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This Standard sets out the requirements for periodic verification of existing electrical installations which are connected to a low voltage a.c. supply system (exceeding 50 V a.c. but not exceeding 1000 V a.c.).

Verification, by inspection and/or testing is intended, as far as reasonably practicable, to determine whether the installation and all its constituent equipment is in a safe condition for continued use.

NOTE - Inspection and testing to this Standard should provide evidence that the installation complies with the relevant requirements at the time of construction of the installation.

This Standard does not apply to the periodic verification of the following electrical installations:

(a) Installations designed and constructed to the AS/NZS 3000 provisions relating to specific design and installation. Refer to the verification specification prepared for the installation as required by AS/NZS 3000;

(b) Installations of the following types:

(i) Relocatable installations and their site installations. Refer to AS/NZS 3001

(ii) Marinas and pleasure craft installations. Refer to AS/NZS 3004

(iii) Hazardous areas. Refer to AS/NZS 2381.1 and AS/NZS 61241 series

(iv) Electro-medical areas. Refer to AS/NZS 3003, and in New Zealand only, the provisions of NZS 3003.1

(v) Shows and carnivals installations. Refer to AS/NZS 3002

(vi) Construction and demolition sites. Refer to AS/NZS 3012

In New Zealand it does not apply to:

(c) Electrical installations and equipment which operate at non standard voltages and frequencies. Refer NZS 6114;

(d) Mobile electro-medical relocatable installations. Refer NZS 6115; and

(e) Areas of electrical installations where electrical animal stunning or meat conditioning occurs. Refer to NZS 6116.

NOTE - Periodic testing of appliances is covered by AS/NZS 3760.