AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules Seminar

Wiring Rules Information Seminar
AS/NZS 3000:2007
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WHATS NEW
A survey found industry wanted a document that: Is more suited to the present regulatory structure; Is more logical and easier to understand; Reinstates much of the guidance information that was removed from the 2000 edition; Has more examples.
WHATS NEW
Standard is in 2 parts bound as 1 document: Part 1 provides uniform essential elements that constitute minimum regulatory requirements; Part 2 provides installation practices that achieve certainty of compliance with Part 1.
WHATS NEW
Preface contains details of 56 additions and alterations included in the new Standard. These include: extended application of safety switches; protection against arcing faults; requirements for discrimination between circuits; installation couplers recognised as a suitable means of connection; (continued)
WHATS NEW
strengthening requirements for the prevention of the spread of fire; enhanced requirements for recessed luminaires; requirements for sanitisation areas in the food processing industry; mandatory testing of safety switches for correct operation; additional appendices, improved index, more logical layout, further illustrations and background information.
PART 1 DEFINITIONS
Revised definition: Clause 1.4.82 Safety service A system or component that operates to identify an emergency, or is intended to operate during an emergency, and is primarily associated with (a) the safety of persons evacuating a building; or (b) fire-fighting operations; or (c) fire suppression. Called emergency systems or essential equipment in previous editions.
PART 1 DEFINITIONS
New definition: Clause 1.4.69 Outbuilding A structure completely separated by an area of land from another structure containing the switchboard from which supply is obtained. See Clause 5.5.3.3 Earthing of outbuildings.
PART 1 SCOPE, APPLICATION AND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Part 1 (Section 1) provides a mechanism for acceptance of design practices that may not be addressed in Part 2. This mechanism is only intended to apply where departures from the methods in Part 2 are significant. However, a degree of flexibility exists within Part 2.
PART 1
Clause 1.9.4 Compliance by specific design and installation. Certain installations or portions of installations that may have unusual requirements, applications or intended use, that cannot meet Part 2 may use a specific design and installation method.
PART 1
Such installations may be deemed suitable provided that they: satisfy the fundamental safety principles of Part 1; result in a degree of safety not less than that which would be achieved by compliance with the particular requirements of this Standard; and satisfy the other requirements of this Standard as detailed in this Clause. The remaining portions of such installations shall comply with Part 2.
PART 1
If all or part of the design/construction is not based on Part 2, this choice must be made by the designer prior to final certification of construction by the person carrying out the construction. Any departures from Part 2 must be formally acknowledged by the installation owner or operator. The designer shall document the Part 1 design.
PART 1
Documentation must: be in English; state why Part 2 was not used; list the verification requirements that are required to ensure compliance; state how compliance with Part 1 is achieved; contain the owner/operators acknowledgement as to the departures from Part 2;
PART 1
List any requirements where the design requires specific use; List the verification undertaken to ensure compliance and include the results of this verification. Be retained by the designer and also on site by the person with overall responsibility for the installation.
PART 2 GENERAL
Part 2 provides installation practices that achieve compliance with Part 1. It generally retains the structure of AS/NZS 3000:2000. It restores information from AS 3000:1991. Emphasis placed on common, practicable and costeffective methods.
PART 2 SECTION 2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, CONTROL AND PROTECTION

