AS/NZS 3000:2007: Electrical
AS/NZS 3000:2018
installations (known as the
Electrical installations - Known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules
Australian/New Zealand Wiring
Rules): including Amendments 1 and
2, subject to the following
modifications:
1. In 4.5.2.3.2, change “warning sign
shall be installed” to “warning sign
shall be installed or fitted in
domestic installations but may be
omitted from all other installations”.
2. In 4.18.1(b) and (c), change “all
live (active and neutral) conductors”
to “all active conductors”.
3. Add a new paragraph to 4.18.2:
“In New Zealand, only electrical
equipment that is directly
associated with the gas supply may
be installed in the hazardous areas
of a domestic installation, shown in
figure 4.10.”
4. Replace 4.18.3 with “In New
Zealand, only electrical equipment
(including metering equipment) that
is directly associated with the gas
supply may be installed in the
exclusion zones of a domestic
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Electrical installations - Known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules - Inculding Amendment 1, Amendment 2, and Amendment 3.
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WorkSafe proposes a 12 month transition period
1.Remove reference to clause 1.7.3 Equipment selecƟon
2. Change to: Remove reference to 2.3.2.1.2(b)(I) and
between the current Australian/New Zealand Rules
2.3.2.1.2(c)
and the version included in this update
The reason for this is that the Electricity (Safety) Regulations
prescribe an equipment regime, it is not appropriate for
The reason for this is that there needs to be an ability to switch
AS/NZS3000 to also prescribe an equipment regime for New
the neutral and earth for EV charging and when an installation is
Zealand.
operated independent of the grid.
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3.Delete clause 2.6.2.2.3(b) and replace it with:
4.Delete 2.6.3.3.2 ExcepƟon 2, Bullet point 2 – this
5.In clause 4.18.5 ReƟculated
6.Amend clause 4.18.5 so that the term "hazardous
exception is no longer needed due to change in
lighter-than-air gas system, delete area" has the same meaning as "exclusion zone" and
"Either type A in accordance with IEC 61009.1 or IEC
technology use.
the words "lighter-than-air"
the title for Figure 4.20.
61008.1
Or
Reason: this would allow this
Reason: A hazardous area is different to an exclusion
Type F or Type B in accordance with IEC 62423."
clause to also apply to reticulated zone. An exclusion zone does not allow any electrical
LPG installations.
equipmet into the zone where as a hazardous area,
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which does not exist in residential, requires special
This is to allow the use of Type B and F RCDs and also
precaustion for eletrical equipment as well as a
refer to the stnadard cited in Schedule 4.
periodic inspection. We do not want to impose a
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periodic inspection on domestic premesis in this
way.
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7.In clause 8.3.10 paragraph 2 delete the words "either by
With the exception of clause 7.9.4
Clause 7.9.3 change title and all
What are we doing about appendix
the operation of the integral test device, or".
words in the clause to remove the P? also add in all rcds to have a
word “domestic”
residual current rating of not
Delete note 4.
Reason: to clarify that the clause exceeding 30 ma.
applies in all installation rather
Clause 8.3.10 add in new paragraph 5 after paragraph 4:
than just domestic
Add 7.9.3.4 The requirements in
The function testing of the RCD is to include trip time, as well
appendix P must be complied with.
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as confirmation that the functions that the RCD has are
working, as well as confirmation that protection against
electric shock is provided by which tripping is ensured for
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residual sinusoidal alternating current and residual pulsating
direct current, as well as the presence of DC leakage and
wave form distortion, as well as constant DC where
applipable.”
The reason for this is to ensure that RCDs are tested to
ensure that they are working but are not deemed unsafe by
Regulation 24 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations due to
the trip time.
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Change: 2.2.1.4
Change clause 7.9 and appendix P to make all Change clause 1.5.6.3:
Delete clause 1.6.2(c) note (b)
Replace:
Remove the title ‘Notes” and make the clause substantive.
Mode 4 information guidance only.
At the end of paragraph 1 insert the
2.6.3.3.3 – All with “ Where a
(1) Change the word “guidance” to requirements.
following:
Reason: In New Zealand the ESR
installation or part
prescribes standard low voltage, not IEC installation has been installed
Reason: to ensure that the NZ requirement for EV charging is
"Any RCD that forms part of the
60038.
in accordance with
mandatory.
installation shall be selected and
AS/NZS3003, the
installed to be compatible with the types
requirements of 2.6.3.3.1 do
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of lead intended to be used within the
not apply.”
installation. Consideration shall be
applied for potential pulsating and
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constant DC fault currents and
Reason: to ensure that the
waveform distortion.”
facilitation of home medical
treatment set out in AS/NZS
Reason: To ensure RCDs in an
3003 can be effectively
installation are not blinded by the
implemented.
presence of DC and they maintain their
safety function.
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wording for Evs - removal of mode
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requirements mandatory
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