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Outlet device

[ Last Updated 27 June 2007 ]

Prior to being offered for sale in New Zealand, Portable Socket Outlets (EPODS) within the following definition must be:

  • Approved for sale or certified by a recognised Certification scheme, and
  • Covered by a Supplier Declaration of compliance.

Definition

An electrical device which:

1. is a household type;

2. as its primary function, extends supply from a socket-outlet;

3. is portable;

4. incorporates facilities for the insertion of a plug or plugs; and

5. has a rating not exceeding 20 A;

-but does not include

6. a cord extension set

Applicable Compliance Standards:

Integral pin type AS/NZS 3122

other AS/NZS 3105

Product limitations

Class 0 and 0I appliances are not permitted in New Zealand

 

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