AS/NZS 3820:1998
Essential safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment
Specifies a set of outcomes-oriented criteria for the safety of electrical equipment for use by electrical regulators in relation to products for which regulatory approval before sale is not required (non-declared articles). This Standard is intended to be consistent with the criteria of the European Union Low Voltage Directive.
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AS/NZS 3820:1998 ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Certificate of approval
3.2 Certificate of suitability
3.3 Declared article
3.4 Direct contact
3.5 Electric toy
3.6 Electrical regulator
3.7 IECEE CB Scheme
3.8 Indirect contact
3.9 Non-declared article
3.10 Regulatory compliance mark
3.11 Safety report
3.12 Supplier
3.13 Toy
4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General conditions
4.2 Protection against hazards arising from electrical equipment
4.3 Protection against hazards caused by external influences on electrical equipment
4.4 Specific requirements for toys
4.5 Specific requirements for the plug portion of equipment with integral pins
5 MEANS OF COMPLIANCE
5.1 General
5.2 Certification by electrical regulator
5.3 Certification by competent third party
5.4 Regulatory compliance mark
5.5 Safety report
5.6 Test report from competent laboratory
Amendments
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References
Marking of electrical and electronic products to indicate compliance with regulations - General rules for use of the mark
Marking of electrical and electronic products to indicate compliance with regulations - Specific requirements for electrical safety regulatory applications
Related Information
Electricity Regulations 1997 (Revoked)
Ministry: Ministry of Economic Development
Section: 2(4)
Citation context:'AS/NZS 3820' means the Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard known as AS/NZS 3820:1998 (Essential safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment)
Electricity Regulations 1997 (Revoked)
Ministry: Ministry of Economic Development
Section: 76(1)
Citation context:Low voltage fittings and electrical appliances must comply with AS/NZS 3820.
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AS/NZS 3820:1998 ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Certificate of approval
3.2 Certificate of suitability
3.3 Declared article
3.4 Direct contact
3.5 Electric toy
3.6 Electrical regulator
3.7 IECEE CB Scheme
3.8 Indirect contact
3.9 Non-declared article
3.10 Regulatory compliance mark
3.11 Safety report
3.12 Supplier
3.13 Toy
4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General conditions
4.2 Protection against hazards arising from electrical equipment
4.3 Protection against hazards caused by external influences on electrical equipment
4.4 Specific requirements for toys
4.5 Specific requirements for the plug portion of equipment with integral pins
5 MEANS OF COMPLIANCE
5.1 General
5.2 Certification by electrical regulator
5.3 Certification by competent third party
5.4 Regulatory compliance mark
5.5 Safety report
5.6 Test report from competent laboratory
Amendments
AS/NZS 3820:1998
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