AS/NZS 5110:2011

(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)

AS/NZS 5110:2011

Australian/New Zealand Standard

Recessed luminaire barriers

AS/NZS 5110:2011
This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical
Committee EL-041, Lamps and Related Equipment. It was approved on behalf of
the Council of Standards Australia on 5 October 2011 and on behalf of the Council
of Standards New Zealand on 20 October 2011.
This Standard was published on 4 November 2011.

The following are represented on Committee EL-041:

Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council

Australian Industry Group
Certification Interests (New Zealand)
Consumers Federation of Australia
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Lighting Council of Australia
Lighting Council of New Zealand
Ministry of Economic Development (New Zealand)
New Zealand Light Manufacturers and Suppliers

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 AS/NZS 5110:2011
(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)

Australian/New Zealand Standard

Recessed luminaire barriers

First published as AS/NZS 5110:2011.

Reissued incorporating Amendment No.1 (February 2013)

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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committee EL-041, Lamps and Related Equipment.
This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (February 2013). The changes required by
the Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against
the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected.
The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements to assess the safety of recessed
luminaire barriers. Barriers may be an additional means to improve the following:
(a) The safety of buildings and installations by separation of possibly flammable
elements, such as timber joists or ceilings, insulation (bulk, formed or loose fill),
debris and the like from recessed luminaires.
(b) The safety of buildings and installations by separating materials, such as insulation
(bulk, formed or loose fill), debris and the like, from the recessed luminaire, and to
prevent such materials from impacting on the thermal characteristics of recessed
luminaires.
(c) The thermal performance of recessed luminaires.
This Standard provides classifications, construction and marking requirements, and test
procedures for recessed luminaire barriers to achieve uniform compliance criteria for any
barrier that may be called up by other Standards, codes, commercial contracts, building
specifications, regulatory requirements or the like.
Barriers compliant with this Standard may be suitable barriers to be referenced by other
Standards (such as AS/NZS 3000, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New
Zealand Wiring Rules), or AS 3999, Thermal insulation in dwellingsBulk insulation
Installation requirements, or NZS 4246, Energy efficiencyInstalling insulation in
residential buildings, or any specific commercial contract on installation of recessed
luminaires, subject to any restrictions or conditions of use, installation or other
requirements stated in those Standards or contracts.
If the barrier has electrical components (e.g. a thermal cut out) the tests in this Standard
may be used as part of the requirements to show compliance, if appropriate, with
AS/NZS 3820, Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment.
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The terms normative and informative have been used in this Standard to define the
application of the appendix to which they apply. A normative appendix is an integral part
of a Standard, whereas an informative appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................... 5
1.3 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................. 6

SECTION 2 CLASSIFICATION OF BARRIERS

2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 DEPTH CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 INGRESS CLASSIFICATION (Australia only) ......................................................... 9
2.4 INGRESS CLASSIFICATIONSIDE INGRESS PROTECTION
(New Zealand only) ................................................................................................... 10
2.5 INSTALLATION CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................... 10
2.6 IMPACT CLASSIFICATION.................................................................................... 10
2.7 INSULATION CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................... 10

SECTION 3 MARKING
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 MARKING ON BARRIERS ...................................................................................... 13
3.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .............................................................................. 14
3.4 COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................... 15

SECTION 4 CONSTRUCTION
4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 MEANS OF ATTACHMENT.................................................................................... 16
4.3 PREVENTION OF INGRESS OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ............................. 16
4.4 SCREWS AND CONNECTIONS (MECHANICAL) ................................................ 16
4.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION/COMPONENTS...................................................... 16

SECTION 5 TESTING
5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 MARKING DURABILITY TEST ............................................................................. 17
5.3 PRECONDITIONING ............................................................................................... 18
5.4 MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST ......................................................................... 18
5.5 INGRESS TEST ........................................................................................................ 20
5.6 THERMAL TESTNORMAL OPERATION .......................................................... 21
5.7 THERMAL TESTABNORMAL OPERATION (Australia only) ........................... 25
5.8 RESISTANCE TO FLAME AND IGNITION ........................................................... 26
5.9 ACCELERATED AGEING TEST ............................................................................. 27

APPENDICES
A BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................... 28
B DRAUGHT PROOF THERMAL ROOM .................................................................. 29
C NOT USED'
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Australian/New Zealand Standard

Recessed luminaire barriers

S E C T I O N 1 S C O P E A N D G E N E R A L

1.1 SCOPE
1.1.1 General
This Standard specifies the safety requirements for barriers for recessed luminaires to
provide adequate separation from combustible building elements, insulation, and/or debris
to reduce the fire risk to any surrounding material and to ensure no damage to the recessed
luminaire.
Barriers can be collars, covers or complete enclosures intended to ensure combustible
materials do not come in contact with hot surfaces.
This Standard specifies requirements for barriers in relation to classification, construction,
testing, marking and manufacturers instructions.
This Standard applies to any barrier intended for application to an existing or new luminaire
(see Clause 1.1.3).
The recessed luminaire barriers effect on building properties such as acoustic
characteristics, movement of moisture and thermal R rating is excluded from the scope of
this Standard.
1.1.2 In Australia only A
This Standard applies to permanent or removable barriers that are incorporated into
luminaire fittings.
NOTE: For such fittings, AS/NZS 60598.2.2 provides requirements for the luminaire.
Any luminaire incorporating a permanent or removable recessed luminaire barrier and not
marked Do Not Cover, apart from meeting the requirements of this Standard, needs to
meet the appropriate tests in AS/NZS 60598.2.2.
Recessed luminaires marked as Do Not Cover are excluded from this Standard as they do
not include a permanent or removable recessed luminaire barrier.
NOTES:
1 Do Not Cover luminaires are marked with the IEC symbol shown in Figure 1.
2 This does not preclude a luminaire being tested and classified as a single combination
barrier.

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FIGURE 1 IEC SYMBOL* FOR DO NOT COVER LUMINAIRES

1.1.3 In New Zealand only NZ

Barriers are also intended to maintain adequate separation from all material and so reduce
the influence of any surrounding material on the thermal characteristics of the recessed
luminaire, ensuring the environment of the luminaire is not compromised, thus ensuring no
harm to the luminaire. 'Harm' is anything that could cause the luminaire to fail, shut down,
reduce its output or efficiency, adversely affect its thermal or any other properties and such
like.
This Standard does not apply to permanent or removable barriers that are incorporated into
new luminaire fittings, as AS/NZS 60598.2.2 provides requirements for these
luminaire/barrier combinations.

