| Defect No | Defect Type | Regulation | Defect Description | Defect Category |
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51010
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2381.1:2005
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1.6
|
Verification dossier not provided as required.
|
Technical
|
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61030
|
2381.1:2005
|
2.3
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Equipment located in a hazardous area not of a type suitable for use in a hazardous area.
|
Unsafe
|
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51020
|
2381.1:2005
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2.6
|
Acceptable certification of apparatus has not been provided.
|
Technical
|
|
61050
|
2381.1:2005
|
3.6
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Suitable means of isolation of all live conductors not provided
|
Unsafe
|
|
61040
|
2381.1:2005
|
3.8
|
Wiring located in a hazardous area not of a type suitable for use in a hazardous area.
|
Unsafe
|
|
61070
|
2381.1:2005
|
3.8.11
|
Unused cable or conduit entry to equipment not closed with blanking element suitable for the type of explosion protectio n used.
|
Unsafe
|
|
61060
|
2381.1:2005
|
3.8.2
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The wiring system in the hazardous area does not satisfy Table 3.1 (AS/NZS 2381.1).
|
Unsafe
|
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62020
|
3000:2007
|
1.5.10
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Conductors and other parts intended to carry fault current are not capable of carrying that current.
|
Unsafe
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62030
|
3000:2007
|
1.5.11.4
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Unused conductors, in association with conductors which remain connected, not terminated and protected in a suitable man ner.
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Unsafe
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52004
|
3000:2007
|
1.5.14
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The installation is not suitably protected against abnormal conditions which may reasonable be anticipated.
|
Technical
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62010
|
3000:2007
|
1.5.3
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Live parts of the installation are not enclosed or protected to prevent direct contact.
|
Unsafe
|
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62040
|
3000:2007
|
1.5.4
|
Live parts of the installation are not enclosed or protected to prevent direct contact.
|
Unsafe
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52008
|
3000:2007
|
1.6.5
|
Number of points connected to the final sub circuit does not provide adequate facility for safe and convenient functioni ng of the installation.
|
Technical
|
|
52012
|
3000:2007
|
1.6.5
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The circuit arrangement does not provide adequate facility for the convenient functioning of the installation.
|
Technical
|
|
52016
|
3000:2007
|
1.7.1
|
Part/s of the electrical installation are not designed to provide for adequate protection against damage as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52020
|
3000:2007
|
1.7.1
|
Electrical equipment not arranged to avoid interference with other equipment as required.
|
Technical
|
|
62050
|
3000:2007
|
1.7.1
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Installed equipment [as nominated] is unsafe.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62060
|
3000:2007
|
1.7.1
|
Installed equipment [as nominated] is defective.
|
Unsafe
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|
52024
|
3000:2007
|
1.7.2
|
Adequate working space and safe means of access to equipment that may require attention has not been provided.
|
Technical
|
|
52028
|
3000:2007
|
1.7.2
|
Installed equipment is not compliant to the safe and sound practices of this clause.
|
Technical
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|
62070
|
3000:2007
|
1.9.3
|
Alteration to the switchboard arrangement does not provide for the safe and effective control of circuits connected ther eto.
|
Unsafe
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52032
|
3000:2007
|
2.2.4.2
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The voltage rating of electrical equipment is less than the nominal voltage of the circuit to which it is connected.
|
Technical
|
|
52036
|
3000:2007
|
2.2.4.3
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Main switch has a current rating less than the design current of the portion of the installation it controls.
|
Technical
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52040
|
3000:2007
|
2.2.4.3
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Control switch has a current rating less than the design current of the portion of the installation it controls.
|
Technical
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|
52044
|
3000:2007
|
2.2.4.3
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The current rating of the protective device is less than the design current of the circuit.
|
Technical
|
|
52048
|
3000:2007
|
2.2.4.6
|
Item of electrical equipment may cause harm to other equipment
|
Technical
|
|
52052
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.2.1
|
Isolating switch remote from the equipment it controls is not provided with a means of securing in the open position.
|
Technical
|
|
62080
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.2.1.1
|
Switch or circuit breaker operates in the neutral conductor of a sub main or final sub-circuit where the required condit ions are not satisfied.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52056
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.2.2.1
|
Isolating position of isolating device is not clearly and reliably indicated.
|
Technical
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|
52060
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.2.2.1
|
Provision to isolate all active supply conductors not made.
|
Technical
|
|
52140
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.3
|
The number of main switches, their location, arrangement and identification does not allow for effective operation in an emergency.
|
Technical
|
|
52064
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.3.3
|
Main switch/es are not readily accessible.
|
Technical
|
|
52068
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.3.4
|
Main Switch/es are not identified as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52072
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.3.5
|
Remote control of main switches does not comply as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52076
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.4.2
|
Final sub circuit rated in excess of 100 amps per phase is not controlled by a separate isolating switch located on the originating switchboard.
|
Technical
|
|
52080
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.4.4
|
Isolating device not clearly marked as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52084
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.4.4
|
Switch which automatically brings alternative supply into service is not so marked.
