• AS/NZS 3760:2001

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment

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    Superseded date:  23-06-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS/NZS 3760:2001 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
    9 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    10 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    10 - 1.4.1 Class I equipment (basic insulated, protectively earthed equipment)
    10 - 1.4.2 Class II equipment (double insulated equipment)
    10 - 1.4.3 Competent person
    10 - 1.4.4 Cord extension set (extension lead)
    11 - 1.4.5 Electric portable outlet device (EPOD) (power board)
    11 - 1.4.6 Exposed metal
    11 - 1.4.7 Fixed equipment
    12 - 1.4.8 Flexible supply cord
    12 - 1.4.9 Insulation
    12 - 1.4.10 May
    12 - 1.4.11 Residual current device (RCD)
    13 - 1.4.12 Voltage
    13 - 1.4.13 Shall
    13 - 1.4.14 Should
    14 - SECTION 2 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
    14 - 2.1 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION AND TESTS
    14 - 2.2 PERSONNEL
    14 - 2.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING
    14 - 2.3.1 General
    14 - 2.3.2 Inspection
    15 - 2.3.3 Testing
    17 - 2.4 ACTION RESULTING FROM INSPECTION AND TESTING
    17 - 2.4.1 Non-compliant equipment
    17 - 2.4.2 Compliant equipment
    17 - 2.5 DOCUMENTATION
    20 - APPENDIX A - TEST OF EARTHING CONTINUITY
    20 - A1 GENERAL
    20 - A2 INSTRUMENTATION
    20 - A3 TEST CONDITIONS
    22 - APPENDIX B - INSULATION RESISTANCE AND LEAKAGE CURRENT TESTING
    22 - B1 GENERAL
    22 - B2 INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD
    22 - B2.1 Insulation resistance
    22 - B2.2 Leakage current
    22 - B3 TEST CONDITIONS
    22 - B3.1 Class I equipment - Live parts to exposed metal parts (earthed)
    23 - B3.2 Class II equipment - Live parts to external metal parts (not earthed)
    23 - B3.3 Conductors in flexible cords
    25 - APPENDIX C - INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING OF PORTABLE ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS
    25 - C1 GENERAL
    25 - C2 INSTRUMENTATION
    25 - C3 TEST CONDITIONS
    28 - APPENDIX D - TEST FOR OPERATING TIME OF RCDs (RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES)
    28 - D1 GENERAL
    28 - D2 INSTRUMENTATION
    28 - D3 TEST CONDITIONS

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    This Standard specifies procedures for the safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; low voltage single phase and polyphase, which is to be entered into service for the first time, or which is already in-service, has been serviced, or is available for hire or resale (see Note 1).Electrical equipment includes: (see Notes 2 and 3)(a) Portable, hand held and stationary appliances, designed for connection to the low voltage supply by a flexible cord (see Note 4).(b) Cord Extension Sets and Electrical Portable Outlet Devices (EPODs - power boards)(c) Flexible cords connected to fixed equipment in certain environments (see Note 2).(d) Portable isolation transformers.(e) RCDs - Portable type (PRCD), socket outlet type and fixed switchboard type.NOTES:1 New equipment, being placed into service, requires written evidence of compliance to the relevant standard, or to this standard.2 Fixed equipment is not normally considered to represent a hazard unless the flexible cord is subject to flexing in normal use or the whole equipment is open to abuse or is in a hostile environment, e.g. window mounted type room air conditioners are not considered to represent a hazard.3 Specialised electronic equipment, e.g. portable computers, may sustain damage if not tested in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Accordingly advice should be sought from the manufacturer or agent before proceeding with in-service tests.4 Inspection and test includes the flexible cord connected to equipment.

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    Committee EL-036
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Under Revision see DR 03931 CP First published as AS 3760-1990.Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 3760:1996.Third edition 2000.Fourth edition 2001. First published as AS 3760-1990. Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 3760:1996. Third edition 2000. Fourth edition 2001.

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

    AS/NZS 3017:1996 Electrical installations - Testing guidelines
    AS 3004-1993 Electrical installations - Marinas and pleasure craft at low voltage
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS/NZS 3100:1997 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
    AS/NZS 3003:1999 Electrical installations - Patient treatment areas of hospitals and medical and dental practices
    AS 3002-1985 Electrical installations - Shows and carnivals
    AS/NZS 3551:1996 Technical management programs for medical devices
    AS 3001-1990 Electrical installations - Movable premises (including caravans) and their site installations
    AS/NZS 4249:1994 Electrical safety practices - Film, video and television sites
    AS/NZS 3012:1995 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
    AS 3190-1994 Approval and test specification - Residual current devices (current-operated earth-leakage devices)
    AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
    AS/NZS 3175.2.2:1994 Approval and test specification - Residual current-operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCB’s) Functionally dependent on line voltage
    AS/NZS 3175.2.1:1994 Approval and test specification - Residual current-operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCB’s) Functionally independent of line voltage
    AS/NZS 3199:2000 Approval and test specification for cord extension sets - Cord extension sets
    AS/NZS 3350.1:2000 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances General requirements (IEC 60335-1:1994 MOD)
    AS/NZS 3175.1:1994 Approval and test specification - Residual current-operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCB’s) General rules

    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 3533.3-2003 Amusement rides and devices In-service inspection (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS/NZS 3002:2002 Electrical installations - Shows and carnivals
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