1.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

The following are the normative documents referenced in this Standard:
NOTE: Documents referenced for informative purposes are listed in Appendix A.
AS
1530 Methods of fire tests on building materials, components and structures
1530.1 Part 1: Combustibility test for materials
60068 Environmental testingTests
60068.2.75 Part 2.75: Test Eh: Hammer tests
60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
AS/NZS
3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
3112 Approval and test specificationPlugs and socket-outlets
60598 Luminaires
60598.1 Part 1: General requirements and tests
60598.2.2 Part 2.2: Particular requirementsRecessed luminaires
(IEC 60598.2.2:1996, MOD)
60695 Fire hazard testing
60695.2.11 Part 2.11: Glowing-hot wire based test methodsGlow-wire flammability test
method for end-products
60695.11.5 Part 11.5: Test flamesNeedle-flame test methodApparatus, confirmatory
test arrangement and guidance

* IEC symbol source: IEC 60598-1 Ed.7.0, LuminairesPart 1: General requirements and tests.

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AS/NZS
61558 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V
61558.2.6 Part 2.6: Particular requirements for safety isolating transformers and power
supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
(IEC 61668-2-6 Ed 2, MOD)
NZS
4246 Energy efficiencyInstalling insulation in residential buildings
IEC
60449 Voltage bands for electrical installations of buildings
61032 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosuresProbes for verification

1.3 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Standard the following definitions apply.
NOTE: Where the terms voltage and current are used, they imply the r.m.s. values unless
otherwise stated.
1.3.1 Ballast
A unit inserted between the supply and one or more discharge lamps which, by means of
inductance, capacitance or resistance, single or in combination, serves mainly to limit the
current of the lamp(s) to the required value.
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1.3.2 Not used
1.3.3 Extra low voltage (ELV)
Voltage that does not exceed 50 V a.c. r.m.s. or 120 V ripple free d.c. between conductors,
or between any conductor and earth (voltage band I of IEC 60449).
NOTE: Ripple free is conventionally defined for sinusoidal ripple voltage as a ripple content of
not more than 10% r.m.s.; the maximum peak value does not exceed 140 V for a nominal 120 V
ripple-free d.c. system, 70 V for a nominal 60 V ripple-free d.c. system, and 35 V for a nominal
30 V ripple-free system.
1.3.4 Independent lamp control gear (auxiliary equipment/auxiliary control gear)
Lamp control gear (see Definition 1.3.7) consisting of one or more separate elements so
designed that it, or they, can be mounted separately outside a luminaire with protection
according to the marking on the lamp control gear and without any additional enclosure.
Examples include ballasts, transformers, step-down convertors, LED drivers, plug-in
ballast/transformer and the like.
1.3.5 Installation wiring
A system of wiring in which cables are fixed or supported in position in accordance with
the appropriate requirements of AS/NZS 3000.
1.3.6 Interconnecting cable
Wiring or wiring assembly between the main parts of a luminaire as supplied by the
luminaire manufacturer and which can be regarded as being part of the luminaire.
NOTE: A wiring assembly may contain a combination of different wiring, e.g. to feed through the
supply voltage, to provide earthing, to supply starting and working voltages and wiring providing
functional connection. Examples of applications are between a luminaire and a control gear box
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1.3.7 Lamp control gear

One or more components between the supply and one or more lamps which may serve to
transform the supply voltage, limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value, provide
starting voltage and preheating current, prevent cold starting, correct power factor or reduce
radio interference.
1.3.8 Luminaire
An apparatus that distributes, filters or transforms the light transmitted from one or more
lamps and which includes all the parts necessary for supporting, fixing and protecting the
lamps, but not the lamps themselves, and where necessary, the circuit auxiliaries together
with the means for connecting them to the supply.
NOTE: A luminaire with integral non-replaceable lamps is regarded as a luminaire, except that
the tests are not applied to the integral lamp or integral self-ballasted lamp.
1.3.9 Mounting surface
Part of any building, furniture or other structure that a luminaire may in any way be
attached to, suspended from, stood on or placed upon in normal use and which will or is
intended to support the luminairebarrier combination.
1.3.10 Non-combustible material
A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the condition anticipated, will not
ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapours when subject to fire or heat
(see AS 1530.1).
1.3.11 Normally flammable (combustible) material
Material having an ignition temperature of at least 200C and that will not deform or
weaken at this temperature.
NOTES:
1 Examples include wood and materials based on wood of more than 2 mm thickness, and
plasterboard.
2 The ignition temperature and the resistance of normally flammable materials to deformation
or weakening are based on widely accepted values determined during a test period of 15 min.
1.3.12 Plug-ballast/transformer
A ballast or transformer incorporated in an enclosure provided with an integral plug as the
means of connection to the electrical supply.
1.3.13 Readily flammable (combustible) material
Material that cannot be classified as either normally flammable or non-combustible.
Examples include wood fibre and materials based on wood of up to 2 mm thickness of each
layer if corrugated/laminated.
1.3.14 Recessed luminaire
A luminaire intended by the manufacturer to be fully or partly recessed into a mounting
surface.
NOTE: The term applies to luminaires for operation in enclosed cavities, and to luminaires for
mounting through a surface.
1.3.15 Recessed luminaire barrier (barrier)
An enclosure, guard, collar, barrier or cover, used with recessed luminaires to maintain
adequate separation from all loose material or fixed (combustible) materials and intended to
prevent the ingress of readily flammable (combustible) material from coming into contact
with hot surfaces (i.e. hot surfaces of a recessed luminaire, lamp, any auxiliary equipment
or barrier electrical components within the barrier, or even an internal barrier within the
barrier).
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NOTES:
1 In this Standard, a recessed luminaire barrier is referred to as barrier.
A1 2 When required, this will assist with compliance with requirements of AS/NZS 3000,
AS 3999, NZS 4246 or other requirements such as the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and
the New Zealand Building Code.
1.3.16 Safety extra low voltage (SELV)
An ELV in a circuit which is insulated from the mains supply by an insulation not less than
that between the primary and secondary circuits of a safety isolating transformer according
to AS/NZS 61558.2.6 or equivalent.
NOTE: Maximum voltage lower than 50 V a.c. r.m.s. or 120 V ripple free d.c. may be specified in
particular requirements, especially when direct contact with current-carrying parts is allowed.
1.3.17 Socket-outlet
Accessory having socket-contacts designed to engage with the pins or blades of a mains
plug and having terminals for the connection of cables or cords and complying with
AS/NZS 3112.
1.3.18 Thermal insulation
Thermal insulation in the form of:
(a) Loose fill insulation Loose fill and post formed insulating materials that comprise
multiple individual particles that are blown or sprayed by equipment into their final
location. Examples include cellulose fibre, wool, granulated glasswool, granulated
rockwool, polyurethane expanding foams.
(b) Formed insulation Formed and preformed insulating materials that are pre-shaped in
a manufacturing facility and include materials that are supplied in compression
packaging. These materials are typically cut and placed into position by hand and
include glasswool, rockwool, polyester supplied in segmented batt or blanket form
and expanded polystrene foam boards.
(c) Membranes Membranes and reflective membranes are building materials that may or
may not be an insulating material themselves but through the products ability to trap
insulating air pockets and reflect radiation may provide thermal resistance to effect
the operating conditions of electrical equipment nearby (e.g. aluminium foil faced or
lined plastic and paper membranes).
NOTE: For detailed definitions of the different type of insulation refer to AS/NZS 4859.1.
1.3.19 Type test
Test or series of tests made on a type test sample for the purpose of checking compliance of
the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant Standard.
1.3.20 Type test sample
Sample consisting of one or more similar units submitted by the manufacturer or the
responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test.