|
Technical
|
|
52088
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.4.5
|
Isolating switch not installed for the appliance/accessory as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52092
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.6.2
|
The OFF” position of the device intended for switching-off for mechanical maintenance is not clearly indicated.
|
Technical
|
|
52096
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.6.3
|
Isolating switch, remote from controlled equipment, not provided with a means of securing in the open position.
|
Technical
|
|
52100
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.6.4
|
Purpose of the isolating device [as nominated] is not indicated.
|
Technical
|
|
52104
|
3000:2007
|
2.3.6.4
|
Isolating device is not marked to indicate the motor or equipment it controls.
|
Technical
|
|
62090
|
3000:2007
|
2.5.1
|
Active circuit conductors not provided with suitable over-current protection.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52108
|
3000:2007
|
2.5.3.1
|
Current rating of protective device exceeds that required to protect the circuit conductors.
|
Technical
|
|
52112
|
3000:2007
|
2.5.4.2
|
Short circuit current protection not provided at an appropriate point in the installation.
|
Technical
|
|
52116
|
3000:2007
|
2.5.4.5
|
Short circuit protective device has an breaking capacity less than that required to permit satisfactory operation of suc h protective device under fault conditions.
|
Technical
|
|
52120
|
3000:2007
|
2.6.2.1
|
The current rating of the RCD is less than the maximum demand of the protected circuits.
|
Technical
|
|
52124
|
3000:2007
|
2.6.2.4
|
RCD protected final subcircuits are not arranged as required
|
Technical
|
|
52128
|
3000:2007
|
2.6.3.3
|
RCD protection not provided for medical electrical equipment used in home dialysis installation as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52132
|
3000:2007
|
2.6.3.4
|
Rewired final sub-circuit not protected by an RCD in the manner required.
|
Technical
|
|
52136
|
3000:2007
|
2.6.3.4
|
Additional (new) final sub-circuit not protected by an RCD in the manner required.
|
Technical
|
|
52144
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.1
|
Switchboard is not installed in a dry and well ventilated location.
|
Technical
|
|
52148
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.1
|
Access to switchboard is obstructed by a fitting or fixture within the building.
|
Technical
|
|
52152
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.2(b)
|
Adequate space not provided around switchboard for safe and effective operation of equipment.
|
Technical
|
|
52156
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.2(c)
|
Sufficient exit facilities not provided in switchroom.
|
Technical
|
|
52164
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.4
|
Main switchoard not identified or marked as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52168
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.5
|
Switchboard installed in a storage cupboard not mounted, or installed in an area set aside for the purpose, in accordanc e with the requirements.
|
Technical
|
|
62100
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.2.5
|
Switchboard installed in an area subject to splashing or steam without suitable enclosure .
|
Unsafe
|
|
52172
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.1
|
Access to switchboard having exposed live parts in an area accessible only to authorised persons is not provided with lo cking facilities.
|
Technical
|
|
62110
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.1
|
Live parts of the switchboard not provided with protection against direct contact.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62120
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.1
|
Neutral link not provided with protection against direct contact where there is no M.E.N. connection at the link.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52176
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.2
|
The switchboard does not meet the relevant safety requirements of the AS3439 series of standards.
|
Technical
|
|
52180
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.2
|
Material used for the switchboard enclosure, case or surround is not of a suitable type.
|
Technical
|
|
52184
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.3
|
The clearances between bare live parts of the switchboard, to those of opposite polarity or phase and/or to earth, do no t meet the requirements of AS3439.
|
Technical
|
|
52188
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.3.4
|
Circuit breakers mounted in the same row do not operate in the one direction.
|
Technical
|
|
52192
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.1
|
Bar/s or link/s have not been provided with facilities for securely terminating conductors between metal surfaces as req uired.
|
Technical
|
|
52196
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.2
|
Earth bar/s or link/s have not been provided with facilities for securely terminating conductors between metal surfaces as required where tunnel-type terminals are provided for.
|
Technical
|
|
52200
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
Main neutral conductor connection to neutral bar or link not made in the required manner.
|
Technical
|
|
52204
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
Safe connection of conductors to neutral bar or link requires movement of other cables.
|
Technical
|
|
52208
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
Location of the neutral bar or link restricts the safe connection or disconnection of neutral conductors.
|
Technical
|
|
52212
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
The neutral bar or link is not provided with separate terminals for the incoming and each outgoing neutral conductor ass ociated with active conductors originating or terminated at the switchboard.
|
Technical
|
|
52216
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
Location of the neutral bar or link restricts the safe connection or disconnection of neutral conductors.
|
Technical
|
|
52220
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
The neutral bar or link is not provided with separate terminals for the incoming and each outgoing neutral conductor ass ociated with active conductors originating or terminated at the switchboard.
|
Technical
|
|
62130
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.4.3
|
Safe connection of conductors to neutral bar or link requires isolation of supply to the switchboard.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52224
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.5.2
|
Relationship of equipment mounted on switchboard to the various sections of the installation is not marked as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52228
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.5.3
|
Bar or link not marked to indicate whether it is active or neutral.
