AWX-GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRICAL TESTING & INSPECTION OF DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS

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• Record all test results on the log sheet at the back of this guide. If NO answered to any of the Test check list, also state non compliance on the log sheet at the back of this document

• NOTE: This form of Electrical Testing for Domestic installation does not preclude other observations that you may find under your "Duty of Care" to be noted and recorded in relation to AS3000, Electrical Safety Act 2002, Electrical Safety Regulations 2002, Ergon Energy MeteringManual, Code of Practice for Electrical Work 2010 and Electrical Safety Code of Practice Risk Management 2010.

Switchboard

Safe Work Method Statement - Entry into Meter Box

• Meter box

• 1. Does the meter box close properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are all internal and external entries sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Can the meter box be securely closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Does the meter box have ready access without obstruction of any kind?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is the meter box at least 1.2m from the ground (AS3000 2.9.2.5)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Does the meter box comply with AS3000 2.9.2.5 (restricted locations)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is meter box installed towards the front of the building on a readily accessible wall? (Ergon metering manual 7.7.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Work Method Statement - Circuit Identification

• 8. Are all circuits correctly labelled (AS3000 2.9.5.1 - 2.9.5.5)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are all neutral conductors correctly labelled (AS3000 2.9.5.4)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is the main switch correctly labelled (AS3000 2.3.3.4)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is the main switch<br> - 2 pole for single phase supply<br> - 3 pole for 2 phase supply<br> - 4 pole for 3 phase supply<br>To allow for Ergon off peak metering if required at a later date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the number of meters and load control devices on the log sheet

• 12. Are all circuits identified with a permanent marker (AS3000 2.3.4.4)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are all circuits on a separate RCD/CB combination (AS3000 2.6.3.1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Is the wiring to all light switches and light fittings correctly colour coded, if not heat shrink is to be applied to the exposed ends of the incorrectly coloured conductor to be applied to the exposed ends of the incorrectly coloured conductor to achieve compliance with AS 3000. EG: if a black active is identified it is to have red heatshrink applied at both ends, alternatively if a red neutral conductor is located black heatshrink is to be applied at both ends, finally all switch wires are to be similarly coloured white. AS3000 3.8.1 Table 3.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are all wall mounted and split system a/c units on a separate RCD/CB and hard wire with lockable isolator? (2 per circuit bedroom only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. determine through inquiries with the AWX works Manager if there are plans to increase the load for this installation through the installation of new split system air conditioners or other equipment. Note: Factor these into your maximum demand calculations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Calculate and record on your log sheet - the maximum demand of the installation using AS3000 Table C1.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Record the rating of the main switch in the log book.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Is the rating of the main switch adequate for the current load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consumer Mains

Safe Work Method Statement - Isolation And Testing Of Consumer Mains

• 20. Are the consumer mains protected on the supply side by a service fuse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Is the service fuse located on the supply authority pole?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22. Do the consumer mains comply with the requirements of AS3000 2.5.5.2 and the Ergon Metering Manual Page 65 Clause 7.2 (Short Circuit and overload protection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23. Are the mains triple insulated along their entire length from the point of supply into the meter box (AS3000 3.10.1.1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24. Are the consumer mains a minimum of 16mm2 on one phase or two phase supply and a minimum of 10mm2 on 3 phase supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25. Are the consumer mains adequate for the maximum demand (AS3008)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26. Do the consumer mains enter the supply authority 'D' Curve circuit breaker(s) to the meters, relays and main switch (Ergon Energy Metering Manual)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27. Is the consumer mains neutral conductor continuous and uninterrupted from the point of supply into the neutral terminal strip (Ergon Metering Manual)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28. Does the wiring loom between the meter box and hinged panel allow for moement without stressing the conductors (AS3000 2.9.6 (b))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29. Is the wiring loom between the meter box and hinged panel secured to the hinged panel (as 3000 2.9.6 (b))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30. Do the aerial service mains maintain the following clearances (Ergon Energy Metering Manual Appendix 'B' and AS3000 Table 3.8)?

• • Over Driveways - 4.5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Over Driveways - 4.5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • At property Boundary - 3.7m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Areas not normally used by vehicles - 3m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Balconies of terraces where a person can stand <br> - 2.4m above

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Balconies of terraces where a person can stand <br> - 1.2m below

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Balconies of terraces where a person can stand <br> - 0.9m Horixontally

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Blank walls or windows that cannot be opened - 0.2m horixontally

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Windows capable of being opened, covered balconies or roofed open verandas - 1.2m all directions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 31. Are the overhead aerial mains free from obstructions (trees and alike)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the service fuse is located on the house facia, then the service mains is required to be changed so the service fuse is on the supply authority pole

• 32. Is the hook / riser bracket and mains connection box to current Ergon metering manual requirements (July 2010)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 33. Is the neutral conductor bonded to the mounting eye bolt or raiser bracket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Earthing Arrangements and Testing

