AS NZS 3100-2022 PDF

Full title and description

AS/NZS 3100:2022 — Approval and test specification — General requirements for electrical equipment. Specifies general safety, construction, marking and test requirements for electrical equipment, fittings, accessories, appliances and apparatus used in, or intended for use in, electrical installations in buildings, structures and premises. It is a parent approval and test specification and is not applicable to appliances covered by AS/NZS 60335.1 except where explicitly referenced.

Abstract

This standard sets out essential safety objectives and mandatory tests for a broad range of electrical equipment to protect against electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards. It includes provisions for construction, insulation, earthing/functional earth, temperature limits, marking and instructions, and specified type and routine tests. Annex D (informative) provides guidance on design and testing for protection against electric shock, including the principles and application of double insulation.

General information

• Status: Current (2022 edition; supersedes AS/NZS 3100:2017).
• Publication date: 24 June 2022 (AS/NZS 3100:2022 issue date; published June 2022).
• Publisher: Standards Australia / Standards New Zealand (joint publication).
• ICS / categories: Electrical engineering — ICS: 29 (including 29.020, 29.100, 29.240).
• Edition / version: AS/NZS 3100:2022 (current edition — the 2022 revision of the standard).
• Number of pages: 100 pages (product listings show 100 pages).

Scope

Defines general safety requirements for approval and test purposes for a range of electrical equipment classes and types intended for use in, or in connection with, electrical installations in buildings, structures and premises. It provides requirements for design, construction, marking, insulation, earthing and testing, and is intended to be used as the parent specification for more specific approval and test specifications. The standard excludes appliances that fall within the scope of AS/NZS 60335.1 unless specifically referenced.

Key topics and requirements

• Essential safety objectives: protection against electric shock, fire, mechanical hazards and other risks.
• Construction and materials: requirements for mechanical strength, clearances, creepage distances and insulating materials.
• Earthing and protective bonding, and requirements for functional earth where applicable.
• Insulation classes, double insulation guidance and Annex D recommendations for design/testing against electric shock.
• Marking, labelling, and instructions for safe use and installation.
• Type and routine testing: dielectric, temperature-rise, leakage current, mechanical and enclosure tests.
• Reference relationships: intended to be used alongside more specific part standards and approvals framework (amendments and corrigenda apply as published).

Typical use and users

Used by product designers and manufacturers of electrical equipment, conformity assessment bodies and test laboratories, approval authorities, regulatory bodies, electrical inspectors, product safety engineers and compliance teams to demonstrate that products meet broadly applicable safety requirements for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Electricians, installers and certification bodies also reference it when assessing equipment for installation or market entry.

Related standards

Commonly referenced and related documents include AS/NZS 60335 series (household and similar electrical appliances), AS/NZS 3112 (plugs and socket-outlets), AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) and numerous part standards that provide particular requirements for specific appliance types; AS/NZS 3100 functions as the parent approval/test specification for many product-specific approval standards.

Keywords

electrical safety; approval and test specification; electrical equipment; insulation; double insulation; earthing; dielectric test; marking; AS/NZS 3100; product compliance; Australia; New Zealand.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS/NZS 3100:2022 is the joint Australian/New Zealand approval and test specification that sets general safety, construction and test requirements for a wide range of electrical equipment used in buildings and premises.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers essential safety objectives (protection against electric shock and fire), requirements for construction and materials, insulation and earthing, marking and instructions, and type/routine tests (dielectric, temperature, mechanical, etc.). Annex D gives guidance on double insulation and design/testing for shock protection.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, conformity assessment bodies, test laboratories, approval authorities, electrical inspectors, installers and regulatory/compliance professionals working in Australia and New Zealand market access and product safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: AS/NZS 3100:2022 is the current edition and supersedes AS/NZS 3100:2017. The 2022 edition has since been amended (amendments published in 2023 and 2024). Consult the publisher or national standards bodies for the latest amendment status and effective dates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — AS/NZS 3100 functions as a parent approval/test specification and is used together with product-specific part standards and the AS/NZS product framework (many appliance and accessory standards reference or align with its requirements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: electrical safety; approval and test; insulation; double insulation; earthing; dielectric test; marking; AS/NZS; product compliance.