Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2013
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2013/494
Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2013
Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General
Order in Council
At Wellington this 11th day of December 2013
Present:
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council
Pursuant to section 169 of the Electricity Act 1992, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations.
Contents
4 Regulation 3 amended (Application: things these regulations do not apply to)
5 Regulation 4 amended (Interpretation)
6 Regulation 6A replaced (Meaning of low-risk, high-risk, and general prescribed electrical work)
7 Regulation 8 amended (IEC shock current standards)
8 Regulation 13 amended (Doing work on works, installations, fittings, and appliances)
9 Regulation 17 amended (Maintaining safe distances)
10 Regulation 19 amended (Notifying WorkSafe of danger)
11 New regulations 24A and 24B inserted
12 Regulation 59 amended (Low and extra-low voltage installations to comply with AS/NZS 3000)
13 New regulation 61AA inserted (Installations in excavated areas must comply with AS/NZS 3007)
14 Regulation 65 amended (Requirement for certificate of compliance)
15 Regulation 67 amended (Information recorded on certificate of compliance)
16 Regulation 70 amended (High-risk prescribed electrical work to be inspected)
17 Regulation 72 amended (Record of inspection)
18 New regulation 72A inserted (What happens to records of inspection)
19 Regulation 73 amended (Offences relating to inspection)
20 Regulation 73A amended (Before connecting installations to power supply)
21 Regulation 74A amended (Electrical safety certification)
22 Regulation 74B amended (Exception for operators with maintenance management systems)
23 Regulation 74E amended (What happens to certificates of compliance)
24 Regulation 74F amended (Details of certificates of compliance for high-risk work to be lodged on database)
25 Regulation 74G amended (What happens to electrical safety certificates)
26 Regulation 75 amended (Periodic assessments of certain installations)
Alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations
78D Periodic assessment of equipment and conductors at alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations
28 Regulation 100 amended (Safety responsibilities of person who carries out work)
29 New regulation 103A inserted (Work on or near bare live conductors in alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations)
30 Regulation 109 amended (WorkSafe's power to exempt from requirements)
31 New regulations 118B to 118D and cross-headings inserted
Transitional provision relating to 2012 amendments
Transitional and savings provisions relating to 2013 amendments
Schedules amended, replaced, and inserted
Schedule 1
Amendments that come into force on 1 February 2014
Regulations
1 Title
These regulations are the Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2013.
2 Commencement
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(1) Schedule 1 comes into force on 1 February 2014.
(2) The rest of these regulations come into force on 31 December 2013.
3 Principal regulations
These regulations amend the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 (the principal regulations).
Amendments to Part 1
4 Regulation 3 amended (Application: things these regulations do not apply to)
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(1) Replace regulation 3(b) with:
“(b) road vehicles other than road vehicles used in a mining operation:
“(ba) the fittings of such road vehicles other than fittings that operate at standard low voltage:”.
(2) Replace regulation 3(d) with:
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“(d) ships other than—
“(i) pleasure vessels containing connectable installations; and
“(ii) barges and dredges used in connection with a mining operation:
“(da) the fittings of such ships:”.
5 Regulation 4 amended (Interpretation)
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(1) In regulation 4(1), replace the definition of low voltage with:
“low voltage,—
“(a) in relation to mining electrical equipment, means any voltage exceeding 50 volts AC or 120 volts ripple-free DC but not exceeding 1 200 volts AC or 1 500 volts ripple-free DC; and
“(b) in all other cases, means any voltage exceeding 50 volts AC or 120 volts ripple-free DC but not exceeding 1 000 volts AC or 1 500 volts ripple-free DC”.
(2) In regulation 4(1), insert in their appropriate alphabetical order:
“alluvial mine operator has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
“alluvial mining operation has the meaning given to it in section 19L of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
“EESS means the harmonised Australian/New Zealand Electrical Equipment Safety System
“EESS law means,—
“(a) in relation to Queensland, Part 2A of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld):
“(b) in relation to Tasmania, the Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Act 1997 (Tas):
“(c) in relation to any other Australian state, any legislation that gives effect to the EESS
“ERZ0 has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
“ERZ1 has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
“general body concentration, in relation to methane, means the concentration of methane in the relevant area expressed as a percentage of volume
“integral plug device means—
“(a) an appliance that incorporates pins that can be inserted into a socket-outlet for the purpose of connecting that appliance to a supply of electricity; and
“(b) includes a power pack
“low voltage works means works that are supplied or operate, or are intended to operate, at low voltage
“mine operator has the meaning given to it in section 19L of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
“mining electrical equipment means fittings and appliances (including cables) used or installed at an alluvial mining operation, a mining operation, or a quarrying operation in connection with—
“(a) any activity described in section 19M(a) or (b), 19N(1)(a), or 19O(a) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992:
“(b) the extraction of gold or ironsand
“mining operation has the meaning given to it in section 19M of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
“mobile mining electrical equipment—
“(a) means mining electrical equipment that is designed to be moved while it is connected to or powered by an electricity supply (whether or not the equipment needs or uses electricity in order to move); and
“(b) may include hand-held equipment
“opencast mining operation means an opencast coal mining operation or an opencast metalliferous mining operation as those terms are defined in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
“plug means any device, other than a bolted coupler or a restrained coupler, that is or can be plugged directly into a socket-outlet for the purpose of connecting an appliance or a fitting to a supply of electricity
“quarry operator has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
“quarrying operation has the meaning given to it in section 19N of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
“reduced low-voltage system means—
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“(a) a single-phase system in which—
“(i) the nominal line-to-line voltage does not exceed 110 volts AC; and
“(ii) the nominal line-to-earth voltage does not exceed 55 volts AC; and
“(iii) all exposed conductive parts are connected to the protective conductor; or
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“(b) a three-phase system in which—
“(i) the nominal line-to-line voltage does not exceed 110 volts AC; and
“(ii) the nominal line-to-earth voltage does not exceed 63.5 volts AC; and
“(iii) all exposed conductive parts are connected to the protective conductor
“registered EESS product means a fitting or an appliance that is—
“(a) classified as level 2 or 3 equipment under any EESS law; and
“(b) registered in respect of the relevant registered EESS supplier on a database established under any EESS law
“registered EESS supplier means a person registered under any EESS law as a responsible supplier
“relocatable mining electrical equipment means mining electrical equipment that is capable of being moved, but not while it is connected to an electricity supply
“safety-critical equipment, in relation to mining electrical equipment, means any or all of the following:
“(a) signalling and communication systems:
“(b) environmental monitoring systems:
“(c) gas monitors:
“(d) equipment designed or used for rescue and emergency purposes
“tourist mining operation has the meaning given to it in section 19L of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
“tunnelling operation has the meaning given to it in section 19O of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
“underground mining operation has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013”.
6 Regulation 6A replaced (Meaning of low-risk, high-risk, and general prescribed electrical work)
Replace regulation 6A with:
“6A Meaning of low-risk, high-risk, and general prescribed electrical work
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“(1) In these regulations, low-risk prescribed electrical work—
“(a) means prescribed electrical work that comprises the maintenance or replacement of a fitting in an existing installation; and
“(b) includes relocation or extension of a conductor to facilitate replacement of a fitting; but
“(c) excludes maintenance that involves the adjustment of protection or gas monitor settings of mining electrical equipment.
“(2) In these regulations, high-risk prescribed electrical work means the prescribed electrical work (not being low-risk prescribed electrical work) that—
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“(a) comprises or includes the installation, or adjustment of the settings, of any of the following:
“(i) an extra-low or low voltage installation that does not, or will not, comply with Part 2 of AS/NZS 3000:
“(ii) an installation that operates, or will operate, at high voltage (other than high voltage discharge lighting, high voltage mobile mining electrical equipment, and high voltage relocatable mining electrical equipment):
“(iii) a mains parallel generation system in an installation:
“(iv) a photovoltaic system in an installation:
“(v) an installation that is, or will be, located in a hazardous area other than an ERZ0 or ERZ1:
“(vi) an installation that is, or is intended, for use with electrical medical devices:
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“(vii) any fittings (including any neutral earth resistors and earth leakage circuit breakers) that—
“(A) control earth potential rise; and
“(B) are not part of any relocatable mining electrical equipment:
“(viii) any fittings or appliances that are not part of any relocatable mining electrical equipment and are used or installed, or to be used or installed, in an ERZ0 or ERZ1:
“(b) is mains work on an installation:
“(c) is work on an installation's animal stunning appliances or meat conditioning appliances:
“(d) is work on low voltage AC railway signalling equipment except where the equipment has been tested in accordance with ECP 60 and the work has been carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:
“(e) comprises or includes the construction of any relocatable mining electrical equipment, including fittings that control earth potential rise (such as neutral earth resistors, neutral earth reactors, and earth leakage circuit breakers):
“(f) comprises the connection of a supply of electricity from an above-ground supply to mining electrical equipment, or conductors supplying mining electrical equipment, that are located in the underground parts of an underground mining operation:
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“(g) includes the adjustment of the settings of—
“(i) any isolation fittings of mining electrical equipment:
“(ii) gas monitors used in a mining operation.
“(3) In these regulations, general prescribed electrical work means any prescribed electrical work on an installation, or on mining electrical equipment, that is not low-risk prescribed electrical work or high-risk prescribed electrical work.
“(4) To avoid doubt, work done on an installation by a person acting under the exemption in section 79 of the Act (an exemption for domestic electrical wiring work) is not categorised as low-risk, high-risk, or general prescribed electrical work, unless, in order to comply with regulation 57, the work is required to be certified, in which case the work is to be categorised in accordance with subclauses (1) to (3) of this regulation.”
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7 Regulation 8 amended (IEC shock current standards)
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(1) In regulation 8(2),—
(a) replace
“A low voltage installation is”
with“A low voltage installation and any fittings and appliances supplied at low voltage are”
; and
(b) after
“parts of the installation”
, insert“, fitting, or appliance”
.
(2) In regulation 8(3), replace
“A high voltage installation that is not provided with protection from supplying works is”
with“A high voltage installation, and any fittings and appliances supplied at high voltage, that are not provided with protection from supplying works are”
.(3) In regulation 8(4), replace
“A high voltage installation that is provided with protection from supplying works is”
with“A high voltage installation and any fittings and appliances supplied by that installation that are provided with protection from supplying works are”
.
Amendments to Part 2
8 Regulation 13 amended (Doing work on works, installations, fittings, and appliances)
Replace regulation 13(2) with:
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“(2) A person who does work on any fittings or appliances must ensure that—
“(a) the resulting fittings or appliances are electrically safe; and
“(b) in the case of mining electrical equipment or conductors supplying that equipment, the resulting equipment and conductors comply with the applicable requirements of Part 5A and Schedule 8.”
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9 Regulation 17 amended (Maintaining safe distances)
Replace regulation 17(1)(b) with:
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“(b) in relation to work on or near overhead rail, trolley bus, tramway, or road vehicle electrification systems (including the use of machinery, equipment, or plant), in accordance with—
“(i) ECP 34; or
“(ii) for railway electrification systems, IEC 62128-1, BS EN 50122-1, BS EN 50119, and sections 5 and 9 of ECP 34; or
“(iii) for tramway and trolley bus systems, IEC 60913; or
“(c) in relation to work done at alluvial mining operations, opencast mining operations, and quarrying operations, in accordance with AS/NZS 3007.”
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10 Regulation 19 amended (Notifying WorkSafe of danger)
In regulation 19(1)(b), replace
“regulation 75”
with“regulations 75, 78D, 78G, and 78K”
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11 New regulations 24A and 24B inserted
After regulation 24, insert:
“24A Electrically unsafe safety-critical equipment
Safety-critical equipment used or installed in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 is deemed to be electrically unsafe if the equipment has not been certified in accordance with clause 34 of Schedule 8 as being suitable to remain powered at all times.
“24B Electrically unsafe electrical work in relation to certain mining electrical equipment
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“(1) This regulation applies to electrical work—
“(a) that is performed on mining electrical equipment in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 in a way that compromises the explosion protection properties of that mining electrical equipment:
“(b) that involves the use of testing equipment that is not certified, in accordance with clause 37 of Schedule 8, for use in the ERZ0 or ERZ1 where the equipment is used or is intended to be used.
“(2) Electrical work to which this regulation applies is deemed to be electrically unsafe unless it is carried out under an approval system for live electrical work established as part of the electrical engineering control plan for the mining operation required by the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013.”
Amendments to Part 5
12 Regulation 59 amended (Low and extra-low voltage installations to comply with AS/NZS 3000)
Replace regulation 59(4) with:
“(4) Despite subclause (2), low voltage AC railway signalling equipment must be tested in accordance with ECP 60, and not in accordance with AS/NZS 3000.”
13 New regulation 61AA inserted (Installations in excavated areas must comply with AS/NZS 3007)
After regulation 61, insert:
“61AA Installations in excavated areas must comply with AS/NZS 3007
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“(1) An installation that is or will be located in an excavated area above ground (including an installation at an alluvial mining operation, opencast mining operation, or quarrying operation) must be installed, tested, inspected, and connected in accordance with AS/NZS 3007.
“(2) This regulation applies despite anything in Part 1 or Part 2 of AS/NZS 3000.
“(3) Regulation 59 is subject to this regulation.”
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14 Regulation 65 amended (Requirement for certificate of compliance)
Replace regulation 65(5) with:
“(5) A person issuing a certificate of compliance for prescribed electrical work done on an installation or part installation, or an electrical safety certificate for an installation or part installation, is, if he or she is acting in good faith, entitled to rely on the veracity of any certificates of compliance issued within the previous 6 months in respect of prescribed electrical work done on the installation or any part of the installation.”
15 Regulation 67 amended (Information recorded on certificate of compliance)
Replace regulation 67(2)(c) with:
“(c) give the name of the person issuing the certificate; and
“(ca) give the name of any person who, acting under the supervision of the person in paragraph (c), performed any of the prescribed electrical work referred to in the certificate; and”.
16 Regulation 70 amended (High-risk prescribed electrical work to be inspected)
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(1) In regulation 70(3), replace
“inspecting”
with“who inspects”
.(2) In regulation 70(3)(a) and (b), replace
“the work”
with“that work”
.
17 Regulation 72 amended (Record of inspection)
Replace regulation 72(2) to (4) with:
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“(2) The record of inspection must—
“(a) identify the work that was inspected; and
“(b) be signed and dated by the person carrying out the inspection; and
“(c) include or have on it the authentication mark, as specified in regulation 111B; and
“(d) if the inspection was carried out in accordance with a standard, identify the standard and state that the inspection was carried out in accordance with that standard; and
“(e) if the inspection was carried out in accordance with a certified design, identify the certified design and state that the inspection was carried out in accordance with that certified design; and
“(f) state whether the work that has been inspected has been done in accordance with these regulations; and
“(g) state whether the installation or part installation on which the work has been done is, and will be (when powered), electrically safe.
“(3) The person who carries out the inspection must attach the certificate of compliance, or a copy of the certificate of compliance, to the record of inspection.
“(4) If the inspection relates to work covered by more than 1 certificate of compliance, the record of inspection must identify the certificates of compliance to which it relates.”
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18 New regulation 72A inserted (What happens to records of inspection)
After regulation 72, insert:
“72A What happens to records of inspection
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“(1) A person who issues a record of inspection must—
“(a) provide a copy of it, within 20 working days after it is issued, to the person who contracted for the prescribed electrical work or, if that person is not readily available, to the owner or occupier of the place on or thing in which the installation or part installation is located; and
“(b) retain a copy, whether in hard copy or electronically, for at least 7 years.
“(2) A person who issues a record of inspection must, on request by any of the following, provide a copy of the record within 10 working days after the request:
“(a) WorkSafe:
“(b) the Board:
“(c) the Registrar:
“(d) the territorial authority of the place where the installation is located:
“(e) the person who contracted for the work to which it relates:
“(f) the owner or occupier of the place on or thing in which the installation or part installation is located.”
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19 Regulation 73 amended (Offences relating to inspection)
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(1) In regulation 73(b), replace
“respect.”
with“respect; or”
.(2) After regulation 73(b), insert:
“(c) carries out an inspection and fails to prepare a written record of inspection in accordance with regulation 72.”
20 Regulation 73A amended (Before connecting installations to power supply)
After regulation 73A(1)(d), insert:
“(da) if the work is required to be inspected and a certificate of compliance is required for the work, attach the certificate of compliance or a copy of the certificate of compliance to the record of inspection; and”.
21 Regulation 74A amended (Electrical safety certification)
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(1) Above regulation 74A(1), insert:
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“(1AA) This regulation applies to prescribed electrical work on—
“(a) an installation; or
“(b) a part installation; or
“(c) any fitting that supplies an installation or a part installation with electricity.”
(2) In regulation 74A(1), replace
“prescribed electrical work on an installation or part installation”
with“the work referred to in subclause (1AA)”
.(3) Replace regulation 74A(3)(f) and (g) with:
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“(f) be signed and dated by—
“(i) the person who did the connection; and
“(ii) if the person who did the connection was acting under supervision, the supervisor; and
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“(g) give the name and registration number of—
“(i) the person who did the connection; or
“(ii) if that person was acting under an employer licence, the employer's licence number; or
“(iii) if the person in subparagraph (i) was acting under supervision, the registration number of the supervisor.”
