Defect Type: Description:
Defect NoDefect TypeRegulationDefect DescriptionDefect Category
51010 2381.1:2005 1.6 Verification dossier not provided as required. Technical
61030 2381.1:2005 2.3 Equipment located in a hazardous area not of a type suitable for use in a hazardous area. Unsafe
51020 2381.1:2005 2.6 Acceptable certification of apparatus has not been provided. Technical
61050 2381.1:2005 3.6 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 The wiring system in the hazardous area does not satisfy Table 3.1 (AS/NZS 2381.1). Unsafe
62020 3000:2007 1.5.10 Conductors and other parts intended to carry fault current are not capable of carrying that current. Unsafe
62030 3000:2007 1.5.11.4 Unused conductors, in association with conductors which remain connected, not terminated and protected in a suitable man
ner.
Unsafe
52004 3000:2007 1.5.14 The installation is not suitably protected against abnormal conditions which may reasonable be anticipated. Technical
62010 3000:2007 1.5.3 Live parts of the installation are not enclosed or protected to prevent direct contact. Unsafe
62040 3000:2007 1.5.4 Live parts of the installation are not enclosed or protected to prevent direct contact. Unsafe
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 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 Installed equipment [as nominated] is unsafe. Unsafe
62060 3000:2007 1.7.1 Installed equipment [as nominated] is defective. Unsafe
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
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
52032 3000:2007 2.2.4.2 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 Main switch has a current rating less than the design current of the portion of the installation it controls. Technical
52040 3000:2007 2.2.4.3 Control switch has a current rating less than the design current of the portion of the installation it controls. Technical
52044 3000:2007 2.2.4.3 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
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 405 All parts of the wiring within the installation have not passed the required tests. Testing
59080 ES(Inst) R 407 The Prescribed Electrical Installation Work has not been inspected within the prescribed time. Technical
59070 ES(Inst) R 412 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
Technical
59090 ES(Inst) R 443 Aerial line or other cable system attached to a low voltage electrical installation on public land. Technical
69010 ES(Inst) R 401 (2) Electrically unprotected underground consumer’s mains are not effectively sheathed to the first protective device as req
uired.
Unsafe
59100 ES(Inst) R 401 (4) Alternative method, material or arrangement of the installation used is not deemed suitable by the regulatory authority. Technical
59110 ES(Inst) R 402 (1) 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.
Technical
59120 ES(Inst) R 402 (2)(a) 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.
Technical
59130 ES(Inst) R 402 (2)(a) 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.
Technical
59140 ES(Inst) R 402 (2)(b) 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”.
Technical
69020 ES(Inst) R 403 (1) Substantially reconstructed private overhead electric line in a Hazardous bushfire risk area not installed underground Unsafe
59150 ES(Inst) R 404 (1) Route of underground electric line not recorded in a permanent form on a durable card or other durable material. Technical
59160 ES(Inst) R 404 (1) 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.
Technical
59170 ES(Inst) R 404 (3) Route of underground electric line not recorded accurately as practicable with a margin of error not exceeding 200 milli
metres.
Technical
59180 ES(Inst) R Part 4 Technical defect not listed in the Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations 1999. Technical
69030 ES(Inst) R Part 4 Unsafe defect not listed in the Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations 1999. Unsafe

 


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