Battery install standard needs to change, claims CEC
23 August, 2017The energy storage industry is calling for changes to a draft technical standard released for comment by Standards Australia that requires energy storage units to be installed outside the home, according to the Clean Energy Council.
The Wiring Rules transition arrangements
16 August, 2017The new edition of AS/NZS Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) is expected to be published later this year.
Disciplinary action against three electrical workers
09 August, 2017Queensland's electrical safety regulator, the Electrical Safety Office, has taken disciplinary action against three electrical licence holders.
SAFETYconnect 2017 — compliance, safety and a high-voltage mock trial
03 August, 2017If you manufacture or import products to sell into Australian or international markets and would like to learn about product certification and compliance, then the two-day SAFETYconnect 2017 conference and exhibition is a must-attend event for you.
Switchboard safety — understand the risks
01 August, 2017Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical workers to carry out a risk assessment before removing switchboard panels.
Prysmian to pay $3.5 million penalty for engaging in cartel conduct
31 July, 2017The Federal Court has imposed a penalty of $3.5 million against Prysmian for engaging in cartel conduct in relation to the supply of high-voltage land cables in Australia.
Guidance note for smart city standards released
26 July, 2017The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a new guidance note with an aim to raise awareness of standards and frameworks related to smart cities.
New wiring rules are coming — are you ready?
11 July, 2017 by Gary Busbridge*The new version of AS/NZS Wiring Rules 3000 is set to be released soon. Gary Busbridge, Standardisation Manager at Clipsal and Chair of the Australian and New Zealand committee responsible for the revision, provides an overview on the changes.
GBCA announces changes to Green Star
04 July, 2017The Green Building Council of Australia has released new versions of the Green Star – Design & As Built and Green Star – Interiors rating tools.
New offence to target deadly workplace practices
30 June, 2017Queensland will introduce a new offence of "negligence causing death" following an interim recommendation from the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety.
HFC phase-down legislation passed
20 June, 2017The Turnbull government has passed legislation to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which comprise up to 2% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Consultation commences on new battery standard
19 June, 2017Standards Australia has released the draft voluntary standard DR AS/NZS 5139:201X Electrical installations — safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment for consultation.
RCBO prohibition notice amended
31 May, 2017The Victorian technical and safety regulator Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has imposed additional requirements on the supply of RCBOs designed or marketed to be permanently fixed to household or similar electrical wiring in Victoria.
Infinity cable ruling leaves door open to dodgy products
31 May, 2017The construction industry is estimated to spend over $80m for remediating the faulty Infinity cable but the sole director of company behind the imports has only been fined $18,000 plus $15,000 in costs by the NSW Supreme Court, according to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.
Subbies pay reform crucial
08 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has created a detailed submission to the federal government's review of security of payments laws in the building and construction sector.
