Energy Safe Victoria

REC/LEIW
Information Seminar
2008
 Wiring Rules

THIS SESSION
• Structure of the Standard
• Key changes from previous edition
• Reason for some changes
• Identify items for further reading
• Format of clauses
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PART 1 PART 2
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES INSTALLATION PRACTICES
Scope Sections 2 to 8
Application
Referenced documents Detailed requirements 
Definitions and guidance

Fundamental principles
Design of an electrical installation Similar structure 
to existing standard
Selection & installation of equipment
Verification
Covers majority of jobs
Means of compliance
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STRUCTURE OF PART 2

Section 1 - NO Section 1 in Part 2 - Part 1 only

(avoids confusion with Clause numbering)
Section 2 – General arrangement, control and
protection
Section 3 – Selection and installation of wiring systems
Section 4 - Selection and installation of appliances
and accessories
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STRUCTURE OF PART 2

Section 5 - Earthing arrangements and earthing

conductors
Section 6 - Damp situations
Section 7 - Special electrical installations
Section 8 – Verification
Appendices
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AS/NZS 3000:2007
PART 1
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New Definitions

1.4.24 Ceiling, suspended

1.4.25 Circuit

1.4.30 Competent person

1.4.58 Installation coupler

1.4.62 Isolation (isolating function)

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New Definitions

1.4.69 Outbuilding

1.4.77 Protection, basic - - - [direct contact]

1.4.78 Protection, fault - - - - [indirect contact]

1.4.101 Wiring, equipment

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Modified definitions

1.4.43 Earthed
1.4.45 (Earth) fault-loop impedance
1.4.47 Electrical installation
1.4.50 Electricity distributor
1.4.82 Safety service (was emergency system)
1.4.52 Equipotential bonding
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Part 1 – Clause 1.5
Performance based principles of protection against
dangers and damage, similar to former Section 1,
including -
Electric shock Abnormal voltages
Fault protection Spread of fire
Thermal effects Mechanical movement
Overcurrent External influences
Earth fault current
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Means of Compliance - Clause 1.9

• Must satisfy Part 1 in all cases

• Part 2 (deemed to satisfy Part 1)

• Other Standards (e.g. Domestic – AS/NZS3018)

• Specific design and installation

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Specific Design and Installation:-

Documentation
– In English
– Why part 2 not adopted
– Verification requirements & results of that undertaken
– How Part 1 compliance achieved
– Owner/operators formal acknowledgement
– Specific use requirements
– Retained by designer and on-site
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Specific Design and Installation:-

Verification requirements to be specified
Designer must be competent

Expands existing Clause 1.6 – (alternative arrangements)

Enhances consistency between jurisdictions in relation to
variations and exemptions
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Non-Negotiable Requirements -
Separation of safety service supplies (1.5.2)

Additional protection by RCDs (1.5.6)

Green/yellow for PE conductors only (1.7.2 f)

Polarization of socket-outlets (1.7.2 g)

Semi-enclosed rewireable fuses prohibited (1.7.2 h)

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Alterations, Additions & Repairs (1.9.3)

Alterations & Additions

– deemed to be new
– must not affect compliance of
• a Part 1 design
• the original installation

Repairs
– may use methods acceptable when originally installed, provided
the methods satisfy the fundamental safety principles.
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AS/NZS 3000:2007
SECTION 2
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Common neutral (2.2.1.2)
- continuity not dependant on terminals of equipment

- circuits controlled by linked circuit breakers

- marked at switchboard to identify actives

Isolation:-
– deliberate action required to defeat (2.3.2.1)
– warning notice where more than one supply connected
– switches capable of being secured in open position (2.3.2.2.1)
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Main switches must be isolating type (2.3.3.1)

Domestic - one main switch for each "supply"(2.3.3.2)

Main switch location (2.3.3.3)

Exception: Need not be on switchboard or readily accessible where
unauthorised operation may impair safety and
- on public land; and
- for traffic control, bus shelters etc; and
- installation otherwise controlled & protected to Wiring Rules
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De-rating of switches for low PF loads (2.3.7.2)

Auto reclose devices (2.4.4)

- Not permitted if a required protective device unless
circuit insulation automatically verified before reclosing

- May be used if -
* Manual OFF over-rides auto function
* Warning notice displayed re functionality
* Time delay before first auto reclose
* Number of recloses is limited
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Overcurrent protection (2.5)
Required for consumers mains (2.5.1.1)

Three options:
(1) Short-circuit and Overload protection at origin

(2) Short-circuit protection at origin, Overload at MSB

(3) Overload protection at MSB with construction to minimise the

risk of Short-circuit
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Overcurrent protection (2.5)
Details the general installation requirements for the protection to be
located at the origin of the circuit, usually the switchboard.