Clause: 2.2.1.2 Common neutral A common neutral conductor may be used for two or more circuits subject to the following conditions: (a) The continuity of the common neutral shall not depend on connections at the terminals of electrical equipment, including control switches. (b) The circuits shall be controlled and protected by linked circuit breakers. (c) The neutral shall be marked at the switchboard to identify the associated active conductors. (Cl. 2.9.9.5)
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.3.3.2 Number of main switches The number of main switches should be kept to the minimum practicable to provide effective operation in an emergency. Domestic installations: One switch per separately metered supply; Where there is more than one separately controlled supply from a meter, a main switch is required for each supply.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.1.1 requires overcurrent protection of the consumers mains in accordance with one of the following: short circuit and overload protection at the origin (point of supply); short circuit at the origin and overload protection at the main switchboard; short circuit protection not required where overload protection is provided at main swb. and mains are constructed and installed to Clause 3.9.7.1.2. (unprotected U/G tee-off arrangement)
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.1.1 (continued) Note: Distributors Service fuse will provide short circuit protection. (Requirement of the Qld Electrical Safety Act & Regulation 2002) Distributors circuit breaker may provide both short circuit and overload protection.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.1.1 (continued) Note: Consumers mains supplying circuits that are individually protected against overload are deemed to have overload protection where the sum of the circuit breaker ratings does not exceed the current carrying capacity of the consumers mains. Eg. Simple domestic installation with gas range and water heater comprising of 2 20A power circuits and 2 10A lighting circuits and 63A consumers mains will comply with the above.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.5.1 Protection against switchboard internal arcing fault currents Protection against arcing faults while equipment is in service, or is undergoing maintenance, shall be provided for heavy current switchboards. (ie. switchboards >800A per phase). The supply conductors up to the line side of the protective devices shall be provided with means to reduce initiation of arcing faults by insulation or by separation.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.5.2 Heavy current switchboards shall be provided with internal separation in accordance with AS/NZS 3439.1. Note: Arc fault containment is not required and is considered to be an enhancement of internal separation. See Clause 7.2.8 for switchboards supplying Safety Services.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.5.3 Protective devices shall be provided to limit, as far as practicable, the harmful effects of a switchboard internal arcing fault by automatic disconnection. Note: Switchboards complying with AS/NZS 3439.1 Forms 3b 4bh should meet these requirements.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.7.1 Reliability of supply The electrical installation shall be designed to provide a reliable supply by dividing the electrical installation into appropriate circuits and selecting protective devices with appropriate discrimination so that in the event of a fault occurring, the loss of supply resulting from operation of a protective device is minimized. The selection and setting of the protective devices shall be verified by inspection.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.5.7.2 Coordination of protective devices Coordination of various protective devices requires consideration of both discrimination and backup (cascading) protection. Clause 2.5.7.2.3 General supply circuit discrimination In accordance with Clause 2.5.7.1, to minimize loss of supply, discrimination shall be arranged between protective devices for outgoing circuits and the upstream protective device. Downstream devices shall be selected to discriminate with upstream devices, using time-current curves.
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.1 RCD protection - General The use of fixed setting RCDs with a rated operating residual current not exceeding 30mA, is recognized as providing additional protection in areas where excessive earth leakage current in the event of failure of other measures of protection or carelessness by users could present a significant risk of electric shock.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.2.3 Protection against initiation of fire Although not a mandatory requirement of this Standard, to provide additional protection against the initiation of fire caused by leakage current across insulation, a Type S RCD with a rated residual current in the range of 100 mA to 300 mA may be used as a main switch in a domestic installation.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.2.4 Arrangement Where RCDs are required in accordance with Clause 2.6.3 the circuits shall be arranged as follows: (a) Not more than 3 final subcircuits shall be protected by any one RCD; and (b) Where (i) the number of RCDs exceeds 1; and (ii) more than 1 lighting circuit is installed; lighting circuits shall be distributed between RCDs. (c) In domestic installations having more than 1 final subcircuit, a minimum of 2 RCDs shall be installed.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.3.1 Residential electrical installations RCDs are required for socket outlets and lighting circuits in residential electrical installations. And also for: (c) directly connected hand-held (Cl.1.4.8) electrical equipment, eg directly connected hair dryers or tools; forming part of (i) individual domestic installations; or (ii) residential areas of other electrical installations (motels, hospitals etc); or (iii) multiple residential electrical installations that are provided for common use;
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.3.1 (continued) Exceptions: Sockets outlets located in a home dialysis installation shall be protected in accordance with Clause 2.6.3.3. Clause: 2.6.3.3 Home dialysis installations In accordance with AS/NZS 3003 medical equipment used in home dialysis installations shall be: (a) supplied by a dedicated circuit; and (b) protected by a 10mA RCD positioned so that it may be reset by the patient while under treatment.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.3.2 Other electrical installations Additional protection by 30mA RCDs shall be provided for final subcircuits supplying (a) socket outlets having a rated current not exceeding 20A; and (b) one or more lighting points and having a rated current not exceeding 20A; and (c) directly connected hand-held electrical equipment.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.3.2 (continued) Note: The final subcircuits referred to in Item (b) include, without limitation, those supplying the following: (a) External lighting installations, such as bollard-type luminaires; and (b) Illuminated signs; and (c) Ground mounted lighting for the illumination of public features. Exception: Where disconnection could cause a dangerous situation. E.g. Traffic lights.
SECTION 2
Clause: 2.6.3.4 Alterations, additions and repairs Socket outlets added to an existing circuit shall be protected by an RCD. Exception: (a) Where socket outlets or lighting points are not RCD protected are replaced, including the replacement of a single outlet with a multiple. (b) Extensions to circuits supplying lighting points only, provided the existing circuit is not RCD protected.
SECTION 2
Clause 2.9.2.5 (k)
PART 2 SECTION 3 SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS