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S E C T I O N 2 C L A S S I F I C A T I O N O F B A R R I E R S

2.1 GENERAL
This Section describes the classification of barriers. Where barriers have specific
characteristics they may be required to meet particular requirements in addition to the
general requirements that apply to all barriers. To specify these particular requirements it is
necessary to define barriers according to such characteristics.
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Barriers shall be classified according to
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(b) depth of insulation (Clause 2.2);
(c) degree of protection against ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture (Clauses 2.3
and 2.4);
(d) installation (Clause 2.5);
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(f) insulation (Clause 2.7); and
(g) protrusion above insulation.
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2.2 DEPTH CLASSIFICATION

2.2.1 Rated depth of insulation
2.2.1.1 200 mmnot covered
Barriers classified as 200 mmnot covered shall be suitable for installation up to a depth
of 200 mm when tested in accordance with this Standard and be marked in accordance with
Clause 3.2.
2.2.1.2 Greater than 200 mmnot covered
Barriers classified as greater than 200 mmnot covered shall be suitable for installation
up to a depth of insulation as marked on the barrier when tested in accordance with this
standard and be marked in accordance with Clause 3.2.
2.2.2 Coverable (Australia only) A
A1 Barriers classified as coverable shall be suitable for installation with all depths of
insulation, including the insulation covering the rear or top of the barrier, when tested in
accordance with this Standard and be marked in accordance with Clause 3.2.
2.2.3 Coverable (New Zealand only) NZ
In New Zealand barriers shall not be classified as coverable.
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2.3 INGRESS CLASSIFICATION
2.3.1 Low ingress protection
Barriers classified as low ingress protection shall comply with Clause 5.5 'Ingress test' of
this Standard.
NOTE: This classification is intended to be a minimum level of ingress protection to exclude
animals, insulation and debris entering the barrier.

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A1 2.3.2 Medium ingress protection

Barriers classified as medium ingress protection shall comply with Clause 5.5 Ingress
test of this Standard and comply with IP4X requirements of AS 60529.
NOTE: This classification is intended to have a level of ingress protection that excludes insects as
well as the minimum level ingress protection from animals, insulation and debris entering the
barrier.
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2.3.3 High ingress protection
Barriers classified as high ingress protection shall comply with Clause 5.5 Ingress test of
this Standard and comply with IP6X requirements of AS 60529.
NOTE: This classification is intended to have a level of ingress protection that excludes dust as
well as insects, and have the minimum level ingress protection from animals, insulation and
debris entering the barrier.
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Barriers classified as low ingress protruding protection shall meet the requirement for
low ingress protection as per Clause 2.3.1.
In addition, the barrier top surface shall meet the following:
(a) Protrude at least 75 mm above the rated depth of insulation.
(b) Have an open area of at least 80% of the downlight penetration area.

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2.4 Not used

2.5 INSTALLATION CLASSIFICATION

2.5.1 Installation from above
This classification applies to barriers suitable for installation from above the mounting
surface.
2.5.2 Installation from below
This classification applies to barriers suitable for installation from below the mounting
surface.
NOTE: This does not preclude these barriers from being installed from above.

2.6 IMPACT CLASSIFICATION

2.6.1 Light impact duty
Barriers classified as light impact duty shall comply with the requirements of this
Standard with an IK rating of IK06.
2.6.2 Medium impact duty
Barriers classified as medium impact duty shall comply with the requirements of this
Standard with an IK rating of IK08 or above.
2.6.3 High impact duty
Barriers classified as high impact duty shall comply with the requirements of the Standard
with an IK rating of IK10.

2.7 INSULATION CLASSIFICATION

2.7.1 Restricted
The classification, restricted applies to barriers that are tested for use with formed
insulation or membrane insulation only.

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2.7.2 Unrestricted
The classification, unrestricted applies to barriers that are tested for use with loose fill,
formed insulation or membrane insulation.
NOTE: For information on thermal insulation and its installation, see AS/NZS 4859.1, AS 3999,
NZS 4246 and the ISO 9076 series of standards.
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A1 2.8 LUMINAIRE SUITABILITY CLASSIFICATION

2.8.1 Single combination
Barriers classified as single combination shall be suitable to be used with the specific
recessed luminaire model nominated by the barrier manufacturer, and tested in accordance
with this Standard for that luminaire, up to the maximum rated wattage according to the
luminaire model number.
2.8.2 Combination
Barriers classified as combination shall be suitable to be used with the luminaire model
numbers nominated by the barrier manufacturer, and tested in accordance with this Standard
for the range of luminaire models listed, up to the maximum rated wattage of the
luminaires.
2.8.3 Generic
2.8.3.1 General
Barriers classified as generic shall be suitable to be used with the size(s) and type(s) of
luminaire and maximum wattage of lamp as specified by the barrier manufacturer in
accordance with either Clause 2.8.3.2 or 2.8.3.3.
2.8.3.2 Luminaire sizewattage: 125 mm105 W max, 125 mm or 90 mm
50 W max.
Nominal 125 mm recessed luminaire (downlight) with incandescent and tungsten halogen
lamps, up to maximum
(a) 105 W, maximum R80;
(b) 105 W, GLS; and
(c) nominal 125 mm or 90 mm downlights up to maximum:
(i) 50 W MR16 maximum quartz halogen (dichroic).
(ii) 20 W LED.
(iii) 25 W CFL lamps.
Item (a) and (b) do not form part of this Standard until 5 years after publication of
Amendment No. 1 (2013).
NOTE: This clause will be reviewed within three years.
2.8.3.3 Luminaire sizewattage: 90 mm50 W max.
Nominal 90 mm recessed luminaire (downlight) up to maximum:
(a) 50 W MR16 maximum quartz halogen (dichroic).
(b) 20 W LED.
(c) 25 W CFL lamps.
For use with LED and CFL lamps, generic barriers shall be low ingress protruding
protection classification.

