Safety inspection of second-hand and repaired electrical equipment – revised Standards published
Issue 31 – September 2011
Two revised Standards used by electricians and electrical contractors for the safety inspection and testing of second-hand and repaired equipment have been published.
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[more]Mobile electro-medical connectable installations Standard – amendment published to reflect new regulations
Issue 31 – September 2011
NZS 6115:2006 Electrical installations – Mobile electro-medical connectable installations is amended to reflect changes in the Electricity Safety Regulations 2010. Amendment 1 includes:
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[more]Annual work programme underway for energy and safety sector Standards
Issue 31 – September 2011
The 2011/2012 Standards work programme for the energy and safety sector is now underway. The programme includes:
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[more]Help develop Standards for electrical equipment in hazardous areas
Issue 31 – September 2011
Joint Australian/New Zealand Standards for electrical equipment in hazardous areas and in mines are developed by the EL-014 and EL-023 committees. New Zealand is represented on both committees but is interested in attracting additional members to participate on the 28 subcommittees that are responsible for individual Standards or groups of similar Standards. If you are interested in contributing to the development of any of these Standards please email enquiries@standards.co.nz.
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[more]2011 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards – winners announced
Issue 31 – September 2011
The winners of the Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards were announced on 17 August to recognise achievement and excellence in the New Zealand energy sector. Z Energy won the Overall Energy Company of the Year award.
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[more]NEW AMENDMENTS
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[more]NEW JOINT STANDARDS
AS/NZS 3120:2011 Approval and test specification – Cord extension sockets
Sets out essential safety requirements for cord extension sockets and inlet plugs intended for use at extra-low or low voltages, and inlet plugs with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V and current ratings not exceeding 20 A in accordance with the pin configurations given in AS/NZS 3112. Does not apply to cord extension sockets that are enclosed within an appliance in such a way that they are not exposed to personal contact, or that are intended for use solely where they will be so enclosed.
Supersedes AS/NZS 3120:1999
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AS/NZS 60079.15:2011 Explosive atmospheres – Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection 'n'
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[more]DRAFT STANDARDS FOR COMMENT
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