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22 Regulation 74B amended (Exception for operators with maintenance management systems)
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(1) In regulation 74B, delete
“low-risk”
.(2) In regulation 74B(b), after
“kept”
, insert“(except that the authentication mark required by regulation 74A(3)(d) need not be recorded and kept)”
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23 Regulation 74E amended (What happens to certificates of compliance)
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(1) In regulation 74E(1), definition of responsible person, revoke paragraph (c).
(2) In regulation 74E(2), replace
“must”
with“must, within 20 days after completing the work,”
.(3) In regulation 74E(5), replace
“provide a copy of that information,”
with“provide a copy of the information referred to in regulation 65(7)(b),”
.
24 Regulation 74F amended (Details of certificates of compliance for high-risk work to be lodged on database)
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(1) In the heading to regulation 74F, delete
“certificates of compliance for”
.(2) In regulation 74F(1), replace
“The details of a certificate of compliance provided in respect of high-risk prescribed electrical work”
with“Details of high-risk prescribed electrical work (including details of the certificate of compliance provided in respect of that work)”
.
25 Regulation 74G amended (What happens to electrical safety certificates)
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(1) In regulation 74G(2), replace
“7 working days”
with“10 working days”
.(2) Replace regulation 74G(3) with:
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“(3) The owner or occupier of an installation to which regulation 74B applies must, on request by any of the following, provide a copy of the information referred to in regulation 74B(b), or specified parts of that information, to the requester within 10 working days after the request:
“(a) WorkSafe:
“(b) the Board:
“(c) the Registrar:
“(d) the territorial authority of the place where the installation is located.”
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26 Regulation 75 amended (Periodic assessments of certain installations)
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(1) In regulation 75(2), replace
“inspect”
with“assess”
.(2) In regulation 75(2) and (3), replace
“Inspections”
with“The assessments”
.(3) Replace regulation 75(4) with:
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“(4) A person who completes a periodic assessment must—
“(a) complete a record of assessment; and
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“(b) in the record of assessment,—
“(i) state whether the assessment was carried out in accordance with a standard (and identify that standard); and
“(ii) state whether the assessment was carried out in accordance with a certified design (and identify that certified design); and
“(c) give the record of assessment to the person requesting the assessment; and
“(d) keep a copy of that record of assessment for at least 3 years, or send a copy to WorkSafe.
“(4A) If the relevant standard prescribes a form for a record of assessment, the record of assessment referred to in subclause (4) must be in that form.”
(4) In regulation 75(5), replace
“inspected”
with“assessed”
in each place.(5) In regulation 75(6), replace
“inspection”
with“assessment”
in each place.(6) In regulation 75(6)(a), replace
“inspect”
with“assess”
.(7) In regulation 75(7), replace
“inspected”
with“assessed”
.(8) After regulation 75(7), insert:
“(8) To avoid doubt, subclause (1) and the intervals referred to in that subclause apply despite anything to the contrary in any of the standards referred to in that subclause.”
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New Part 5A inserted
27 New Part 5A inserted
After regulation 78, insert:
“Part 5A
“Mining electrical equipment and conductors“78A Interpretation
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“(1) In this Part and Schedule 8, operator,—
“(a) in relation to an alluvial mining operation, means the alluvial mine operator:
“(b) in relation to a mining operation, means the mine operator:
“(c) in relation to a quarrying operation, means the quarry operator.
“(2) For the purpose of identifying on a certified design or electrical safety certificate the location of an alluvial mining operation, a mining operation, or a quarrying operation under this Part or Schedule 8, location has the meaning given to it in regulation 74I.
“Alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations
“78B Obligations in relation to alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations
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“(1) Regulations 78C and 78D and Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 apply to—
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“(a) all mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at—
“(i) any alluvial mining operation:
“(ii) any quarrying operation; and
“(b) all conductors that are used or intended to be used to supply that equipment with electricity.
“(2) An alluvial mine operator must ensure compliance with the requirements of Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 in relation to all mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used, installed, or intended to be used at an alluvial mining operation.
“(3) An alluvial mine operator who fails to comply or ensure compliance with any requirement in Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 8 in relation to any mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at an alluvial mining operation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“(4) A quarry operator must ensure compliance with the requirement of Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 in relation to all mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used, installed, or intended to be used at a quarrying operation.
“(5) A quarry operator who fails to comply or ensure compliance with any requirement in Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 8 in relation to any mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at a quarrying operation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
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“78C Standards for equipment at alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations
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“(1) All mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at an alluvial mining operation or quarrying operation must be—
“(a) designed and constructed so as to comply with whichever official standard listed in Schedule 4 applies to the equipment or conductor; and
“(b) tested, inspected, and connected so as to comply with AS/NZS 3007; and
“(c) installed or relocated in accordance with AS/NZS 3007.
“(2) Mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at an alluvial mining operation or a quarrying operation may only be maintained or replaced in 1 or more of the following ways:
“(a) such that the equipment and conductors comply with AS/NZS 3007:
“(b) such that the equipment and conductors are restored to, or maintained in, their original condition:
“(c) by complying with all manufacturer's instructions relating to the equipment and conductors, and other fittings used in, or affected by, the maintenance or replacement.
“(3) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if any mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment that is used at an alluvial mining operation or a quarrying operation—
“(a) has not been designed or constructed in accordance with subclause (1)(a); or
“(b) has not been tested, inspected, or connected in accordance with subclause (1)(b); or
“(c) has not been installed or relocated in accordance with subclause (1)(c); or
“(d) has not been maintained or replaced in accordance with subclause (2).
“Compare: SR 2010/36 r 59
“78D Periodic assessment of equipment and conductors at alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations
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“(1) All mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at an alluvial mining operation or a quarrying operation must be periodically assessed to determine whether they are electrically safe and otherwise comply with regulation 17(1)(c) and all of the requirements of Part 1 of Schedule 8.
“(2) The assessments referred to in subclause (1) must be carried out—
“(a) at least once annually; and
“(b) in accordance with AS/NZS 3007; and
“(c) by a person who is authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment in the relevant location.
“(3) A person who does a periodic assessment must—
“(a) ensure that the results of the assessment are recorded on the form (if any) approved by WorkSafe; and
“(b) give the record of the assessment to the person requesting the assessment; and
“(c) keep a copy of that record for at least 3 years, or send a copy to WorkSafe.
“(4) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 1 penalty if any mobile or relocatable mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment is not assessed in accordance with subclause (1).
“(5) A person who does an assessment for the purposes of this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she—
“(a) is not authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment in the relevant location; or
“(b) fails to comply with subclause (3).
“(6) An operator who uses, or allows any other person to use, any equipment or conductor to which this regulation applies commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if—
“(a) the equipment or conductor has not been assessed in accordance with this regulation; and
“(b) the person knows that the equipment or conductor has not been assessed, or is reckless as to whether it has been assessed.
“(7) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she uses, or allows any other person to use, any equipment or conductor that is required by this regulation to be periodically assessed and the operator knows that any person who assessed the equipment or conductor was not authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment in the relevant location.
“Compare: SR 2010/36 r 75
“Opencast mining operations
“78E Obligations in relation to opencast mining operations
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“(1) Regulations 78F and 78G and Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 apply to—
“(a) all mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at an opencast mining operation; and
“(b) all conductors that are used or intended to be used to supply that equipment with electricity.
“(2) A mine operator must ensure compliance with the requirements of Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 in relation to all mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used, installed, or intended to be used at an opencast mining operation.
“(3) Any mine operator who fails to comply or ensure compliance with any requirement in Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 8 in relation to any mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at an opencast mining operation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“78F Standards for equipment at opencast mining operations
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“(1) All mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at an opencast mining operation must be—
“(a) designed and constructed so as to comply with whichever official standard listed in Schedule 4 applies to the equipment or conductor; and
“(b) tested, inspected, and connected so as to comply with AS/NZS 3007; and
“(c) installed or relocated in accordance with AS/NZS 3007.
“(2) Mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at an opencast mining operation may only be maintained or replaced in 1 or more of the following ways:
“(a) such that the equipment and conductors comply with AS/NZS 3007:
“(b) such that the equipment and conductors are restored to, or maintained in, their original condition:
“(c) by complying with all manufacturer's instructions relating to the equipment and conductors, and other fittings used in, or affected by, the maintenance or replacement.
“(3) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if any equipment or conductor that is used at an opencast mining operation—
“(a) has not been designed or constructed in accordance with subclause (1)(a); or
“(b) has not been tested, inspected, or connected in accordance with subclause (1)(b); or
“(c) has not been installed or relocated in accordance with subclause (1)(c); or
“(d) has not been maintained or replaced in accordance with subclause (2).
“Compare: SR 2010/36 r 59
“78G Safety assessment programmes at opencast mining operations
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“(1) A mine operator must establish and implement a safety assessment programme that complies with subclause (2) for regularly assessing the electrical safety of mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used or installed at an opencast mining operation.
“(2) The safety assessment programme must—
“(a) require that all electrical work carried out on mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment is assessed and verified for compliance with regulation 17(1)(c); and
“(b) provide for the periodic assessment of mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment to determine whether they are electrically safe and otherwise comply with all of the requirements of Part 1 of Schedule 8; and
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“(c) require records to be kept of—
“(i) the results of every periodic assessment; and
“(ii) details of any issues found during the assessment; and
“(iii) any actions required to be taken in relation to those issues; and
“(iv) any actions that were taken immediately in relation to the issues.
“(3) The assessments referred to in subclause (2)(b) must be carried out—
“(a) at least once annually; and
“(b) in accordance with AS/NZS 3007; and
“(c) by a person who is authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment in the relevant location.
“(4) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 1 penalty if—
“(a) he or she fails to comply with subclause (1):
“(b) any electrical work carried out at the mining operation is not assessed in accordance with subclause (2)(a):
“(c) any mining electrical equipment or conductor is not assessed in accordance with subclause (2)(b):
“(d) he or she fails to keep the records required under subclause (2)(c).
“(5) An operator who uses, or allows any other person to use, any mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if—
“(a) the equipment or conductor has not been assessed in accordance with subclause (3); and
“(b) the operator knows that the equipment has not been assessed, or is reckless as to whether the equipment has been assessed.
“(6) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she uses, or allows any other person to use, any equipment or conductor that is required by this regulation to be periodically assessed and the operator knows that any person who assessed the equipment was not authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment in the relevant location.
“Compare: SR 2010/36 r 40
“Tunnelling operations and underground mining operations
“78H Obligations in relation to tunnelling operations
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“(1) Regulations 78J and 78K and Parts 1 to 3 of Schedule 8 apply to—
“(a) all mining electrical equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at a tunnelling operation; and
“(b) all conductors that are used or intended to be used to supply that equipment with electricity.
“(2) A mine operator must ensure compliance with the requirements of Parts 1 to 3 of Schedule 8 in relation to all mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used, installed, or intended to be used at a tunnelling operation.
“(3) A mine operator who fails to comply or ensure compliance with any requirement in Parts 1 to 3 of Schedule 8 in relation to any mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at a tunnelling operation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“78I Obligations in relation to underground mining operations
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“(1) Regulations 78J and 78K and Schedule 8 apply to—
“(a) all mining electrical equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at an underground mining operation; and
“(b) all conductors that are used or intended to be used to supply that equipment with electricity.
“(2) A mine operator must ensure compliance with the requirements of Schedule 8 in relation to all mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used, installed, or intended to be used at an underground mining operation.
“(3) A mine operator who fails to comply or ensure compliance with any requirement in Schedule 8 in relation to any mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment that is used, installed, or intended to be used at an underground mining operation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“78J Certified designs for mining electrical equipment and conductors at tunnelling operations and underground mining operations
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“(1) A mine operator must ensure that there is a certified design for mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at—
“(a) every underground mining operation:
“(b) every tunnelling operation.
“(2) A design for mining electrical equipment and conductors is a certified design if—
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“(a) it identifies the location or proposed location of—
“(i) all mining electrical equipment installed and used at the tunnelling operation or underground mining operation; and
“(ii) all conductors supplying that equipment; and
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“(b) it identifies the standards (if any) with which the following comply or are intended to comply:
“(i) all mining electrical equipment installed and used at the tunnelling operation or underground mining operation; and
“(ii) all conductors supplying that equipment; and
“(c) it is signed and dated by the person or persons who prepared it.
“(3) A certified design for mining electrical equipment and conductors must—
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“(a) specify—
“(i) how mining electrical equipment (including cables and other fittings) will be installed; and
“(ii) how conductors will be installed; and
“(iii) how mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment will be safely used, or is intended to be safely used, at the mining operation; and
“(iv) how the conductors that will supply mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment will be safely used, or are intended to be safely used, at the tunnelling operation or underground mining operation; and
“(v) requirements for the testing, commissioning, and periodic assessment of the mining electrical equipment and conductors that is required; and
“(vi) in the case of an underground coal mining operation, the controls required to prevent the mining electrical equipment and conductors igniting any flammable gas; and
“(vii) requirements for the maintenance (including repairs and overhauls) of the mining electrical equipment, including safety-critical equipment; and
“(viii) requirements for the calibration and testing of safety-critical equipment; and
“(ix) periodic assessment of safety-critical equipment, including the frequency of verification; and
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“(b) be such that, if the mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment are installed, tested, inspected, and connected in accordance with the design, they will—
“(i) comply with these regulations; and
“(ii) be electrically safe, as required by regulation 14.
“(4) A certified design must be prepared by a competent person or competent persons who—
“(a) are suitably qualified to design a certified design for mining electrical equipment and conductors that are to be installed or used in a tunnelling operation or an underground mining operation (as the case may be); and
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“(b) collectively have adequate knowledge, training, skills, and experience of—
“(i) the control of earth potential rise; and
“(ii) the use of relocatable mining electrical equipment; and
“(iii) the performance of safety functions required for mining activities and mining electrical equipment; and
“(iv) risk management; and
“(v) if the certified design is for equipment in an underground coal mining operation, the control of the ignition of methane.
“(5) A person who installs, tests, inspects, or connects mining electrical equipment or conductors to which a certified design under this regulation relates is (if acting in good faith) entitled to rely on the design as ensuring that, if the mining electrical equipment and conductors are installed, tested, inspected, and connected in accordance with the design, they will comply with these regulations.
“(6) For the purpose of subclause (3)(b)(ii), mining electrical equipment and conductors at a tunnelling operation are deemed to be electrically safe if they are installed, tested, inspected, and connected in accordance with a certified design that complies with BS 6164.
“(7) A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if the person—
“(a) falsely certifies a design for mining electrical equipment and conductors; or
“(b) certifies a design that does not comply with this regulation.
“78K Safety assessment programmes at tunnelling operations and underground mining operations
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“(1) A mine operator must establish and implement a safety assessment programme that complies with subclause (2) for regularly assessing and verifying the electrical safety of all mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are installed or used at a tunnelling or an underground mining operation.
“(2) The safety assessment programme must—
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“(a) provide for the periodic assessment of the mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are installed or used at the mining operation—
“(i) at least once annually; and
“(ii) by a person who is authorised to inspect electrical work on mining electrical equipment in the relevant location; and
“(b) require daily assessments of all reeling and trailing cables to ensure that they are not damaged; and
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“(c) require daily assessments of the following to ensure that they are operating effectively:
“(i) all safety-critical equipment; and
“(ii) all isolation fittings associated with reeling and trailing cables; and
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“(d) require records to be kept of—
“(i) the results of every daily and periodic assessment; and
“(ii) details of any issues found during the assessment; and
“(iii) the actions required to be taken in relation to those issues; and
“(iv) any actions that were taken immediately in relation to those issues.
“(3) Assessments of mining electrical equipment and conductors under subclause (2) must be carried out—
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“(a) to determine—
“(i) if the equipment and conductors are electrically safe; and
“(ii) compliance with Part 1 of Schedule 8; and
“(iii) in the case of an underground coal mining operation, whether suitable controls are in place to prevent the equipment and conductors igniting any flammable gas; and
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“(b) in accordance with the following:
“(i) in the case of tunnelling operations, BS 6164:
“(ii) in the case of underground mining operations, the equipment's certified design.
“(4) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 1 penalty if—
“(a) he or she fails to comply with subclause (1):
“(b) any assessment is not carried out in accordance with subclause (2)(a), (b), or (c):
“(c) he or she fails to keep the records required under subclause (2)(d).
“(5) An operator who uses, or allows any other person to use, any mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if—
“(a) the equipment or conductor has not been assessed in accordance with subclause (3); and
“(b) the operator knows that the equipment or conductor has not been assessed, or is reckless as to whether the equipment has been assessed.
“(6) An operator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she uses, or allows any other person to use, any equipment or conductor that is required by this regulation to be periodically assessed and the operator knows that any person who assessed the equipment was not authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment in the relevant location.
