ASNZS5139
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:07 am
On the EWRB website, on one of their toolbox topics titled; ‘Which Standards apply and where can I find them?’
Regarding PV systems, it states ‘The Electrical (Safety) Regulations 2010 Regulation 60
(external link)
states compliance is required with both AS/NZS 3000 and the relevant standards’. It then goes on to list ASNZS5139 as the relevant standard for battery systems.
5139 isn’t listed in ESR60, it’s not in the ESR at all? I believe it should be complied with, as it’s the only standard I’m aware of that’s applicable for lithium battery systems, but is it correct for the EWRB to have it listed as something that’s seemingly mandatory as per ESR60?
I find this a bit difficult if inspecting these systems, I refer to 5139 when inspecting, and advise of its requirements. Most electricians aren’t even aware of this standards existence (seems to be a lack of education/competence in general for solar & batteries IMO), or I may find myself butting heads with electricians, as they believe as 5139 isn’t cited it’s not mandatory. I guess a battery system isn’t HR work, so not really my responsibility in terms of inspection. However, it’s still associated equipment so I feel I have some duty of care, and regardless as to whether it requires inspection or not, it still needs to comply and be safe.
The link is to the ‘Tool box’ topic I refer to.
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/tools-and-reso ... egulations
Regarding PV systems, it states ‘The Electrical (Safety) Regulations 2010 Regulation 60
(external link)
states compliance is required with both AS/NZS 3000 and the relevant standards’. It then goes on to list ASNZS5139 as the relevant standard for battery systems.
5139 isn’t listed in ESR60, it’s not in the ESR at all? I believe it should be complied with, as it’s the only standard I’m aware of that’s applicable for lithium battery systems, but is it correct for the EWRB to have it listed as something that’s seemingly mandatory as per ESR60?
I find this a bit difficult if inspecting these systems, I refer to 5139 when inspecting, and advise of its requirements. Most electricians aren’t even aware of this standards existence (seems to be a lack of education/competence in general for solar & batteries IMO), or I may find myself butting heads with electricians, as they believe as 5139 isn’t cited it’s not mandatory. I guess a battery system isn’t HR work, so not really my responsibility in terms of inspection. However, it’s still associated equipment so I feel I have some duty of care, and regardless as to whether it requires inspection or not, it still needs to comply and be safe.
The link is to the ‘Tool box’ topic I refer to.
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/tools-and-reso ... egulations