|
Technical
|
|
52232
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.5.4
|
Terminals of switchboard equipment are not marked or arranged to identify corresponding active and neutral connections f or each circuit.
|
Technical
|
|
52236
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.5.4
|
Main neutral and main earthing conductors at the neutral bar or link are not connected in the appropriate sequence or le gibly and indelibly marked.
|
Technical
|
|
52240
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.5.4
|
Location of the remote M.E.N. connection not legibly and indelibly marked at the main switchboard.
|
Technical
|
|
52252
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.6
|
Conductors connected to hinged or removable switchboard panel not fixed and/or arranged as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52256
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.7
|
Switchboard enclosure not arranged to protect against the spread of fire.
|
Technical
|
|
52260
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.7
|
Wiring system entering switchboard enclosure not provided with close fit opening.
|
Technical
|
|
52264
|
3000:2007
|
2.9.7
|
Wiring system not installed to operate safely or function properly in the conditions to which it is exposed.
|
Technical
|
|
52268
|
3000:2007
|
2.98.
|
Technical defects not listed in Section 2 (Selection and Installation of Switchgear and Controlgear)
|
Technical
|
|
52360
|
3000:2007
|
3.1.2
|
Wiring system not suitably installed or protected against external influences.
|
Technical
|
|
52276
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.1.1
|
Single insulated conductors are not installed in a suitable wiring enclosure throughout their entire length.
|
Technical
|
|
52284
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.2.3
|
Wiring enclosure does not prevent the entry of water into electrical equipment or equipment enclosure.
|
Technical
|
|
52288
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.2
|
Wiring enclosure not adequately supported.
|
Technical
|
|
52292
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.3
|
Mechanical continuity of wiring enclosure not suitably maintained.
|
Technical
|
|
52296
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.4
|
Wiring enclosure bent in a manner to cause appreciable distortion.
|
Technical
|
|
52300
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.5
|
Opening through which conductor or cable passes is not shaped or arranged to prevent abrasion of the conductor insulatio n or sheathing.
|
Technical
|
|
52304
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.6
|
Wiring enclosure not suitably terminated in or on the equipment to fully protect the enclosed cables.
|
Technical
|
|
52308
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.7
|
Rigid PVC conduit installed in direct sunlight is not protected against the effects of ultra violet radiation.
|
Technical
|
|
52312
|
3000:2007
|
3.10.3.9
|
Cables installed in cable trunking rely on the removable cover for support.
|
Technical
|
|
52316
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.1
|
Underground wiring is not suitable for underground use.
|
Technical
|
|
52324
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.1
|
Required mechanical protection of underground wiring system is not provided.
|
Technical
|
|
52332
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.3
|
Category A or B wiring system not enclosed in a wiring enclosure is not bedded and covered as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52336
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.3.2
|
Category B underground wiring system has not been provided with additional mechanical protection.
|
Technical
|
|
52340
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.4
|
Underground wiring system not installed to the required depth as per Table 3.6.
|
Technical
|
|
52320
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.4.4
|
Underground Category A wiring system installed within the confines of a building has not been installed below a continuo us concrete paved area of a minimum thickness of 75 mm in accordance with Table 3.6
|
Technical
|
|
52328
|
3000:2007
|
3.11.4.4
|
Underground wiring is not installed to the required depth in accordance with Table.3.6
|
Technical
|
|
52344
|
3000:2007
|
3.12.5
|
The construction of the aerial line does not satisfy all requirements.
|
Technical
|
|
52348
|
3000:2007
|
3.13.1
|
Outdoor cable supported by catenary wire is not of a suitable type.
|
Technical
|
|
52352
|
3000:2007
|
3.13.2
|
Catenary wire does not provide adequate and/or uniform support for the attached cables.
|
Technical
|
|
52356
|
3000:2007
|
3.13.2
|
Catenary wire not effectively fixed at each end.
|
Technical
|
|
52364
|
3000:2007
|
3.4.1
|
Maximum demand exceeds the current carrying capacity of the circuit conductors.
|
Technical
|
|
52368
|
3000:2007
|
3.4.1
|
Allowance not made for effect of thermal insulation on current carrying capacity of cable/s.
|
Technical
|
|
52372
|
3000:2007
|
3.4.2
|
Maximum temperature at which installed cables may be operated has been exceeded.
|
Technical
|
|
52376
|
3000:2007
|
3.4.3 (a)
|
Cross-sectional area of each conductor connected in parallel is less than 4mm2.
|
Technical
|
|
52380
|
3000:2007
|
3.5.1
|
Cross-sectional area of conductor is less than minimum size permitted.
|
Technical
|
|
52384
|
3000:2007
|
3.6.2
|
Voltage drop between the point of supply and any point on the installation exceeds 5%.
|
Technical
|
|
52388
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2
|
Connection methods between conductors and between conductors and other electrical equipment have not been achieved as re quired.
|
Technical
|
|
52392
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.11
|
Tunnel type terminal having less than two clamping screws or other acceptable arrangement used to connect earthing condu ctor/s.