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A1 2.9 PROTRUSION CLASSIFICATION

2.9.1 Protruding
Barriers classified as protruding shall have the top surface area of the barrier protruding at
least 75 mm above the barriers rated depth of insulation.
2.9.2 Semi-protruding
Barriers classified as semi-protruding shall have the top surface area of the barrier
protruding between the rated depth of insulation (marked on the barrier) and up to 75 mm
above the barriers rated depth of insulation.
2.9.3 Non-protruding
Barriers classified as non-protruding have no part of the barrier protruding above the
barriers rated depth of insulation.

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S E C T I O N 3 M A R K I N G

3.1 GENERAL
The Section specifies the information to be marked on the barriers.

3.2 MARKING ON BARRIERS

The following information shall be distinctly and durably marked on the barrier or firmly
attached to the barrier:
(a) Mark of origin.
NOTE: This may take the form of a trade mark, the manufacturers identification mark or the
name of the responsible vendor.
(b) Makers model number or type reference.
A1 (c) Protruding and semi-protruding barriers: All protruding or semi-protruding
barriers shall have a line on the barrier to indicate the depth of insulation that is
allowed by its classification. The width of the line shall be no less than 1 mm. Above
this line the words to convey the intent of NO INSULATION or DO NOT BURY
ABOVE LINE shall be marked in text no less than 5 mm in height. Text is to be
legible from above.
Coverable barriers: Barriers classified as coverable do not require this
line/marking.
(d) Barriers that are not suitable to be covered shall be marked DO NOT COVER in text
no less than 5 mm in height. Text is to be legible from above.
(e) Barriers that are only suitable for formed thermal insulation shall be marked
DANGER: NOT SUITABLE FOR LOOSE FILL INSULATION in text no less than
5 mm in height. Text is to be legible from above.
(f) Single combination barriers: The make and model number of the luminaire it is
suitable for use with.
(g) Combination barriers: Information on where to find the list of make and model
numbers of all luminaires it is suitable for use with.
(h) Rated depth barriers: SUITABLE FOR DIRECT ABUTMENT TO NORMALLY
FLAMMABLE BUILDING ELEMENTS OR INSULATION DEPTH OF 200 mm.
(i) Coverable barriers: SUITABLE FOR DIRECT ABUTMENT AND MAY BE COVERED
WITH NORMALLY FLAMMABLE BUILDING ELEMENTS OR INSULATION OF ANY
DEPTH and wording about locating the independent lamp control gear clear of the
insulation.
(j) Where a product has been tested and is in compliance with this Standard, it shall be
marked COMPLIES WITH AS/NZS 5110.
NOTE: Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this Australian/New Zealand
Standard on a product, or on packaging or promotional material related to that product, are
advised to ensure that such compliance is capable of being verified.
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(k) Not used
(l) Not used
(m) If classified as medium ingress protection it shall be marked MEDIUM INGRESS
PROTECTION.

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(n) If classified high ingress protection, it shall be marked HIGH INGRESS

PROTECTION.
A1 (o) If classified as low ingress protruding protection, it shall be marked LOW
INGRESS PROTRUDING PROTECTION. If not classified as low ingress protruding
protection, it shall be marked NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH LUMINAIRES THAT
USE LED OR CFL LIGHT SOURCES.
(p) If classified as generic, the barrier shall be marked with (i), (ii) or (iii), as
appropriate:
(i) Generic barrier, 125 mm or 90 mm50 W max.
This item forms part of the Standard on publication of Amendment No. 1 and is
deleted 5 years after publication.
(ii) Generic barrier, 125 mm105 W max. 90 mm50 W max.
This item forms part of the Standard 5 years after the publication of
Amendment No. 1.
(iii) Generic barrier, 90 mm50 W max.
Other than the marking heights indicated above, all markings shall be greater than 3 mm in
height.

3.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

3.3.1 General
In addition to the markings required in Clause 3.2, all details that are necessary to ensure no
damage to luminaries or lamp, proper installation, use and maintenance shall be given either
on the barrier or in the manufacturers instructions provided with the barrier.
They also must contain warnings about the obstructions, conditions or materials in the
ceiling space that may be incompatible with the location of a barrier.
Written instructions shall be in English.
The barrier manufacturer shall provide instructions as to fixing the barrier to either the
building elements or to the luminaire. This shall include any additional information such as
sealing required to achieve the required performance in accordance with the barriers
classification. Instructions shall be given as to how any auxiliary equipment is located clear
of insulation and/or supported by the barriers if applicable, including safe routing of
interconnecting cables.
When applying a barrier, the luminaire manufacturers instructions shall be followed. In the
absence of any instructions follow the barrier manufacturers instructions.
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
CAUTION: IF FITTING OF THE BARRIER REQUIRES DISCONNECTION OF
THE RECESSED LUMINAIRE ELECTRICAL PARTS THAT ARE NOT PLUG
AND SOCKET-OUTLET CONNECTIONS THEN IT IS LIKELY THIS WILL
INVOLVE PRESCRIBED ELECTRICAL WORK, AND A LICENSED
ELECTRICAL WORKER/CONTRACTOR MAY BE REQUIRED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY LEGISLATION.
NOTE: Barriers that protrude through insulation may provide a warning that insulation values
could be affected.
3.3.2 Combination barriers
Combination barriers shall include a list of make and model numbers for all the suitable
luminaires and associated worst case lamp type and maximum wattage in the manufacturer's
instructions provided with the barrier.

