FINALLY, THE UK’S NUMBER ONE DATA BRAND IS HERE EXCLUSIVE TO AUSLEC/L&H A Sonepar Company CHANGES TO WIRING RULES AS/NZS 3000 The new edition is available in spiral bound with over 600 pages, more than 200 changes and will expand coverage on electrical installations, improved & new safeguards and will bring industry requirements in line with best practice. Some of the key changes are - • More information on mandatory test failures and continuity of the installation’s earthing system • Mandatory RCD requirements for protected circuits and alterations and repairs clarified • Improved installation safety requirements for cables that pass through bulk thermal insulation • New clause detailing Arc Fault Detection Devices and Electrical installations will soon be governed by a new 2018. This should become the ‘bible’ of all updated installation requirements set of rules with the new Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 work practices and should be carried in all vans, • Enhanced requirements for switchboard installation having been developed by Standards Australia and as compliance to these regulations in mandatory. and minimum clearances industry experts. The new Wiring Rules is a complete revision of the • New electric vehicle socket outlet requirements The revised version of the Australian/New Zealand 2007 edition to provide updated work methods and Wiring Rules is out now (PDF version) and hard copies installation practices that are ‘deemed to comply’ Speak to your local Auslec/L&H branch to order your are due to be released end of July, early August, with the associated performance outcomes and safety copy now. conditions. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PAGE 5 B R A N AOY N E O N U BE DU C TU D R H STMTE LY TO OE O O O RU CC U EFOS A ’I! L NLMA L DT E