Should it be required for alternative positions and/or omission of

protective devices the following information is provided in the
standard.

Overload protection – alternative position (2.5.3.3)

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Overcurrent protection (2.5)
Details the general installation requirements for the protection to be
located at the origin of the circuit, usually the switchboard.

Should it be required for alternative positions and/or omission of

protective devices the following information is provided in the
standard.

Short-circuit protection – alternative position (2.5.4.3)

(the risk of breakdown and the potential fault that exist)

Figures 2.1 to 2.9 provide example arrangements

Fig. 2.9 demonstrates several different arrangements
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Switchboard arcing fault protection >800A

(2.5.5)

– Reduce probability - separation (2.5.5.2); or

– Limit harmful effects - protective device/s (2.5.5.3);

or

– Both !
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Reliability of supply (2.5.7)
Discrimination required for
o Safety service circuits; up to arcing fault level
o Circuits rated
 800A or more - to upstream CB instantaneous setting
 250A and <800A - overload curves (& recommended as
above)
 <250A - "should" be overload curves (recommended as
above)

Figures 2.11 to 2.14 demonstrate requirements

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RCDs (2.6)

Function - what RCD will and will not do (2.6.1)

Excess leakage current. Not A-N or imported N voltages

Selection of type (2.6.2)

MD, Waveform etc

Recommendation re fire protection (2.6.2.3)

100 - 300mA type as main switch for domestic

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Arrangement of RCDs (2.6.2.4)

 Maximum 3 circuits per RCD. (NOT per pole/phase)

 >1 lighting circuit and >1 RCD = split lighting on RCDs

 Domestic >1 circuit = Minimum 2 RCDs

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RCDs - Where required (2.6.3)

Residential (i.e. all forms of dwellings) - including

common areas of multiple installations (2.6.3.1)

Final sub-circuits of ANY rating to:

 One or more socket outlets
 Lighting points
 Directly connected hand held equipment
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RCDs - Where required (2.6.3)

Other installations (2.6.3.2) :-

Final sub-circuits supplying:

 One or more socket outlets rated 20A or less
 Lighting points - circuits rated 20A or less
 Directly connected hand held equipment (of any rating)

Exceptions >
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RCD Exceptions
Other installations (2.6.3.2)
1. Other methods used (such as a separated supply)
2. Socket outlets protected by a socket outlet RCD
(i.e. Circuit excepted from protection - not outlet)
3. Other Standards apply (which prevail)
4. Special situations in Sections 6 & 7 (which prevail)
5. If disconnection would cause greater danger.

Residential (2.6.3.1)
1 Home dialysis installation 2 Some alterations/additions
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RCDs - Where required (2.6.3)

Alterations, additions and repairs (applies to

domestic and other installations) (2.6.3.4)

Socket outlets added to an existing circuit

shall be protected

Exceptions for
- simple replacement of an assembly; or
- extensions to lighting circuits not RCD protected
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Switchboards (2.9)
Cable Distribution Cabinets (2.9.1 - Exception)
– small UG sub-mains teed off larger UG submains; and
unskilled access not necessary
Access and emergency exit rules grouped (2.9.2.2)
Access in hallways - maintain 600mm and doors secured to
avoid workers being pushed towards switchboard
(2.9.2.2 & Fig.2.18)
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Switchboards (2.9)
Identification of main switchboard room (2.9.2.4)
Restrictions in cupboards (2.9.2.5)
- Separate section
- Front of that section
- Facing access door with no unused space in front
- No obstruction projecting below
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Switchboards (2.9)
Bars and links (2.9.5.3) - Identification
Exception: Where basic insulation colour is visible.

