Technical Updates

Installation requirements for RCD's after 1 May 2023

07 Sep 2023

Technical Updates

The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) has issued an advisory note regarding the use of 'Type AC' Residual Current Devices.

New electrical safety bulletin – Identifying mismatched d.c. connectors in solar PV installations

09 December 2022

A new electrical safety bulletin has been published to provide electrical installers, inspectors and auditors guidance in identifying mismatched d.c. connectors in solar PV installations to ensure compliance and safety requirements are met.

Revised bulletin outlining requirements for electrical work on meter boxes and consumer switchboards in existing homes

04 November 2022

Technical Updates

An information bulletin has been revised detailing the requirements for replacing meter boxes or switchboards, including the addition of solar or generator inputs, or the changeover of a kilowatt hour meter and meter isolator in existing homes.

Certification requirement issues for solar PV inverters that incorporate a DC isolator

14 December 2021

Technical Updates

The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) and the Standing Committee of Officials (SCO) of the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) have issued a joint statement addressing the certification requirement issues for solar PV inverters that incorporate a DC isolator.

Revised Australian Standard for solar PV installations

09 December 2021

Technical Updates

On 19 November 2021, Standards Australia published a revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, replacing the existing standard AS/NZS 5033:2014.

Electrical safety periodic tests and inspections - Electrical riser brackets

10 February 2021

Technical Updates

Electrical riser brackets are a part of the premise’s electrical installation and are used to raise the electrical supply cable above the ground from the supply pole to the premises.