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3.3.3 Barriers installable from below

Barriers classified as installable from below shall have directions as to how to install
through the recessed luminaire hole and attach to luminaire or building elements as
required. They shall also contain instructions that the occupant is not allowed to move
installation wiring, only SELV and pluggable equipment.
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3.3.4 Generic barriers
Generic barriers shall be supplied with information in accordance with its classification, as
follows:
(a) For generic barriers classified as suitable for luminaires of diameter, type and wattage
in accordance with Clause 2.8.3.2, the following information shall be supplied:
(i) This generic barrier is suitable for use with Nominal 125 mm recessed
luminaire (downlight) with
(A) 105 W, maximum R80; incandescent and tungsten halogen lamps; or
(B) 105 W, GLS; incandescent and tungsten halogen lamps.
Item (i) does not form part of the Standard until 5 years after publication of
Amendment No. 1.
NOTE: This requirement will be reviewed within three years.
(ii) Nominal 125 mm or 90 mm recessed luminaire (downlight) with
(A) 50 W MR16 maximum quartz halogen (dichroic); or
(B) 20 W LED; or
(C) 25 W CFL lamps.
For use with LED and CFL lamps, generic barriers shall be low ingress
protruding protection classification.
(b) For generic barriers classified as suitable for luminaires of diameter, type and wattage
of Clause 2.8.3.3, the following details shall be supplied:
This generic barrier is suitable ONLY for use with Normal 90 mm recessed
luminaire (downlight) with
(i) 50 W MR16 maximum quartz halogen (dichroic);
(ii) 20 W LED; and
(iii) 25 W CFL lamps.
For use with LED and CFL lamps, generic barriers shall be low ingress protruding
protection classification.
Additionally, the instructions shall include information specifying the maximum height and
diameter of the recessed luminaire (downlight) envelope with which the barrier can be used.
NOTE: This is to ensure a 10 mm clearance exists between the luminaire envelope and barrier
interior surface as shown in Clause 4.6.

3.4 COMPLIANCE
Compliance with the requirements of Clauses 3.2 and 3.3 shall be checked by inspection.

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S E C T I O N 4 C O N S T R U C T I O N

4.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies general constructional requirements for barriers.

4.2 MEANS OF ATTACHMENT

The barrier shall have means by which it can be attached to the building element or the
luminaire for which it is designed.
Compliance shall be checked by inspection and the mechanical strength test of Clause 5.4.

4.3 PREVENTION OF INGRESS OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

The barrier shall have means by which it will prevent the ingress of combustible material
inside the barrier that may contact hot surfaces.
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Compliance shall be checked by inspection, measurement and the ingress test of Clause 5.5.

4.4 SCREWS AND CONNECTIONS (MECHANICAL)

Any screws and mechanical connections of the barrier, the failure of which may cause the
barrier to become unsafe or cease to perform its function, shall withstand the mechanical
stresses occurring in normal use. Screws shall not be made of material that is soft or liable
to creep.
NOTE: Examples of material that is soft or liable to creep include some grades of aluminium and
several thermoplastics.
Compliance shall be checked by inspection and the relevant tests of AS/NZS 60598.1 and
AS/NZS 60598.2.2 for the screws and mechanical connections.

4.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION/COMPONENTS

Barriers with electrical connection/components shall be tested.
Compliance shall be assessed in accordance with AS/NZS 60598, Part 1 or Part 2.2, as
applicable.

A1 4.6 GENERIC BARRIER CLEARANCE

The barrier shall have adequate clearance from the luminaire to ensure compliance with the
requirements of Section 5 and a minimum of 10 mm clearance between the luminaires
specified in Clause 2.8.3 and barrier interior surface.
Compliance shall be assessed by inspection and measurement.

A1 4.7 LOW INGRESS PROTRUDING BARRIER

For low ingress protruding barriers the following apply:
(a) The barriers top surface shall be 75 mm above the marked depth of insulation and
shall be 80% open with respect to the nominal opening made for inserting the
recessed luminaire into the ceiling.
(b) The barrier shall be designed to maintain a gap of 10 mm minimum between the
internal surface of the barrier and the external surfaces of size of luminaire for which
the barrier is rated.
Compliance shall be checked by inspection, measurement and the ingress test of Clause 5.5.

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S E C T I O N 5 T E S T I N G

5.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies preconditioning and required tests for all barriers. The tests of this
Section are type tests conducted on type test samples.
The tests include:
(a) Marking durability tests.
(b) The mechanical strength test, which ensures robustness of construction.
(c) The ingress test, which ensures readily flammable material cannot enter the barrier
and contact hot parts.
(d) The thermal tests, which ensure adjacent building elements or insulation will not
catch alight or cause damage to the luminaire or any auxiliary gear.
(e) Resistance to flame and ignition.
The tests shall be carried out on two representative samples in the order set out in
Table 5.1.
Barriers are tested as per classification when installed as per manufacturers instructions.

TABLE 5.1
SEQUENCE OF TESTS
Test Clause Sample 1 Sample 2
Marking 5.2 X
Dry preconditioning 5.3 X X
Humidity preconditioning 5.3 X
Mechanical strength 5.4 X
Ingress 5.5 X
ThermalNormal operation 5.6 X
ThermalAbnormal operation 5.7 X
Marking 5.2 X
Resistance to flame and 5.8 X
ignition
Ageing (under consideration) 5.9
NOTE: X indicates test required.

5.2 MARKING DURABILITY TEST

5.2.1 Test procedureSample 2
Sample 2 shall be tested in accordance with Clause 5.2.3.
5.2.2 Test procedureSample 1
Sample 1 shall be assessed in accordance with Clause 5.2.4 following the thermal test as
specified in Clause 5.7.

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5.2.3 Test method

The durability of the marking shall be tested on the appropriate sample (refer to Table 5.1)
by trying to remove it by rubbing lightly for 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with water
and, after drying, for a further 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with petroleum spirit.
NOTE: The petroleum spirit used should consist of a solvent hexane with a content of aromatics
of maximum 0.1% by volume, a value of 29% for kauri-butanol, an initial boiling point of
approximately 65C, a dry point of approximately 69C and a density of approximately
0.68 g/cm 3.
5.2.4 Compliance
For sample 2, after the marking durability test, the marking shall be legible, and marking
labels shall not be easily removable and shall show no curling.
For sample 1, after the thermal test of Clause 5.7, the marking shall show no damage, shall
be legible and, if a label, shall still be affixed to the barrier. Compliance is checked by
inspection.