“Compare: SR 2010/36 r 40
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“78L General offences
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“(1) Any person who installs a socket-outlet referred to in clause 6(1) of Schedule 8 otherwise than in accordance with that subclause commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“(2) A person who fails to test prescribed electrical work as required by clause 7 or 8 of Schedule 8 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“(3) A person who inspects prescribed electrical work commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she—
“(a) fails to inspect the work sufficiently to be satisfied of the matters in clause 9(3) of Schedule 8; or
“(b) gives a written record of inspection that is false in a material respect.
“(4) A person who connects any mining electrical equipment or conductors supplying that equipment in breach of any requirement of clause 12 of Schedule 8 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty.
“(5) A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she—
“(a) issues an electrical safety certificate when he or she is not satisfied as required by clause 13(1) of Schedule 8; or
“(b) issues an electrical safety certificate that does not comply with clause 13(3) of Schedule 8; or
“(c) fails to issue an electrical safety certificate, if required to, within the time required by clause 15 of Schedule 8.
“(6) A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she fails to comply with any of the requirements of clause 16 of Schedule 8.
“Tourist mining operations
“78M Obligations in relation to tourist mining operations
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“(1) A mine operator of a tourist mining operation must ensure that—
“(a) mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment are installed, tested, and inspected so as to comply with AS/NZS 3012:
“(b) the supply of electricity to the equipment and conductors does not exceed that of a reduced low voltage system.
“(2) Regulations 78B, 78E, and 78H, and Schedule 8 do not apply to tourist mining operations that comply with subclause (1).”
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Amendments to Part 8
28 Regulation 100 amended (Safety responsibilities of person who carries out work)
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(1) In regulation 100(1)(c), replace
“manner.”
with“manner; and”
.(2) After regulation 100(1)(c), insert:
“(d) to comply with AS/NZS 4836 or the certified design for all electrical work carried out on electrical equipment operating at low or extra-low voltage.”
29 New regulation 103A inserted (Work on or near bare live conductors in alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations)
After regulation 103, insert:
“103A Work on or near bare live conductors in alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations
Every alluvial mine operator, mine operator, and quarry operator must ensure that no mine worker carries out work on a bare live conductor, or so near a bare live conductor as to make it likely that the conductor will be a cause or source of harm to any person, unless—
“(a) it is not reasonable in any circumstances for the conductor to be isolated and earthed; and
“(b) it is reasonable in all the circumstances for the mine worker to work on or near the conductor while it is live; and
“(c) all suitable precautions (including the use of suitable protective equipment) are taken to prevent harm or injury to any person.”
Amendments to Part 9
30 Regulation 109 amended (WorkSafe's power to exempt from requirements)
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(1) Replace regulation 109(1) with:
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“(1) Worksafe may, if it is satisfied that safety will be ensured despite the exemption and that the extent of the exemption is not broader than is reasonably necessary to address the matters that gave rise to the exemption, exempt specific works, installations, fittings, appliances, associated equipment, persons, or things from any requirement imposed by or under all or any of the following:
“(a) in Part 3, regulations 27(2), 28, 29, 31, and 33:
“(b) in Part 4, regulations 38 and 44:
“(c) in Part 5, regulations 57, 59, 60, 61AA, 74, 74E, and 74G:
“(d) any provision in Part 5A:
“(e) in Part 6, regulations 88, 89, and 91:
“(f) any provision in Schedule 8.”
(2) In regulation 109(4)(c), replace
“the Secretary's”
with“WorkSafe's”
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31 New regulations 118B to 118D and cross-headings inserted
After regulation 118A, insert:
“Transitional provision relating to 2012 amendments
“118B Transitional provision relating to Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2012
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“(1) This regulation applies to works, installations, fittings, and appliances that, immediately before 1 July 2013,—
“(a) were installed, for sale, or in use in New Zealand; or
“(b) were under construction or being installed in New Zealand; or
“(c) were in transit to New Zealand; or
“(d) were the subject of an irrevocable purchasing order by a person in New Zealand.
“(2) Despite anything to the contrary in these regulations, the works, installations, fittings, and appliances may continue to be constructed, installed, sold, or used provided that—
“(a) they are not electrically unsafe; and
“(b) they complied immediately before 1 July 2013 with the requirements of these regulations as in force immediately before 1 July 2013; and
“(c) they continue to comply with the requirements of these regulations as in force immediately before 1 July 2013.
“Transitional and savings provisions relating to 2013 amendments
“118C Savings provision for existing mining electrical equipment in relation to Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2013
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“(1) This regulation applies to mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that, immediately before 31 December 2013,—
“(a) were installed or in use in New Zealand; or
“(b) were under construction or being installed in New Zealand; or
“(c) were in transit to New Zealand; or
“(d) were the subject of an irrevocable purchasing order by a person in New Zealand.
“(2) Despite anything to the contrary in these regulations, that mining electrical equipment and those conductors may continue to be constructed, installed, or used provided that—
“(a) they are not electrically unsafe; and
“(b) they complied immediately before 31 December 2013 with the requirements of these regulations as in force immediately before 31 December 2013; and
“(c) they continue to comply with the requirements of these regulations as in force immediately before 31 December 2013.
“118D Transitional provision relating to Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2013
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“(1) This regulation applies to alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations in New Zealand that were in operation or suspended immediately before 31 December 2013 (existing operations).
“(2) The following provisions do not apply to existing operations until 1 January 2015, unless that operation is abandonned,:
“(a) regulation 24B:
“(b) regulation 78G:
“(c) regulation 78K:
“(d) clause 4 of Schedule 8.”
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Schedules amended, replaced, and inserted
32 Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1, clause 1, insert as subclause (2):
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“(2) The following electrical work is prescribed electrical work (regardless of whether it is work described in clause 2):
“(a) work done on bolted couplers and restrained couplers used or installed in a mining operation:
“(b) work done on installations, fittings, or appliances in an ERZ0 or ERZ1:
“(c) the connection, reconnection, or disconnection of bolted couplers and restrained couplers used or installed in a mining operation.”
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33 Schedule 2 replaced
Replace Schedule 2 with the Schedule 2 set out in Schedule 2 of these regulations.
34 Schedule 4 replaced
Replace Schedule 4 with the Schedule 4 set out in Schedule 3 of these regulations.
35 New Schedule 8 inserted
After Schedule 7, insert the Schedule 8 set out in Schedule 4 of these regulations.
Schedule 1 |
Contents
1 Regulation 15 amended (Using works, installations, fittings, appliances, and associated equipment)
8 Regulation 33 replaced (Requirements relating to construction of, or work in vicinity of, telecommunications equipment)
1 Regulation 15 amended (Using works, installations, fittings, appliances, and associated equipment)
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(1) After regulation 15(1), insert:
“(1A) A person must not rent, hire out, or lease out fittings or appliances to any other person if the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe at the start of the rental, hire, or lease period.
“(1B) A person who is the direct renter, hirer, or lessee of fittings or appliances must not use, and must not allow any other person to use, the fittings or appliances if the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe.”
(2) In regulation 15(3), after
“owns”
, insert“, rents, hires, leases,”
.(3) After regulation 15(3), insert:
“(3A) A person who is the direct renter, hirer, or lessee of fittings or appliances commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she uses, or allows another person to use, the fittings or appliances knowing that, or being reckless as to whether, the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe.”
2 New regulation 15A inserted (Fittings and appliances at rented residential premises)
After regulation 15, insert:
“15A Fittings and appliances at rented residential premises
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“(1) A landlord of residential premises must not provide any fittings or appliances under or in connection with a residential tenancy if the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe.
“(2) A landlord of residential premises must not allow any person to use any fittings or appliances provided by the landlord under or in connection with a residential tenancy if the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe.
“(3) A landlord of residential premises must provide the occupier with adequate instructions for the safe use of any fittings or appliances provided under or in connection with a residential tenancy.
“(4) A landlord commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she provides fittings or appliances, or allows another person to use fittings or appliances that are provided, under or in connection with a residential tenancy, knowing that, or being reckless as to whether, the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe.
“(5) In this regulation, landlord has the meaning given to it in section 2(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.”
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3 Regulation 19 amended (Notifying WorkSafe of danger)
After regulation 19(2), insert:
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“(2A) The advice in subclause (2) must include—
“(a) details of the nature of the danger; and
“(b) how and why the works, installation, fitting, or appliance presents an immediate danger to life or property; and
“(c) any steps that have been taken, or that the person reasonably believes should be taken, to minimise or eliminate the danger.”
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4 Regulation 20 amended (Electrically unsafe works and installations)
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(1) After regulation 20(2)(f), insert:
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“(fa) any refrigerant used in the works or installation, or used in any fittings or appliances in the works or installation, is substituted with a refrigerant other than a refrigerant with which the works, installation, or fitting—
“(i) is designed to operate (including one of higher toxicity or flammability); or
“(ii) has been adapted to operate safely; or
“(fb) the works or installation, or any fitting or appliance in the works or installation, is retrofitted with a refrigerant other than one with which it has been designed to be retrofitted; or
“(fc) in the case of a domestic installation, any safety or security function of the installation that needs electricity to operate has no manual override in the event of an interruption in the supply of electricity; or”.
(2) After regulation 20(2), insert:
“(3) Subclause (2)(fc) does not apply if the safety or security function has a functioning backup system of electricity supply.”
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5 Regulation 23 amended (Electrically unsafe appliances)
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(1) Replace regulation 23(1)(d) and (e) with:
“(d) the appliance is fitted with, or is an integral plug device that includes, a flat 2-pin or 3-pin plug with the dimensions specified in AS/NZS 3112 and is not designed to operate safely at standard low voltage; or
“(e) the appliance is a single phase domestic or similar appliance (other than an appliance intended for permanent connection to an installation) fitted with a plug that does not comply with whichever official standard listed in Schedule 4 applies to the appliance; or
“(f) the appliance is a single-phase integral plug device (other than an appliance intended for permanent connection to an installation) that has a plug that does not comply with whichever official standard listed in Schedule 4 applies to the device; or
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“(g) the appliance is fitted with, or is an integral plug device that includes, a plug of a rating that is less than—
“(i) the rating specified on the appliance; or
“(ii) if no rating is specified on the appliance, the rating specified in whichever official standard listed in Schedule 4 applies to the appliance.”
(2) After regulation 23(3), insert:
“(4) Subclause (1)(f) does not apply to a free-standing electric range that complies with whichever official standard listed in Schedule 4 applies to the appliance.”
6 Regulation 26 amended (When fittings and appliances in use deemed to be electrically safe)
After regulation 26(3), insert:
“(4) A fitting described in subclause (1)(b) or (c) is deemed to be electrically safe if it is a fitting that is part of an installation and it complies with AS/NZS 3019.”
7 Regulation 27 amended (Systems in general)
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(1) In regulation 27(2), after
“standard low voltage”
, insert“other than low voltage AC railway signalling equipment”
.(2) In regulation 27(4), after
“an installation”
, insert“other than low voltage AC railway signalling equipment”
.
8 Regulation 33 replaced (Requirements relating to construction of, or work in vicinity of, telecommunications equipment)
Replace regulation 33 with:
“33 Requirements relating to construction of, or work in vicinity of, telecommunications equipment
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“(1) If telecommunications equipment is being constructed in the vicinity of works or installations, the person constructing the telecommunications equipment must ensure that it is constructed so that any induced voltage or earth potential rise that is capable of being created by electricity conveyed through the works or installations and impressed onto the telecommunications equipment is not likely to cause—
“(a) serious harm to any person; or
“(b) significant damage to the telecommunications plant or equipment.
“(2) If works or installations are being constructed in the vicinity of telecommunications equipment, the person constructing the works or installations must ensure that they are constructed so that any induced voltage or earth potential rise that is capable of being created by electricity conveyed through the works and installations and impressed onto the telecommunications equipment is not likely to cause—
“(a) serious harm to any person; or
“(b) significant damage to the telecommunications plant or equipment.
“(3) Voltages impressed onto telecommunications equipment by induction or earth potential rise are deemed not to be likely to cause serious harm to persons if,—
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“(a) in respect of a fault in an AC system of supply of electricity,—
“(i) the magnitude and duration of any resulting shock currents cannot exceed curve c2 of Fig 20 of IEC/TS 60479-1; or
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“(ii) the impressed voltages do not exceed—
“(A) 430 volts AC for fault durations exceeding 0.5 seconds but not exceeding 5 seconds; and
“(B) 650 volts AC for fault durations not exceeding 0.5 seconds; or
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“(b) in respect of a fault in a DC system of supply of electricity, or in respect of a fault on an electrified railway operating on a DC system of supply of electricity,—
“(i) the magnitude and duration of any resulting shock currents cannot exceed curve c2 of Fig 22 of IEC/TS 60479-1; or
“(ii) the impressed voltages do not exceed 1 000 volts peak.
“(4) Voltages impressed onto telecommunications equipment by induction or earth potential rise are deemed not to be likely to cause significant damage to telecommunications equipment if, in the case of a fault in an AC system of supply of electricity, the impressed voltages do not exceed—
“(a) 430 volts AC for fault durations exceeding 0.5 seconds but not exceeding 5 seconds; and
“(b) 650 volts AC for fault durations not exceeding 0.5 seconds.
“(5) Voltages impressed onto telecommunications equipment by induction or earth potential rise are deemed not to be likely to cause significant damage to telecommunications equipment if, in the case of a fault in a DC system of supply of electricity or a fault on an electrified railway operating on a DC system of supply of electricity, the impressed voltages do not exceed 1 000 volts peak.
“(6) A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if the person—
“(a) constructs telecommunications equipment in the vicinity of works or installations and fails to comply with the requirements of subclause (1); or
“(b) constructs works or installations in the vicinity of telecommunications equipment and fails to comply with the requirements of subclause (2).
“(7) In this regulation,—
“telecommunications equipment means any telecommunications line, structure, device, or thing designed or intended for use for telecommunications purposes
“telecommunications line has the meaning given to it in section 2(1) of the Act.”
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9 Regulation 37 amended (Works constructed as low voltage installations)
In regulation 37, replace
“If works”
with“If low voltage works”
.
10 Regulation 38 replaced (Testing works before connecting to supply)
Replace regulation 38 with:
“38 Testing works before connecting to supply
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“(1) This section applies if prescribed electrical work has been done on any works.
“(2) Before connecting new works to a power supply, the person doing the connection must—
“(a) be satisfied that tests have been carried out that ensure that the completed works are electrically safe; and
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“(b) ensure that—
“(i) the polarity and phase rotation of the supply are correct; and
“(ii) the protection of the supply is correctly rated; and
“(iii) the works are compatible with the supply system.
“(3) Before connecting or reconnecting existing works to a power supply following maintenance of, or any alteration of or addition to, the works, the person doing the connection or reconnection must—
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“(a) be satisfied that tests have been carried out that ensure that—
“(i) the work done has not reduced the safety of the works; and
“(ii) any alterations or additions are electrically safe; and
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“(b) ensure that (where appropriate)—
“(i) the polarity and phase rotation of the supply are correct; and
“(ii) the protection of the supply is correctly rated.
“(4) The person referred to in subclause (2) or (3) may be satisfied that the tests required under subclause (2)(a) or (3)(a) have been carried out on the basis of documentation that he or she has personally sighted that is signed by the person who carried out the relevant testing.
“(5) The person referred to in subclause (2) or (3)—
“(a) may, for the purpose of subclause (2)(b) or (3)(b), rely on documentation that he or she has personally sighted that is signed by the person who carried out the testing as to what the polarity, phase rotation, and protection of the supply are; but
“(b) must determine himself or herself whether the polarity, phase rotation, and protection of the supply are correct.
“(6) A person who connects or reconnects works to a power supply commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if he or she fails to comply with subclause (2) or (3).
“Compare: SR 1997/60 r 37(1)”.
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11 Regulation 42 amended (Requirements for earthing systems in works)
Replace regulation 42(2) with:
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“(2) An earthing system is deemed to comply with subclause (1)(c) if it complies,—
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“(a) in the case of a railway electrification system,—
“(i) with IEC 62128-1; and
“(ii) on or after 1 February 2014, with BS EN 50122-1; or
“(b) in every other case, with ECP 35.”
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12 Regulation 80 amended (New and used fittings and appliances to be electrically safe)
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(1) In regulation 80(1), replace
“sold or offered for sale”
with“sold, offered for sale, supplied, or offered for supply”
.(2) In regulation 80(2), replace
“that is sold or offered for sale is deemed to be electrically safe”
with“is, for the purpose of this regulation, deemed to be electrically safe”
.(3) In regulation 80(3), replace
“that is sold or offered for sale is deemed to be electrically safe”
with“is, for the purpose of this regulation, deemed to be electrically safe”
.(4) In regulation 80(4), replace
“sells or offers for sale”
with“sells, offers for sale, supplies, or offers for supply”
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13 Regulation 83 amended (Supplier declaration of conformity required before sale of declared medium risk articles)
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(1) Replace regulation 83(2) with:
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“(2) A declared medium risk article may not be sold, offered for sale, supplied, or offered for supply unless—
“(a) the supplier (being the New Zealand manufacturer or importer) has made a supplier declaration of conformity in respect of the article; or
“(b) the article is deemed to be approved by WorkSafe under regulation 83A and all relevant terms and conditions of the deemed approval are complied with.”
