Effective january 1 st, 2019 was the new edition of the asnzs 3000 wiring rules standard electrical installations, which outlined over 200 changes and expanded upon the coverage of electrical installations. The full amendments include other changes that are not listed here, mostly clerical and. New as3000 electrical wiring rules were introduced in july 2018 which affect the installation of new hot water systems. Section 3 selection and installation of wiring systems 3. While working on the roof his hand came into contact with an exposed live wire, electrocuting him. I was wondering if anyone had the latest version of asnzs 3000 wiring rules in pdf format or similar. Compliance with the new wiring rules will be applied on a mandatory basis in accordance with relevant state legislation from 1 january 2019. An overview of amendment 2 to the wiring rules asnzs.
The new wiring rules asnzs 3000 has been developed by standards australia and industry experts. The new wiring rules a brief look at the changes we are all waiting for the new wiring rules standard asnzs 3000 to be published, with an expected print date of october. Ive just started a mature apprenticeship as an electrician after working about 28 years as a mechanic. New clause preventing electric shock in commercial buildings. Neca nsw webinar as nzs 3000 wiring rules have your say. Superseded a superseded standard is one, which is fully replaced by another standard, which is a new edition of the same standard. The australian and new zealand wiring rules impacts everyone and the proposed changes will be significant. The new asnzs 3000 wiring rules is coming soon and the proposed changes will be significant. It was very apparent that it was just a shamble, with cables thrown around, data and electrical cables mixed. Electrical installations known as the australiannew zealand wiring. Some indications are that it may be even later, but hopefully it will be in 2017.
The asnzs 3000 applies to electrical installations in all types of premises and land used by electricity consumers, not just domestic installations. An overview of amendment 2 to the wiring rules asnzs 3000. Allowable wire and cable types and sizes are specified according to the circuit operating voltage and electric current capability, with further restrictions on the. Electrical installations known as the australiannew zealand wiring rules. As nzs 3000 2007 introduction ondemand course youtube. If you know for sure and you have purchased 2018 as3000 is a different story, but at this stage your link is exactly hard copy of what i have received recently including neca seminars at sa. In 2016 sai global was acquired by baring private equity asia and delisted from the asx. Standards new zealand has been made aware of a document circulating on social media purporting to be the new edition of the asnzs 3000.
Neca services technical wiring rules 94 septemberoctober 2016 issue 4 wiring rules are not retrospective recently i inspected a ceiling space in a commercial building in melbourne. They are usually pretty quick to advise and get your money when new versions are available. Where v75 and v90 cables 2016 superseded view superseded by. Its a place for you to share your vision of how we could develop standards better and how they could add greater value to australian society by being delivered in more user focused ways. This pack includes the 75 minute overview of the changes in the wiring rules across all 8 sections. Alterations and additions in accordance with clause 2. Energy safety update on regulatory status of asnzs 3000. Insured licensed dealer and installercabler certificate of wiring rules compliance issued for every job done on your house with every installation comes. Earlier this year new electrical wiring rules were introduced. Standards australia is a standards organisation established in 1922 and is recognised through. As3000 wiring rules booklet neca safety specialists.
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The australian standard will be applied through legislation in victoria via the electricity safety installation regulations 2009 and then by the. How the new wiring rules affect new hot water system. Electrical installations wiring rules yellow pages. Those rules affect the installation of new hot water systems where a new circuit is to be installed.
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