|
Technical
|
|
52396
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.3
|
Live parts not arranged to prevent slackening or over-heating of connections in normal service.
|
Technical
|
|
52400
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.5
|
Retention device not shaped to prevent the spreading of conductor strands.
|
Technical
|
|
52404
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.6
|
Junction box is not fixed to prevent undue pressure on conductor connections.
|
Technical
|
|
52408
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.6
|
The ELV transformer is not fixed, restrained or otherwise arranged to prevent undue stress on terminal connections.
|
Technical
|
|
52412
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.6
|
Cables and conductors are not installed to prevent undue stress on terminals, joints or connections.
|
Technical
|
|
52420
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.7
|
The soldered connection has not taken account of creep, mechanical stress and temperature rise under fault conditions.
|
Technical
|
|
52424
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.7
|
Stranded soft soldered conductors are terminated under a clamping screw or between metal surfaces.
|
Technical
|
|
52428
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.2.8
|
Flexible cord is not provided with suitable device to prevent undue stress on terminals.
|
Technical
|
|
52432
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.3
|
Joint in conductor is not re-insulated as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52436
|
3000:2007
|
3.7.3
|
Joints in cables are not suitably enclosed where required.
|
Technical
|
|
52440
|
3000:2007
|
3.8.1
|
Fixed wiring is not correctly identified by colour as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52444
|
3000:2007
|
3.8.2
|
Appropriate colourfast and permanent sleeving of the correct colour has not been applied to identify the exposed live co nductor ends.
|
Technical
|
|
62140
|
3000:2007
|
3.8.2
|
A conductor having green/yellow, green or yellow coloured insulation has been sleeved to indicate a live conductor.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52452
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.1
|
Wiring system not of a suitable type for the application.
|
Technical
|
|
52456
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.10
|
Single core cable installation does not limit the effects of circulating and eddy currents.
|
Technical
|
|
52460
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.3
|
Wiring system is not fixed in position by suitable clips, clamps or other acceptable means.
|
Technical
|
|
52468
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.3.3
|
Wiring system installed where likely to be disturbed is not protected and/or securely fixed.
|
Technical
|
|
52476
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.3.3
|
Wiring system installed where likely to be disturbed is not protected and/or securely fixed.
|
Technical
|
|
52492
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.4.2 (a)
|
Wiring system, installed within concrete or similar floor at a depth less than 50 mm from a surface, not protected as re quired.
|
Technical
|
|
52496
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.4.2 (b)
|
Wiring system, installed less than 150 mm from the underside of flooring, not protected as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52500
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.4.3
|
Wiring system, passing through the immediate roof support or retained in position less than 50 mm from the underside of roof material, not protected as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52504
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.4.3
|
Wiring system, installed through a space formed between the roof material and its immediate support.
|
Technical
|
|
52508
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.4.4
|
Wiring system, installed through a space formed between the roof material and its immediate support is not protected as required
|
Technical
|
|
52512
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.5
|
Cables run vertically are not provided with adequate support.
|
Technical
|
|
52516
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.7.2
|
Unarmoured sheathed cables installed within concrete, plaster or cement render are not suitably enclosed and protected.
|
Technical
|
|
52272
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.7.4
|
Cables including flexible cords used as fixed wiring not sheathed or enclosed as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52520
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.8
|
Wiring systems are not arranged to prevent detrimental effects between services.
|
Technical
|
|
52524
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.8.3
|
Effective segregation is not provided for cables of different voltage levels where installed in a common enclosure.
|
Technical
|
|
52528
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.8.4
|
Wiring system installed in proximity of non-electrical service/s is subject to damage from such service/s.
|
Technical
|
|
62150
|
3000:2007
|
3.9.8.4
|
Single insulated conductors installed in an enclosure where they may contact another service or are accessible to person al contact.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52532
|
3000:2007
|
3.98.
|
Technical defects not listed in Section 3 (Installation of Wiring Systems)
|
Technical
|
|
62160
|
3000:2007
|
3.99.
|
Hazardous defects not listed in Section 3 (Installation of Wiring Systems)
|
Unsafe
|
|
52536
|
3000:2007
|
4.13.1.1
|
Motor not controlled by a separate switch or device suitable for starting and stopping operations by a persons in charge of the motor.
|
Technical
|
|
62540
|
3000:2007
|
4.13.1.3
|
Remotely controlled motor/s not provided with devices for stopping the motor/s at point/s where danger is likely to occu r.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62170
|
3000:2007
|
4.13.1.3
|
Motor not controlled by a separate switch or device suitable for starting and stopping operations by a persons in charge of the motor.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52544
|
3000:2007
|
4.13.2
|
Motor exceeding 0.37 kW is not provided with protection against overload.
|
Technical
|
|
52548
|
3000:2007
|
4.14.1
|
Transformer not installed controlled and/or protected as required.
