Electrical Safety Compliance of 110 Vac Installations in Recreational Vehicles

Warrants of Electrical Fitness (WOEFs) for Recreational Vehicles or Caravans having electrical systems that operate at 110 volts.

Energy Safety is giving advice that it intends to take such steps as it considers necessary to protect persons and property from the dangers associated with the use of unsafe connectable installations of Recreational Vehicles or Caravans.

This information release is part of a program to ensure electrical workers know their responsibilities with respect to the issue of WOEFs.

Once this programme is underway, any licensed electrical inspectors, or persons authorised by the Secretary, who issue a warrant of electrical fitness to a connectable installation that is not in compliance with NZS 3019, or, does not meet the fundamental safety requirements of AS/NZS 3001 and AS/NZS 3000 may be subject to disciplinary action.

FAQs

Q1 How does the 110 Vac bulletin apply to RVs that do not connect to the mains but use internal generators?

All appliances and wiring systems are required to be safe. While there are some differences when a vehicle is supplied from a separate generator, the same safety principles apply. It is still probable that the RV and it's appliances will not meet the expected safety levels for NZ use.

Q2 How does the 110 Vac bulletin apply to RVs already in the country and issued with WoEFs?

If the WoEF was issued incorrectly to an RV that did not meet the requirements previously it will not be able to meet the requirements for an WoEF in the future! The WoEF establishes an acceptable level of safety which must be met for the vehicle's use in a public place and for it's sale.

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