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by gregmcc » Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:50 am » in Announcements

Hi everybody,
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Formal Warning on incorrect COC information

Last post by AlecK « Mon May 23, 2022 12:55 pm
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by PeteRig » Fri May 20, 2022 8:47 pm
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Hi All, tonight I received an email from Worksafe issuing me a Formal Warning for accepting a COC that was incorrectly filled out by the electrician...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon May 23, 2022 12:55 pm
ESC demarcation point

Last post by AlecK « Wed May 04, 2022 2:54 pm
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by JamieP » Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:35 am
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I understand an ESC is completed for all work when connection is completed but I'm just curious on views on how much this makes us responsible for in...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed May 04, 2022 2:54 pm
Common Neutral - Allowed??

Last post by wrswrsnz « Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:09 pm
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by wrswrsnz » Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:53 pm
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Hi,

I can't find an answer to the following question in AS/NZS3000 so I'm hoping someone with more experience can help.

If using a 16mm² 3C+E...

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Last post by wrswrsnz
Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:09 pm
Means of Compliance 1.9.1

Last post by JamieP « Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:36 am
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by JamieP » Fri Dec 31, 2021 7:57 pm

I was always under the impression that meeting part 2 of 3000 meant you automatically met part 1, but reading this clause is it only the case for...

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Last post by JamieP
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:36 am
Low Risk Work

Last post by AlecK « Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:06 am
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by Jabba » Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:57 pm
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Just wanting to get some clarification on low risk work.

“6A Meaning of low-risk, high-risk, and general prescribed electrical work
(1) In these...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:06 am
SDoC Requirements and Levels of Risk

Last post by AlecK « Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:31 am
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by Chrusty » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:59 am
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With regard to compliance documentation requirement for a fan motor in a commercial installation involving a custom built (in NZ) heat recovery...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:31 am
Proposed limits of work

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:38 pm
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by ZL2AJ » Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:59 pm
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Hi all. Had a chance to read the proposed new limits of work?

One thing I am struggling to grapple (and maybe I am over thinking it)
eg
EST can do...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:38 pm
Mains Work

Last post by AlecK « Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:51 am
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by PeteRig » Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:58 am
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In AS/NZS 3000:2007 Fig 5.2 shows a HV Customer Substation supplying a Main Swb (no MEN link) are the conductors supplying this swb mains ?
ESR reg 4...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:51 am
Standards - Cited vs Current

Last post by PawPatrol « Mon Sep 06, 2021 11:14 am
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by JamieP » Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:35 am

I'm just curious on opinions on the best advice to give others around this

Many of our cited versions are sometimes 1 or even 2 versions behind, in...

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Last post by PawPatrol
Mon Sep 06, 2021 11:14 am
AS/NZS 3000:2007 4.10 (Heating Cables) + NZS6110

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:27 am
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by Slovett » Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:22 pm

Hi all,

Im just having a lock down read in reference to Underfloor heating. Does 4.10 (Heating Cables) also include Under Tile Heating? Im guessing...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:27 am
Manufacturers Instructions - New installations

Last post by JamieP « Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:41 pm
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by JamieP » Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:21 am

ESR 59 (3) allows us to use MIs to maintain or replace as an alternative to following 3000

ESR 59 (2) only allows compliance with part 1 or 2 of...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:41 pm
Is a main switch actually part of mains work?

Last post by JamieP « Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:08 am
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by JamieP » Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:12 am
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Just been looking at definitions in ESRs and although a lot of people talk about main switches as they are part of mains work it's actually just the...

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Last post by JamieP
Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:08 am
How long do we have to issue a CoC?

Last post by AlecK « Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:21 pm
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by JamieP » Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:55 pm
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ESR74E (2) The responsible person must, within 20 days after completing the work, pro-
vide a copy of the certificate of compliance

But that only...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:21 pm
2 phases at a switch?

Last post by Craig W « Wed May 26, 2021 3:27 pm
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by Craig W » Wed May 26, 2021 7:19 am
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Sometime ago i had a discussion with a colleague re: whether or not it was permitted to have 2 phases at a switch for what ever the reason, i...

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Last post by Craig W
Wed May 26, 2021 3:27 pm
Changes to Regulations

Last post by TPower « Tue May 25, 2021 5:19 pm
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by TPower » Sun May 23, 2021 1:33 pm

Just wondering if anyone has had a read through this?

Page 15 of the ‘Discussion Document’ indicates ‘Table A lists proposed new standards...

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Last post by TPower
Tue May 25, 2021 5:19 pm
ESR 24 - is this an error?

Last post by AlecK « Fri May 07, 2021 11:30 am
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by DougP » Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:53 pm

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(3) An RCD used to protect against electric shock, and that is either installed as
part of an installation or is a portable RCD, is deemed to be...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri May 07, 2021 11:30 am
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Superseded?

Last post by AlecK « Fri May 07, 2021 11:16 am
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by greesleeve » Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:53 pm
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I was just looking through standards website for AS/NZS 3000 and saw version 2007 has now been superseded by 2018. I must have missed the memo.

So...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri May 07, 2021 11:16 am
Business Update - May 2021

Last post by ShaneR « Wed May 05, 2021 1:47 pm

by ShaneR » Wed May 05, 2021 1:47 pm

Business Update - May 2021

The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment has just launched consultation on a series of proposed updates to...

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Last post by ShaneR
Wed May 05, 2021 1:47 pm
Certified Designs - ESR58

Last post by AlecK « Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:04 am
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by JamieP » Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:05 pm

I've never really thought or looked much into certified designs until now as I was asked the question of what makes something a certified design, I...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:04 am
MBIE looking at updating ESR

Last post by gregmcc « Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:21 pm
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by PeteRig » Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:00 pm

Looks like MBIE is after feedback in regards to updating the ESR to reflect some of the latest standards.

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Last post by gregmcc
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:21 pm
ESR 6A - Low Risk Work

Last post by AlecK « Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:27 pm
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by Slovett » Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:24 pm
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My Question is about if this is deemed as low risk OR General Work (Requires ESC or CoC).

Replacing Hi Bay lights in a work shop which involves...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:27 pm
Are DC + and - considered as "Active"s in 3000

Last post by AlecK « Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:40 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:17 am

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Would this definition also include DC + and - conductors? Because to me it seems so

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:40 pm
Issuing a WoEF is not PEW

Last post by AlecK « Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:54 am
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by PeteRig » Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:57 am

Interesting article in this months ElectroLink regarding a prosecution of an Electrical Inspector issuing a WoEF for a caravan for failing to pick up...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:54 am
ESR 73A (e)

Last post by AlecK « Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:15 am
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by JamieP » Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:54 pm
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(e) in the case of a low voltage installation or part installation, do all of the
following:
(i) ensure that the polarity and phase rotation of the...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:15 am
Old House relocated

Last post by AlecK « Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:32 am
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by Dan L » Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:35 am

Old House relocated to new location.

House most likely 70s.

Pleanty of things that do not comply with current standards. Neutral bar on front...

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Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:32 am

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