Independent electrical inspection that stands up to scrutiny.
Inspection and testing are the cornerstone of any credible electrical safety framework. Energy Solutions IQ delivers independent electrical inspection, testing and assurance that turns maintenance data and compliance assumptions into auditable, regulator-aligned evidence.
We are licensed Electrical Inspectors and Auditors, authorised to carry out statutory and independent inspections. Combined with 14 years inside the regulator, that gives you rare, regulator-grade assurance.
Our inspections go beyond checklists: they give verifiable insight into asset condition, risk exposure and compliance strength, directly supporting officer due diligence.
Can you prove your assets were verified as safe?
In regulated environments, electrical systems must be demonstrably safe, not only in normal operation but under scrutiny after incidents, audits or enforcement action.
Without independent assurance, compliance rests on internal assumption, undocumented testing or contractor declarations, leaving operators exposed to enforcement, insurance denial and personal liability.
“Were these checks proportionate to the level of risk, and can you prove it?”
Evidence a regulator accepts
- Systems are inspected and tested at appropriate intervals
- Test methods meet standards and manufacturer requirements
- Records are auditable and linked to risk-based maintenance
- Defects are prioritised and rectified promptly
Electrical inspection and testing across all voltage levels
Every engagement is tailored to the operational context and risk profile of the facility, so each inspection is relevant, proportionate and regulator-aligned.
LV and HV systems
Main switchboards, distribution, transformers, protection devices and interface points.
Renewable generation
Solar PV arrays, inverter stations, battery storage and high-voltage collection systems.
Earthing and bonding
Impedance measurement, continuity testing and safety verification.
RCD and protection testing
Confirming correct, time-compliant operation of protective devices.
Thermographic inspection
Non-intrusive thermal diagnostics to find heat stress and deterioration early.
Compliance audits
Assessment against AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3017, safety codes and regulatory authorisations, including verification of contractor work.
Technical standards and evidentiary requirements
Our methodology applies the same principles regulators use when verifying compliance. Every result is designed to satisfy both technical standards and the evidentiary requirements of the law.
Inspection data becomes living evidence: we integrate results into your asset registers, contractor oversight and safety management systems rather than leaving them in a filed report.
Three professional lenses
- Regulatory intent — what regulators expect to see documented
- Risk control effectiveness — whether inspections prevent foreseeable hazards
- Defensibility of evidence — whether results withstand audit or investigation
How an ESIQ inspection runs
Scope and planning
We define inspection boundaries, applicable standards and system criticality. Frequency and depth are based on risk and consequence.
Inspection and testing
Licensed Electrical Inspectors use validated methods and calibrated instruments, with digital records and photographic evidence for full traceability.
Risk classification
Findings are graded by severity. Significant hazards trigger immediate escalation and isolation; minor non-conformances are logged for corrective action.
Regulator-aligned report
Detailed results, clause references and practical recommendations, with evidence trails suitable for audits or investigations.
Close-out verification
We verify corrective actions are completed, residual risk is reassessed and closure is recorded, keeping you audit-ready.
Testing is not assurance. Verified evidence is.
- Verified compliance with electrical safety legislation and standards
- Early identification of defects and degradation
- Clear evidence supporting officer due diligence
- Reduced enforcement, outage and liability exposure
- Improved safety performance and reliability
- Greater trust from insurers, auditors and regulators
For new or modified installations, see our electrical installation inspection and certification support.
Licensed inspectors with a regulator's perspective
Energy Solutions IQ is led by Michael Miskulin, who spent more than 14 years inside the Electrical Regulator leading audits, investigations and enforcement action, and contributing to standards development and regulatory strategy.
As licensed Electrical Inspectors and experienced regulatory auditors, we combine technical depth with enforcement insight, so your inspection evidence passes the highest level of scrutiny.
Explore our electrical assurance services
Asset registers, lifecycle assurance and audit-ready evidence.
ExploreServiceElectrical Expert Witness & Regulatory AdvocacyIndependent expert reports and advocacy for disputes, claims and investigations.
ExploreServiceElectrical Installation Inspection & Certification SupportLicensed inspection and certification of new and modified installations.
ExploreServiceGovernance, Policies & Competency FrameworksPolicies, accountability and competency that prove officer due diligence.
ExploreServiceIncident Preparedness & Regulatory Investigation ReadinessAudit-ready evidence and a clear plan before an incident or investigation.
ExploreServiceRegulatory Assurance & ComplianceIndependent verification that your electrical compliance is defensible, not assumed.
ExploreServiceRisk-Based Electrical Systems ManagementCriticality-based inspection and maintenance with documented, defensible decisions.
ExploreServiceTechnology‑Enabled Risk & Situational AwarenessReal-time monitoring and dashboards that turn data into compliance evidence.
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Electrical inspection and testing: common questions
Are your electrical inspectors licensed?
Yes. Energy Solutions IQ are licensed Electrical Inspectors and Auditors, authorised to carry out statutory and independent inspections under applicable legislation.
What does an electrical safety inspection cover?
Depending on scope: switchboards and distribution, HV assets, earthing and bonding, RCD and protection testing, thermography, renewable generation systems, and compliance against AS/NZS 3000 and related standards.
How often should electrical installations be inspected?
It depends on risk. We set intervals by criticality, environment and consequence of failure, so high-risk assets are inspected more often and every interval is justified.
Do you inspect solar farms and battery storage sites?
Yes. We inspect solar PV arrays, inverter stations, battery storage and HV collection systems, which now carry significant safety obligations in Victoria.
Do you provide electrical inspections in Melbourne and regional Victoria?
Yes. We are based in Melbourne and inspect sites across metropolitan and regional Victoria, and interstate by arrangement.
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