5.3 PRECONDITIONING
5.3.1 General
The barrier to be tested shall be preconditioned with all parts and any accessories.
5.3.2 Dry preconditioning
Samples 1 and 2 (see Table 5.1) shall be preconditioned for no less than 168 h in a vented
oven at 90C.
In the case of barriers required by the manufacturers instructions to be fixed by an
adhesive, the set-up procedure of Clause 5.4.2 must occur prior to the preconditioning. The
barrier fixed to a horizontally positioned mounting board with the appropriate adhesive,
dried for the drying time specified by the barrier manufacturer, shall undergo the full
preconditioning process.
5.3.3 Humidity preconditioning
Sample 1 shall then be preconditioned for 48 h in a humidity cabinet containing air with a
relative humidity maintained between 91% and 95%. The temperature of the air at all places
where samples can be located shall be maintained within 1C of any convenient value t
between 20C and 30C.

5.4 MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST

A1 5.4.1 General
Sample 1 shall be subject to the mechanical strength test and shall comply with this
Clause (5.4).
A1 5.4.2 Set-up procedure
The test apparatus specified below forms a mounting surface for the mechanical strength
test and the following thermal test (with the addition of an enclosing box, insulation and
test luminaire).
The mounting surface shall comprise a 12 mm thick porous wood-fibre board extending at
least 220 mm beyond the normal projection of the smoothed outline of the recessed
luminaire barrier. The mounting surface shall have a hole cut in it to accept the test
luminaire.
The barrier shall be attached to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturers
installation instructions. See Figure 2.

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Recessed luminaire barrier

( i n d i c a t i ve o n l y)
luminaire and its cable
( i n di c a tive o nl y)

12 m m

>220 m m >220 m m

Hole

FIGURE 2 MOUNTING SURFACE

5.4.3 Test procedure

This procedure shall be conducted on Sample 1 within one hour following removal from
humidity preconditioning.
The barrier shall be secured to the mounting surface, which is then placed on a flat rigid
support and prevented from movement.
The barrier is positioned in accordance with manufacturers instructions, however if the
barrier is not positively located in respect to the luminaire, it shall be positioned and fixed
as per worst case, with the side of the barrier near the mounting surface at the minimum
distance allowable by design of the luminaire.
It may be necessary to attach ceiling support members to the mounting surface board to
simulate roofing structures necessary for the fixing of the barrier or if required by
manufacturers instruction.
The following test method is based on the impact test in IEC 62262. The procedure shall be
as follows:
(a) The impacts shall be applied by the hammers, as appropriate, as specified in
AS 60068.2.75.
NOTE: The test equipment may need to be modified to ensure the impact of the hammer is
perpendicular to the test surface. The barrier may be tested with or without the luminaire.
(b) The equipment shall not be energized.
(c) If the barrier contains any adjustable parts they shall be fixed in the most
unfavourable position.
(d) The impact test shall be at a level of IK06 (1J) for low impact/duty classification
barriers, IK08 (5J) for medium impact/duty classification barriers and IK10 (20J)
for high impact/duty classification barriers.
NOTE: Refer to IEC 62262 for further information on IK levels.
(e) Three impacts shall be applied at each exposed face or at least three vulnerable
locations as appropriate.

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5.4.4 Compliance
After the test, the sample shall show no damage, in particular:
(a) Live parts shall not have become accessible.
(b) The sample shall continue to afford the degree of protection against ingress in
accordance with its classification.
(c) The barrier shall not be dislodged from its fixing points.
Deformation of the barrier is permitted. The barrier shall either return to its original shape
without assistance or be subjected to the following tests in this deformed shape.
Immediately following this test the barrier shall be subjected to the ingress tests in
Clause 5.5 and thermal test in Clause 5.6.

5.5 INGRESS TEST

5.5.1 General requirement
The barrier shall provide protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects contacting
hot surfaces of the luminaire.
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The ingress tests shall not be applied to the access face, i.e. the space representative of the
underside of a ceiling or visible wall face for wall mounted luminaires.
Barriers marked with any IP rating shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of
AS 60529 for the marked IP rating, with the associated IP rated luminaire.
A1 5.5.2 Test procedure and requirements
Following the test in Clause 5.4, sample barrier 1 shall be tested in accordance with the
marked ingress classification.
For low, medium or high classification ratings the following also apply:
For low ingress classification: Test probe 19 of IEC 61032 shall be applied without
appreciable force to all external surfaces and any opening of the barrier.
For medium ingress classification: Testing shall be in accordance with IP4X of AS 60529.
For high ingress classification: Testing shall be in accordance with IP6X of AS 60529.
A1 NOTE: The ingress classifications do not equate to an IP rating in accordance with AS 60529 as
the assessment is not applied to the access face.
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5.5.3 Not used
A1 5.5.4 Compliance
For the purposes of AS 605292004, Clause 12.3, Acceptance conditions, any hazardous
parts are considered to be any luminaire, lamp or live part within the barrier or part of the
barrier that exceeds by more than 5C the temperature limit for mounting surface: normally
flammable surface (see Note 3).
For each IP rating, compliance shall be assessed as specified in AS 60529, except for low
ingress protection classification, which is given below.
A1 Compliance for low ingress protection and low ingress protruding protection
classification: The 5.6 mm diameter of the probe shall not enter into an area where the
temperature of any surface (including parts of the luminaire, the lamp or the barrier
interior) exceeds by more than 5C the temperature limit for mounting surface: normally
flammable surface (see Note 3) when the surface is measured while the barrier, luminaire
and worse case lamp are operated in accordance with the thermal test conditions of
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NOTES:
1 The 5.6 mm diameter aspect of probe 19 of IEC 61032 is between IP3X and IP2X of
AS 60529 and has been selected as an available standard size probe which is below the
expected minimum size for common insulation materials or other flammable solids such as
leaves.
2 Without appreciable force is considered to be a force not exceeding 1 N.
3 Mounting surface: normally flammable surface temperature limit of AS/NZS 60598.1 is
90C.
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5.5.5 Not used

5.6 THERMAL TESTNORMAL OPERATION

5.6.1 Set-up procedure
5.6.1.1 General
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A test box shall be constructed, consisting of the mounting surface, described in Clause 5.4,
on top of which is a rectangular box with vertical sides and a top.
The vertical sides and top of the test box shall be made of 12 mm thick porous wood fibre
board. The nominal dimensions of the test box shall be 900 mm wide 900 mm long
400 mm high. The minimum horizontal distance from the side of the barriers to the side
of the test box shall be 300 mm and the minimum vertical distance from barrier to the top of
the test box shall be 150 mm. The dimensions from the barrier to the sides and top of the
test box shall be measured after Sample 1 is subjected to Clause 5.4.
NOTE: Larger barriers may require a larger test box
The set-up shall have thermocouples attached to the barrier and luminaire in the most
unfavourable positions. Refer to Figure 3 for an example of test set-up.
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12 m m

