AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules (Australia/NZ) — translation

AS/NZS 3000:2018: 230/400 V, type I sockets, 30 mA RCDs on all socket circuits, bathroom zones, certification.

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Document

Document	AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules (Australia/NZ)
Edition	2018 (AS/NZS 3000:2018)
Status	Current (Australia and New Zealand)
Issued by	Standards Australia / Standards NZ
Applies to	Electrical installations in Australia/NZ: wiring, RCDs, bathroom zones, inspections

Document structure

№	Chapter / section
1–2	General, terms
2	Shock protection
3	Wiring and selection
4	Switchgear
6	Special locations
8	Verification

IEC 60364-4-41 Protection against electric shock IEC 60364-5-52 Wiring systems IEC 60364-5-53 Switchgear and surge protection IEC 60364-7-701 Rooms with baths and showers IEC 60364-4-43 Overcurrent protection IEC 60364-6 Verification of installations IEC 62305 Lightning protection (parts 1–4)IEC 60364-7-710 Medical locations IEC 60364-5-54 Earthing and protective conductors IEC 60364-7-702 Pools and fountains BS 7671 UK Wiring Regulations AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules (Australia/NZ)

Protection (2)

2.6 30 mA RCDs on all socket circuits, portable equipment and bathroom lighting — among the strictest requirements worldwide.

Wiring (3)

1.5 mm² lighting, 2.5 mm² sockets; double-insulated cables; licensed electricians only.

Special locations (6)

Bathrooms zones 0–3 per IEC 60364-7-701; pools SELV 12 V, IPX8.

Verification (8)

Insulation ≥ 1 MΩ, RCD tests, Certificate of Compliance; periodic checks every 5 years for rentals.

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