Working groups from the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Technical Committee TC34 (Lighting) met in Wellington in February. The gathering was the first of three planned for 2020, until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. NZ's Head of Delegation, Bryan King, explains the role of this Technical Committee and how it gives impetus to standards development.
Standards New Zealand Approval Board member, John Boshier’s term on the Board concluded in February, bringing to an end a valuable contribution to standards that spanned more than five years. Read John's reflections plus insights on the future role of standards in this article.
The New Zealand government’s energy strategies are focused on transitioning our country to reach 100 percent renewable electricity by 2035 and to be a net zero carbon emitter by 2050. Hydrogen is emerging as a key technology that could help to achieve this target by ‘decarbonising’ parts of our economy. Standards are playing an important role in helping develop the safe and efficient introduction of hydrogen technologies.
Working groups from the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Technical Committee TC34 (Lighting) met in Wellington in February. The gathering was the first of three planned for 2020, until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. NZ's Head of Delegation, Bryan King, explains the role of this Technical Committee and how it gives impetus to standards development.
Standards New Zealand Approval Board member, John Boshier’s term on the Board concluded in February, bringing to an end a valuable contribution to standards that spanned more than five years. Read John's reflections plus insights on the future role of standards in this article.
Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on an amendment to AS/NZS 3012:2010 Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites. Note that there are two separate documents to review, one for New Zealand-only content and one for joint Australian/New Zealand content.
Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback on the draft Amendment No. 2 to NZS 6114:2006 Electrical installations – Requirements for the safe supply of electricity to installations/facilities and equipment operating at non-standard voltages and frequencies. Amendment No. 2 is now available for public comment.
The New Zealand government’s energy strategies are focused on transitioning our country to reach 100 percent renewable electricity by 2035 and to be a net zero carbon emitter by 2050. Hydrogen is emerging as a key technology that could help to achieve this target by ‘decarbonising’ parts of our economy. Standards are playing an important role in helping develop the safe and efficient introduction of hydrogen technologies.
AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations – Known as the Australian/ New Zealand Wiring Rules, has been updated. This is an important standard for the electrical industry, as it sets out the requirements for the design, construction, and verification of electrical installations. It’s important for New Zealanders in general too, as the standard is designed to protect people, livestock, and property from electric shock, fire, and physical injury.
In May, in a ceremony in Rotorua, Pat Cunniffe was presented with the prestigious Tom Leong Award for her contribution to electrical safety in New Zealand. Pat is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit and a consumer advocate on many boards and standards committees, here and overseas.
Over the last decade, there have been major changes in lighting equipment. Solid state lighting (SSL) LED light sources, and luminaires have emerged as the predominant technology. Amendment No. 1, published in April 2018, includes updates to reflect current practices and simplifies how the standard is used.
The new edition of the Wiring Rules, AS/NZS 3000:2018, is expected to be published in the next few months and will be more flexible, user-friendly and easier to read.
Last month, Standards New Zealand hosted the AG-001 Gas appliances committee in Wellington. Twenty-five technical experts from Australia and New Zealand, including committee members and industry observers, attended the meeting.
Standards New Zealand has been devising documents for the electrical sector since the 1950s. They cover everything from spark plugs to systems testing and apply to everyone from electricians to 'DIYers'. Many of the documents listed here have been developed jointly with Standards Australia and in partnership with organisations such as the Energy Safety Service and the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand.
Comments are invited until 17/11/2020
View this draftAmendment applies to Clauses 5.5.2, 5.5.8, 6.1, 8.4, 10.12 (new) and Table 2.
View product pageStandard adopts IEC 61347‐2-2:2011 with modifications for Australia and New Zealand, which specifies particular safety requirements for electronic step-down convertors for use on d.c. supplies of up to 250 V or a.c. supplies of up to 1 000 V, at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and with rated output voltage ≤ 50 V r.m.s. at a frequency deviating from the supply frequency, or 120 V ripple free d.c. between conductors and between any conductor and earth, associated with tungsten‐halogen lamps as specified in IEC 60357 and other filament lamps.
Supersedes AS/NZS 61347.2.2:2007
View product pageStandard adopts IEC 61231:2010 Amd 1:2013 CSV, which gives the rules for the international lamp coding system and covers all lamp categories, excluding vehicle lamps. Coding for the main lamp types is specified and, for the others, will follow by amendments to this standard as appropriate. This standard is identical with, and has been reproduced from, IEC 61231:2010 Amd 1:2013 International lamp coding system (ILCOS). Supersedes AS/NZS 61231:2001
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Amendment applies to the Preface, Clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4, and Figure 7 (new). AS/NZS 3123:2005 remains current with Amdt 1 taking effect on 17 July 2022
View product pageAmendment applies to clauses 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 22, 24 and Annexes. The IEC text in this amendment takes effect two years from the date of publication of this amendment. During this period the Standard AS/NZS 60335.2.29:2017 without this amendment will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.
View product pageAmendment applies to the Foreword and the national variations. The national variations in this amendment take effect on 26 June 2022. During this period the Standard AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2016 without this amendment will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.
View product pageThis standard was last updated at least 10 years ago. Standards New Zealand would like your feedback on whether this standard should be maintained. We would also like to know if any other standard sufficiently covers its content. If you wish to comment on this proposal to withdraw, Please provide your feeback at this link (external link) by 18 September 2020.
This standard was last updated at least 10 years ago. Standards New Zealand would like your feedback on whether this standard should be maintained. We would also like to know if any other standard sufficiently covers its content. If you wish to comment on this proposal to withdraw, Please provide your feeback at this link (external link) by 18 September 2020.
