Standards
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Reminder to meet RCD requirements for residential tenancy premises
Starting 29 March 2023, all power outlets and lighting circuits in the rented premises are to be connected to a switchboard-type Circuit Breaker that complies with ... -
Revised standard aim to improve EV safety
Standards Australia has released the recently revised AS 5732:2022 standard, designed to improve safety and efficiency for technicians maintaining Australia’s existing electric vehicle (EV) fleet. With ... -
ESV leads expansion of global safety standards for all personal e-transporters
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has led the expansion of international safety standards for battery-powered personal e-transporters, such as electric scooters. The rise in popularity of electric ... -
Construction industry calls for fair access to Standards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has commended Master Electricians Australia (MEA) for hosting an important industry forum with the support of the Electrical Trades ... -
New security of payment laws rolled out across WA
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ... -
New ERAC guidance on PV cable compliance
ERAC (the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) has released a new advisory note providing guidance on PV cable compliance in accordance with AS/NZS 5033:2021 Clause 4.4.2.1. AS/NZS ... -
New ERAC advice on alterations and RCDs
ERAC (the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) has released new guidance on the requirements of AS/NZS 3000:2018 A2, Clause 2.6.3.2.5 The purpose of this advice is to ... -
Tasmania SIRs v8.1 come into effect 1 July 2022
It is not long now until the v8.1 of the Service and Installation Rules (SIRs) come into effect. To remind electricians of some of the changes, ... -
AS/NZS 4836 has been released for public comment
AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment, a key standard for anyone working around electricity, has been released for public comment. ... -
Changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme took effect 1 April 2022
From Friday 1 April 2022, a range of new legal requirements apply to all solar PV installers and designers, agents, retailers and manufacturers and importers who ...