Fire protective measures (2.9.7)

- Notes added regarding “close fitting holes” and need to
seal.
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AS/NZS 3000:2007

SECTION 3
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Types of wiring systems (3.2 )
Type of wiring system and method of installation
in the one table, Table 3.1

Current carrying capacity (3.4)

General (3.4.1)
Provision for reasonably foreseeable changes
e.g. Thermal insulation in ceiling spaces or walls are
increasing due to BCA requirements, and they will only
increase!
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Neutral Conductor (3.5.2 )
The minimum size of the neutral conductor of a
multi phase circuit to be full size (3.5.2(b)(ii))
Exceptions include:
– Mostly multiphase load; and
a final sub-circuit; or
a sub-main not supplying MEN installation

PEN must be full size

i.e. Consumers Mains or Sub-mains to an MEN outbuilding
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Voltage Drop (3.6)
Value (3.6.2) –
Where dedicated substation on site, increased to 7%
(Exception 3)

Earthing conductors (3.7.2.11)

(b) Tunnel-type connections
Single screw earth connector (loose) permitted if
screw not less than 80% tunnel dia.
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Joints in cables (3.7.3)
Joints shall be enclosed (e.g. junction box)
Exception where:
 Not subject to strain; and
 Made in accordance with 3.7.2 (Connection methods); and
 Mechanical protection reinstated (if removed or damaged); and
 Insulated and sheathed to equivalent of original

Installation couplers (3.7.4)

 Suitable for connection of cables, equivalent to a junction box
 Not a socket outlet - deliberate action to detach
 New Zealand – appliances within house
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Identification (3.8)

Clear identification of function (3.8.1)

Where colour used - Table 3.4 mandatory

Exceptions - Aerials, Cable screens etc (3.8.3)
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Support and fixing (3.9.3)

Openings and checks in building elements not to

compromise strength (3.9.3.1)
[i.e. consult builder, in relation to issues such as the size of
holes and the number.]

Sheathed cables through metallic structure to be fixed

where likely to be disturbed (3.9.3.1)
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Support and fixing (3.9.3)
Suspended ceilings (3.9.3.2)
 May support cables unless not permitted by ceiling
manufacturer
 Add mechanical protection over ceiling runners
 Fix to prevent undue sagging

Wiring systems likely to be disturbed (3.9.3.3)

(e) ‘below raised floors’ has been added due to the
increase in the data style installations
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Protection against mechanical damage (3.9.4)
Near building surfaces (3.9.4.2)
concealed within 50mm from surface of wall, floor, ceiling or roof;
and
>150mm from an internal wall to wall or wall to ceiling corner;
and
fixed in position or restrained by passing through opening.

Exception - where cable can move freely to 50mm or more from the
surface if a screw or nail penetrates.
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Protection against mechanical damage (3.9.4)

Under wall lining or roofing material (3.9.4.3)

Additional requirements no include:

Space between wall lining or roofing material and
immediate support - prohibited
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Particular requirements (3.9.7)
Consumers mains (3.9.7.1)
 Protected - normal requirements

 Unprotected [i.e.no short-circuit protection]

 Constructed to reduce risk of short-circuit to a minimum; and
 Additional requirements of distributor

 Systems deemed to reduce risk of short-circuit to minimum

o Insulated & sheathed in HD insulating conduit (i.e. HD PVC)
o Insulated & sheathed in UG wiring enclosures
o XLPE aerials type X-90UV
o Busways and busbars insulated up to first protective device
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Proximity to non-electrical services (3.9.8.4)

General conditions shall be satisfied

(as opposed to ‘considered’)

Conditions relating to gas, water and

telecommunication systems added. (b) & (c).
This relates to any wiring systems!
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Prevention of spread of fire (3.9.9)
Significantly expanded

Penetration of fire barriers (3.9.9.3)

Limits size of openings & requires reinstatement to BCA

Certified sealing products and methods to provide equivalent

resistance to external influences as the wiring system
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Limitation of eddy currents (3.9.10)

Guidance notes added regarding circuits rated 300A
or more and methods of addressing the issue

Insulated, unsheathed cables (3.10.1.1)

Enclosure in roof (ceiling) space clarified.
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Underground wiring systems (3.11)
Clause rearranged :-
Suitability and protection (3.11.1)
Classification of wiring systems
(Cat A, B, C) – (3.11.2)
Arrangements (for Cat A, B, C) – (3.11.3)
Installation requirements (3.11.4)
Table 3.5 UG Wiring system categories rearranged
Table 3.6 Minimum depth of cover
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Underground wiring systems (3.11)
Identification of UG wiring (3.11.4.5)
Orange marker tape at 50% depth of burial, regardless of the
colour of the conduit.
(Exception - for boring. Orange pipe recommended)

Marking or recording of location (3.11.4.6)

Fit cable markers; OR
Record on plan located at switchboard.