|
Technical
|
|
62180
|
3000:2007
|
4.2.2.3
|
Electrical equipment which operates at high temperature not installed in a manner to protect adjacent combustible materi als
|
Unsafe
|
|
62190
|
3000:2007
|
4.2.2.3
|
ELV halogen lamp not installed in a manner to protect adjacent combustible materials
|
Unsafe
|
|
62200
|
3000:2007
|
4.2.2.4
|
Equipment emitting arcs or sparks not protected as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52552
|
3000:2007
|
4.3.1
|
Point of connection of installation wiring to electrical equipment has not been installed as requiried.
|
Technical
|
|
52564
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.2.1
|
Socket-outlet installed in a manner that restricts plug being conveniently inserted or withdrawn.
|
Technical
|
|
52568
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.2.2(a)
|
Socket outlet installed on a horizontal surface is not arranged to prevent dust or water accumulation.
|
Technical
|
|
52572
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.2.2(b)
|
Socket-outlet mounted within 75 mm of the floor does not allow withdrawal of plug in a horizontal plane.
|
Technical
|
|
52576
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.2.2(c)
|
Socket-outlet not so installed that a plug is unlikely to become loose or malfunction due to the effects of gravity, vib ration or weight of the flexible cord.
|
Technical
|
|
62220
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.3
|
Socket-outlet (other than ELV) not provided with an earthing contact.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52580
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.4.1
|
Switch not provided for socket-outlet/s as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52584
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.4.3
|
Switch not located as close as practicable to the associated socket outlet as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52588
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.4.3
|
Switch for electrical equipment or socket outlet not marked as required where the relationship is not obvious.
|
Technical
|
|
52592
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.4.4
|
Pendant socket outlet switch does not interrupt all live conductors.
|
Technical
|
|
62230
|
3000:2007
|
4.4.5
|
Polarisation of socket outlet/s not as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52596
|
3000:2007
|
4.5.1.2
|
Neutral conductor not connected to outer contact of Goliath Edison Screw lampholder.
|
Technical
|
|
52600
|
3000:2007
|
4.5.2
|
Lamps and luminaires not installed as required.
|
Technical
|
|
62240
|
3000:2007
|
4.5.2.1
|
Required separation or barrier between thermal insulating material and lamp or luminaire not provided.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62250
|
3000:2007
|
4.5.2.2
|
Lamp near flammable material not suitably shielded as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62260
|
3000:2007
|
4.5.2.3
|
Required separation or barrier between thermal insulating material and recessed lamp or luminaire not provided.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52608
|
3000:2007
|
4.7.1
|
Fixed or stationary cooking appliance not provided with a functional switch.
|
Technical
|
|
52612
|
3000:2007
|
4.7.1
|
Functional switch for fixed or stationary cooking appliance is not located in a visible position near the appliance.
|
Technical
|
|
52616
|
3000:2007
|
4.7.1
|
Functional switch for fixed or stationary cooking appliance is not located in an accessible position near the appliance.
|
Technical
|
|
52560
|
3000:2007
|
4.8.2.3
|
Independent isolating switch is not provided for the water heater.
|
Technical
|
|
52620
|
3000:2007
|
4.8.2.3
|
Water heater isolating switches are not grouped together.
|
Technical
|
|
52624
|
3000:2007
|
4.8.2.3
|
Isolating switch/es are not located on or adjacent to the water heater or on the switchboard.
|
Technical
|
|
52628
|
3000:2007
|
4.9.1
|
Room heater/s not provided with the required switch/es.
|
Technical
|
|
52632
|
3000:2007
|
4.98.
|
Technical defects not listed in Section 4 (Appliances and Accessories)
|
Technical
|
|
52636
|
3000:2007
|
5.1.3
|
Installation required to be earthed does not conform with the requirements for the Multiple Earthed Neutral (M.E.N) syst em of earthing.
|
Technical
|
|
52684
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.2.3
|
Metallic wiring enclosure or cable sheath/armour is not earthed in the manner required.
|
Technical
|
|
52640
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.2.4
|
Earthing conductors are not insulated as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52644
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.2.5
|
Main earthing conductor is not identified in accordance with Clause 3.8
|
Technical
|
|
52648
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.3
|
The cross-sectional area of the copper protective earthing conductor is less than that required as determined.
|
Technical
|
|
52652
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.3.2
|
The cross sectional area of the main earthing conductor is less than that required.
|
Technical
|
|
52656
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.5
|
MEN connection at main switchboard has not made as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52660
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.5.1
|
Provision has not been made to effect a connection between the main earthing terminal, bar or link and the earthing term inal on the main neutral link (the MEN Link).
|
Technical
|
|
52668
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.5.3
|
Insulated MEN link is not coloured green or in a combination of green and yellow.
|
Technical
|
|
52672
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.6.3
|
Earth electrode is not installed at an adequate depth.
|
Technical
|
|
52676
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.6.4
|
Earth electrode not located in a suitable position.
|
Technical
|
|
52680
|
3000:2007
|
5.3.6.4
|
Location of the earth electrode has not been identified at the main switchboard.
