Repairs: Repairs to existing electrical installations or their parts may be performed using methods, fixtures and fittings that were acceptable when that part of the electrical installation was originally installed or with methods, fixtures and fittings currently available as direct replacement, provided that the methods satisfy the fundamental safety principles of this Standard. In addition to inclusion of ‘alteration’ and ‘repair’ in the definitions, further clarifications of what constitutes alterations and repairs have been provided in Clause 1.9.3 to aid electricians in understanding the distinction between the two and their associated requirements:Īlterations: Alterations to electrical installations shall not cause any portion of the original electrical installation, or connected electrical equipment, to: (a) carry excessive currents or sustain excessive voltages or (b) be used in any manner that is not in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2018. Clarification of requirements for alteration and repair of electrical installations (Clause 1.9.3) Installation, design, or construction works should be carried out referring to AS 3000:2018 in its entirety. Note: This article aims to summarise sections of AS/NZS 3000:2018. This article explores some of the most significant changes presented in the standard, and how they will impact Australian electrical installations. Updates to the Standard have been made to reflect new technologies, equipment, and installation techniques. The latest version of the Australian and New Zealand Standard: Electrical Installations “Wiring Rules” (AS/NZS 3000:2018) has now been published, and will supersede AS/NZS 3000:2007.
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