Spacing from other services (3.11.5)

100mm minimum; 500mm to earth electrode
Table 3.7 - Water >65mm ID = 300mm
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AS/NZS 3000:2007
SECTION 4
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Prevention of fire hazard (4.2.2)
Protection from high temperatures - (4.2.2.3)
Radiant heat sources located to limit temperature rise of
surface heated by source has been added.

Prevention of spread of fire (4.2.2.6)

(BCA requirements re equipment installed in fire walls etc.)
- 300mm H and 600mm V from opening or recess in other
side of a fire rated wall, ceiling or floor.
- penetrate no more than 50% thickness
- gaps sealed
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Connection of electrical equipment (4.3)
- Installation coupler (4.3.2.2)
- Installation wiring vs. equipment wiring – Figs 4.5 & 4.6

Socket outlets (4.4)

- Shall not be located where the withdrawal of a plug is
restricted by a permanent fixture or fitting (4.4.2.1)
- Marking of switch. 1.5m limit replaced by 'remote'.
Exception: where >2.5m high and for specific equipment and not
accessible for general use.
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Lighting equipment and accessories (4.5)
Lampholders (4.5.1.1)
Located to minimise risk of:
- contact with live parts of the lampholder; or
- mechanical damage to the lamp or lampholder

Satisfied by
installation >1.8m high; OR
guard for lamp and lampholder; OR
incorporated in a luminaire
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Lighting equipment and accessories (4.5)

Edison screw lampholders (4.5.1.2)

Outer contact to be neutral
Exceptions: Where incorporated in an appliance; or
Provided with a skirt that prevents contact
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Lighting equipment and accessories (4.5)
Recessed luminaires (4.5.2.3 )
1. temperature rise at rear to be limited to prevent damage
2. Four options:
a) Manufacturer certified luminaire (AS/NZS 60598)
b) In a suitable fire-resistant enclosure
c) Clearances specified by manufacturer
d) Default clearances (Fig. 4.7)
- Provision for thermal insulation
- Option (a) or (b) only - where leaves or vermin likely
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Lighting equipment and accessories (4.5)

Suspended ceilings (4.5.2.4)

Luminaires shall not –

- exceed mechanical load capacity of a ceiling panel; or

- cause deformation, discolouration or other deterioration

of a ceiling panel
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Smoke detectors (4.6 )
Not a wiring rules requirement (BCA)

Cooking appliances (4.7)

Switch to be "readily accessible" (4.7.1) in areas such as
e.g. cook top, deep fat fryer, barbecue griddle.

Exception - in public parks etc

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Electricity converters (4.12)
Require another source for normal operation
 Include UPS
 Generators moved to 7.3

Protection
 Type of RCD - waveform may affect operation (4.12.5.2)
 Installation earthing system for output (4.12.6)
 Neutral continuity during bypass switching (4.12.7)
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AS/NZS 3000:2007
SECTION 5
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Sect. 5 Reorganised - to minimise cross referencing
Groups are now:-
Earthing functions
Parts [required] - including PE conductors
Equipment to be earthed
Arrangement of earthing system
Equipotential bonding
Impedance of the earthing system
Other arrangements
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Earthing conductor size (5.3.3)
Selection (5.3.3.1.2)

 Maximum size no longer specified, 400mm² may now be

required greater than 120mm² earth conductor in Table 5.1
to meet the requirements of clause 5.3.3.1.1.

