ESR 25 (d) vs AS/NZS3000:2007 7.8.2.1

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Slovett
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ESR 25 (d) vs AS/NZS3000:2007 7.8.2.1

Post by Slovett »

Hi all,

Sorry if this is a stupid question - its been a long year and looking forward to some beach time.

This question is in relation to Construction / demotion site compliance.

ESR25 (d) states that following 3012 is deemed to be electrically safe.

I could be wrong but its not mandatory to follow 3012 for construction site compliance (Sorry if I've totally mis understood ESR25)

3000:2007 7.8.2.1 says construction/demolition sites SHALL comply with 3012.

I know the ESR out ranks the Standards but ESR59 says (1) Domestic Installs must be installed, tested etc. to Part 2 of 3000 and (2) every other LV or ELV must be installed, tested etc to Part 2 or Part 1 of 3000.

So in this case does 3000 overrule the ESR and make 3012 mandatory to follow?

The reason I'm asking is because of the updated rules around construction site supplies in 3012:2019

Thanks.
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Re: ESR 25 (d) vs AS/NZS3000:2007 7.8.2.1

Post by AlecK »

You are correct that ESRs (deliberately) do not make following "3012" mandatory.
As per ESR 59 requires, as a minimum, compliance with "3000" (via either of 2 Parts).
And obviously of you adopt Part 1 rayher than Part 2, you need a CD.
If you go on to follow "3012" (cited edition) you can't be wrong.
But if you instead choose to follow 2019 edition, there's a (tiny) chance of something being deemed wrong.
Remember constriction wiring may not be High Risk; so inspection may not be needed.
However it is subject to periodic assessment every 6 months
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