Clause: 3.5.2(b)(ii) Neutral conductor Multiple phase The current carrying capacity of the neutral conductor of multiphase consumers mains, submains or final subcircuit shall be not less than that of the current carrying capacity of the largest associated active conductor. Exception 2: Current carrying capacity of the neutral can be lower if detection device fitted.
SECTION 3
Clause: 3.6.2 Voltage drop Voltage drop remains at 5% with several exceptions. The most common exception is shown below. Exceptions: 3. Where the point of supply is the low voltage terminals of a substation located on the premises containing the electrical installation and dedicated to the installation, the permissible voltage drop may be increased to 7%.
SECTION 3
Clause: 3.9.3.2 Suspended ceilings (a) Wiring systems may be supported by the suspended ceiling system unless this is not permitted by the suspended ceiling manufacturer; and (b) Cables shall be provided with additional protection against mechanical injury where in contact with conductive ceiling support runners (Cl. 3.3.2.6); and (c) Wiring systems installed above suspended ceilings shall be fixed at suitable intervals to prevent undue sagging of cables. Note 2: National Building Codes may restrict use of suspended ceilings to support services.
SECTION 3
SECTION 3
Clause: 3.11.4.4 & TABLE 3.6 U/G wiring systems
SECTION 3
SECTION 3
SECTION 3
Clause: 3.11.4.5 Identification of U/G wiring systems Underground wiring systems shall be identified by an orange marker tape complying with AS/NZS 2648.1 and positioned at approximately 50% of the depth of cover above the wiring system or any additional mechanical protection. Exception: Underground wiring systems installed by boring, provided the location is marked and recorded in a readily available permanent location. If a pipe is retained after the boring operation, orange-coloured pipe or conduit is recommended.
SECTION 3
Marking and recording of U/G cable location The presence of U/G wiring shall be marked and recorded as follows: (a) Permanent cable marker signs shall be provided to indicate the point where a cable enters or leaves a structure; Exception: Cable entry signs need not be provided where the position of U/G cable entry into the ground is obvious. Clause: 3.11.4.6
SECTION 3
Clause: 3.11.4.6 Marking and recording of U/G cable location (continued)
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The route shall be recorded on a plan to enable future location. This plan shall be located at the switchboard from which the circuit originates. The plan locating the consumers mains shall be kept at the main switchboard.
PART 2 - SECTION 4 SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIES

Clause: 4.5.2.3 Recessed luminaires Recessed luminaires and their auxiliary equipment shall be installed in a manner designed to minimize temperature rise and prevent the risk of fire. This requirement shall be satisfied by one of the following methods: (a) The use of a luminaire specifically designed and certified by the manufacturer to permit (i) contact with combustible materials; or (ii) enclosure or covering by thermal insulation, as appropriate to the location of the luminaire.
SECTION 4
Clause: 4.5.2.3 Recessed luminaires (continued) (b) Installation of the luminaire within a fire-resistant enclosure. (c) Provision of required clearances from combustible and thermal insulating material as specified by the manufacturer of the luminaire. (d) Provision of the default clearances from combustible and thermal insulating material as specified in Figure 4.7. Where manufacturers installation instructions that specify required clearances are not available the luminaire shall be installed in accordance with (b) or (d).
SECTION 4
Clause: 4.5.2.3 Recessed luminaires (continued) Where thermal insulation is of a type that is not fixed in position, e.g. loose fill, a barrier or guard constructed of fire-resistant material shall be provided and secured in position to maintain the necessary clearance (see Figure 4.7). Where thermal insulation may reasonably be expected to be installed in the space containing a recessed luminare, the luminaire shall be installed in such a manner as to provide for the subsequent installation of thermal insulation.
SECTION 4
SECTION 5 - EARTHING
SECTION 5
Clause 5.5.1.3 Labeling The main earthing conductor shall have a permanent label attached at the connection to the earth electrode with a legible warning against disconnection in the following form: WARNING: MAIN ELECTRICAL EARTHING CONDUCTORDO NOT DISCONNECT Exception: Where the method of connection to the electrode precludes disconnection this requirement need not apply.
SECTION 5
SECTION 5
Clause 5.6.2.5 Showers and bathrooms Any conductive reinforcing within a concrete floor or wall forming part of a shower or bathroom shall be bonded to the earthing system of the electrical installation to avoid any potential differences that may occur between conductive piping (including taps, drain, etc) connected to, or in contact with, the electrical installation earthing system and the concrete floor or wall.
SECTION 5
Clause 5.6.2.5 Showers and bathrooms (continued) An equipotential bonding conductor, in accordance with Clause 5.6.3, shall be connected between the reinforcing material and any part of the earthing system within the room. Note: Clause 5.6.3.2(b) requires 4mm2 conductor.
PART 2 - SECTION 6 DAMP SITUATIONS