(2) After regulation 83(3A), insert:
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“(3B) A supplier declaration of conformity ceases to be valid (and a new supplier declaration of conformity is required before the article can be sold, supplied, offered for sale, or offered for supply under subclause (2)) if—
“(a) any material change has been made to the article or the article's product specifications; or
“(b) the statement required by subclause (3)(b) is no longer correct because certification has been withdrawn.”
(3) In regulation 83(4), replace
“sells or offers for sale”
with“sells, offers for sale, supplies, or offers for supply”
.(4) Replace regulation 83(4)(a) with:
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“(a) if, at the time of the sale, offer for sale, supply, or offer for supply,—
“(i) a supplier declaration of conformity for the article has not been made; or
“(ii) the article is not deemed to be approved by WorkSafe under regulation 83A; or
“(iii) the article is deemed to be approved by Worksafe under regulation 83A but all the terms and conditions of the deemed approval have not been complied with; or”.
(5) In regulation 83(4)(c), after
“potential purchaser”
, insert“of a declared medium risk article (to which subclause (2)(a) applies)”
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14 New regulation 83A inserted (Deemed approval by WorkSafe for sale of medium risk EESS products)
After regulation 83, insert:
“83A Deemed approval by WorkSafe for sale of medium risk EESS products
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“(1) A declared medium risk article is deemed to have WorkSafe's approval if—
“(a) the article is a registered EESS product; and
“(b) the New Zealand manufacturer or importer is a registered EESS supplier in respect of that article.
“(2) WorkSafe may, by notice in the Gazette, specify conditions to which a deemed approval is subject.
“(3) WorkSafe may, by notice in the Gazette,—
“(a) vary or withdraw any deemed approval; or
“(b) vary or revoke any conditions, or specify additional conditions, to which the deemed approval is subject.
“(4) A notice given under subclause (2) or (3) takes effect on the seventh day after the date of notification.”
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15 Regulation 84 amended (Declared high risk articles not to be sold unless approved)
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(1) In regulation 84(2), replace
“sold or offered for sale”
with“sold, offered for sale, supplied, or offered for supply”
.(2) In regulation 84(3), replace
“sells or offers for sale”
with“sells, offers for sale, supplies, or offers for supply”
.(3) In regulation 84(3)(b), after
“regulation 86”
, insert“or 86A”
.
16 New regulation 86A inserted (Deemed approval by WorkSafe for sale of high risk EESS products)
After regulation 86, insert:
“86A Deemed approval by WorkSafe for sale of high risk EESS products
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“(1) A declared high risk article is deemed to have WorkSafe's approval if—
“(a) the article is a registered EESS product; and
“(b) the New Zealand manufacturer or importer is a registered EESS supplier in respect of that article.
“(2) WorkSafe may, by notice in the Gazette, specify conditions to which a deemed approval is subject.
“(3) WorkSafe may, by notice in the Gazette,—
“(a) vary or withdraw any deemed approval; or
“(b) vary or revoke any conditions, or specify additional conditions, to which the deemed approval is subject.
“(4) A notice given under subclause (2) or (3) takes effect on the seventh day after the date of notification.”
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17 Regulation 89 amended (Use of hand-held appliances in damp, etc, conditions)
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(1) In the heading to regulation 89, replace
“in damp, etc, conditions”
with“in certain high-risk situations”
.(2) In regulation 89(1), after
“hand-held appliance”
, insert“(including a hand-held lighting appliance)”
.(3) In regulation 89(2), after
“hand-held appliance”
, insert“(including a hand-held lighting appliance)”
.
18 New regulation 89A inserted (Use of hand-held appliances in cramped spaces)
After regulation 89, insert:
“89A Use of hand-held appliances in cramped spaces
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“(1) If a hand-held appliance (including a hand-held lighting appliance) is used by a person who is in a space where physical movement is severely restricted or obstructed (including, if appropriate, in a motor vehicle workshop), the appliance must be—
“(a) fixed-wired and connected through a continuous flexible cord to a supply of electricity from a source isolated from earth with a voltage between conductors not exceeding 250 AC volts; or
“(b) supplied with electricity from a safety extra-low voltage source; or
“(c) double-insulated and supplied with electricity through an RCD that provides protection against electric shock.
“(2) A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 2 penalty if the person—
“(a) uses a hand-held appliance in breach of subclause (1); or
“(b) allows another person to use a hand-held appliance in a manner that breaches subclause (1); or
“(c) supervises the use of a hand-held appliance and that use breaches the requirements of subclause (1).”
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19 Regulation 91 and cross-heading replaced
Replace regulation 91 and the cross-heading above regulation 91 with:
“Periodic assessment of electrical medical devices
“91 Periodic assessment of electrical medical devices
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“(1) The owner of an electrical medical device must ensure that the device is periodically assessed in accordance with AS/NZS 3551 to determine whether it is electrically safe and complies with that standard.
“(2) The results of each periodic assessment must be recorded in accordance with AS/NZS 3551, and the owner must retain the record.
“(3) The person who completes the assessment must—
“(a) give the record of the assessment to the person who requested the assessment; and
“(b) keep a copy of it for at least 3 years, or send a copy to WorkSafe.
“(4) A person who owns an electrical medical device commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 1 penalty if the device is not assessed in accordance with subclause (1).
“(5) A person who owns or operates an electrical medical device commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a level 1 penalty if the person uses, or allows another person to use, the electrical medical device knowing that it has not been assessed as required by this regulation, unless, because of an emergency, use of the device is justified in the circumstances.
“Compare: SR 1997/60 r 46(2)(c), (d), (3), (4)”.
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20 Regulation 105 amended (Work stringing additional conductors between poles or other supports)
Replace regulation 105(3) with:
“(3) No person may be on a cross-arm of a pole or other support that carries conductors, other than the cross-arm of a tower or similar structure, while additional conductors are being pulled up or tensioned.”
21 Regulation 111B amended (Authentication mark)
In regulation 111B, replace
“regulations 66 and 74A to be included in or on a certificate of compliance and”
with“regulations 66, 72, and 74A and clause 11 of Schedule 8 to be included in or on a certificate of compliance, a record of inspection, and”
.
Schedule 2 |
Schedule 2
Electrical codes of practice and official standards cited in these regulationsr 4(4)
Electrical codes of practice referred to in regulations
Abbreviation used in regulations Full title ECP 34 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances (NZECP 34:2001) approved on 21 December 2001 ECP 35 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Power Systems Earthing (NZECP 35:1993) approved on 18 March 1993 ECP 36 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Harmonic Levels (NZECP 36:1993) approved on 18 March 1993 ECP 46 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for High Voltage Live Line Work (NZECP 46.2003) approved on 19 March 2003 ECP 50 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Repair and Maintenance of Domestic Electrical Appliances by the Owner of the Appliance (NZECP 50:2004) approved on 27 July 2004 ECP 51 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Homeowner/Occupier's Electrical Wiring Work in Domestic Installations (NZECP 51:2004) approved on 27 July 2004 ECP 60 New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Inspection, Testing and Certification of Low Voltage A.C. Railway Signalling Control Circuits (NZECP 60:1997) approved on 11 March 1998 Official standards referred to in regulations
Abbreviation used in regulations Full title AS 2290.1 AS 2290.1:1990: Electrical equipment for coal mines—Maintenance of electrical equipment for hazardous areas AS 2290.3 AS 2290.3:1990: Electrical equipment for coal mines—Maintenance and overhaul—Maintenance of gas detecting and monitoring equipment AS 4777.1 AS 4777.1:2005: Grid connection of energy systems via inverters—Part 1: Installation requirements AS/NZS 1299 AS/NZS 1299:2009: Electrical equipment for mines and quarries—Explosion-protected three-phase restrained plugs and receptacles for working voltages up to and including 3.3 kV AS/NZS 1677.2 AS/NZS 1677.2:1998: Refrigerating systems—Part 2: Safety requirements for fixed applications: including Amendments 1 and 2 AS/NZS 1747 AS/NZS 1747:2003: Reeling, trailing and feeder cables used for mining—Repair, testing and fitting of accessories AS/NZS 1802 AS/NZS 1802:2003: Electric cables—Reeling and trailing—For underground coal mining purposes AS/NZS 1826 AS/NZS 1826:2008: Electrical equipment for explosive gas atmospheres—Special protection—Type of protection ‘s’ AS/NZS 1972 AS/NZS 1972:2006: Electric cables—Underground coal mining purposes—Other than reeling and trailing AS/NZS 2500 AS/NZS 2500:2004: Guide to the safe use of electricity in patient care AS/NZS 3000 AS/NZS 3000:2007: Electrical installations (known as the 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 installation in figure 4.11.” AS/NZS 3001 AS/NZS 3001:2008: Electrical installations—Transportable structures and vehicles including their site supplies: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 3002 AS/NZS 3002:2008: Electrical installations—Shows and carnivals, subject to the variation that references to AS/NZS 3439.4 must be read as references to AS/NZS 3439.4:2009 AS/NZS 3003 AS/NZS 3003:2011: Electrical installations—Patient areas AS/NZS 3004.1 AS/NZS 3004.1:2008: Electrical installations—Marinas and recreational boats—Part 1: Marinas AS/NZS 3004.2 AS/NZS 3004.2:2008: Electrical installations—Marinas and recreational boats—Part 2: Recreational boats installations AS/NZS 3007 AS/NZS 3007:2013: Electrical equipment in mines and quarries—Surface installations and associated processing plant AS/NZS 3009 AS/NZS 3009:1998: Electric installations—Emergency power supplies in hospitals AS/NZS 3010 AS/NZS 3010:2005: Electrical installations—Generating sets AS/NZS 3012 AS/NZS 3012:2010: Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites AS/NZS 3014 AS/NZS 3014:2003: Electrical installations—Electric fences: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 3016 AS/NZS 3016:2002: Electrical installations—Electric security fences: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 3019 AS/NZS 3019:2007: Electrical installations—Periodic verification AS/NZS 3112 AS/NZS 3112:2011: Approval and test specification—Plugs and socket-outlets: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 3190 AS/NZS 3190:2011: Approval and test specification—Residual current devices (current-operated earth-leakage devices) AS/NZS 3439 AS/NZS 3439.4.2009: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies—Part 4: Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS) AS/NZS 3551 AS/NZS 3551:2012: Management programs for medical devices AS/NZS 3760 AS/NZS 3760:2010: In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment: including Amendments 1 and 2 AS/NZS 3800 AS/NZS 3800:2005: Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres—Repair and overhaul AS/NZS 3820 AS/NZS 3820:2009: Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 3832 AS/NZS 3832:1998: Electrical installations—Cold-cathode illumination systems AS/NZS 4249 AS/NZS 4249:1994: Electrical safety practices—Film, video and television sites AS/NZS 4509.1 AS/NZS 4509.1:2009: Stand-alone power systems—Part 1: Safety and installation AS/NZS 4701 AS/NZS 4701:2000: Requirements for domestic electrical appliances and equipment for reconditioning or parts recycling AS/NZS 4761.1 AS/NZS 4761.1:2008: Competencies for working with electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA)—Competency Standards AS/NZS 4836 AS/NZS 4836:2011: Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment AS/NZS 5033 AS/NZS 5033:2012: Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays: including Amendments 1 and 2, subject to the following modification: In clause 4.4.1.5(c), after “metallic”, insert “high density PVC”. AS/NZS 5761 AS/NZS 5761:2011: In-service safety inspection and testing—Second-hand electrical equipment prior to sale AS/NZS 5762 AS/NZS 5762:2011: In-service safety inspection and testing—Repaired electrical equipment AS/NZS 7000 AS/NZS 7000:2010: Overhead line design—Detailed procedures AS/NZS 60079.0 AS/NZS 60079.0:2012: Explosive atmospheres—Part 0: Equipment—General requirements AS/NZS 60079.11 AS/NZS 60079.11:2011: Explosive atmospheres—Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety ‘i’ AS/NZS 60079.14 AS/NZS 60079.14:2009: Explosive atmospheres—Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 60079.17 AS/NZS 60079.17:2009: Explosive atmospheres—Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 60079.18 AS/NZS 60079.18:2011: Explosive atmospheres—Part 18: Equipment protection by encapsulation ‘m’ AS/NZS 60079.29.2 AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008: Explosive atmospheres—Gas detectors—Selection, installation, use, and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen AS/NZS 60079.35.1 AS/NZS 60079.35.1:2011: Explosive atmospheres—Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp—General requirements—Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion AS/NZS 60950.1 AS/NZS 60950.1:2011: Information technology equipment—Safety—General requirements: including Amendment 1 AS/NZS 61000.3.2 AS/NZS 61000.3.2:2007: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Limits—Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current less than or equal to 16 A per phase): including Amendments 1 and 2 AS/NZS 62013.1 AS/NZS 62013.1:2001: Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp—General requirements—Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion BS EN 50119 BS EN 50119:2009: Railway applications—Fixed installations—Electric traction overhead contact lines BS EN 50122-1 BS EN 50122-1:2011: Railway applications—Fixed installations—Electrical safety, earthing and the return circuit. Part 1: Protective provisions against electric shock: including Amendment 1 BS 6164 BS 6164:2011: Code of practice for health and safety in tunnelling in the construction industry IEC 60050 IEC 60050-826 Ed 2: International electrotechnical vocabulary—Part 826: Electrical installations IEC 60079-0 IEC 60079-0 Ed 6.0 Explosive atmospheres—Equipment—General requirements IEC 60079-33 IEC 60079-33 Ed 1.0 Explosive atmospheres—Equipment protection by special protection ‘s’ IEC 60079-35-1 IEC 60079-35-1 Ed 1.0 Explosive atmospheres—Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp—General requirements—Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion IEC 60913 IEC 60913 Ed 2.0 Railway applications—Fixed installations—Electric traction overhead contact lines IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-3-2 Ed 3.2 b:2009: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Part 3-2: Limits—Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current &1e; A per phase): as amended by the deviation in AS/NZS 61000.3.2:2007: including Amendments 1 and 2 IEC 61000-3-3 IEC 61000-3-3 Ed 2.0:2008: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Part 3-3: Limits—Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current ≤16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-3-4 Ed 1.0:1998: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Part 3-4: Limits—Limitation of emission of harmonic currents in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rated current greater than 16 A IEC 61000-3-11 IEC 61000-3-11 Ed 1.0:2000: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Part 3-11: Limits—Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems—Equipment with rated current ≤75 A and subject to conditional connection IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-3-12 Ed 2.0:2011: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Part 3-12: Limits—Limits for harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems with input current >16 A and ≤75 A per phase IEC 62128-1 IEC 62128-1 Ed 2.0 Railway applications—Fixed installations—Electrical safety, earthing and the return circuit—Part 1: Protective provisions against electric shock IEC/TS 61000-3-5 IEC/TS 61000-3-5 Ed 2.0:2009: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)—Part 3-5: Limits—Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rated current greater than 75 A IEC/TS 60479-1 IEC/TS 60479-1 Ed 4.0:2005: Effects of current on human beings and livestock—Part 1: General aspects IEEE 1222 IEEE 1222-2011: IEEE standard for testing and performance for all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable for use on electric utility power lines ISO/IEC 17050-1 ISO/IEC 17050-1 Ed 1.0:2004: Conformity assessment—Supplier's declaration of conformity—Part 1: General requirements NZS 6115 NZS 6115:2006: Electrical installations—Mobile medical facilities: including Amendment 1 NZS 6116 NZS 6116:2006: Safe application of electricity in the meat processing industry NZS 7901 NZS 7901:2008: Electricity and gas industries—Safety management systems for public safety
Schedule 3 |
Schedule 4
Standards applicable to fittings and appliancesr 23(1)
Contents
1 Household and similar electrical appliances
3 Low voltage electrical apparatus
5 Switches for circuits, installation protective devices, and connection devices
6 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools
9 Information technology equipment
14 Power transformers, power supplies, reactors, and similar products
1 Household and similar electrical appliances
(1) In subclause (2),—
standard A means IEC 60335-1 Ed 4.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.1:2002, including Amendments 1 to 4
standard B means IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.1:2011
standard C means AS/NZS 60335.1:2002, including Amendments 1 to 4
standard D means AS/NZS 3350.1:2002, including Amendments 1 to 4.
