The new AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules that came into affect on 1 June 2008 have changed the installation and verification practices of 120,000 licensed electricians and 30,000 electrical contractors as well as electrical inspectors, design engineers, equipment designers, building designers, mining engineers etc.

To help with these new changes NECA WA in association with Western Power have produced a presentation with supporting documents to assist electricans in the understanding of the new rules.

Members can login to download the presentation titled 'An Electrical Workers Guide to Key Changes'

Members can also download the Electrical Installation Test Sheet once logged in.

Order a copy of the AS/NZS 3000:2007

Members & Non Members can buy standards through NECA. If you are a member you will recieve a 10% discount on all standards including the AS/NZS 3000:2007.

To place a order please click here.

Wiring Rules FAQ’s

The joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee EL-001 responsible for the Wiring Rules (2007) and Amendment 1 have produced a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers designed to explain some of the issues which have been raised by users of the Standard.

If you were not aware of the existence of these FAQ’s, they can be found by clicking here

These FAQ’s are not rulings as such, but are designed to explain certain issues and contractors should consider what they say and comply.