Clause 6.7 Sanitization and general hosing-down operations Electrical installations where the requirements of this clause may apply include, without limitation, food production or processing areas and agricultural or horticultural premises, such as rooms, locations or areas where (a) livestock are kept; or (b) feed, fertilizers, vegetable or animal are produced, stored, prepared or processed; or
SECTION 6
Clause 6.7 Sanitization and general hosing-down operations (continued) (c) Plants are grown, such as greenhouses or hydroponic installations; or (d) Agricultural or horticultural products are produced, prepared or processed, e.g. dairies, drying, stewing, pressing out, fermenting, butchering, meat processing, etc. Clause 6.7.4.4. Switchboards shall have IPX6 enclosures.
PART 2 - SECTION 7 SPECIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Clause 7.3 Electrical Generation Systems New Clause covering: (i) Engine-driven generator sets; (ii) Stand-alone power systems, e.g. photovoltaic, wind turbine etc; (iii) Grid-connected inverter systems.
SECTION 7
Clause 7.3.5.2.2 - RCDs Where an electricity generation system includes an inverter, the RCD shall be of a type suitable for the waveform of the particular inverter, and in accordance with the inverter manufacturers instructions. Note: Requirements for types of RCDs are set out in Clause 2.6.2.2.
SECTION 2
Clause 2.6.2.2 Types of RCDs States in part: In Australia, an RCD shall be of the type that tripping is ensured when the waveform is sinusoidal. Note: 1. The possible waveform of a fault current to earth can affect the operation of an RCD and shall be taken into account for the selection of the type of RCD.
SECTION 7
SECTION 7
SECTION 7
Clause 7.8 Specific Electrical Installation Standards This Clause outlines those Standards that are applicable to specific electrical installations. AS/NZS 3001 Relocatable installations and their site supply; AS/NZS 3002 Shows and carnivals; AS/NZS 3003 Electromedical treatment areas; AS/NZS 3004 Marinas and recreational boats;
SECTION 7
Clause 7.8 Specific Electrical Installation Standards (continued) AS/NZS 3012 Construction & demolition sites; AS/NZS 3832 Cold-cathode illumination systems (HV neon); AS/NZS 3015 Telecommunications networks power supplies; Installations complying with AS/NZS 3018 (Single domestic installations) are deemed to comply with this Standard.
SECTION 7
Guidance Standards: AS/NZS 3010 Generating sets; AS/NZS 3014 & 3016 Electric fences AS/NZS 4249 Film, video & TV sites. Appendix A contains a list of referenced documents, compliance with which is called up as a mandatory requirement for those Standards listed as Normative References.
SECTION 8 VERIFICATION
Clause 8.3.6.2 Results The insulation resistance between (a) the conductors of consumers mains and submains; and (b) live and earthed parts of an electrical installation, or parts thereof, including consumers mains and submains shall be not less than 1 M .
SECTION 8
Clause 8.3.9.1 Socket outlets not RCD protected The impedance required for automatic disconnection of supply to socket outlet circuits not RCD protected shall be verified by (a) verification of the total resistance (Rphe) of the active and protective earthing conductors; or (b) where supply is available, verification of the earth fault loop impedance, in accordance with Clause 8.3.9.3. (eg. measurement or by using a fault loop impedance test device). S. 12 Electrical Safety Regulation 2002.
SECTION 8
SECTION 8
Clause 8.3.10 Operation of RCDs Where supply is available, the function of the RCD shall be verified by the operation of the integral test device, or by the use of special test equipment. Tests shall be performed on each final subcircuit protected by an RCD to verify that the RCD functions correctly to disconnect the designated circuit Clause 8.3.10.3 The RCD shall disconnect supply.
SECTION 8
Clause 8.4 Date of initial energisation of an installation The date of initial energisation of an installation should be available on-site, either by marking or in an accessible record. Either month and year or year only will be acceptable.
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
Examples of other Tables in Appendix C: TABLE C1 Maximum demand single & multiple domestic; TABLE C2 Maximum demand non-domestic; TABLE C3 Maximum demand Energy demand method for non-domestic installations; TABLE C8 Guidance on the loading of points per final subcircuit.
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX D
Examples of Tables in Appendix D: TABLE D1 Sinking of posts/poles in ground; TABLE D2 Force exerted by aerial line conductors; TABLE D6 Round hardwood pole - strength ratings; TABLE D10 Grade 250 steel pipe strength ratings; TABLE D12(a) Grade 350 steel square section strength ratings.
OTHER NEW APPENDICES

APPENDIX E Electrical installation requirements in National Building Codes (e.g. BCA); APPENDIX F Installation of surge protective devices; APPENDIX G Degrees of protection of enclosed equipment (i.e. IP ratings); APPENDIX H WS Classification of wiring systems (i.e. fire ratings); APPENDIX I Protective device ratings and sizes of imperial cables; APPENDIX J1 Symbols used in this Standard.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Electrical work commenced under AS/NZS 3000:2000 prior to 01/06/2008 may continue; Electrical work which has been quoted and a contract has been awarded may be performed under AS/NZS 3000:2000; Large projects designed under AS/NZS 3000:2000 (e.g. shopping centres) may be performed under that Standard. Can be applied immediately, but comes into force in Qld on 01/06/2008.

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PART 1 SCOPE, APPLICATION AND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

PART 2 SECTION 2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, CONTROL AND PROTECTION

PART 2 SECTION 3 SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS

PART 2 - SECTION 4 SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIES

PART 2 - SECTION 6 DAMP SITUATIONS

PART 2 - SECTION 7 SPECIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

OTHER NEW APPENDICES

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