Codes of Practice
NZECP 03:2000: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Safety of Fittings and Electrical Appliances
This Code sets out the safety requirements for the design, construction, or manufacture of fittings and electrical appliances used in New Zealand.
NZECP 03:1998: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Safety of Fittings and Electrical Appliances
This Code sets out the safety requirements for the design, construction, or manufacture of fittings and electrical appliances used in New Zealand.
NZECP 53:1997: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Requirements Applying to the Sale of Used Electrical Appliances for Reconditioning, Parts, Recycling or Historic Collections
The purpose of this Code is to set a method by which any person purchasing used domestic electrical appliances will be made aware that remedial action is required before the domestic electrical appliance may be put into service.
NZECP 14:1995: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Control Protection and Switchboards
This code of practice is intended to set acceptable practices for the construction of switchboards and the control and protection of electrical circuits within electrical installations operating at standard low voltage supplied from MEN systems of supply.
NZECP 03:1995: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Safety of Fittings and Electrical Appliances
This Code sets out the safety requirements for the design, construction, or manufacture of fittings and electrical appliances used in New Zealand.
NZECP 25:1995: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Earthing and Equipotential Bonding of Low Voltage Electrical Installations
This Code of Practice is intended to provide safe methods for earthing and equipotential bonding of low voltage electrical installations.
NZECP 19:1994: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Determination of Maximum Demand in Electrical Installations
This Code is intended to assist in the determination of the maximum demands to be expected in mains, submains and final subcircuits.
NZECP 28:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Selection and Installation of Cables
As a result of ongoing alignment with Australia, the New Zealand cable ratings have been revised and aligned with those in Australia where comparable conditions and practices apply. The ratings of the more commonly used cables are contained in this Code.
NZECP 34:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Safety Distances
This Code sets out the distance requirements necessary for the installation and maintenance of overhead electric lines and other electrical works previously subject to particular provisions contained in the Electrical Supply Regulations 1984.
NZECP 33:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Installations of Mineral Insulated Cables and Equipment
This Code of Practice has been written to clarify the requirements for MI cable installations, and to introduce the specific aspects relating to the use of ESR systems.
NZECP 29:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Installations of Boat Marinas and Pleasure Vessels
This Code of Practice has been produced to set the essential safety requirements for both marinas and pleasure vessels intended to be connected thereto. This Code also establishes a consistent plug/socket configuration for all marina installations.
NZECP 04:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Installations - Supply by Generating Systems Not Exceeding Low Voltage
This Code sets out those additional requirements necessary to ensure that installations supplied from local generation provide the same safety levels as those supplied from the national electricity grid, and requirements for portable generators.
NZECP 05:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Installations - Cold Cathode Discharge Lighting
The purpose of this Code is to set those criteria with are specific to high and extra high voltage cold cathode discharge lighting, and to update the technical requirements previously applied to these installations.
NZECP 01:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Caravans and Caravan Parks
The essential purpose of this Code is to detail safe supply to, and operation of, electrical facilities in caravans.
NZECP 02:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Electrical Installations in Damp Situations
Specific requirements are set out in this Code as to the position of electrical fittings and electrical appliances that can be installed by introducing the method of zoned areas in damp situations.
NZECP 21.2:1993: Electrical Installations - Electric Security Fences
This Code has been produced as the result of requests from industry for clear parameters to be set for the design and installation of electric security fences.
NZECP 24:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - The Safety of Electricity in a Hazardous Area
This code of practice is intended to provide guidance on acceptable methods for the installation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
NZECP 11:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - Low Voltage Installations for Certification Purposes
Under the Electricity Act 1992 changes have been made to the inspection and certification requirements for prescribed electrical work. This Code outlines requirements under the Act and associated regulations for the new inspection and certification regime
NZECP 12:1993: New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - The Safe Use of Electricity in Medical Locations and Associated Areas
This code of practice is intended to provide guidance on acceptable methods for determining the safe supply of electricity for patient treatment purposes.
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