Appendix EPeriodic verification of electrical installations#

Periodic verifications are to be in accordance with the requirements as set out in AS/NZS 3019 Electrical installations - Periodic verification and as follows.

Clause 2.1 Immediate electrical risks (including exposed live conductors, unearthed equipment and incorrect polarity) must be made safe and rectified when discovered and the ESO and District Management notified.

Where other test results of an installation are found not to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules consideration must be given to the risk to road users of having lighting switched off.

Clause 2.8 For standard installations, the maximum interval between inspections is six years. Where harsh environmental conditions exist, more frequent inspections must be carried out. Once inspections have a documented history, frequencies may be adjusted to suit the specific installation requirements.

Clause 3.2 (c) – not required

Clause 3.2 (d) – not required

Clause 3.2 (h) – not required

Clause 3.2 (j) – not required

Clause 3.2 (l) – not required

Add the following clauses to 3.2.

Clause 3.2 (n) Covers/lids are not broken or missing

Clause 3.2 (o) Electricity entity side of the point of supply is not showing signs of deterioration.

Clause 3.2 (p) Electrical components have been replaced with identical units.

Clause 3.2 (q) Switchboards and poles are adequately sealed against vermin.

Clause 4.2 (h) – not required

Add the following clause to 4.2.

Clause 4.2 (k) Ensure that a lamp of correct rating and type are installed in luminaires

Clause 4.3 (b) – not required

Clause 4.3 (j) – not required

Clause 4.6 – not required

Clause 4.7 (b) – not required

Clause 4.7 (e) – not required

Clause 4.7.2 – not required

Clause 4.7.3 (a) – This also includes every three-phase switch and protective device.

Clause 4.7.3 (b) – not required

Clause 4.7.4 – Leakage current testing is required on the consumers mains.

Clause 4.7.5 – not required

Clause 5.3 – not required

Clause 5.4 – Insulation resistance testing is required on submains.

Clause 5.5 – Earth fault loop impedance measurements are required at the switchboard for external impedance and at the end of each submain run, including spurs, for total circuit impedance.

The end of circuit measurements are to be taken with the supply connected but with each pole fuse removed and each pole earth disconnected.

Clause 5.7 – not required

Clause 5.9 – not required