12 m m

Recessed luminaire barrier

C e nte r 150 m m
( i n di c ative o nl y)

20 0 m m
insula
ati
tion

12 m m

300 mm 300 mm

T h e r m a l te s t l u m i n a i r e Hole Ed g e of h o l e

L EG EN D:
= Thermocouples

NOTE: T he r mo c ouple p osit ion s a r e i nd icat ive on ly

FIGURE 3 TEST SETUP

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Any luminaire auxiliary control gear shall be installed as specified by the barrier
manufacturer. Where the barrier manufacturer does not specify the control gear position,
the control gear is mounted outside the test box.
For single combination barriers: These are tested with the specified luminaire and a
240 V test lamp or 240 V auxiliary equipment with a test lamp.
For combination barriers: These are tested with the worst-case luminaire. The lamp
selected shall be a 240 V test lamp or 240 V auxiliary equipment with a test lamp.
NOTE: The worst-case luminaire is typically the highest wattage and least ventilated.
For both single combination and combination barriers: The lamp shall be the worst case
lamp. The lamp used shall take into account the lamp type that can be fitted to the luminaire
subject to any markings on the luminaire indicating maximum wattage and lamp types that
can be used with, or excluded from use, with the luminaire.
A1 For generic barriers, a quartz halogen MR16 GU5.3 12V 50 W lamp shall be mounted in a
downlight open frame bracket on the test box mounting surface. The open frame die cast
white enamel bracket has an 80 mm outside diameter, an internal detachable bracket
suitable for MR16 lamps, twin spring loaded mounting facilities. Figure 4 shows the type of
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802 mm

402 mm

673 m m

255 m m

3 55 m m

52 2 m m

FIGURE 4 DOWNLIGHT MOUNTING FRAME FOR TESTING GENERIC BARRIERS

Lamp calibration for generic barriers The lamp mounted in the above mentioned bracket,
shall be operated in the test box via an independent power supply.
The power supply shall be adjusted to obtain 1.05 rated power and operated until
temperatures are stable. The temperature of the lamp shall be measured at its hottest point
and shall be within the range of 320 10C. If this temperature is not obtained the power
input shall be increased until a stable temperature of 320 10C is obtained. Once the
temperature is obtained, the wattage shall be recorded, and the lamp supplied at this power
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5.6.1.2 Insulation
The type of thermal insulation is formed insulation where 200 mm is equivalent to RI 4.0
classification in accordance with AS/NZS 4859.1.
NOTE: Formed insulation is used for all tests of barriers regardless of the insulation
classification.
Formed insulation is cut to size and added as specified below. When installed in the test
box it shall not be compressed.
The depth of insulation shall be as follows:
(a) 200 mm of formed insulation is cut to size and added between the barrier and the test
box. The insulation is then pushed around the barrier to form a close fit without
compression.
(b) Barriers less than 200 mm high, classified as restricted for use with formed thermal
insulation are deemed that insulation may be across the rear of the barrier. In this
instance an opening of 50% of the area of the barriers internal footprint dimension is
cut in the insulation over the centre rear of the barrier.
(c) Where a barrier manufacturer specifies as suitable for an insulation depth greater
than 200 mm then formed insulation of the depth specified by the barrier
manufacturer is cut to size and added between the barrier and the test box. The
insulation is then pushed around the barrier to form a close fit without compression.
The rear of the barrier should protrude through the specified insulation depth. Where
the restricted barrier does not protrude through the insulation, an opening of 50% of
the area of the barriers internal footprint dimension is cut in the insulation over the
centre rear of the barrier.
(d) For unrestricted classification, if the rear of the barrier does not protrude through
the specified depth, the barrier is deemed to be coverable for the purposes of this
test and as such is tested as for a coverable barrier.
(e) If the barrier is classified as coverable, then formed insulation is cut to size and
added between the barrier and the test box to the maximum height of the barrier. The
insulation is then pushed around the barrier to form a close fit without compression.
Further insulation is then added to completely fill the test box, this being a further
200 mm of insulation.
5.6.1.3 Test box
The test box shall have its top added and sealed.
The test box shall be positioned in a draught-proof thermal room as described in
Appendix B at a temperature of 25C 5C.
5.6.2 Test procedure
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5.6.2.1 Single and combination barriers
The procedure shall be as follows:
(a) The test lamp is energized at 1.05 times the rated wattage for a filament lamp or 1.06
times the rated voltage for other lamps.
(b) Lamps controlled by auxiliary control gear have this gear energized at 1.06 times
rated voltage.
(c) The test is run till temperatures have stabilized or 8 h has elapsed.
All temperatures measured shall be referred (mathematically adjusted) to an ambient
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A1 5.6.2.2 Generic barriers

The procedure shall be as follows:
(a) Energize and run the test lamp at the power determined in Clause 5.6.1.1.
(b) Run the test procedure in Clause 5.6.2.1 until temperatures have stabilized or 8 h has
elapsed.
All temperatures measured shall be referred (mathematically adjusted) to an ambient
temperature of 25C.
5.6.3 Compliance
No temperatures shall exceed
(a) 90C on the outside of the barrier; and
(b) 90C on the mounting surface.
The temperature shall not exceed these values by more than 5C
If testing of the barrier is combined with testing of the luminaire, other limitations (for
example component temperatures) as specified in Clause 12.4.2 of AS/NZS 60598.1:2003
shall also apply to the luminaire/barrier combination.
NOTES:
1 The allowance of 5C is made to take into account the inevitable variability of temperature
measurements and align with AS/NZS 60598.1.
2 See Table 12.1 of AS/NZS 60598.1:2003 for temperature limitations.
There shall be no damage to the barrier or luminaire such as scorching, deforming or
melting. During the test, no thermal cut-out/protective devices within the barrier, luminaire
or auxiliary equipment shall operate.