 Summation of parallel cores > Table 5.1 = Minimum 25%

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MEN earthing system
Earthing requirements of the Wiring Rules apply to
installations connected to an MEN system

MEN system described

Notes indicate relationship between

MEN and IEC TN-C-S
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MEN connection (5.3.5)
"Connection" [more general term than 'link']

Same size as supply neutral (5.3.5.2)

• Exceptions where:-
- Short-circuit protection provided; or
- Enclosure "earthed" by connection to neutral; or
- Double insulation maintained up to terminals of
short-circuit protective device.
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Earth electrodes (5.3.6)
Types (5.3.6.2)
– Tabulated - Table 5.2
– Foundations embedded directly in contact with soil

Location (5.3.6.4)
– Contact with moist soil
– Separated from conductive enclosures of other
services
– Main earth connection accessible
– Identified at main switchboard
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Earthing arrangements (5.5)

Connection to earth electrode (5.5.1.2)

Accessible for inspection & testing

Main earth connection to be labelled (5.5.1.3)

“WARNING - MAIN ELECTRICAL EARTHING

CONDUCTOR - DO NOT DISCONNECT”
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Equipotential bonding (5.6)

Conductive water piping (5.6.2.2)

Bond if the water piping is accessible inside building and
continuous to ground

Other conductive systems (5.6.2.3)

May use circuit PE for an appliance.
(e.g. HWS circuit earth may bond water piping).
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Equipotential bonding (5.6)
Showers and bathrooms (5.6.2.5)

 Conductive reinforcing of floor or wall shall be bonded

 Bonding conductor shall be connected between reinforcing

and any part of earthing system within the room.

 Grille or mesh laid in floor may also be used.

 Recommended for existing installations also.

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AS/NZS 3000:2007

SECTION 6
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Section 6

Rearranged - all forms of water containers now

'together'

Classified zones
– Limitation of zones by barriers etc in scope
to avoid repetition.
(6.2.1 - Baths; 6.3.1 - Pools; 6.4.1 - Fountains)
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Baths, Showers & Other fixed water
containers (6.2)
Baths and showers (6.2.2.1)

Other fixed water containers (6.2.2.2)

– Zone 2 for containers with a flexible hose (veggie sprayer)
increased to align with laundry troughs (>45L)
i.e. 1m above x 0.5m

Switchboards (6.2.4.6) - prohibited in classified zones

Revised figures (Figs 6.1 to 6.9) – Example
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Refrigeration rooms (6.6)

Heating elements in door seals (6.6.4.6)

– Shall be protected by a 30mA RCD

Switchboards (6.6.4.7) - prohibited in refrigeration

room.
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Sanitization and General Hosing-Down
Operations (6.7)

Scope (6.7.1)
 Total revision
 Applies to food production and processing; and to
agricultural or horticultural and similar premises.
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Sanitization and General Hosing-Down
Operations (6.7)
Classification of zone (6.7.2)
 Cleaned throughout - whole space

 Floor and walls only - ceiling within 1m of wall; and

- any wall; and
- a horizontal plane 2.0m high

 Floor only - a horizontal plane 1.0m high

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Sanitization and General Hosing-Down
Operations (6.7)
Selection and installation of equipment (6.7.4)
Recognises that chemicals used may affect electrical equipment

 temperature and pressure of fluids used

 chemicals used
 Hosing pressure - IPX5 low/medium; IPX 6 high
 Equipment (including wiring system) suitable for location
 Switchboards minimum IPX6
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SECTION 7
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Special Electrical Installations include –
Safety services.
Electricity generation systems.
Protection by electrical separation.
Extra-low voltage electrical installations.
High voltage electrical installations.
Hazardous areas.
Plus a range of specific installations such as:
– Caravans, transportable structures, vehicles, boats,
marinas, construction sites, electric fences and etc.
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Safety services (7.2)

Supply systems (7.2.2)

Separation of supplies (7.2.2.1)

Source for safety services may be used for other
purposes only if availability for safety services not
impaired (may require load shedding)

Alternative supply systems (7.2.2.3)

Capacity to supply all safety services
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Safety services (7.2)
Lifts (7.2.1.4)

Electricity supply not required to be arranged as a safety

service where:

Exception 1 – A passenger lift having an alternative non

electrical source of operation that descends to building exit
level, doors open & remain so.

