Electrical Compliance

Compliance
AS/NZS 3000:2018

If you’re looking for a trusted local electrician in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs who prioritises safety, quality, and professionalism, get in touch today.

Let’s discuss your job properly and ensure it’s done right the first time.

Why It Matters

Electrical compliance isn’t just paperwork – it’s safety.

I stress safety and compliance because I genuinely care about the homes I work in and the families who live in them. Electricity is unforgiving. When systems aren’t compliant with AS/NZS 3000:2018 (The Wiring Rules), the risks are real – fire, electric shock, appliance failure, and serious property damage.

Beyond safety, there are financial consequences most homeowners don’t realise:

  • Insurance policies can be voided if an electrical system is found to be non-compliant.
  • Manufacturer warranties can be rejected if appliances are connected to outdated or non-compliant wiring or circuit protection.

And I see it far too often.

Brand-new kitchens fitted with premium appliances –
Miele ovens,
Smeg induction cooktops –

…installed onto old switchboards with outdated circuit breakers and no compliant RCD protection.

When something goes wrong, manufacturers are within their rights to deny warranty claims if the installation doesn’t meet Australian standards. That can turn a premium appliance into a very expensive mistake.

Compliance Protects

  • Your family’s safety
  • Your home
  • Your insurance coverage
  • Your appliance warranties
  • Your long-term investment

Upgrading appliances without upgrading protection is like putting a high-performance engine into a car with no brakes.

If we’re doing the job, we do it properly – compliant, safe, and built to current standards. 

No shortcuts. No “she’ll be right.”

Sparky Steve – Because safety isn’t optional.

Testimonials

What your neighbours say about me

Don’t just take me on my word. Trust the wonderful people around you. Here’s just a few kind words from your neighbours about the quality service I provide.

Steve knows his trade well and does a great job. His passion for his work and emphasis on safety is reassuring. Good tradesman and exceptional value for money. Yes I would happily recommend Sparky Steve
J-JC from Coogee
Steve knows his trade well and does a great job. His passion for his work and emphasis on safety is reassuring. Good tradesman and exceptional value for money. Yes I would happily recommend Sparky Steve
J-JC from Coogee
J-JC from Coogee

"Left no stone unturned to give us a safe and working home"

​Sparky Steve recabled my whole Californian bungalow and left no stone unturned to give us a safe and working home. No compromise, no bulldust, I recommend him wholeheartedly  
Linton B - Earlwood

"Left no stone unturned to give us a safe and working home"

​Sparky Steve recabled my whole Californian bungalow and left no stone unturned to give us a safe and working home. No compromise, no bulldust, I recommend him wholeheartedly  
Linton B - Earlwood
Linton B - Earlwood

"Always impressed with the helpful advice"

Sparky Steve was highly recommended by a good friend and has been our electrician for several years now. Steve’s honest, professional and has a gift for problem solving. Steve obviously loves his job and always delivers a top result. I am always impressed with the helpful advice, the...
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Jay - South Coogee

"Always impressed with the helpful advice"

Sparky Steve was highly recommended by a good friend and has been our electrician for several years now. Steve’s honest, professional and has a gift for problem solving. Steve obviously loves his job and always delivers a top result. I am always impressed with the helpful advice, the quality of Steve’s work and his commitment to electrical safety. Steve’s invoices are detailed and and his billing is very reasonable. Sparky Steve is a great electrician and an all round nice guy, Sparky Steve is easily recommendable.
Jay - South Coogee
Jay - South Coogee
Not only did he always turn up when he said he would, he did a top quality job and offered helpful advice on many aspects of our renovation Steve has a passion for his job and gave excellent advice on electrical products. Steve also supplied and fitted quality LED lighting cheaper than the lighting shops. My wife felt confident our ...
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John Boldger. Coogee
Not only did he always turn up when he said he would, he did a top quality job and offered helpful advice on many aspects of our renovation Steve has a passion for his job and gave excellent advice on electrical products. Steve also supplied and fitted quality LED lighting cheaper than the lighting shops. My wife felt confident our house was safe as Steve rewired our switch board installing RCD safety switches and testing everything he did.
John Boldger. Coogee
John Boldger. Coogee

