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    AS/NZS 3012:1995

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    Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1995

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS/NZS 3012:1995 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS-CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITES
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    6 - 1.4.1 Appliance
    6 - 1.4.2 Appliance, fixed
    6 - 1.4.3 Appliance, hand-held
    7 - 1.4.4 Appliance, portable
    7 - 1.4.5 Appliance, stationary
    7 - 1.4.6 Cable, flexible
    7 - 1.4.7 Competent person
    7 - 1.4.8 Construction wiring
    7 - 1.4.9 Cord, flexible
    7 - 1.4.10 May
    7 - 1.4.11 Permanent wiring
    7 - 1.4.12 Portable outlet device
    7 - 1.4.13 Residual current device (RCD)
    7 - 1.4.14 Shall
    7 - 1.4.15 Should
    8 - SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
    8 - 2.1 SUPPLY
    8 - 2.1.1 Construction wiring
    8 - 2.1.2 Arrangement
    8 - 2.1.3 Identification of source of supply
    8 - 2.1.4 Phase sequence
    8 - 2.2 MAXIMUM DEMAND
    8 - 2.3 SWITCHBOARDS
    8 - 2.3.1 General
    8 - 2.3.2 Location
    9 - 2.3.3 Construction
    9 - 2.3.4 Mounting
    9 - 2.3.5 Socket-outlets
    9 - 2.4 CONTROL AND PROTECTION
    9 - 2.4.1 By isolating switch or circuit breaker
    10 - 2.4.2 Securing of isolating switch or circuit breaker
    10 - 2.4.3 Marking of isolating switch or circuit breaker
    10 - 2.4.4 Size of marking
    10 - 2.4.5 Separate final subcircuits required
    10 - 2.4.6 Overcurrent protection
    10 - 2.4.7 Supplementary protection
    11 - 2.4.8 Maximum rating
    11 - 2.5 CONSTRUCTION WIRING
    11 - 2.5.1 Cable types
    11 - 2.5.2 Installation of cables
    12 - 2.5.3 Support and fixing
    12 - 2.5.4 Where prohibited
    12 - 2.5.5 Type of aerial conductor
    12 - 2.5.6 Cables supported by a catenary wire
    12 - 2.5.7 Location and marking of overhead wiring
    12 - 2.6 FLEXIBLE CORDS, CORD EXTENSION SETS, FLEXIBLE CABLES AND ACCESSORIES
    12 - 2.6.1 General
    12 - 2.6.2 Minimum conductor size and core configuration
    12 - 2.6.3 Type of flexible cord and cable
    12 - 2.6.4 Colour
    12 - 2.6.5 Maximum length
    12 - 2.6.6 Protection of flexible cords or cables
    13 - 2.6.7 Limitations on the use of flexible extension cords
    13 - 2.6.8 Current-carrying capacity
    13 - 2.6.9 Electrical portable outlet devices
    13 - 2.6.10 Socket-outlet adaptors (double adaptors)
    13 - 2.7 LIGHTING AND LUMINAIRES
    13 - 2.7.1 Emergency evacuation lighting
    14 - 2.7.2 Circuit arrangement
    14 - 2.7.3 Method of supply
    14 - 2.7.4 Hand-held luminaires
    14 - 2.7.5 Edison screw lampholders
    14 - 2.7.6 Festoon lighting
    14 - 2.7.7 Portable luminaires
    14 - 2.8 TRANSPORTABLE CONSTRUCTION HUTS
    15 - SECTION 3 INSPECTION AND TESTING
    15 - 3.1 APPLICATION
    15 - 3.2 CORRECTIVE ACTION
    15 - 3.3 PERSONNEL
    15 - 3.4 CONSTRUCTION WIRING
    15 - 3.5 NON-PORTABLE RCDS
    15 - 3.6 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
    15 - 3.7 PORTABLE RCDS
    16 - 3.8 FIXED EQUIPMENT
    16 - 3.8.1 General
    16 - 3.8.2 Protective earthing
    16 - 3.8.3 Insulation resistance
    16 - 3.9 RECORDING OF TESTS
    16 - 3.9.1 Construction wiring and non-portable RCDs
    16 - 3.9.2 Portable equipment, portable RCDs, and fixed equipment
    17 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    19 - APPENDIX B - TESTING SCHEDULE

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Sets out requirements for electrical installations which supply electricity to equipment on construction and demolition sites. Includes requirements for the testing of electrical equipment used on building construction sites.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard specifies requirements for electrical installations which supply electricity to appliances and equipment on construction and demolition sites, and for the in-service testing of portable, transportable and fixed electrical equipment used on construction and demolition sites.

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    Committee EL-001
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Under Revision see DR 01007 First published in Australia as AS 3012-1990.Jointly revised and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 3012:1995. First published in Australia as AS 3012-1990. Jointly revised and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 3012:1995.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 3147-1992 Approval and test specification - Electric cables - Thermoplastic insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
    AS 3760-1990 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
    AS 2790-1989 Electricity generating sets - Transportable (Up to 25 kW)
    AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
    AS 3123-1987 Approval and test specification - Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for general industrial application
    AS 3008.1-1989 Electrical installations - Selection of cables - Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
    AS 2005.1-1981 Fuses with enclosed fuse-links (up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c.) - General requirements
    AS 3191-1981 Approval and test specification for electric flexible cords (incorporating Corrigenda)
    AS 3198-1990 Approval and test specification - Electric cables - XLPE insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
    AS 3187-1986 Approval and test specification - Mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cables
    AS/NZS 3118:1993 Approval and test specification - Electric inspection handlamps
    AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
    AS/NZS 3105:1998 Approval and test specification - Electrical portable outlet devices
    AS 1930-1976 Circuit-breakers for distribution circuits (up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c.)
    AS/NZS 3108:1994 Approval and test specification - Particular requirements for isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers
    AS 3001-1990 Electrical installations - Movable premises (including caravans) and their site installations
    AS 3116-1990 Approval and test specification - Electric cables - Elastomer insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
    AS 2184-1985 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - Moulded-case circuit-breakers for rated voltages up to and including 600 V a.c. and 250 V d.c.
    AS 3132-1991 Approval and test specification - Enclosures of insulating material for switchgear and controlgear
    AS 3858-1990 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - Circuit-breakers
    AS 3199-1982 Approval and test specification for cord extension sets
    AS 3155-1986 Approval and test specification - Neutral screened cables for working voltages of 0.6/1 kV
    AS 2293.1-1987 Emergency evacuation lighting in buildings - Design and installation
    AS 3560-1991 Electric cables - XLPE insulated - Aerial bundled - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
    AS 3010.1-1987 Electrical installations - Supply by generating set - Internal combustion engine driven sets
    AS 3190-1994 Approval and test specification - Residual current devices (current-operated earth-leakage devices)
    AS 3439.4-1995 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS)
    AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
    AS 3111-1994 Approval and test specification - Miniature overcurrent circuit-breakers

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 3001:2001 Electrical installations - Relocatable premises (including caravans and tents) and their site installations
    AS/NZS 3760:1996 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
    AS/NZS 3760:2001 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
    AS/NZS 4836:2001 Safe working on low-voltage electrical installations
    HB 94-1997 Electrical safety in the workplace
    AS/NZS 3002:2002 Electrical installations - Shows and carnivals
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS 2601-2001 The demolition of structures
    AS/NZS 3760:2000 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
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