AS/NZS 3760:2000

1 - AS/NZS 3760:2000 IN-SERVICE SAFETY INSPECTION AND TESTING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 APPLICATION
8 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
9 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
9 - 1.4.1 Class I equipment (basic insulated, protectively earthed equipment)
9 - 1.4.2 Class II equipment (double insulated equipment)
9 - 1.4.3 Competent person
9 - 1.4.4 Cord extension set (extension lead)
10 - 1.4.5 Electric portable outlet device (EPOD) (power board)
10 - 1.4.6 Exposed metal
10 - 1.4.7 Fixed equipment
10 - 1.4.8 Flexible supply cord
10 - 1.4.9 Insulation
11 - 1.4.10 May
11 - 1.4.11 Residual current device (RCD)
11 - 1.4.12 Voltage
11 - 1.4.13 Shall
11 - 1.4.14 Should
12 - SECTION 2 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
12 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
12 - 2.2 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION AND TESTS
12 - 2.3 PERSONNEL
12 - 2.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING
12 - 2.4.1 General
12 - 2.4.2 Action resulting from inspection and testing
13 - 2.4.3 Inspection and testing
14 - 2.4.4 Insulation resistance test
14 - 2.4.5 Testing of portable isolation transformers
14 - 2.4.6 Test for operation of portable RCDs
15 - 2.5 DOCUMENTATION
17 - APPENDIX A - TEST OF EARTHING
17 - A1 GENERAL
17 - A2 INSTRUMENTATION
17 - A3 TEST CONDITIONS
19 - APPENDIX B - INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING
19 - B1 GENERAL
19 - B2 INSTRUMENTATION
19 - B3 TEST CONDITIONS
19 - B3.1 Metal parts which are normally earthed
19 - B3.2 Metal parts which are not earthed
19 - B3.3 Conductors in flexible cords
22 - APPENDIX C - INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING OF PORTABLE ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS
22 - C1 GENERAL
22 - C2 INSTRUMENTATION
22 - C3 TEST CONDITIONS
25 - APPENDIX D - TEST FOR OPERATION OF PORTABLE RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES (RCDs)
25 - D1 GENERAL
25 - D2 INSTRUMENTATION
25 - D3 TEST CONDITIONS
26 - APPENDIX E - ADVISORY AUTHORITIES

Specifies the procedures and criteria for the in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment which is designed for connection by flexible cord. It also applies to cord extension sets, portable outlet devices, portable residual current devices and portable isolation transformers. Appendices include detailed test methods. It does not cover type approval tests for the design and construction of the equipment, nor does it include any procedural rules for the safe use of equipment.

This Standard specifies procedures for the safety inspection and testing of single and polyphase electrical equipment, (other than fixed equipment) which is in-service, or available for hire or resale, and which is designed for connection by a flexible power supply cord and plug to a low voltage supply. It applies also to cord extension sets, electrical portable outlet devices, portable residual current devices and portable isolation transformers.Equipment connected by fixed wiring and large, stationary equipment connected by a flexible cord which is not flexed during normal use or exposed to abuse or damage in a hostile environment e.g. window mounted air conditioners, is not normally considered to represent a hazard sufficient to warrant routine in-service electrical safety testing. Accordingly, the testing of such equipment is not required by this Standard, although other standards or statutory requirements may specify such testing.Specialized electronic equipment, e.g. portable computers, may sustain damage if not tested in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Accordingly, advice should be sought from the equipment manufacturer or agent before proceeding with in-service tests.

First published as AS 3760-1990.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 3760:1996.
Third edition 2000.