Exception 2 - A lift in a single private residence installed to

AS/NZS1735.18
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Safety services (7.2)

Identification (7.2.6)
Electrical installations in outbuildings (7.2.6.3)
 Remote switches supplying an outbuilding containing safety
services and main switches in the outbuilding to be marked:
 to indicate the service that they control; and
 “IN THE EVENT OF FIRE DO NOT SWITCH OFF”; and
 in contrasting colouring or other suitable means
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Electricity generation systems (7.3)

New clause based on former 4.8 that covers

 engine-driven generator set;
 stand-alone system such as photovoltaic, wind etc;
 grid-connected inverter system (interactive inverter);
and
 battery system.
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Electricity generation systems (7.3)

Connection to electrical installation (7.3.8)
 As per AS/NZS 3010
 MEN connection within installation
 Incoming neutral not switched
 N & E not paralleled
 Switching for an alternative supply to maintain “necessary
functions”
E.g. Overlap neutrals to maintain continuity; operation of RCD's on output
waveform etc.
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Electrical separation (Isolated supply) (7.4)
Testing (7.4.7)
General (7.4.7.1) - Verify separation between each circuit and:
a) transformer primary winding
b) Other wiring
c) Other separated circuit
d) Earth

Single items (7.4.7.2) also IR between earth and

• exposed conductive parts; and
• earth contact of a socket-outlet
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Specific electrical installation standards
(7.8)
Regrouped
– Additional requirements;
– Deemed to comply;
– Specific installation guidance

Additional requirements
– Construction and demolition sites - AS/NZS 3012
– Electromedical treatment areas – AS/NZS 3003
– Marinas and recreational boats – AS/NZS 3004
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SECTION 8
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VERIFICATION
Requirements (8.1.2)
– Periodic inspection and testing (AS/NZS 3019)

Testing (8.3)
Application of AS/NZS 3017
– Common test methods
– Revised test sequence
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Mandatory Tests (8.3.3)

– earth-fault loop impedance (to 8.3.9); and
– operation of RCDs (to 8.3.10)

Verification of impedance (8.3.9)

– Installation having socket-outlets NOT protected by RCD
– Each such circuit verified by:-
a) Resistance of active and PE conductors; or
b) where supply available, earth fault loop impedance
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Operation of RCDs (8.3.10 )
– Supply available, use test button.
– Disconnection of designated circuit.

Continuity of earthing system (8.3.5)

– earth resistance to be consistent with length, CSA and
material (8.3.5.2 (b)
– Maximum resistance values provided in Table 8.2 for
up to 16 sq mm.
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Insulation resistance (8.3.6)
– consumers mains and sub-mains - IR test between
conductors
– equipment that may cause low IR should be
disconnected before applying the test (to the wiring).
– Note: >>> 1 Megohm expected for short polymeric
cables

Date of initial energisation of an

installation (8.4)
– Should be available on-site
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END SECTION 8
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AS/NZS 3000:2007

APPENDICES
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Appendices

A – Referenced documents

B – Circuit protection
– Circuit arrangements (i.e. Distribution)
– Protection against overcurrent
– Protection by automatic disconnection of supply
– Maximum circuit lengths
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C – Circuit arrangements
– Maximum Demand – calculation for domestic
- Lift demand included for domestic installations
- Energy demand method for non-domestic
– Simplified protective device selection – to 25 sq mm cable
– Simplified voltage drop – A.m. per % voltage drop method
– Number of points per circuit – load contribution per point
– Guide to number of cables in a conduit
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D – Minimum size of supports for aerial

conductors
 Revised approach to selecting suitable support
 ‘S’ (strength) rating assigned to various supports
 Minimum ‘S’ rating required for various conductors.
 Select support having equal to or greater ‘S’ rating.
 Examples provided
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E – Installation requirements in BCA

 Outline of BCA provisions
 New energy efficiency provisions of BCA
(a) to (p)

F – Installation of surge protective devices

 Not mandatory
 Advice on selection, installation and earthing
considerations
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G – Degrees of protection of enclosed

equipment
Explanation of the IP system

H – WS classification of wiring systems

Explanation of the WS system
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I – Protective device ratings and metric equivalent
sizes for imperial cables used in alterations,
additions and repairs
 Protective devices for existing imperial cables (to 7/.044”)
 Suitability of metric and imperial cables connected in
parallel

J – Symbols used in this Standard

K – High voltage electrical installations

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