AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules Amendment 2 published

Standards Australia published Amendment 2 to the Wiring Rules on 30 April 2021. The amendment covers the following areas:

• Clarifications concerning RCD requirements for alterations
• Clause 2.10.2.2 — Switchboard accessibility and emergency exit facilities: location, spacing, room layout, switchboard doors and switchboard room doorways
• Clause 2.10.3.2 — Switchboard construction and verification — boards rated at 125 A per phase or 10 kA fault capacity must comply with either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439
• Switchboard type testing and verification requirements clarified
• Figures 7.3 to 7.6 (connection of generator sets to existing fixed electrical installations have been replaced
• Clause 8.3.7 — Polarity and correct circuit connections — testing requirements
   

These amendments will come into force as of 30 October 2021. A copy of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Amd 2:2021 can be purchased from Standards Australia.

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