017 (testing). Switchboard upgrades and new installations are tested before handover.
3. Certificates of Electrical Safety
For prescribed electrical work, a Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES) is lodged with Energy Safe Victoria within the required timeframe. Copies are provided to the customer for their records.
4. Solar and battery installations
Solar PV and battery storage systems are installed by Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installers, in accordance with AS/NZS 5033 (PV array installation) and AS/NZS 4777 (grid connection). Systems are registered with the relevant distribution network service provider (DNSP) and, where applicable, the Clean Energy Regulator for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).
5. Work health and safety
Our technicians follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and WorkSafe Victoria guidance for electrical work, including safe isolation procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment on every job.
6. Insurance
LHE Electrical carries public liability insurance. Certificates of currency are available on request for commercial and strata clients.
7. Verifying our licence
You can independently verify our Registered Electrical Contractor status and our electrician's licence at any time through the Energy Safe Victoria public register at esv.vic.gov.au.