# Defect Notice (/docs/form-guides/national/electrical/national-electrical-defect-notice)



The **Electrical Defect Notice** records defects found during a visit, the risk rating, any photo evidence, and the advice given to the owner, agent, or builder.

This is a Tradie Forms designed notice, not a regulator certificate. Requirements differ between states and jobs. Check the current rules that apply before issuing or lodging any electrical document.

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## Business [#business]

Add the business and electrician details that appear at the top of the notice.

* **Business Logo** is optional. It appears top right on the downloaded notice.
* **Business Name** and **Electrician Name** are required.
* Add the **ABN**, **Licence Number**, and **Phone** where they help the client identify and contact you.

Save the business section on Solo or Team to prefill it on the next notice.

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## Site [#site]

* **Issued To** is the person responsible for the installation, such as the owner, agent, or builder.
* **Contact Phone or Email** helps with repair follow-up.
* **Job Reference** keeps the notice with the right work order or quote.
* **Notice Date** is the date you gave the notice.
* Search the **Site Address** to fill the suburb, state, and postcode.

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## Defects [#defects]

Add one card for each defect observed.

* **Defect** describes the condition in plain language.
* **Location** tells the client exactly where it was found.
* **Risk Rating** is Low, Medium, High, or Extreme.
* **Recommendation** says what should happen next. High and Extreme defects need a recommendation before download.
* Add up to **3 photos** per defect. The first appears beside the defect in the notice. Extra photos are added as evidence pages.

The notice records the condition observed during the visit. It does not certify that no other defects exist.

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## Advice [#advice]

* **Overall Risk** should match the highest risk across the listed defects.
* **Isolated or Made Safe** records how the installation was left.
* **Notice Given By** records whether you gave it in person, by phone, by email, or left it at the premises.
* **Summary of Advice** gives the client the main next step, including any circuits isolated or work that should happen before re-energising.

Review a High or Extreme notice carefully if the site was left in service.

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## Declaration [#declaration]

Add your **Name**, **Date**, and **Signature**. The declaration confirms that the listed defects were observed during the visit and records the condition at that time.

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## After download [#after-download]

Give the signed notice to the person responsible for the installation and keep a copy against the job. It does not replace a compliance certificate or any regulator process required for the work.

Energy Safe Victoria publishes a [sample installation defect letter](https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/industry-guidance/electrical/electricians-toolkit/sample-installation-defect-letter) for Victorian electricians. For work elsewhere, check the relevant state or territory regulator.