This standard specifies procedures for the safety inspection and testing of low voltage single phase and polyphase electrical equipment, connected to an electrical supply by a flexible cord or connecting device, and that:

1. Is new equipment placed into service for the first time;
2. Is already in-service;
3. Has been serviced or repaired;
4. Is returning to service from a second-hand sale; or
5. Is available for hire.

This standard also specifies procedures for the safety inspection and testing of:

i. In Australia, residual current devices (RCDs) installed in the electrical installation;
ii. Portable inverters that generate or produce low voltage.

Typical examples of equipment covered by this standard are:

A. Portable equipment, hand-held equipment and stationary equipment, designed for connection to the low voltage supply by a supply cord, an appliance inlet or pins for insertion into a socket-outlet:
B. Cord sets, cord extension sets and portable outlet devices;
C. Portable residual current devices (PRCD), outgoing assemblies for construction sites(ACS); portable socket-outlet assemblies (PSOA), outlet boxes;
D. Flexible cords connected to fixed equipment in hostile environments;
E. Portable power supplies (includes power adaptor/plug-pack, both of the safety isolating transformer and switch-mode type);
F. Battery chargers, including those for commercial or industrial use;
G. Portable and transportable heavy duty tools such as high-pressure washers and concrete grinders.

Contents:

Referenced Documents
Foreword
Outcome Statement
Section 1: Scope and General
Section 2: Inspection And Tests
Appendix A: Background
Appendix B: Guidelines On The Electrical Knowledge Of A Competent Person
Appendix C: Polarity For Cord Sets And Cord Extension Sets
Appendix D: Test Of Earthing Continuity
Appendix E: Insulation Testing
Appendix F: Insulation Resistance Testing Of Portable Isolating Transformers
Appendix G: Insulation Resistance Testing Of A Power Supply
Appendix H: Test For The Operating Time Of Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Appendix J: Arc Welders
Appendix K: Regulatory Application Of This Standard
 
Tables:

2.1: Leakage Current Limits
2.2: Insulation Resistance Limits
2.3: Maximum Tripping Times
2.4: Indicative Testing And Inspection Intervals For Electrical Equipment
C.1.1: Conductor colours For Flexible Cords
C.1.2: Colour schemes of conductor insulation in modern sheathed flexible cords
H.1: Tripping time accuracy
 
Figures:

C.1: Cord Set
C.2: Cord Extension Set
D.1: Measurement Of The Earth Continuity Resistance Between Accessible Earthed Metal Parts And The Earth Pin Of The Mains Plug
D.2: Measurement Of The Earth Continuity Resistance Between The Mains Plug Earth Pin And The Earthing Aperture Contacts Of An EPOD
E.1: Leakage Current Test Setup Using Differential Test Method For Class Il Single-Phase Equipment
E.2:Leakage Current Test Setup Using Differential Test Method For Class II Three-Phase Equipment
E.3: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Between Live Supply Conductors And Accessible Earthed Metal Parts Of Typical Class I Equipment
E.4: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Between Live Supply Conductors And Accessible Metal Parts Of A Typical Class I Equipment
E.5: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Of An EPOD
F.1: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Between Live Supply Conductors To A Portable Isolating Transformer And Accessible Earthed Parts For Class I Isolating Transformers Or Accessible Metal Parts For Class I Isolating Transformers
F.2: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Between Live Supply Conductors And The Portable Isolating Transformer Output (Secondary) Winding
F.3: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Between A Portable Isolating Transformer (Secondary) Winding And Accessible Earthed Parts For Class I Isolating Transformers
G.1: Measurement Of The Insulation Resistance Of A Power Supply