(2) Standards apply to household and similar electrical appliances as set out in the following table:
Household and similar electrical appliances Applicable standard Air-cleaning appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-65 Ed 2.1 Amusement machines and personal service machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-82 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2006, including Amendment 1 Appliances for heating liquids Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-15 Ed 5.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2002, including Amendments 1 to 4 Appliances for skin exposure to ultraviolet and infrared radiation Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-27 Ed 5.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.2.27:2010 Appliances for skin or hair care Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-23 Ed 5.2
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-23 Ed 5.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.23:2004, including Amendment 1Appliances to recover and/or recycle refrigerant from air conditioning and refrigeration equipment Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-104 Ed 1.0 Automatic machines for floor treatment for commercial use Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-72 Ed 3.0
or
Until 31/05/2016, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-72 Ed 2.1Battery chargers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-29 Ed 4.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.29:2004, including Amendments 1 and 2 Blankets, pads, clothing, and similar flexible heating appliances Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-17 Ed 3.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.2.17:2012
or
Until 26/10/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-17 Ed 2.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.17:2004, including Amendments 1 and 2Clocks Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-26 Ed 4.1 Clothes dryers and towel rails Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-43 Ed 3.2 Commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-75 Ed 2.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2005, including Amendment 1 Commercial electric appliances for keeping food and crockery warm Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-49 Ed 4.1 Commercial electric bains-marie Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-50 Ed 4.1 Commercial electric boiling pans Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-47 Ed 4.1 Commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs, and hob elements Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-36 Ed 5.2 Commercial electric deep fat fryers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-37 Ed 5.2 Commercial electric dishwashing machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-58 Ed 3.1 Commercial electric forced convection ovens, steam cookers, and steam-convection ovens Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-42 Ed 5.1 Commercial electric griddles and griddle grills Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-38 Ed 5.1 Commercial electric grillers and toasters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-48 Ed 4.1 Commercial electric hoods Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-99 Ed 1.0 Commercial electric kitchen machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-64 Ed 3.1 Commercial electric multi-purpose cooking pans Standard B in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-39 Ed 6.0
or
Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-39 Ed 5.2Commercial electric rinsing sinks Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-62 Ed 3.1 Commercial microwave ovens Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-90 Ed 3.1 Commercial refrigerating appliances with an incorporated or remote refrigerant condensing unit or compressor Standard B in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-89 Ed 2.1
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-89 Ed 2.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2010, including Amendment 1Deep fat fryers, frying pans, and similar appliances Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-13 Ed 6.0 Dishwashers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-5 Ed 5.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.5:2002, including Amendments 1 to 3 Drives for gates, doors, and windows Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-103 Ed 2.1 Drives for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds, and similar equipment Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-97 Ed 2.2 Drives for vertically moving garage doors for residential use Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-95 Ed 3.0 Electric fence energisers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-76 Ed 2.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.76:2003, including Amendments 1 to 3
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-76 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.76:2003, including Amendments 1 to 3Electric fishing machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-86 Ed 2.2
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-86 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.86:2002, including Amendments 1 to 4Electric irons Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-3 Ed 6.0
or
Until 26/10/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-3 Ed 5.2Electrical animal-stunning equipment Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-87 Ed 2.2
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-87 Ed 2.1Electrical appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-55 Ed 3.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2011 Electrical heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-40 Ed 4.2 Electrolysers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-108 Ed 1.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.108:2008 Fabric steamers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-85 Ed 2.1 Fans Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-80 Ed 2.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2004, including Amendment 1 Fixed immersion heaters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-73 Ed 2.2 Flexible sheet heating elements for room heating Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-96 Ed 1.2 Floor treatment and floor cleaning machines, for commercial use Standard B in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-67 Ed 4.0
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-67 Ed 3.1Floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-10 Ed 5.2
or
Until 31/05/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-16 Ed 5.1Food waste disposers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-16 Ed 5.1 Foot warmers and heating mats Standard B in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-81 Ed 2.2
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-81 Ed 2.1Gas, oil, and solid-fuel burning appliances with electrical connections Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-102 Ed 1.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.102:2004, including Amendments 1 and 2 Grills, toasters, and similar portable cooking appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-9 Ed 6.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.9:2009, including Amendment 1 Hand-held mains-operated garden blowers, vacuums, and blower vacuums Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-100 Ed 1.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.100:2003 Heated carpets and underfloor heating appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-106 Ed 1.0 Heated gullies for roof drainage Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-83 Ed 1.1 Heating appliances for breeding and rearing animals Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-71 Ed 2.2
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-71 Ed 2.1High pressure cleaners and steam cleaners Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-79 Ed 3.0
or
Until 26/10/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-79 Ed 2.2Humidifiers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-98 Ed 2.2 Humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-88 Ed 2.0 Insect killers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-59 Ed 3.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.59:2005, including Amendments 1 to 3 Instantaneous water heaters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-35 Ed 4.2 Ironers Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-44 Ed 3.2
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-44 Ed 3.1Kitchen machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-14 Ed 5.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2007, including Amendment 1 Massage appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-32 Ed 4.1 Microwave ovens, including combination microwave ovens Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-25 Ed 6.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard C in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-25 Ed 5.2Milking machines Standard A or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-70 Ed 2.2
or
Until 06/03/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-70 Ed 2.1Motor-compressors Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-34 Ed 5.0
or
Until 31/05/2016, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-34 Ed 4.2Multifunctional shower cabinets Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-105 Ed 1.1 Oral hygiene appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-52 Ed 3.1 Outdoor barbecues Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-78 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.78:2005, including Amendments 1 and 2 Pedestrian-controlled mains-operated lawn scarifiers and aerators Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-92 Ed 2.0 Pedestrian-controlled mains-operated lawnmowers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-77 Ed 2.0 Portable heating tools and similar appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-45 Ed 3.1
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-45 Ed 3.1Portable immersion heaters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-74 Ed 2.2 Projectors and similar appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-56 Ed 3.1 Pumps Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-41 Ed 3.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.41:2004, including Amendment 1 Range hoods and other cooking fume extractors Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-31 Ed 4.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.31:2004, including Amendments 1 to 4 Refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances, and ice-makers Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-24 Ed 7.1 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2010 including Amendment 1
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-24 Ed 7.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2010Room heaters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-30 Ed 4.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.30:2009, including Amendment 1 Sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-53 Ed 4.0
or
Until 28/10/2014, standard C in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-53 Ed 3.1Scissors type grass shears Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-94 Ed 3.0 Sewing machines Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-28 Ed 4.1 Shavers, hair clippers, and similar appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-8 Ed 5.2 Spin extractors Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-4 Ed 6.0 Spray extraction appliances, for commercial use Standard B in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-68 Ed 4.0
or
Until 31/05/2016, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-68 Ed 3.2Stationary circulation pumps for heating and service water installations Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-51 Ed 3.2
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-51 Ed 3.1Stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens, and similar appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-6 Ed 5.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.6:2008, including Amendments 1 and 4 Storage water heaters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-21 Ed 5.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.21:2002, including Amendments 1 to 3 Surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-54 Ed 4.0 Thermal storage room heaters Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-61 Ed 2.2 Toilets Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-84 Ed 2.1 Tumble dryers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-11 Ed 7.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2009, including Amendment 1 UV radiation water treatment appliances Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-109 Ed 1.0 Vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning devices Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60335.2.2:2010, including Amendment 1 Vaporisers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-101 Ed 1.1 Walk-behind and hand-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-91 Ed 3.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.91:2008, including Amendment 1 Warming plates and similar appliances Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-12 Ed 5.1 Washing machines Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-7 Ed 7.1
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-7 Ed 7.0Water-bed heaters Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-66 Ed 2.2
or
Until 26/10/2014, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-66 Ed 2.1Wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use Standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-69 Ed 4.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2012
or
Until 26/10/2015, standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-69 Ed 3.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2003, including Amendments 1 to 3Whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-60 Ed 3.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60335.2.60:2006, including Amendment 1 2 Other electrical appliances
Standards apply to other electrical appliances as set out in the following table:
Other electrical appliances Applicable standard Electric duct heaters AS/NZS 3102:2002, including Amendments 1 to 3 Electric toys IEC 62115 Ed 1.2 Portable inverters AS/NZS 4763:2011 Smoke detectors AS/NZS 3100:2009, including Amendments 1 and 2 3 Low voltage electrical apparatus
Standards apply to low voltage electrical apparatus as set out in the following table:
Low voltage electrical apparatus Applicable standard Air-break switches AS/NZS 3133:2008, including Amendments 1 and 2 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes AS/NZS 60320.1:2012
or
IEC 60320-1 Ed 2.1Bayonet lampholder adaptors AS 3119:1994 Bayonet lampholders AS/NZS 61184:2007
or
IEC 61184 Ed 3.1, including Amendment 2, as modified by AS/NZS 61184:2007
or
Until 30/12/2016, AS/NZS 3117:2007Ceiling roses AS/NZS 3113:2005 Cord extension sets AS/NZS 3199:2007 Cord extension sockets AS/NZS 3120:2011 Cord-line switches AS/NZS 3127:2005
or
IEC 61058-2-1 Ed 2.0Edison screw lampholders AS/NZS 60238:2007
or
IEC 60238 Ed 8.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60238:2007
or
Until 30/12/2016, AS/NZS 3140:2007Electric shaver supply units AS/NZS 3194:1993, including Amendment 1 Electrical equipment for spa and swimming pools AS/NZS 3136:2001, including Amendments 1 and 2 Electrical equipment of machines IEC 60204-1 Ed 5.1 Electrical portable outlet devices AS/NZS 3105:2012 Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment AS/NZS 60320.2.2:2004
or
IEC 60320-2-2 Ed 2.0Plugs and socket-outlets AS/NZS 3112:2011, including Amendment 1 Plugs and socket-outlets for stationary appliances AS/NZS 3131:2001 Plugs, socket-outlets, and couplers for general industrial application AS/NZS 3123:2005 Plugs, socket-outlets, and couplers for industrial purposes—dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories IEC 60309-2 Ed 4.2 Plugs, socket-outlets, and couplers for industrial purposes—general requirements IEC 60309-1 Ed 4.2 Plugs, socket-outlets, and couplers for industrial purposes—switched socket-outlets and connectors with or without interlock IEC 60309-4 Ed 1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers, and vehicle inlets—conductive charging of electric vehicles IEC 62196-1 Ed 2.0 Portable electrical control or conditioning devices AS/NZS 3197:2005, including Amendments 1 and 2 Sewing machine couplers AS/NZS 60320.2.1:2004
or
IEC 60320-2-1 Ed 2.0Socket-outlet adaptors AS/NZS 3122:2005 Temperature sensing controls IEC 60730-2-9 Ed 3.1 4 Electric wires and cables
Standards apply to electric wires and cables as set out in the following table:
Electric wires and cables Applicable standard Cables for high voltage luminous discharge tube installations AS/NZS 3166:1993 Electric cables—polymeric insulated—for distribution and service applications
Electric cables—polymeric insulated—for working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kVAS/NZS 4961:2003 Electric cables—polymeric insulated—for working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV AS/NZS 5000.1:2005, including Amendment 1 Electric cables—polymeric insulated—for working voltages up to and including 450/750 V AS/NZS 5000.2:2006 Electric cables—polymeric insulated—multicore control cables AS/NZS 5000.3:2003 Electric flexible cords AS/NZS 3191:2008
or
IEC 60227 and IEC 60245 seriesHeating cables with a rated voltage of 300/500 V for comfort heating and prevention of ice formation IEC 60800 Ed 3.0 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V—flexible cables (cords) AS/NZS 60227.5:2003, including Amendment 1
or
IEC 60227-5 Ed 3.0Rubber insulated cables—rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V—cords and flexible cables AS/NZS 60245.4:2003, including Amendment 1
or
IEC 60245-4 Ed 3.0Rubber insulated cables—rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V—cords for applications requiring high flexibility IEC 60245-8 Ed 1.2 Rubber insulated cables—rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V—heat-resistant silicone insulated cables IEC 60245-3 Ed 2.0, including Amendments 1 and 2 5 Switches for circuits, installation protective devices, and connection devices
Standards apply to switches for circuits, installation protective devices, and connection devices as set out in the following table:
Switches for circuits, installation protective devices, and connection devices Applicable standard Assemblies for power distribution in public networks AS/NZS 3439.5:2001
or
IEC 61439-5 Ed 1.0Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations—circuit-breakers for AC operation AS/NZS 60898.1:2004
or
IEC 60898-1 Ed 1.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60898.1:2004
or
AS/NZS 3111:2009, including Amendment 1Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations—circuit-breakers for AC and DC operation AS/NZS 60898.2:2004
or
IEC 60898-2 Ed 1.1 as modified by AS/NZS 60898.2:2004Contactors and motor-starters—AC semiconductor controllers and contactors for non-motor loads AS/NZS 3947.4.3:2000
or
IEC 60947-4-3 Ed 1.2Control circuit devices and switching elements—DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR) AS/NZS 3947.5.6:2000
or
IEC 60947-5-6 Ed 1.0Control circuit devices and switching elements—electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function AS/NZS 3947.5.5:2000
or
IEC 60947-5-5 Ed 1.1Control circuit devices and switching elements—proximity devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions AS/NZS 3947.5.3:2000
or
IEC 60947-5-3 Ed 1.1Electromagnetic remote-control switches (RCS) IEC 60669-1 Ed 3.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60669.1:2013 in conjunction with IEC 60669-2-2 Ed 3.0 Electronic switches IEC 60669-1 Ed 3.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60669.1:2013 in conjunction with IEC 60669-2-1 Ed 4.1 as modified by AS/NZS 60669.2.1:2013 Installation couplers intended for permanent connection in fixed installations IEC 61535 Ed 1.1 Isolating switches IEC 60669-1 Ed 3.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60669.1:2013 in conjunction with IEC 60669-2-4, Ed 1.0 Low-voltage assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use AS/NZS 3439.3:2002
or
IEC 60439-3 Ed 1.2 as modified by AS/NZS 3439.3:2002Low-voltage fuses for use by authorised persons IEC 60269-1 Ed 4.1 in conjunction with IEC 60269-2 Ed 4.0 Low-voltage fuses for use by unskilled persons IEC 60269-1 Ed 4.1 in conjunction with IEC 60269-3 Ed 4.0 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgears assemblies for construction sites (ACS) AS/NZS 3439.4:2009
or
IEC 60439-4 Ed 2.0Multiple-function equipment—automatic transfer switching equipment AS/NZS 3947.6.1:2001
or
IEC 60947-6-1 Ed 2.0Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) AS/NZS 61009.1:2011
or
IEC 61009-1 Ed 3.0 as modified by AS/NZS 61009.1:2011
or
AS/NZS 3190:2011Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) AS/NZS 61008.1:2011
or
IEC 61008-1 Ed 3.0 as modified by AS/NZS 61008.1:2011
or
AS/NZS 3190:2011Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors, and fuse-combination units AS/NZS 3947.3:2001
or
IEC 60947-3 Ed 3.1Time-delay switches (TDS) IEC 60669-1 Ed 3.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60669.1:2013 in conjunction with IEC 60669-2-3 Ed 3.0 Type F and type B residual current operated circuit-breakers with and without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses IEC 62423 Ed 2.0 Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies AS/NZS 3439.1:2002
or
IEC 61439-1 Ed 2.06 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools
(1) In subclause (2),—
standard E means IEC 60745-1 Ed 4.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60745.1:2009
standard F means AS/NZS 60745.1:2003, including Amendments 1 to 3.
(2) Standards apply to hand-held motor-operated electric tools as set out in the following table:
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools Applicable standard Band saws Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-20 Ed 1.1 Chain saws Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-13 Ed 2.1 Circular saws Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-5 Ed 5.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-5 Ed 4.0Concrete vibrators Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-12 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60745.2.12:2009 Cut-off machines Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-22 Ed 1.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60745.2.22:2011 Drain cleaners Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-21 Ed 1.1 Drills and impact drills Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-1 Ed 2.1 Grinders, polishers, and disc-type sanders Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-3 Ed 2.2 as modified by AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2013
or
Until 31/05/2015, standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-3 Ed 2.1 as modified by AS/NZS 60745:2011Hammers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-6 Ed 2.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60745.2.6:2009 Hedge trimmers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-15 Ed 2.1 Jointers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-19 Ed 1.1 Other hand-held motor-operated electric tools AS/NZS 3160:2009 including Amendments 1 and 2 Planers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-14 Ed 2.2 Reciprocating saws (jig and sabre saws) Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-11 Ed 2.1 Routers and trimmers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-17 Ed 3.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard F in conjunction with AS/NZS 60745.2.17:2003Sanders and polishers other than disc type Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-4 Ed 2.1 Screwdrivers and impact wrenches Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-2 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60745.2.2:2009 Shears and nibblers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-8 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60745.2.8:2009 Spray guns for non-flammable liquids AS/NZS 3160:2009 including Amendments 1 and 2 Strapping tools Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-18 Ed 1.1 Tackers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-16 Ed 2.0 Tappers Standard E in conjunction with IEC 60745-2-9 Ed 2.1 7 Electric welding machines
Standards apply to electric welding machines as set out in the following table:
Electric welding machines Applicable standard Limited-duty, portable AC arc welding machines IEC 60974-6 Ed 2.0
or
IEC 60974-6 Ed 1.0 as modified by AS 60974.6:20068 Audio and video products
Standards apply to audio and video products as set out in the following table:
Audio and video products Applicable standard Audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus AS/NZS 60065:2012
or
IEC 60065 Ed 7.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60065:2012Power supplies for IT equipment AS/NZS 60065:2012
or
IEC 60065 Ed 7.2 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60065:20129 Information technology equipment
Standards apply to information technology equipment as set out in the following table:
Information technology equipment Applicable standard Information technology equipment AS/NZS 60950.1:2011
or
IEC 60950-1 Ed 2.1, as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60950.1:2011Power supplies for IT equipment AS/NZS 60950.1:2011
or
IEC 60950-1 Ed 2.1, as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60950.1:201110 Electrical medical devices
(1) In subclause (2),—
standard G means IEC 60601-1 Ed 3.0, including Amendment 1
standard H means IEC 60601-1 Ed 2.0, including Amendments 1 and 2.
