Australian Electrical Standards
The following Australian Standards will assist you to comply with the obligations of your licence:
- AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (the Wiring Rules)
- AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical Installations – Construction and demolition sites
- AS/NZS 3017:2007 Electrical installations – Verification guidelines
- AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
- AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
- Last updated
- 24 February 2020
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Related links
- Electrical Safety Act 2002
- Electrical Safety Regulation 2013
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