|
Technical
|
|
62280
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.1
|
Original installation not modified as required where an earthed situation has been created. Clause 1.5 (b)
|
Unsafe
|
|
62290
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.1.1
|
Hinged door, on which electrical equipment is mounted, not effectively earthed as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62300
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.1.1
|
Exposed conductive part/s of electrical equipment not effectively earthed as required
|
Unsafe
|
|
62310
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.1.1
|
Exposed conductive part/s of switchboard enclosure not effectively earthed.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62320
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.2
|
Socket outlet earthing contact is not effectively connected to earth as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52688
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.3
|
Protective earthing conductor not provided at lighting point/s.
|
Technical
|
|
62330
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.4
|
Exposed conductive part/s of luminaire not effectively earthed as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62340
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.6
|
Structural metalwork and/or conductive building materials not effectively earthed as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62350
|
3000:2007
|
5.4.6.1
|
Single insulated conductors are not effectively separated from conductive building materials.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52692
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.1
|
Main earthing conductor does not run as directly as practicable between the main earthing terminal, bar or link and the earth electrode.
|
Technical
|
|
52712
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.2
|
Connection of main earthing conductor to earth electrode is not suitably protected against mechanical damage.
|
Technical
|
|
52720
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.2
|
Connection of main earthing conductor to earth electrode is not suitably protected against corrosion.
|
Technical
|
|
52704
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.2(a)
|
Connection of main earthing conductor to earth electrode is not accessible.
|
Technical
|
|
52708
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.2(b)
|
Connection of main earthing conductor to earth electrode is not made by means of a suitable device.
|
Technical
|
|
52696
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.2(c)
|
Earthing conductor is liable to mechanical damage.
|
Technical
|
|
52700
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.2(d)
|
Earthing conductor is not protected against corrosion.
|
Technical
|
|
52728
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.3
|
Main earthing conductor is not identified at the earth electrode connection as required.
|
Technical
|
|
72010
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.1.4
|
Resistance of main earthing conductor exceeds 0.5 ohm.
|
Testing
|
|
52732
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.2.1
|
Protective earthing conductor/s not connected to the earthing system at a required point.
|
Technical
|
|
52736
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.3.1
|
More than one MEN connection effected in one outbuilding.
|
Technical
|
|
62360
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.3.5
|
Earthing of exposed conductive parts associated with electrically unprotected consumers mains not effected in the manner required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52740
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.5.2
|
Earthing conductor is liable to mechanical damage.
|
Technical
|
|
52744
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.6.2
|
Constructional screw, bolt or stud used as an earthing connection is not arranged as required.
|
Technical
|
|
62370
|
3000:2007
|
5.5.6.2
|
Mechanical and electrical continuity of earthing medium not arranged or maintained as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52748
|
3000:2007
|
5.6.2
|
Equipotential bonding conductor has not been connected to metallic water pipe system installed within the building and m etallically continuous to the ground.
|
Technical
|
|
52752
|
3000:2007
|
5.6.2.4
|
Metal cable sheath, metallic wiring enclosure or bare earthing conductor is not separated from or bonded to metal pipes containing flammable agents as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52756
|
3000:2007
|
5.6.2.5
|
Conductive reinforcing within concrete floor/wall not bonded to earthing system as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52760
|
3000:2007
|
5.6.3.1
|
Equipotential bonding conductors are not effectively protected against mechanical and chemical influences and electro-dy namic forces.
|
Technical
|
|
62380
|
3000:2007
|
5.7.4
|
Impedance of protective earthing system not low enough to allow the circuit protective devices to operate as required.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52768
|
3000:2007
|
5.98.
|
Technical defects not listed in Section 5 (Earthing Arrangements & Conductors)
|
Technical
|
|
62390
|
3000:2007
|
5.99.
|
Hazardous defects not listed in Section 5 (Earthing Arrangements & Conductors)
|
Unsafe
|
|
62400
|
3000:2007
|
6.2.4.2
|
Socket outlet/s located in a Classified Zonal Area not installed in accordance with the requirements.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52772
|
3000:2007
|
6.2.4.3
|
Switch or other accessory, installed in an area classified as Zone 1 and 2, not provided with the required degree of pro tection.
|
Technical
|
|
62410
|
3000:2007
|
6.2.4.3
|
Switch or other accessory installed within 0.3 m of a bathroom, laundry or other similar location where the floor is lik ely to become wet.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52784
|
3000:2007
|
6.2.4.4
|
Luminaire/s located in a Classified Zonal Area not installed in accordance with the requirements.
|
Technical
|
|
62420
|
3000:2007
|
6.3.3.3
|
Electrical equipment in contact with pool water not suitably protected against the generation of voltage gradients.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62430
|
3000:2007
|
6.3.4.3
|
Socket-outlet/s installed within 0.3 m of the floor of a bathroom, laundry or other similar location where the floor is likely to become wet.