"Two other electricians had no success finding the problem"

​Sparky Steve came highly recommend by a good friend. We had a problem with a safety switch that was tripping on occasion, sometimes even when we were away. 2 other electricians had no success finding the problem. Sparky Steve was thorough and methodical in approach to...
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Tess M. - Matraville and Pagewood

"Two other electricians had no success finding the problem"

​Sparky Steve came highly recommend by a good friend. We had a problem with a safety switch that was tripping on occasion, sometimes even when we were away. 2 other electricians had no success finding the problem. Sparky Steve was thorough and methodical in approach to eliminate the problem, clearly explaining the process and then what was causing the problem. I then pleasantly surprised when I received Steve's invoice - not the norm for tradies in our area! Steve recent carried out all our renovation electricals also replacing all the 63 downlights with fantastic LED Steve is an exceptional tradesman, you can tell he enjoys his job and takes pride in doing a top job, prices are very reasonable.
Tess M. - Matraville and Pagewood
Tess M. - Matraville and Pagewood
Steve, all seems to be fixed at our place. After some very heavy rain. We have not had any-more tripping of our light circuits. I will put the money in your account tonight. It’s a little annoying the other electricians demanded payment yet didn’t come back to fix the problems. Thanks Steve good job...
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Rob.H
Steve, all seems to be fixed at our place. After some very heavy rain. We have not had any-more tripping of our light circuits. I will put the money in your account tonight. It’s a little annoying the other electricians demanded payment yet didn’t come back to fix the problems. Thanks Steve good job mate.
Rob.H
Rob.H
Newtown NSW September 2012
We had recently renovated our house and had a lot of problems with the electrical work. Sparky Steve conducted a safety audit then rectified a range of problems. This included installing safety switches, replacing power points, and rewiring outdoor lights and smoke alarms. Steve put our family's safety first at all times. He was professional and helpful. His work was ...
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wendym35 from Paddington
We had recently renovated our house and had a lot of problems with the electrical work. Sparky Steve conducted a safety audit then rectified a range of problems. This included installing safety switches, replacing power points, and rewiring outdoor lights and smoke alarms. Steve put our family's safety first at all times. He was professional and helpful. His work was of very high quality. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
wendym35 from Paddington
wendym35 from Paddington
We've used Steve three times so far. The first time he went way above and beyond replacing LED lights and transformer that had been installed by a dodgy electrician. He literally bled in his determination to get the job done. Fantastic job. Second time he fixed our outdoor lighting. Most recently he installed Cat6 cabling. In order to do the ...
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templetonl from Maroubra
We've used Steve three times so far. The first time he went way above and beyond replacing LED lights and transformer that had been installed by a dodgy electrician. He literally bled in his determination to get the job done. Fantastic job. Second time he fixed our outdoor lighting. Most recently he installed Cat6 cabling. In order to do the work Steve had to create a crawl way under our old house so he could get access. He fully tested the cabling and it works great. Steve is a legend and a genuinely nice bloke - we will never consider another electrician.
templetonl from Maroubra
templetonl from Maroubra

"Reliable and trustworthy"

It is so rare to find a tradesperson who not only does amazing work but is also reliable and trustworthy. Steve is all these things. I have since recommended him to all my family and friends, so he is now a very busy man, but somehow he manages to find time for us ...
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Deb.L Maroubra

"Reliable and trustworthy"

It is so rare to find a tradesperson who not only does amazing work but is also reliable and trustworthy. Steve is all these things. I have since recommended him to all my family and friends, so he is now a very busy man, but somehow he manages to find time for us all.
Deb.L Maroubra
Deb.L Maroubra
Hi Steve, Thanks for your work. I liked your choice of lights for the hallway. I am very happy with what you have done, and look forward to working with you again.
Andrew
Hi Steve, Thanks for your work. I liked your choice of lights for the hallway. I am very happy with what you have done, and look forward to working with you again.
Andrew
Andrew
Rose Bay NSW March

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