(2) Standards apply to electrical medical devices as set out in the following table:
Electrical medical devices Applicable standard Ambulatory electrocardiographic systems Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-47 Ed 2.0 Anaesthetic systems Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-13 Ed 1.0 Automatic cycling non-invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-30 Ed 1.0 Blankets, pads, and mattresses intended for heating in medical use Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-35 Ed 2.0 Cardiac defibrillators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-4 Ed 3.0 Clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-56 Ed 1.0 Collateral standard—Alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-8 Ed 2.1 Collateral standard—Medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-11 Ed 1.0 Collateral standard—Medical electrical systems Standard H in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-1 Ed 2.0 Collateral standard—Physiologic closed-loop controllers Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-10 Ed 1.0 Collateral standard—Programmable electrical medical systems Standard H in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-4 Ed 1.1 Collateral standard—Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-3 Ed 2.1 Collateral standard—usability Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-6 Ed 3.0 Critical care ventilators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-12 Ed 1.0 Dental extra-oral X-ray equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-63 Ed 1.0 Dental intra-oral X-ray equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-65 Ed 1.0 Diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-22 Ed 3.1 Direct blood-pressure monitoring equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-34 Ed 3.0 Electrocardiographic monitoring equipment IEC 60601-2-25 Ed 2.0, including Amendment 1
and
IEC 60601-2-27 Ed 3.0Electroencephalographs Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-26 Ed 2.0 Electromyographs and evoked response equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-40 Ed 1.0 Electron accelerators in the range of 1 MeV to 50 MeV Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-1 Ed 3.0 Endoscopic equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-18 Ed 3.0 External cardiac pacemakers with internal power source Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-31 Ed 2.1 Extracorporeally induced lithotripsy Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-36 Ed 1.0 Gamma beam therapy equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-11 Ed 3.0 Haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration, and haemofiltration equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-16 Ed 4.0 High-frequency surgical equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-2 Ed 5.0 Infant incubators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-19 Ed 2.0 Infant phototherapy equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-50 Ed 2.0 Infant radiant warmers Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-21 Ed 2.0 Infant transport incubators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-20 Ed 2.0 Infusion pumps and controllers Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-24 Ed 2.0 Lens removal devices and vitrectomy devices for ophthalmic surgery Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-58 Ed 1.0 Magnetic resonance equipment for medical diagnosis Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-33 Ed 3.1 Mammographic X-ray equipment and mammographic stereotactic devices Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-45 Ed 3.0 Medical beds Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-52 Ed 1.0 Microwave therapy equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-6 Ed 2.0 Multifunction patient monitoring equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-49 Ed 2.0 Nerve and muscle stimulators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-10 Ed 2.0 Non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-57 Ed 1.0 Operating tables Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-46 Ed 2.0 Oxygen concentrators for individual patient use Standard H in conjunction with ISO 8359:1996 including Amendment 1 Peritoneal dialysis equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-39 Ed 2.0 Pulse oximeter equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-61 Ed 1.0 Radiotherapy simulators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-29 Ed 3.0 Remote-controlled automatically driven gamma-ray afterloading equipment Standard H in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-17 Ed 2.0 Requirements and tests for electromagnetic compatibility Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-1-2 Ed 3.0 Respiratory gas monitors Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-55 Ed 1.0 Screening thermographs for human febrile temperature screening Standard G in conjunction with IEC 80601-2-59 Ed 1.0 Short-wave therapy equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-3 Ed 3.0 Sleep apnoea breathing therapy equipment Standard H in conjunction with ISO 17510-1:2007 Surgical luminaires and luminaires for diagnosis Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-41 Ed 2.0 Therapeutic X-ray generators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-8 Ed 2.0 Transcutaneous partial pressure monitoring equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-23 Ed 3.0 Ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-37 Ed 2.0 Ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-5 Ed 3.0 X-ray equipment for interventional procedures Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-43 Ed 2.0 X-ray equipment for radiography and radioscopy Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-54 Ed 1.0 X-ray source assemblies and X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis generators Standard G in conjunction with IEC 60601-2-28 Ed 2.0 11 Lighting fittings
(1) In subclause (2),—
standard J means IEC 60598-1 Ed 7.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60598.1:2003
standard K means AS/NZS 60598.1:2003.
(2) Standards apply to lighting fittings as set out in the following table:
Lighting fittings Applicable standard Air handling luminaires Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-19 Ed 1.0, including Amendments 1 and 2
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.19:2001Aquarium luminaires Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-11 Ed 1.0 Extra low voltage lighting systems for filament lamps Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-23 Ed 1.1 as modified by AS/NZS 60598.2.23:2002
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.23:2002Fixed general-purpose luminaires Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-1 Ed 1.0, including Amendment 1 (Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60598.1:2003 is not applicable)
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.1:1998Floodlights Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-5 Ed 2.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60598.2.5:2002
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.5:2002Ground-recessed luminaires Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-13 Ed 1.0 Handlamps Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-8 Ed 3.0
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.8:2002Lighting chains Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-20 Ed 3.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60598.2.20:2002
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.20:2002Luminaires for cold cathode tubular discharge lamps (neon tubes) and similar equipment Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-14 Ed 1.0 Luminaires for emergency lighting Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-22 Ed 3.2 as modified by Compliance Document for New Zealand Building Code Clause F6
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.22:2005 as modified by Compliance Document for New Zealand Building Code Clause F6Luminaires for road and street lighting Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-3 Ed 3.0 Luminaires for stage lighting, television, film, and photographic studios (outdoor and indoor) Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-17 Ed 1.2
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.17:2006Luminaires for swimming pools and similar applications Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-18 Ed 2.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60598.2.18:1998
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.18:1998Luminaires for use in clinical areas of hospitals and health care buildings Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-25 Ed 1.0, including Amendment 1
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.25:2001Luminaires with built-in transformers or convertors for filament lamps Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-6 Ed 2.0, including Amendment 1
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.6:1998Luminaires with limited surface temperatures Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-24 Ed 1.0 Mains socket-outlet mounted nightlights Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-12 Ed 2.0 in conjunction with Annex J of AS/NZS 3112:2011 Photo and film luminaires (non-professional) Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-9 Ed 2.0, including Amendment 1
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.9:2006Portable general-purpose luminaires Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-4 Ed 2.0 as modified by AS/NZS 60598.2.4:2005, including Amendment 1
or
Standard K in conjunction with AS/NZS 60598.2.4:2005, including Amendment 1Portable luminaires for children Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-10 Ed 2.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60598.2.10:1998 Portable luminaires for garden use Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-10 Ed 2.0 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 60598.2.10:1998 Recessed luminaires Standard J in conjunction with IEC 60598-2-2 Ed 2.1 as modified by AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2001, including Amendment A 12 Lamp control gear
(1) In subclause (2),—
standard L means AS/NZS 61347.1:2002
standard M means IEC 61347-1 Ed 2.1 as modified by AS/NZS 61347.1:2002.
(2) Standards apply to lamp control gear as set out in the following table:
Lamp control gear Applicable standard AC supplied electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.3:2004
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-3 Ed 1.1, including Amendment 2
or
IEC 61347-2-3 Ed 2.0Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.9:2004
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-9 Ed 1.2Ballasts for fluorescent lamps Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.8:2003
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-8 Ed 1.1DC or AC supplied electronic ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-12 Ed 1.1 DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules Standard L in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-13 Ed 1.0 DC or AC supplied electronic step-down convertors for filament lamps Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.2:2007 DC supplied electronic ballasts for aircraft lighting Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.6:2002
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-6 Ed 1.0
or
IEC 61347-2-3 Ed 2.0DC supplied electronic ballasts for emergency lighting Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-7 Ed 2.0 DC supplied electronic ballasts for general lighting Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.4:2002
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-4 Ed 1.0
or
IEC 61347-2-3 Ed 2.0DC supplied electronic ballasts for public transport Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.5:2002
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-5 Ed 1.0
or
IEC 61347-2-3 Ed 2.0Electronic inverters and convertors for high-frequency operation of cold start tubular discharge lamps (neon tubes) Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.10:2004
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-10 Ed 1.1Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps AS/NZS 60155:2000, including Amendments 1 and 2
or
IEC 60155 Ed 4.0, including Amendments 1 and 2, as modified by AS/NZS 60155:2000, including Amendments 1 and 2Miscellaneous electronic circuits used with luminaires Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.11:2003
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-11 Ed 1.0Starting devices (other than glow starters) Standard L in conjunction with AS/NZS 61347.2.1:2002
or
Standard M in conjunction with IEC 61347-2-1 Ed 1.113 Lamps
Standards apply to lamps as set out in the following table:
Lamps Applicable standard Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes AS/NZS 60432.1:2007
or
IEC 60432-1 Ed 2.2Tungsten-halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes AS/NZS 60432.2:2007
or
IEC 60432-2 Ed 2.2Tungsten-halogen lamps (non-vehicle) AS/NZS 60432.3:2007
or
IEC 60432-3 Ed 2.0Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services AS/NZS 60968:2001
or
IEC 60968 Ed 2.014 Power transformers, power supplies, reactors, and similar products
(1) In subclause (2),—
standard N means IEC 61558-1 Ed 2.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 61558.1:2008, including Amendment 1
standard O means AS/NZS 61558.1:2000, including Amendments 1 to 7
standard P means IEC 61558-1 Ed 1.1 as modified by Annex ZZ of AS/NZS 61558.1:2000, including Amendments 1 to 7.
(2) Standards apply to power transformers, power supplies, reactors, and similar products as set out in the following table:
Power transformers, power supplies, reactors, and similar products Applicable standard Auto transformers and power supply units incorporating auto transformers Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-13 Ed 2.0 Bell and chime transformers and power supply units Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-8 Ed 2.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard O in conjunction with AS/NZS 61558.2.8:2001Constant voltage transformers and power supply units Standard P in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-12 Ed 2.0 Control transformers and power supplies incorporating control transformers Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-2 Ed 2.0 Ignition transformers for gas and oil burners Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-3 Ed 2.0
or
Until 29/05/2014, standard O in conjunction with AS/NZS 61558.2.3:2001Isolating transformers and power supply units for isolating transformers for general use Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-4 Ed 2.0 Isolating transformers for the supply of medical locations Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-15 Ed 2.0 as modified by AS/NZS 61558.2.15:2012
or
Until 26/10/2015, standard O in conjunction with AS/NZS 61558.2.15:2001Safety isolating transformers and power supply units for isolating transformers for general use Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-6 Ed 2.0 as modified by AS/NZS 61558.2.6:2009 Separating transformers and power supplies incorporating separating transformers for general applications Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-1 Ed 2.0 Small reactors Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-20 Ed 2.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard P in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-20 Ed 1.0Switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-16 Ed 1.0 Transformers and power supplies for toys Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-7 Ed 2.0 Transformers and power supply units for construction sites Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-23 Ed 2.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard O in conjunction with AS/NZS 61558.2.23:2001Transformers for class III handlamps for tungsten filament lamps Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-9 Ed 2.0
or
Until 29/04/2014, standard O in conjunction with AS/NZS 61558.2.9:2003Transformers for shavers, power supply units for shavers, and shaver supply units Standard N in conjunction with IEC 61558-2-5 Ed 2.0 as modified by AS/NZS 61558.2.5:2011, including Amendment 1
or
Until 28/10/2014, standard O in conjunction with AS/NZS 61558.2.5:200315 Mining electrical equipment
(1) In subclause (2), standard Q means AS/NZS 4871.1:2012.
(2) Standards apply to mining electrical equipment as set out in the following table:
Mining electrical equipment Applicable standard Distribution, control and auxiliary equipment Standard Q in conjunction with AS/NZS 4871.2:2010 Substations Standard Q in conjunction with AS/NZS 4871.3:2010 Mains powered electrical mobile machines Standard Q in conjunction with AS/NZS 4871.4:2010 Battery powered electrical mobile machines Standard Q in conjunction with AS/NZS 4871.5:2010 Diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment Standard Q in conjunction with AS/NZS 4871.6:2013 Electrical wiring systems at extra-low voltage of earth-moving machinery and ancillary equipment for use in mines AS 4242:1994 Conveyors AS 1755:2000 Reeling and trailing cables (other than underground coal mining) AS/NZS 2802:2000, including Amendment 1 Electrical protection devices for mines and quarries AS/NZS 2081:2011 Remote controls for mining equipment AS/NZS 4240.1:2009 Remote control systems for mining equipment—Design, construction, testing, installation and commissioning
AS/NZS 4240.2:2009 Remote control systems for mining equipment—Operation and maintenance for underground metalliferous mining
AS/NZS 4240.3:2013 Remote control systems for mining equipment— Operation and maintenance for underground coal miningMaterials for insulating power conducting components AS 1147.1-1989
Schedule 4 |
Schedule 8
Rules for mining electrical equipment and conductorsr 13(2)(b)
Contents
1 Interpretation
In this schedule,—
cable means—
(a) a conductor that is insulated and has a covering to prevent mechanical damage; and
(b) includes 2 or more such conductors laid up together, whether or not they are provided with an overall protective covering
explosion risk zone means—
(a) an ERZ0; or
(b) an ERZ1; or
(c) a NERZ
intrinsically safe, in relation to equipment, means designed and built in such a manner that is not capable of creating a charge sufficient to ignite flammable gas
NERZ has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
operator,—
(a) in relation to an alluvial mining operation, means the alluvial mine operator:
(b) in relation to a mining operation, means the mine operator:
(c) in relation to a quarrying operation, means the quarry operator
reeling cable means any cable that is—
(a) used or placed in position for conveying electricity to mobile mining electrical equipment; and
(b) designed to be frequently wound on or off a reeling drum
trailing cable means any cable that is—
(a) used or placed in position for conveying electricity to mobile mining electrical equipment; and
(b) designed to be moved with the mobile mining electrical equipment
underground coal mining operation has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013
underground metalliferous mining operation has the meaning given to it in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013.
Part 1
Safety fundamentals2 Requirements for earthing systems
(1) Mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment must be protected by an earthing system that is designed, installed, operated, and maintained so as to ensure, as far as practicable,—
(a) the effective operation of isolation fittings in the event of earth fault currents; and
(b) that the voltage of each conductor is restricted to a value consistent with the level of insulation applied; and
(c) that step voltages, touch voltages, and transferred voltages are controlled to prevent danger to any person.
(2) In the event of an earth fault on a reeling or trailing cable used in a tunnelling operation or underground mining operation, the cable and the mining electrical equipment being supplied by those cables must be capable of being isolated from the supply of electricity.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 42
3 Isolation of equipment from electricity supply
Mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment must be capable of being isolated (whether that capability is provided from within the equipment or conductor or by an isolation fitting) from the supply of electricity.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 43
4 Permanent notices
(1) Durable notices must be conspicuously affixed near every place in an alluvial mining operation, mining operation, or quarrying operation where mining electrical equipment is installed that—
(a) prohibit unauthorised people from operating or interfering with any mining electrical equipment except for the purpose of isolating the supply of electricity in an emergency; and
(b) provide advice about what to do in the event of—
(i) a fire caused by or involving the mining electrical equipment:
(ii) electric shock to any person (including advice regarding treatment of that person).
(2) In every underground mining operation, durable notices providing advice about how to isolate the supply of electricity at the surface to the underground parts of the mining operation must be conspicuously affixed—
(a) at the entrance to the underground parts of the mining operation; and
(b) near every device that is provided for communication between the underground parts of the mining operation and the surface.
(3) The notices prescribed in this clause must be maintained in a legible condition.
Compare: SR 1980/51 r 7
5 Keeping records and plans
(1) An operator of every alluvial mining operation, mining operation, or quarrying operation must keep such records and plans of mining electrical equipment and conductors at the alluvial mining operation, mining operation, or quarrying operation (as the case may be) as will enable the operator to readily locate all mining electrical equipment at the operation.
(2) An operator must, for at least 7 years, retain—
(a) every copy of a record of inspection that is provided under regulation 72A(1)(a); and
(b) every electricity safety certificate that is issued under regulation 74A or clause 13; and
(c) every record of a safety assessment that is provided under regulation 78D, 78G, or 78K.
Compare: SR 1997/60 r 59
Part 2
Electrical work on mining electrical equipment and conductors6 Rule about 3-pin flat-pin socket-outlets in low voltage installations
(1) If a 3-pin flat-pin socket-outlet that has the dimensions specified in AS/NZS 3112 is, or is to be, fitted in low voltage mining electrical equipment, it must be fitted in such a way that—
(a) the socket-outlet may be supplied with electricity only at standard low voltage; and
(b) the earth-continuity conductor is connected to the slot on the radial line; and
(c) the order of connection, in a clockwise direction when the socket-outlet is viewed from the front, is—
(i) earth-continuity conductor:
(ii) active conductor:
(iii) neutral (or other) conductor.