|
Unsafe
|
|
62440
|
3000:2007
|
6.3.4.3
|
Socket outlet/s installed in an area classified as Zone 0 or 1
|
Unsafe
|
|
62450
|
3000:2007
|
6.3.4.3 (b)
|
Socket outlet/s located in an area classified as Zone 2 is not installed in accordance with the requirements.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52792
|
3000:2007
|
6.3.4.3(b)
|
Socket-outlet/s not used for the connection of pool equipment installed in an area classified as Zone 1.
|
Technical
|
|
52796
|
3000:2007
|
6.4.3.2.1
|
Electrical equipment associated with a fountain or water feature not supplied or protected as required.
|
Technical
|
|
52800
|
3000:2007
|
6.6.4.1
|
Equipment installed in the refrigeration room not provided with the appropriate degree of protection.
|
Technical
|
|
52804
|
3000:2007
|
6.6.4.2.3(a)
|
Wiring enclosure passing from a refrigerated to a non-refrigerated space is not sealed with a soft setting compound.
|
Technical
|
|
52808
|
3000:2007
|
6.6.4.2.3(b)
|
Point of entry of cable/s entering motor/s, luminaire/s, or other equipment located in a refrigerated space is/are not s ealed with a soft setting compound.
|
Technical
|
|
52812
|
3000:2007
|
6.6.4.4.1(a)
|
Luminaire located in a refrigerated space is not permanently sealed or arranged to prevent moisture from entering the la mpholder or other component/s containing live parts.
|
Technical
|
|
52816
|
3000:2007
|
6.6.4.4.1(b)
|
Luminaire located in a refrigerated space is not permanently sealed or arranged to prevent the retention of moisture in or on the fitting.
|
Technical
|
|
52820
|
3000:2007
|
6.7.4.2
|
Enclosure of electrical equipment located or mounted within an area subject to hosing is not provided with a degree of p rotection of at least IPX5.
|
Technical
|
|
52824
|
3000:2007
|
7.2.4.1
|
Main switches used for the control of safety services are subject to control by other general electrical main switches.
|
Technical
|
|
62470
|
3000:2007
|
7.2.7.1
|
Wiring system/s used to supply emergency equipment are not capable of maintaining supply to the equipment when exposed t o fire.
|
Unsafe
|
|
52828
|
3000:2007
|
7.2.8
|
Wiring systems for different emergency systems are enclosed in a common enclosure or cable sheath with each other and/or other systems.
|
Technical
|
|
52832
|
3000:2007
|
8.3.6
|
Appliance or item of equipment has an insulation resistance less than that permitted between live parts and earth.
|
Technical
|
|
72030
|
3000:2007
|
8.3.6.2
|
Insulation resistance between conductors and earth of consumers mains and/or submains is less than 1 megohm.
|
Testing
|
|
72040
|
3000:2007
|
8.3.6.2
|
Insulation resistance between conductors and earth of final sub-circuit is less than 1 megohm.
|
Testing
|
|
62480
|
3000:2007
|
8.3.7.2
|
Active and neutral conductors of circuit wiring are transposed.
|
Unsafe
|
|
72050
|
3000:2007
|
8.98.
|
Testing defects not listed in Section 8 (Testing & Verification)
|
Testing
|
|
52836
|
3000:2007
|
8.99.
|
Technical defects not listed in Section 8 (Testing & Verification)
|
Technical
|
|
63030
|
3001:2008
|
2.2.8.3
|
Equipment is not adequately protected from the weather, splashing or mechanical damage
|
Unsafe
|
|
53050
|
3001:2008
|
2.3.9
|
A tie bar or similar is not provided for anchorage of cord extension sets adjacent to the socket outlet
|
Technical
|
|
54050
|
3003:2003
|
2.5
|
Test and reset facilities for RCDs supplying a cardiac protected area are not located within that area.
|
Technical
|
|
54060
|
3003:2003
|
2.5
|
Test and reset facilities for RCDs supplying a cardiac protected area are not accessible without the use of a key
|
Technical
|
|
54080
|
3003:2003
|
2.6.3
|
Socket outlet or groups of socket outlets are not marked to indicate their source and/or are not suitably marked to indi cate when the socket outlet switch is "ON"
|
Technical
|
|
64050
|
3003:2003
|
2.7.1
|
The RCDs protecting low voltage circuits have a rated residual current in excess of 10 mA.
|
Unsafe
|
|
55050
|
3010:2005
|
2.4
|
Generating set installation does not satisfy the general requirements for control.
|
Technical
|
|
55060
|
3010:2005
|
2.5.5
|
Generating set installation does not satisfy the operation requirements for changeover facilities.
|
Technical
|
|
55070
|
3010:2005
|
3.6.2
|
Permanently connected emergency generating set does not satisfy the requirements for supply of other than safety service s.
