8 Dec 2021

Standards Australia published Amendment 2 of the Wiring Rules on 30 April 2021. These standards will come into effect on 1st November 2021 for all states and territories. The amendment covers the following areas:

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

A copy of AS/NZS 3000:2018 and 2:2021 can be purchased from Standards Australia.