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Provides requirements and guidance for the design of stand-alone power systems with energy storage at extra-low voltage and used for the supply of extra-low and/or low voltage electric power in a domestic situation.

Sets out safety and installation requirements for stand-alone power systems used for the supply of extra-low (ELV) and/or low voltage (LV) electric power to a single load, or an electrical installation in a single residence or building, or a group of residences or buildings and associated items with switchboards to AS/NZS 3000 requirements.

Sets out general installation and safety requirements for electrical installations of PV arrays, including d.c. array wiring, electrical protection devices, switching and earthing provisions.

Specifies requirements for general installation and safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESSs), where the battery system is installed in a location, such as a dedicated enclosure or room, and is connected with power conversion equipment (PCE) to supply electric power to other parts of an electrical installation.

Specifies the electrical and general safety installation requirements for inverter energy systems (IES) up to or equal to 200kVA for the injection of electric power to an electrical installation connected to the grid at low voltage.

AS NZS 3000 2018 (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) specifies requirements for the design, construction and verification of electrical installations, including the selection and installation of electrical equipment forming part of such electrical installations; part 1 provides provisions that constitute the minimum regulatory requirements for a safe electrical installation; part 2 provides work methods and installation practices that are ‘deemed to comply’ with the requirements of Part 1.

This Act is called the Building Act 2011. (WA legislation.)

These regulations are the Building Regulations 2012.

As a subcontractor, it is your responsibility to fully understand your rights and obligations in the relationship with your head contractor under contract law, before you enter into any subcontracting arrangement.

This is the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021. (WA legislation.)