A1 5.7 THERMAL TESTABNORMAL OPERATION

5.7.1 Rationale
The intention of this test is to stress the system to a situation that is foreseeable but not
likely in normal conditions. The test is to reflect unusual conditions in ceilings where
insulation may move, for instance, by wind or animals, or inadvertent movement by persons
working in the ceiling space, and cover lighting equipment.
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Note deleted
5.7.2 Setup procedure
In the case where the thermal test (Clause 5.6) was performed without the test box being
completely filled with insulation, the top shall be removed and formed insulation shall be
cut and added to abut the barrier and sides of the box. Additional thermocouples shall be
added if necessary to record the highest temperature where the barrier touches insulation.
Formed insulation shall be added to completely fill the rest of the box above the barrier, but
is not pushed down in such a manner that it enters the barrier.
The test box top shall be replaced and sealed.
The test box shall be positioned in a draught-proof thermal room as described in
Appendix B at a temperature of 25C 5C.
5.7.3 Test procedure
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A1 (a) The test lamp is energized at 1.05 times the rated wattage for a filament lamp or 1.1
times the rated voltage for other lamps.
(b) Lamps controlled by auxiliary control gear have this gear energized at 1.1 times rated
voltage.
(c) The test is run till temperatures have stabilized or 8 h has elapsed.
All temperatures measured shall be referred (mathematically adjusted) to an ambient
temperature of 25C.
5.7.3.2 Generic barriers
The procedure shall be as follows:
(a) Energize and run the test lamp at the power determined in Clause 5.6.1.1.
(b) Run the test procedure in Clause 5.7.3.1 until temperatures have stabilized or 8 h has
elapsed.
All temperatures measured shall be referred (mathematically adjusted) to an ambient
temperature of 25C.
5.7.4 Compliance
No temperature shall exceed
(a) 130 +5, 0C on the outside of the barrier.
(b) 130 +5, 0C on the mounting surface.
NOTE: The allowance of 5C is made to take into account the inevitable variability of
temperature measurements and align with AS/NZS 60598.1.
There shall be no damage to the barrier or mounting surface such as scorching, deforming
or melting. Compliance shall be checked by visual inspection. During the test, thermal cut-
out/protective devices within the luminaire or auxiliary equipment may operate for single
combination barriers only.
NOTE: Temperature limitations have been set after considering information from insulation
material manufacturers, plasterboard manufacturers and referring to AS/NZS 60598.1.

5.8 RESISTANCE TO FLAME AND IGNITION

5.8.1 General
Following preconditioning (see Clause 5.3), sample 2 shall immediately be subject to the
tests of Clause 5.8.2 and Clause 5.8.3.
5.8.2 Glow-wire test
5.8.2.1 Test procedure
The glow-wire test as set out in AS/NZS 60695.2.11 shall be applied at 960C for 30 s.
The glow-wire shall be applied at a place where the section is thinnest, but not less than
15 mm from an edge of the product.
If there are different layers to the barrier the test shall be applied to the inside surface of the
barrier. It may be necessary to cut a section of the barrier for this test.
5.8.2.2 Compliance
Any flames produced shall extinguish within 30 s after removal of the glow wire tip and
flaming droplets shall not ignite the tissue paper.

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5.8.3 Needle flame test

5.8.3.1 Test procedure
Another area on the same specimen shall be subjected to the needle-flame test as described
in AS/NZS 60695.11.5 for a period of 30 s.
5.8.3.2 Compliance
Any flames produced shall extinguish within 15 s after removal of the needle-flame and
flaming droplets shall not ignite the tissue paper.

5.9 ACCELERATED AGEING TEST

This test is under consideration. It will involve heat, moisture and resistance to ultraviolet
light.

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APPENDIX A
BIBLIOGRAPHY
(Informative)
AS
3999 Thermal insulation of dwellingsBulk insulationInstallation requirements
AS/NZS
4859 Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings
4859.1 Part 1: General criteria and technical provisions
IEC
62262 Degrees of protection provided be enclosures for electrical equipment against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
ISO
9076 Thermal insulationMineral-wool loose-fill for horizontal applications in
ventilated roof spaces (series)
BCA Building Code of Australia

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APPENDIX B
DRAUGHT PROOF THERMAL ROOM
(Normative)

B1 REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements specify the construction of a suitable draught proof thermal
room for luminaires, as required for the tests of normal and abnormal operation.
The draught proof thermal room shall be rectangular, with a double skin on top and on at
least three sides, and with a solid base. The double skins shall be of perforated metal,
spaced approximately 150 mm apart, with regular perforations of 1 mm to 2 mm diameter,
occupying about 40% of the whole area of each skin.
A1 The internal surfaces shall be painted with a matt paint. Each of the three principal internal
dimensions shall be such that there shall be a clearance of at least 200 mm between the
internal surfaces and any part of the largest test box for which the thermal room is designed.
There shall be a clearance of at least 300 mm above the top of the thermal room and around
the perforated sides. The enclosure shall be at a location protected as far as possible from
draughts and sudden changes in air temperature; it shall also be protected from sources of
radiant heat.

B2 ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS
Alternative constructions for draught proof enclosures are suitable if it is established that
similar results are obtained.

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APPENDIX C

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Not used

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AMENDMENT CONTROL SHEET

AS/NZS 5110:2011

Amendment No. 1 (2013)

REVISED TEXT
SUMMARY: This Amendment applies to the Preface, Clauses 1.3.2, 1.3.15, 2.1, 2.2.2, 2.3, 2.3.3, 2.3.4 (New),
2.4, 2.8 (New), 2.9 (New), 3.2, 3.3.4 (New), 4.3, 4.6 (New), 4.7 (New), 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4,
5.5.5, 5.6.1.1, 5.6.2, 5.7 and 5.7.3, Appendices B and C, Table 2.1, and Figure 3 and Figure 4 (New).
Published on 25 February 2013.
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Standards New Zealand is the trading arm of the Standards Council established under the Standards
Act 1988.

Australian/New Zealand Standards

Under a Memorandum of Understanding between Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand,
Australian/New Zealand Standards are prepared by committees of experts from industry,
governments, consumers and other sectors. The requirements or recommendations contained
in published Standards are a consensus of the views of representative interests and also take
account of comments received from other sources. They reflect the latest scientific and industry
experience. Australian/New Zealand Standards are kept under continuous review after publication
and are updated regularly to take account of changing technology.

International Involvement
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand are responsible for ensuring that the Australian
and New Zealand viewpoints are considered in the formulation of international Standards and that
the latest international experience is incorporated in national and Joint Standards. This role is vital
in assisting local industry to compete in international markets. Both organizations are the national
members of ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International
Electrotechnical Commission).

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