(2) This clause applies despite anything in Part 1 or 2 of AS/NZS 3000 or in these regulations.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 61A
7 Testing prescribed electrical work on low and extra-low voltage equipment and conductors
All prescribed electrical work done on low and extra-low voltage mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment must be tested—
(a) for operational safety; and
(b) to ensure that the equipment and conductors are not electrically unsafe; and
(c) in the case of equipment and conductors used or installed in an alluvial mining operation, an opencast mining operation, or a quarrying operation, in accordance with AS/NZS 3007; and
(d) in the case of equipment and conductors used or installed in a tunnelling operation or an underground mining operation, in accordance with the verification or testing process set out in the certified design.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 63
8 Testing prescribed electrical work on high voltage equipment and conductors
Prescribed electrical work done on high voltage mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment must be tested in accordance with regulation 38 as if—
(a) references in that regulation to works were references to the equipment and conductors; and
(b) the reference to documentation were a reference to a record of inspection and any other documentation recording tests and test results.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 64
9 High-risk prescribed electrical work to be inspected
(1) All high-risk prescribed electrical work done on mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used or installed in an alluvial mining operation, an opencast mining operation, or a quarrying operation must be inspected in accordance with AS/NZS 3007.
(2) All high-risk prescribed electrical work done on high voltage mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment that are used or installed in a tunnelling operation or an underground mining operation must be inspected so as to verify that the equipment and conductors comply with—
(a) regulation 17(1)(c); and
(b) regulations 34, 41(1), 42(1), 43(1), and 44(1), as if references in those regulations to works were references to the equipment and conductors.
(3) A person who inspects high-risk prescribed electrical work must undertake whatever tests, visual inspections, or other actions are necessary to satisfy the person that—
(a) that work has been done in accordance with these regulations; and
(b) the mining electrical equipment and conductors on which that work has been done is, and will be when powered, electrically safe.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 70
10 Who may carry out inspection
(1) A person may inspect high-risk prescribed electrical work on mining electrical equipment or conductors only if—
(a) the person is authorised to inspect high-risk prescribed electrical work; or
(b) in the case of high-risk prescribed electrical work carried out under an employer licence, the person is authorised to inspect the work under the system of operation used by the employer.
(2) However, a person may not inspect prescribed electrical work if the person has—
(a) personally carried out the work; or
(b) supervised someone else carrying out the work.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 71
11 Record of inspection
(1) A person who carries out an inspection of high-risk prescribed electrical work on mining electrical equipment or conductors supplying that equipment must prepare a written record of the inspection.
(2) The record of inspection must—
(a) identify the work that was inspected; and
(b) be signed and dated by the person carrying out the inspection; and
(c) include or have on it the authentication mark, as specified in regulation 111B; and
(d) if the inspection was carried out in accordance with a standard, identify the standard and state that the inspection was carried out in accordance with that standard; and
(e) if the inspection was carried out in accordance with a certified design, identify the certified design and state that the inspection was carried out in accordance with that certified design; and
(f) state whether the work that has been inspected has been done in accordance with these regulations; and
(g) state whether the mining electrical equipment and conductors on which the work has been done is, and will be (when powered), electrically safe.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 72
12 Before connecting mining electrical equipment and conductors to power supply
(1) This provision applies where prescribed electrical work has been done on mining electrical equipment or conductors supplying that equipment.
(2) Before connecting low voltage or extra-low voltage mining electrical equipment or conductors to a power supply, the person doing the connection must—
(a) be satisfied that—
(i) the mining electrical equipment and conductors are safe to connect; and
(ii) the testing required by these regulations has been done; and
(iii) in the case of mining electrical equipment and conductors installed in an ERZ0 or ERZ1, the equipment and conductors meet the explosion protection level required by clause 37; and
(iv) all conductors have been installed in accordance with these regulations; and
(v) all safety-critical equipment has been tested and is operational; and
(b) if the work is required to be inspected, either inspect the work and complete a record of inspection or sight a record of inspection given by another person no earlier than 6 months before the equipment or conductor is connected; and
(c) do all of the following:
(i) ensure that the polarity and phase rotation of the supply are correct:
(ii) ensure that the protection of the supply is correctly rated:
(iii) ensure that the equipment and conductors are compatible with the supply system.
(3) Before connecting high voltage mining electrical equipment or conductors to a power supply, the person doing the connection must comply with the requirements of regulation 38 as if references in that regulation to works were references to the mining electrical equipment and conductors.
(4) If the person who connects mining electrical equipment and conductors has not personally done the testing required by these regulations, the person must sight documentation—
(a) that is signed by the person who did the tests; and
(b) that sets out what tests were carried out and what the results were.
(5) To avoid doubt, in this regulation, connection refers to the prescribed electrical work that is the final step that will allow electricity to flow to the mining electrical equipment or conductors on which other prescribed electrical work has been done.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 73A
13 Electrical safety certification
(1) After prescribed electrical work on mining electrical equipment or conductors supplying that equipment is complete, the person who completed the work must issue an electrical safety certificate for the mining electrical equipment and conductors if the person is satisfied that—
(a) the equipment and conductors are safe to use, on the grounds that they are electrically safe and comply with these regulations; and
(b) where the prescribed electrical work comprised the maintenance or alteration of, or addition to, the mining electrical equipment or conductors, the work has not adversely affected any other part of the installation.
(2) For the purposes of subclause (1), if mining electrical equipment and conductors are disconnected from a power supply while the prescribed electrical work was done, the work is complete only once the mining electrical equipment and conductors are connected or reconnected to a power supply.
(3) An electrical safety certificate must—
(a) include a statement that the person issuing it is satisfied that the mining electrical equipment and any conductors supplying that equipment are safe to use; and
(b) clearly identify the equipment and conductors to which it relates; and
(c) clearly identify the location of the equipment and conductors to which it relates; and
(d) include or have on it the authentication mark, as specified in regulation 111B; and
(e) give the date on which the connection was done; and
(f) be signed and dated by—
(i) the person who did the connection; and
(ii) if the person who did the connection was acting under supervision, the supervisor; and
(g) give the name and registration number of—
(i) the person who did the connection; or
(ii) if that person was acting under an employer licence, the employer's licence number; or
(iii) if the person in subparagraph (i) was acting under supervision, the registration number of the supervisor.
(4) If prescribed electrical work is done without disconnecting the power supply, references in subclause (3)(e) to (g) to connection must be taken to be references to the completion of the work.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 74A
14 Exception for operators with maintenance management systems
If prescribed electrical work is done on any mining electrical equipment or conductor supplying that equipment, then, despite clause 13, an electrical safety certificate does not need to be issued for the equipment or conductor if—
(a) the operator has a maintenance management system in place for the mining electrical equipment and conductors:
(b) the maintenance management system ensures that information equivalent to the information required by clause 13(3) is recorded and kept (except that the authentication mark required by clause 13(3)(d) need not be recorded and kept).
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 74B
15 Time when electrical safety certificate to be issued
A person who issues an electrical safety certificate for mining electrical equipment or conductors on which prescribed electrical work has been done must do so as soon as practicable after the mining electrical equipment and conductors are connected or reconnected to a power supply, but in any case no later than 20 working days after connection or reconnection.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 74C
16 What happens to electrical safety certificates
(1) A person who issues an electrical safety certificate must—
(a) provide a copy of it, within 20 working days after it is issued, to the person who contracted for the prescribed electrical work or, if that person is not readily available, to the operator; and
(b) retain a copy, whether in hard copy or electronically, for at least 7 years.
(2) A person who issues an electrical safety certificate must, on request by any of the following, provide a copy of the certificate to the requester within 10 working days after the request:
(a) WorkSafe:
(b) the Board:
(c) the Registrar:
(d) the territorial authority of the place where the mining electrical equipment is located:
(e) the person who contracted for the work:
(f) the operator.
(3) The operator must, on request by any of the following, provide a copy of that information, or specified parts of that information, to the requester within 10 working days after the request:
(a) WorkSafe:
(b) the Board:
(c) the Registrar:
(d) the territorial authority of the place where the mining electrical equipment is located.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 74G
Part 3
Requirements for tunnelling operations and underground mining operations17 Mining electrical equipment must be consistent with certified design
All mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment at an underground mining operation or tunnelling operation must be installed, tested, inspected, and connected in accordance with the certified design for the mining operation.
18 Installation of fixed equipment so as to ensure safety
All mining electrical equipment and conductors supplying that equipment, other than mobile or relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors, must be installed in such a place that—
(a) the equipment is protected—
(i) against potential damage from other equipment in use at the mining operation; and
(ii) from rock or coal that may come loose; and
(b) the equipment does not become dangerous as a result of interactions with other equipment in use at the mining operation.
19 Isolating electricity supply to underground parts of mining operation
At the entrance to the underground parts of the mining operation there must be a readily accessible means of isolating the supply of electricity to the underground parts of the mining operation.
20 Requirements for earthing equipment
A mine operator must ensure that—
(a) all mining electrical equipment that is installed or used at the mining operation is protected (whether the capability is provided from within the equipment or by some other means) by an earthing system:
(b) all metallic parts of mining electrical equipment (including sheaths, coverings, and cable screens) are earthed by connection to an earthing system:
(c) the neutral point of any high or medium voltage transformer is earthed through a device that limits any earth fault current to not more than 5 amperes:
(d) all earthing conductors in cables are earthed by connection to an earthing system.
Compare: SR 2010/36 r 42
21 Requirements for earthing systems
(1) Every earthing system at an underground mining operation or tunnelling operation must comply with the requirements of this clause.
(2) The earthing system must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained so as to ensure, as far as practicable,—
(a) the effective operation of isolation fittings in the event of earth fault currents; and
(b) that the voltage of each conductor is restricted to a value that is consistent with the level of insulation applied; and
(c) that step voltages, touch voltages, and transferred voltages are controlled to prevent danger to any person.
(3) The connection of the earthing system to the general mass of the earth must be made at the surface of the mining operation by 1 or more earthing electrodes.
(4) An earthing system conductor must not have a conductance that is less than that of a copper conductor with a cross-sectional area of 16 mm².
(5) All joints in and connections to an earthing system must be mechanically secure and electrically effective.
(6) An earthing system may not contain any automatic circuit-opening devices.
(7) To avoid doubt, metallic covering of cables may be used as part of an earthing system.
(8) Subclause (4) does not apply to the metallic covering of cables or to the flexible metallic covering and earthing conductors forming part of flexible cables.
22 Nominal voltages must be identified on equipment
The nominal voltage of all mining electrical equipment must be clearly and visibly marked on the equipment and, if a colour is used to identify the voltage, the following colours must (and may only) be used for the following voltages:
(a) if the nominal voltage is 125, pink:
(b) if the nominal voltage is 240, cyan:
(c) if the nominal voltage is 1 000, blue:
(d) if the nominal voltage is 6 600, white:
(e) if the nominal voltage is 11 000, red:
(f) if the nominal voltage is 66 000, magenta.
23 Voltage supply
Voltage supply to underground parts of underground mining operation
(1) The supply of electricity to the underground parts of an underground mining operation must not exceed 11 000 volts.
Voltage supply to stationary mining electrical equipment
(2) The supply of electricity to stationary mining electrical equipment that is used in the underground parts of an underground mining operation must not exceed 6 600 volts.
Voltage supply to relocatable mining electrical equipment
(3) The supply of electricity to relocatable mining electrical equipment that is used in the underground parts of an underground mining operation must not exceed 11 000 volts.
Voltage supply to mobile mining electrical equipment supplied by trailing or reeling cables
(4) The supply of electricity to mobile mining electrical equipment supplied by a trailing or reeling cable used in a NERZ of an underground coal mining operation must not exceed 3 300 volts.
(5) The supply of electricity to mobile mining electrical equipment supplied by a trailing or reeling cable used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 and fitted with a flammable gas monitor must not exceed 3 300 volts.
(6) The supply of electricity to mobile mining electrical equipment supplied by a trailing or reeling cable used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 but not fitted with a flammable gas monitor must not exceed 1 200 volts.
Voltage supply to hand-held equipment
(7) The supply of electricity to hand-held equipment, including hand-held lighting appliances, used in clean and dry locations in the underground parts of an underground mining operation must not exceed 250 volts.
(8) The supply of electricity to hand-held equipment, including hand-held lighting appliances, used in any other location in the underground parts of an underground mining operation must not exceed that of a reduced low voltage system.
Voltage supply to lighting
(9) The supply of electricity to lighting in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 must not exceed 125 volts.
(10) The supply of electricity to lighting in an NERZ of an underground coal mining operation and in any underground part of an underground metalliferous mining operation must not exceed 250 volts.
24 Standards for gas monitors
(1) Where a gas monitoring system is used or installed at an underground metalliferous mining operation—
(a) the flammable gas monitors must be selected, installed, used, and maintained so as to comply with AS/NZS 60079.29.2:
(b) the levels at which flammable gas monitors will provide warning alerts must be set in accordance with BS 6164:
(c) any actions taken in response to a flammable gas monitor warning must comply with BS 6164.
(2) Where a gas monitoring system is used or installed at an underground coal mining operation, the flammable gas monitors at the mining operation must be selected, installed, used, and maintained so as to comply with AS 2290.1.
25 Testing of hand-held equipment and associated cables
All hand-held mining electrical equipment used at an underground mining operation, and all flexible cables associated with that hand-held equipment, must be—
(a) brought to the surface at least once every 3 months; and
(b) tested, in accordance with the verification or testing process set out in the certified design,—
(i) for operational safety; and
(ii) to ensure that the hand-held equipment and cables are not electrically unsafe.
Compare: SR 1980/51 r 11(3)
Part 4
Additional requirements for underground mining operationsSubpart 1—Additional requirements for all underground mining operations
26 Standards for cables
(1) All cables installed or used at an underground mining operation must comply with the following standards:
(a) in the case of reeling or trailing cables, AS/NZS 1802; and
(b) for all other cables, AS/NZS 1972:
(2) When cables that are installed or used at an underground mining operation are—
(a) repaired, they must be repaired and tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1747:
(b) fitted with accessories, those accessories must be fitted in accordance with AS/NZS 1747.
27 Requirements for reeling or trailing cables
(1) This clause applies to all reeling cables and trailing cables that are installed or used at an underground mining operation.
(2) If a reeling or trailing cable is covered with a protective screen, the screen must be securely attached to the metallic structure of the equipment supplied by that cable so as to effectively enclose electrical contact between the equipment and the cable.
(3) If a reeling or trailing cable is connected to mining electrical equipment, the outer sheath of the cable must be gripped in a manner that will relieve any undue stress on the cable and prevent sharp bends in the cable.
(4) Cables must be protected from damage.
(5) Any surplus cable kept at the underground mining operation must be stowed in a figure-of-eight.
(6) Cables must be removed from the face when they are not immediately required.
(7) A cable must not be used if it is defective or damaged.
(8) A damaged or defective cable must immediately be removed from the underground parts of the mining operation to the surface (for repair or removal).
(9) There must be a switch to isolate the supply of electricity to a cable at the point where a cable is connected to the parent circuit.
(10) Sections of cable may only be joined by—
(a) a bolted plug and socket coupling; or
(b) a restrained plug and socket coupling.
(11) A cable may only be connected to the mining electrical equipment that it supplies by one of the following means:
(a) directly:
(b) by a bolted plug and socket coupling:
(c) by a restrained plug and socket coupling.
28 Requirements for other cables
(1) This clause applies to all cables, other than reeling or trailing cables, that are installed or used at an underground mining operation.
(2) Cables suspended in shafts and in boreholes must—
(a) either—
(i) be protected against damage from falling material and from normal winding operations in the shaft; or
(ii) be placed where they will not be damaged by falling material or by normal winding operations in the shaft; and
(b) unless they are designed and are able to sustain their own weight, be secured at such intervals and in such a manner as is necessary to relieve them from undue stress.
(3) Cables suspended in haulage roadways must be—
(a) kept clear of vehicles and other mobile mining electrical equipment; or
(b) if it is not possible to comply with paragraph (a), protected from damage that may be caused by passing vehicles and other mobile mining electrical equipment.
(4) Cables must be suspended at sufficiently frequent intervals, and in such a manner, as to avoid unnecessary sagging of, and undue damage to, the cables.
(5) Any devices used or installed at an underground mining operation to support cables must be designed to release the cable when the cable is subject to greater stress than it is designed to withstand.
(6) Cables must not be buried in a roadway, except where it is necessary to—
(a) take the cable from one side of the roadway to another; or
(b) avoid an obstruction; or
(c) protect the cable.
(7) If a cable is buried, it must be contained inside an enclosure that provides mechanical protection for the cable.
(8) Coverings on cables must be protected against chemical corrosion in the manner provided for in AS/NZS 3000.
