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AS/NZS 2845.3:2020

Water supply - Backflow prevention devices, Part 3: Field testing and maintenance of testable devices

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  • Standards Published (1)

    • 22 January 2021

      • AS/NZS IEC 60331.1:2021 Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit integrity, Part 1:Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830°C for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 mm

        Standard identically adopts IEC 60331-1:2018 for Australia and New Zealand which specifies the test method for cables which are required to maintain circuit integrity when subject to fire and mechanical shock under specified conditions. It is applicable to cables of rated voltage not exceeding 600 V/1 000 V, including those of rated voltage below 80 V, metallic data and telecom cables and optical fibre cables and testing cables of greater than 20 mm overall diameter.

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  • Draft for comment (2)

    • 13 January 2021

      • SA/SNZ TR CISPR 16.3:2020 Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods, Part 3: CISPR technical reports

        Comments are invited until 23/02/2021

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    • 06 January 2021

      • DZ 6011:2020 PAS 6011 EV Chargers for residential applications

        The comment period closed on 22/01/2021

  • Withdrawals and Proposals to Withdraw (7)

    • 21 December 2020

      • AS/NZS 4502.4:1997 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire - Evaluation of the behaviour of materials and material assemblies when exposed to heavy splashes of molten metal

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

      • AS/NZS 4502.5:1997 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire - Evaluation of the contact heat transmission through material and material assemblies

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

      • AS/NZS 2416.1:2010 Water safety signs and beach safety flags, Part 1: Specifications for water safety signs used in workplaces and public areas (ISO 20712-1:2008, MOD)

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

      • AS/NZS 2416.2:2010 Water safety signs and beach safety flags, Part 2: Specifications for beach safety flags - Colour, shape, meaning and performance (ISO 20712-2:2007, MOD)

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

      • AS/NZS 2416.3:2010 Water safety signs and beach safety flags, Part 3: Guidance for use

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

      • AS/NZS 2512.1:2009 Methods of testing protective helmets, Part 1: Definitions and headforms

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

      • AS/NZS 2512.7.2:2009 Methods of testing protective helmets, Method 7.2: Determination of stability of protective helmets - Dynamic stability

        This standard is proposed for withdrawal for one of the following reasons: The standard does not reflect current practice or research, it is not suitable for new and existing applications (products, systems or processes) or it is not compatible with current views and expectations regarding quality, safety and the environment. We welcome your input to help determine if this standard should be withdrawn, retained, or revised. We also need your views on what other standards or documents are being used instead of the proposed standard for withdrawal.  Please provide feedback here: https://www.research.net/r/SubForm_COS_Dec2020

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    02 November 2020

    New Zealand's main standard for the design and construction of timber-framed buildings, NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings, is being revised. Standards New Zealand is in the process of managing the formation of a standards development committee and technical experts interested in participating on working groups are invited to register their interest.

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