|
Technical
|
|
56100
|
3012:2003
|
2.5
|
Horizontal cable runs are not supported adequately and/or are installed less than 2 m above floor or ground level
|
Technical
|
|
56020
|
3012:2003
|
2.1.6
|
Transportable construction huts are not supplied by separate and distinct final subcircuits or submains
|
Technical
|
|
56090
|
3012:2003
|
2.1.6
|
Final subcircuits supply more than one type of equipment
|
Technical
|
|
56030
|
3012:2003
|
2.3.2
|
The switchboard has not been marked with numbers or letters to identify it from others on site
|
Technical
|
|
66010
|
3012:2003
|
2.3.3
|
Switchboard enclosures are not securely fixed to the structure, post or pole
|
Unsafe
|
|
56040
|
3012:2003
|
2.3.5
|
The switchboard enclosure does not provide facilities for opening/closing of the door without cable damage and/or a tie bar or similar for anchorage of cables or cords
|
Technical
|
|
56050
|
3012:2003
|
2.4.1
|
The switchboard is not provided with an isolating switch
|
Technical
|
|
56060
|
3012:2003
|
2.4.2
|
The isolating switch is not provided with a device for securing it in the open position
|
Technical
|
|
56070
|
3012:2003
|
2.4.3
|
The switch/es on the switchboard are not marked to identify the portion of the installation that they control
|
Technical
|
|
56080
|
3012:2003
|
2.4.4
|
The letters identifying the switchboard equipment are less than 6 mm in height
|
Technical
|
|
66020
|
3012:2003
|
2.4.6
|
Final subcircuits are not protected by RCDs having a maximum rated residual current of 30 mA
|
Unsafe
|
|
56110
|
3012:2003
|
3.9.
|
Provision has not been made on site to record the results of tests on the construction wiring and non-portable RCDs
|
Technical
|
|
59010
|
ES Act
|
44 (1)(a)
|
Technical defect not otherwise listed in the Electricity Safety Act 1998
|
Technical
|
|
59020
|
ES Act
|
44 (3)
|
All details required on the signed Certificate of Compliance have not been completed
|
Technical
|
|
59030
|
ES Act
|
45A
|
The Certificate of Compliance for Non-Prescribed Electrical Installation Work has been issued where all or part of the w ork is deemed to be Prescribed Electrical Installation Work
|
Technical
|
|
59040
|
ES Act
|
45A
|
The Certificate of Compliance has not been signed to declare compliance in accordance with the Electricity Safety Act
|
Technical
|
|
59050
|
ES Act
|
45A (1)(b)
|
The Certificate of Compliance has not been issued to the person for whom the work was carried out within the required ti me
|
Technical
|
|
59060
|
ES(Inst) R
|
401
|
Outdoor cable supported by catenary wire installed or substantially reconstructed in a hazardous bushfire risk area.
|
Technical
|
|
79010
|
ES(Inst) R
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405
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All parts of the wiring within the installation have not passed the required tests.
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Testing
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59080
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ES(Inst) R
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407
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The Prescribed Electrical Installation Work has not been inspected within the prescribed time.
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Technical
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59070
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ES(Inst) R
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412
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Electronic notification of the completed Certificate of Compliance (P & N type) has not been given within 2 business day s of completion of that work
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Technical
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59090
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ES(Inst) R
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443
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Aerial line or other cable system attached to a low voltage electrical installation on public land.
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Technical
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69010
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ES(Inst) R
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401 (2)
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Electrically unprotected underground consumer’s mains are not effectively sheathed to the first protective device as req uired.
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Unsafe
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59100
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ES(Inst) R
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401 (4)
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Alternative method, material or arrangement of the installation used is not deemed suitable by the regulatory authority.
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Technical
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59110
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ES(Inst) R
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402 (1)
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Individual wiring supplying a lot or occupancy, which contains common property or any common area, has not been placed o n that common property or common area.
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Technical
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59120
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ES(Inst) R
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402 (2)(a)
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The section of wiring passing through another lot or occupancy or the service duct in another lot or occupancy has not b een clearly or permanently identified by means of marking or attached labels as required.
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Technical
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59130
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ES(Inst) R
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402 (2)(a)
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The section of wiring passing through another lot or occupancy or the service duct in another lot or occupancy has not b een identified by means of marking or attached labels at the required intervals as required.
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Technical
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59140
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ES(Inst) R
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402 (2)(b)
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The switchboard of any lot or occupancy through which other wiring or service ducts pass has not been clearly and perman ently marked to indicate Warning – not all wiring passing through these premises is controlled from this switchboard”.
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Technical
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69020
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ES(Inst) R
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403 (1)
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Substantially reconstructed private overhead electric line in a Hazardous bushfire risk area not installed underground
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Unsafe
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59150
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ES(Inst) R
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404 (1)
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Route of underground electric line not recorded in a permanent form on a durable card or other durable material.
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Technical
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59160
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ES(Inst) R
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404 (1)
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Record of the route of underground electric line has not been fixed within the meter box or in a suitable position appro ved by the ESV within the required time.
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Technical
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59170
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ES(Inst) R
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404 (3)
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Route of underground electric line not recorded accurately as practicable with a margin of error not exceeding 200 milli metres.
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Technical
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59180
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ES(Inst) R
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Part 4
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Technical defect not listed in the Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations 1999.
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Technical
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69030
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ES(Inst) R
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Part 4
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Unsafe defect not listed in the Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations 1999.
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Unsafe
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