(9) The material providing insulation for a cable at the end of the cable and at the joins between cables must be effectively sealed in a cable sealing or dividing box to prevent the entry of moisture into the cable.
(10) The metallic covering of a cable must be securely attached to the metallic structure of the equipment supplied by that cable at the point where the metallic covering of a cable ends so as to effectively enclose electrical contact between the equipment and the cable.
(11) Where a cable is connected to mining electrical equipment, the outer sheath of the cable must be gripped in order to—
(a) relieve any undue stress on conductors in the cable; and
(b) prevent any sharp bends in the conductors.
(12) Any surplus cable kept at the underground mining operation must be stowed in a figure-of-eight.
(13) Sections of cable may be joined only by—
(a) a joint box that is constructed for the purpose; or
(b) a bolted plug and socket coupling.
(14) A cable may only be connected to the mining electrical equipment that it supplies either—
(a) directly; or
(b) by means of bolted couplers.
Subpart 2—Additional requirements for underground coal mining operations
29 Application of this subpart
Clauses 30 to 35 apply to underground coal mining operations.
30 Equipment to monitor earthing connection must be intrinsically safe
Mining electrical equipment that monitors the continuity of the earthing connection of other mining electrical equipment must be intrinsically safe.
30 Preventing ignition of flammable gas
All mining electrical equipment installed or used in the underground parts of the mining operation must comply with the requirements in the certified design for the equipment and conductors supplying that equipment for preventing the ignition of flammable gas by an electrical source.
31 Use of oil-filled and oil-cooled mining electrical equipment prohibited in underground coal mining operation
No oil-filled or oil-cooled mining electrical equipment may be installed or used in the underground parts of an underground coal mining operation.
32 Earth fault current at underground coal mining operations
The earth fault current at an underground coal mining operation must not exceed,—
(a) for mains lighting located in an ERZ0 or ERZ1, 1 ampere:
(b) if 2 or more neutral points are connected together, 2 amperes:
(c) for every system operating at less than or equal to 1 200 volts, 2 amperes:
(d) for every system that supplies electricity to mobile electrical equipment in the underground parts of the mining operation and operates at less than 3 300 volts, 2 amperes:
(e) for every other system, 16 amperes.
33 Settings of leakage fault protective devices
The settings of leakage fault protective devices at an underground coal mining operation must not exceed one-fifth of the earth fault current limit prescribed in clause 32 for the kind of circuit that is being protected.
34 Use of equipment when safe levels of methane have been exceeded
(1) Mining electrical equipment used or installed in the underground parts of an underground coal mining operation may remain powered when safe levels of methane have been exceeded only if—
(a) the equipment has been certified EPL Ma; or
(b) in the case of gas monitors, the monitor has been certified as special protection “s” for Group I.
(2) In this clause,—
certified means certified as complying with the relevant standard as evidenced by a certificate of conformity issued under one of following:
(a) the Australian/New Zealand Certification Scheme for explosion-protected electrical equipment:
(b) the Australian Certification Scheme for explosion-protected electrical equipment:
(c) the International Electrotechnical Commission Certification Scheme for explosion-protected electrical equipment
certified EPL Ma, in relation to mining electrical equipment, means certified to the relevant standard for EPL Ma that is prescribed in AS/NZS 60079.0 or IEC 60079-0 for that fitting or appliance.
35 Use of variable-speed drives at underground coal mining operations
If a variable-speed drive is used in the underground parts of an underground coal mining operation,—
(a) the variable-speed drive must be designed (and manufactured) for use in the underground parts of an underground coal mining operation; and
(b) the manufacturer’s instructions for the variable-speed drive must be kept and made readily available at the mining operation; and
(c) those instructions must describe how the variable-speed drive is to be installed in the underground parts of an underground coal mining operation in New Zealand; and
(d) the variable-speed drive must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Subpart 3—Additional requirements for ERZ0s and ERZ1s
36 Application of this subpart
Clauses 37 to 42 apply to ERZ0s and ERZ1s.
37 Requirements for mining electrical equipment used or installed in ERZ0 or ERZ1
(1) All mining electrical equipment used or installed in an ERZ0 must be—
(a) certified EPL Ma; or
(b) in the case of gas monitors, certified as special protection “s” for Group I.
(2) All mining electrical equipment used or installed in an ERZ1 must be,—
(a) in the case of caplights, certified EPL Ma:
(b) in the case of portable gas monitors (including portable flammable gas monitors), certified EPL Ma:
(c) in the case of gas monitors other than portable gas monitors, certified as special protection “s” for Group I:
(d) in the case of restrained plugs and sockets for working voltages of 3 300 or less,—
(i) certified EPL Ma or Mb; and
(ii) certified as complying with AS/NZS 1299:
(e) in the case of all other mining electrical equipment, certified EPL Ma or Mb.
(3) Despite subclauses (1) and (2), testing equipment that is not certified (in accordance with those subclauses) may be used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 if it is used in accordance with an approval system for live electrical work established as part of the electrical engineering control plan required for the mining operation by the Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2013.
(4) In this clause,—
certified means certified as complying with the relevant standard as evidenced by a certificate of conformity issued under one of following:
(a) the Australian/New Zealand Certification Scheme for explosion-protected electrical equipment:
(b) the Australian Certification Scheme for explosion-protected electrical equipment:
(c) the International Electrotechnical Commission Certification Scheme for explosion-protected electrical equipment
certified EPL Ma, in relation to mining electrical equipment, means certified to the relevant standard for EPL Ma that is prescribed in AS/NZS 60079.0 or IEC 60079-0 for that fitting or appliance
certified EPL Mb, in relation to mining electrical equipment, means certified to the relevant standard for EPL Mb for that fitting or appliance as prescribed in AS/NZS 60079.0 or IEC 60079-0
special protection “s” means special protection “s” for Group I as defined in AS/NZS 1826 or IEC 60079-33.
38 Prescribed electrical work in relation to ERZ0 or ERZ1
(1) This clause applies from 1 January 2016.
(2) A mine operator must ensure that no person does, or assists in doing, any prescribed electrical work in relation to mining electrical equipment used or installed in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 unless that person has, or is supervised by a person who has, the competencies for carrying out electrical work that are prescribed in AS/NZS 4761.1.
(3) For the purpose of subclause (2), WorkSafe may, by notice in the Gazette, recognise any New Zealand Qualifications Authority unit standard, or any other national or international qualification, as demonstrating the minimum competencies prescribed in AS/NZS 4761.1.
39 Maintenance of mining electrical equipment in ERZ0 or ERZ1
(1) All mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment installed or used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 must be maintained so as to comply with AS 2290.1.
(2) All other mining electrical equipment installed in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 must be maintained so as to comply with AS/NZS 60079.17.
40 Overhaul of mining electrical equipment in ERZ0 or ERZ1
Any overhaul of mining electrical equipment installed or used, or to be installed or used, in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 must be done in accordance with AS/NZS 3800.
41 Replacement of mining electrical equipment components in ERZ0 or ERZ1
The replacement of any component of mining electrical equipment installed or used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 must be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the component or for the equipment.
42 Testing of mining electrical equipment in ERZ0 or ERZ1
A mine operator must ensure that whenever mining electrical equipment installed or used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 is tested,—
(a) the equipment is isolated from its supply of electricity; and
(b) the testing is carried out using equipment that is designed and certified for use as testing equipment for mining electrical equipment installed or used in an ERZ0 or ERZ1 (as applicable).
Rebecca Kitteridge,
Clerk of the Executive Council.
Explanatory note
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations, which amend the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 (the principal regulations), come into force on 31 December 2013, except the amendments in Schedule 1, which come into force on 1 February 2014.
The amendments—
introduce new safety requirements for alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations; and
update the standards incorporated by reference in the principal regulations; and
insert new provisions to give recognition to products and suppliers registered in Australia under the trans-Tasman Australian/New Zealand Electrical Equipment Safety System (the EESS); and
make other minor, clarifying, or technical amendments.
Specifically, these regulations—
amend regulation 3 (Application) to apply the principal regulations to road vehicles, barges, and dredges used in connection with mining operations:
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amend regulation 4 (Interpretation) to—
revise the definition of low voltage to specify a higher voltage for mining electrical equipment:
introduce new definitions in relation to the new mining provisions and the EESS:
introduce new definitions of plug and reduced low-voltage system:
amend regulation 6A (Meaning of low-risk, high-risk, and general prescribed electrical work) to revise the definitions of low-risk, high-risk, and general prescribed electrical work to reflect the new mining provisions:
amend regulation 8 (IEC shock current standards) to prescribe when fittings and appliances are deemed to be electrically unsafe in relation to possible electric shock currents:
amend regulation 13 (Doing work on works, installations, fittings, and appliances) to require a person who carries out work on mining electrical equipment to ensure that the equipment complies with the requirements of the new Part 5A and Schedule 8:
amend regulation 15 (Using works, installations, fittings, appliances, and associated equipment) to provide that a person who hires out fittings or appliances must not do so if the fittings or appliances are electrically unsafe, and to prohibit a hirer from using or allowing another person to use fittings or appliances if they are electrically unsafe:
insert new regulation 15A to prohibit a landlord of residential premises providing fittings or appliances that are electrically unsafe or allowing any person to use fittings or appliances that are electrically unsafe, and to require a landlord to provide an occupier with instructions for the safe use of fittings or appliances provided under a residential tenancy:
amend regulation 17 (Maintaining safe distances) to prescribe updated standards for work carried out near electric lines, and prescribe a new standard for work done at alluvial mining operations, opencast mining operations, and quarrying operations near electric lines:
amend regulation 19 (Notifying WorkSafe of danger) to revise which details must be provided to WorkSafe by a person who believes that any works, installations, fittings, or appliances present an immediate danger to life or property:
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amend regulation 20 (Electrically unsafe works and installations) to prescribe as electrically unsafe—
refrigerants that have not been designed or retrofitted for the respective works, installations, or fittings:
safety and security functions of a domestic installation that have no manual override in the event of an interruption in the electricity supply:
amend regulation 23 (Electrically unsafe appliances) to revise the provisions relating to electrically unsafe appliances:
introduce new regulations 24A and 24B to prescribe when certain mining electrical equipment is deemed to be electrically unsafe:
amend regulation 26 (When fittings and appliances in use deemed to be electrically safe) to deem a fitting in an installation to be electrically safe it if complies with Australian/New Zealand standard 3019:
replace regulation 33 (Requirements relating to construction of, or work in vicinity of, telecommunications equipment) to clarify the provisions relating to impressed voltages on telecommunications equipment that might cause harm:
amend regulation 37 (Works constructed as low voltage installations) to restrict the works that can comply with the requirements for low voltage installations to low voltage works:
replace regulation 38 (Testing works before connecting to supply) to clarify that a person who connects works to a power supply can rely on signed evidence that he or she has sighted documentation that states that testing has been done, and what the polarity, phase rotation, and protection of supply are, but that the person who connects the works must determine if the polarity, phase rotation, and protection of supply are correct:
amend regulation 42 (Requirements for earthing systems in works) to update the standards for earthing systems in works:
amend regulation 59 (Low and extra-low voltage installations to comply with AS/NZS 3000) to update the standards for testing low voltage AC railway signalling equipment:
insert new regulation 61AA to require installations in excavated areas (including those in alluvial mining operations, opencast mining operations, and quarrying operations) to comply with Australian/New Zealand Standard 3007:
amend regulation 65 (Requirement for certificate of compliance) to allow a person issuing a certificate of compliance for prescribed electrical work on an installation to rely on any other certificate issued in the last 6 months as to whether previous prescribed electrical work has been carried out:
amend regulation 67 (Information recorded on certificate of compliance) to require every certificate of compliance to contain the name of the person who issued the certificate and the name of any person who did work under supervision:
amend regulation 70 (High-risk prescribed electrical work to be inspected) to clarify that the person inspecting high-risk prescribed electrical work must be satisfied that that high-risk work (as opposed to other work) complies with the principal regulations and is or will be electrically safe:
amend regulation 72 (Record of inspection) to specify additional requirements for records of inspection and to remove the requirement to include or attach the record of inspection to the certificates of compliance where there is more than 1 certificate:
insert new regulation 72A to prescribe what should happen to records of inspection after they are issued:
amend regulation 73 (Offences relating to inspection) to make it an offence to carry out an inspection and not prepare a written record of inspection:
amend regulation 73A (Before connecting installations to power supply) to provide that when a certificate of compliance is required for connecting power supply to a low or extra-low voltage installation, the certificate must be attached to the record of inspection:
amend regulation 74A (Electrical safety certification) to require that where prescribed electrical work has been done on an installation by a person under supervision, the electrical safety certificate must contain the name of the person who issued the certificate and the name of any person who did work, as well as the registration number of any person who supervised the work:
amend regulation 74B (Exception for operators with maintenance management systems) to except all prescribed electrical work on an installation (not just low-risk prescribed electrical work) from the requirement for an electrical safety certificate if the relevant owner or operator has a maintenance management system:
amend regulation 74E (What happens to certificates of compliance) to make minor clarifying amendments and to provide that, where a responsible person is required to provide a copy of a certificate of compliance for prescribed electrical work, they must do so within 20 days:
amend regulation 74F (Details of certificates of compliance for high-risk work to be lodged on database) to require that details of high-risk prescribed electrical work be provided for entry on the official database:
amend regulation 74G (What happens to electrical safety certificates) to require that, when requested by certain prescribed persons, copies of electrical safety certificates must be provided in 10, rather than 7, working days:
amend regulation 75 (Periodic assessments of certain installations) for consistency to replace references to
“inspections”
with references to“assessments”
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introduce a new Part 5A and Schedule 8 of the principal regulations to—
prescribe requirements for mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors at alluvial mining operations, opencast mining operations, and quarrying operations:
require that all mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors at alluvial mining operations and quarrying operations be periodically assessed to ensure compliance with the principal regulations:
require mine operators to establish safety assessment programmes for mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors at opencast mining operations:
prescribe requirements for all mining electrical equipment and conductors at tunnelling operations and underground mining operations:
require a certified design for all mining electrical equipment and conductors at a tunnelling operation or an underground mining operation:
require mine operators to establish safety assessment programmes for mining electrical equipment and conductors at tunnelling operations and underground mining operations:
create offences for mine operators, alluvial mine operators, and quarry operators who fail to ensure that the requirements of new Part 5A and Schedule 8 are met:
create offences for persons who must carry out electrical work or inspections under new Part 5A or Schedule 8 and fail to comply with the relevant requirements:
amend regulation 80 (New and used fittings and appliances to be electrically safe) to require that fittings and appliances that are supplied or offered for supply, but not sold or offered for sale, must also be electrically safe:
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amend regulations 83 and 84, and insert new regulations 83A and 86A, to provide that—
supplier declarations of conformity are not needed for registered EESS products that are declared medium risk articles; and
registered EESS products that are declared high risk articles are deemed to be approved by WorkSafe (subject to any conditions notified in the Gazette):
amend regulation 89 (Use of hand-held appliances in certain high-risk situations) to clarify the scope of the regulation and to confirm that hand-held appliances include hand-held lighting appliances:
insert new regulation 89A to prescribe requirements for the use of hand-held appliances in cramped spaces:
replace regulation 91 (Periodic inspection of electrical medical devices) to provide for periodic assessments rather than periodic inspections:
amend regulation 100 (Safety responsibilities of person who carries out work) to require a person who carries out prescribed electrical work to comply with a certified design or with Australian/New Zealand standard 4836 for work on low voltage electrical equipment:
insert a new regulation 103A to prescribe requirement for work on or near bare live conductors in alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations:
amend regulation 105 (Work stringing additional conductors between poles or other supports) to provide that no person may be on a cross-arm (other than the cross-arm of a tower) while additional conductors are being pulled up and tensioned:
amend regulation 109 (WorkSafe's power to exempt from requirements) to revise the provisions from which WorkSafe may grant exemptions:
amend regulation 111B (Authentication mark) to prescribe authentication marks for records of inspection:
insert new regulation 118B to provide transitional provisions for existing works, installations, fitting and appliances in relation to the 2012 amendments to the principal regulations:
insert new regulation 118C to provide savings provisions for existing mining electrical equipment in relation to these amendments to the principal regulations:
insert new regulation 118D to provide transitional provisions for existing alluvial mining operations, mining operations, and quarrying operations in relation to these amendments:
amend Schedule 1 to prescribe certain work on mining electrical equipment and conductors as prescribed electrical work:
replace Schedule 2 to update the electrical codes of practice and official standards cited in the principal regulations:
replace Schedule 4 to update the official standards for certain fittings and appliances:
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insert a new Schedule 8 to prescribe requirements for—
mobile and relocatable mining electrical equipment and conductors at alluvial mining operations, opencast mining operations, and quarrying operations:
all mining electrical equipment and conductors at tunnelling operations and underground mining operations, including additional requirements for mining electrical equipment and conductors at underground coal mining operations and in explosion risk zones.
Date of notification in Gazette: 12 December 2013.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.
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Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2013
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