AS/NZS 3002:2008 Electrical installations - Shows and carnivals
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS/NZS 3002:2002 Electrical installations - Shows and carnivals
Draft Designation: DR 06738This edition was prepared to update requirements for the use of electricity for lighting and power purposes in tents, booths and other temporary structures and areas associated with shows, carnivals and the like in conjunction with the issue of the AS/NZS 3000:2007. It is to be noted that some States have legislation that calls up additional requirements to those contained in this Standard.
This Standard differs from AS/NZS 3002:2002 in several areas including the following:
(a) Underground wiring requirements have been updated.
(b) Switchboards enclosure requirements have been updated.
(c) Requirements of inverters powered by photovoltaic systems and/or batteries have been added.
(d) Cascadable reticulation units have been added.
This Standard may be applied through legislative requirement, from a date to be set by the relevant Regulatory Authority. If work on an installation was commenced before publication of this edition, the relevant Authority may grant permission for the installation to be completed under AS/NZS 3002:2002 as applicable.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
The word ‘shall’ introduces a requirement that is to be followed strictly in order to comply with the Standard. The word ‘should’ introduces a suggestion or recommendation only.
Originated as AS 3002-1974. Previous edition AS/NZS 3002:2002. Fourth edition AS/NZS 3002:2008.
This Standard sets out requirements for the supply of electricity at low-voltage by wiring systems to power consuming devices used for accommodation, entertainment or display purposes within—
(a) concessions;
(b) tents;
(c) living quarters; and
(d) other structures associated with events with a maximum duration of four weeks.
For the purposes of this Standard, events include exhibitions, shows, carnivals, scouting jamborees, army camps and the like.
Events with a duration exceeding four weeks shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000.
Recommendations are also made for the in-service testing of portable and fixed electrical equipment used on such sites.
This Standard does not apply to permanent wiring within low-voltage electrical installations used in shows, carnivals and other similar events.
This Standard does not apply to permanent wiring within transportable structures and vehicles used in shows, carnivals and other similar events, which follow the requirements of AS/NZS 3001.
This Standard also does not apply to amusement rides and devices, which follow the requirements of AS 3533.
NOTE: Recommendations for testing are given in Appendix A.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Permanent Site Low-Voltage Electrical Installation
Section 3: Supply By Generating/Inverter Plant
Section 4: Temporary Distribution Systems And Electrical Equipment
Appendix A: Requirements For Testing
Appendix B: Example Low-Voltage Electrical Installation Arrangements
Wiring Rules.
Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Industry Group; Canterbury Manufacturers Association New Zealand; Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union; Consumers' Federation of Australia; Electrical and Communications Association (Queensland); Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand; Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council; Electrical Safety Organisation (New Zealand); ElectroComms&Energy Utilities Industries Skills Council; Energy Networks Association; Engineers Australia; Institute of Electrical Inspectors; Ministry of Economic Development (New Zealand); National Electrical and Communications Association; New Zealand Council of Elders; New Zealand Electrical Institute; Telstra Corporation Limited.
