Electrical Installations (Known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
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The AS/NZS 3000:2007 standard, also known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules, establishes guidelines for the design, construction, and verification of electrical installations. It covers a range of requirements, including the selection and installation of electrical equipment within such installations. The main objective of this standard is to ensure the safety of individuals, livestock, and property from the hazards of electric shock, fire, and physical harm.
The standard emphasizes the importance of using electrical installations with reasonable care and considering their intended purpose. It provides guidelines and recommendations to ensure that the electrical installation is designed and constructed in a way that minimizes these risks. Additionally, the standard offers guidance to ensure that the electrical installation performs correctly for its intended purpose, thus avoiding potential malfunctions or issues.
