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AS/NZS 3019:2007
[Available Superseded]This Standard sets out the requirements for periodic verification of existing electrical installations which are connected to a low voltage a.c. supply system (exceeding 50 V a.c. but not exceeding 1000 V a.c.).
Published: 05/11/2007
Pages: 15
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Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Types of verification covered
1.3 Referenced documents
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Interpretation
2 General requirements
2.1 Reporting of electrically unsafe installations
2.2 Previous records
2.3 Verification requirements
2.4 Danger to persons or livestock
2.5 Adequacy of overcurrent protective devices
2.6 Instruments
2.7 Qualification
2.8 Frequency of periodic verification
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.9 Reporting of periodic verification
3 Verification by basic visual inspection
3.1 General
3.2 Inspection requirements
4 Verification by visual inspection and limited testing
4.1 Verification requirements
4.2 General
4.3 Switchboards
4.4 Main earthing conductor
4.5 Fixed wired appliances
4.6 Overhead lines
4.7 Testing requirements
4.7.1 Earth continuity tests
4.7.2 Equipotential bonding tests
4.7.3 Polarity and correct connections
4.7.4 Leakage current testing
4.7.5 RCD testing
5 Verification by visual inspection and full testing
5.1 Requirements
5.2 Polarity
5.3 Polarisation
5.4 Insulation resistance
5.5 Earth fault loop impedance
5.6 Protective device fault rating
5.7 RCD verification
5.8 Integrity of switchboard connections
5.9 Testing of final subcircuits supplied from an electrically separated supply
Appendix A
Cited references in this standard
NZS 6114:2006
Electrical installations – Requirements for the safe supply of electricity to installations and equipment operating at non-standard voltages and frequencies
NZS 6116:2006
Safe application of electricity in the meat processing industry
[Current]
Amendment 1 - Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 1: General requirements