Safe work Method Statement - Isolation And Testing At Meter Box

• 34. Is the earth electrode a copper clad metal stake (AS3000 5.3.6.2)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35. Is the earth electrode readily accessible for inspection and testing (AS3000 5.5.1.2 (a))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 36. Is he earth electrode separated from other services in accordance with the requirements of AS3000 table 3.7?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 37. Is the earth electrode protected from mechanical damage (AS3000 5.5.5.2)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 38. Does the earth electrode have an approved warning label (AS3000 5.5.1.3)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 39. Is the earth electrode at clamp, painted with a galvanised paint (AS3000 5.5.5.3 (b))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 40. Des the size of the main earthing conductor comply with AS3000 Table 5.1? (6mm2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 41. If no, does the main earth conductor satisfy exemption AS3000 5.3.3.2 (a)?<br>(double insulated consumer mains from point of supply to load terminals of sub mains protective device)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 42. Does the main earthing conductor run direct and uninterrupted from the main earth electrode to main earth terminal (AS3000 5.5.5.1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 43. Are all earth cables terminated at the main earth terminal (AS3000 5.5.2.1(a))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 44. If no, are all earth cables soldered to the main earthing conductor? (AS3000 5.5.2.1 (b)) (AS3000 5.3.4 note)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 45. Is the soldered joint suitably insulated with tape or heatshrink?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 46. Is the continuity between the main earth electrode and main earth terminal less than 0.5 ohms (AS3000 8.3.5.2 (b))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 47. Is the switch board bonded to the main earthing conductor (AS3000 5.5.3.4)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 48. Is the bond between the main earth terminal and the switch board < 0.5 ohms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 49. If the dwelling has copper or metal water pipes is the continuity between the water pipes and the main earth terminal < 0.5 ohms (AS3000 8.3.5.2 (b))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 50. Is there an equipotential bond between water pipes and main earth terminal? (For equipotential bonding HWS disconnect earth at HWS connection box and test equipotential bond to water pipe earth. If OK, then test to earth - still disconnect at HWS - if all OK, re-connect.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 51. Is the equipotential bonding conductor at least 4mm2 (AS3000 5.6.3.2 (c))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52. Does the bond run from the earth clamp on the water pipes direct to the main earthing conductor or main earth terminal (AS3000 5.6.2.2)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 53. If the dwelling has a metal frame is the continuity between the frame and main earthing terminal < 0.5 ohms (AS3000 8.3.5.2 (b))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 54. Is the bonding conductor between the metal frame and main earthing terminal a minimum 4mm2 (AS3000 5.6.3.2 (c))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 55. Is there a M.E.N link between the main earth terminal and neutral link (AS3000 5.3.5.1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 56. Does the size of the M.E.N. link comply with the requirements of AS3000 5.3.5.2?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 57. Is the M.E.N. link coloured green of green/yellow (AS3000 5.3.5.3.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 58. Are all lighting points earthed (AS3000 5.4.3)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 59. Is the earth continuity between the main earth terminal and all points on final sub circuits < 0.5 ohms or as per clause (AS3000 8.3.5.2 (a))?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Insulation resistance

Safe Work Method Statement - Testing For insulation Resistance

• 60. Do all final sub circuits have an insulation resistance > 1 megohm (AS3000 8.3.6.2)? Exception - HWS and Stoves 0.01 - 10000 ohms (AS3000 8.3.6.2(1))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 61. Do the consumer mains have an insulation resistance > 1 megohm (AS3000 8.3.6.2) (if a reading of under 500 megohm is found please advise the QTP)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Polarity

Safe Work Method Statement - Polarity Testing

• 62. Are all socket outlets connected with correct polarity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 63. Are all lighting points connected with correct polarity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 64. Are all hard wired appliances connected with correct polarity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 65. Are the consumer mains connected with correct polarity?<br>Ref: AS3000 8.3.7.1 & 8.3.7.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RCD Operation

Safe Work Method Statement - Testing Of Residual Current Devices

• 66. Do all RCD's operate correctly and have a trip time of less than 300 milliseconds (AS3018)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Points per final Sub circuit

• 67. Does the number of points per final sub circuit meet the requirements of AS 3000 Appendix 3 Table C8?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cooking Appliances

• 68. If the dwelling has electric cooking appliances with an open cooking surface, does it have an isolating switch (AS3000 4.7.1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 69. Is the switch in a readily accessible position and located within 2 metres (AS3000 4.7.1 note 1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70. Does the upright cooker have an anti tilt bracket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoke Alarms

• 71. Does the dwelling have a smoke alarm fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 72. If multi storey does dwelling have an interconnected alarm on each level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the dwelling has sleeping areas that are separated by living areas does it have more than one smoke alarm for each sleeping area? (Ref: AS1670 & 3786)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Shed/Garage

General Observation

• 74. Are all general power outlets double type? (apart from dishwasher, a/c & microwave)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 75. Are all fans and fan controls operating correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 76. Are all exhaust fans operating correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 77. Are all light bulbs including spotlights energy efficient type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 78. Is the hot water system operating correctly and has a lockable isolator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 79. Is the range hood operating correctly, hardwired and switched?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 80. Is the stove operating correctly with doors and seals in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 81. Are there cables on bearers underneath high set houses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 82. If yes, do they have or require mechanical protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional observations not listed that are a safety issue (please list below quoting reference to the appropriate standard)

• 83. Are all GPO's and switches Clipsal 2000 or Clipsal Classic Series?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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