TheArtOfService
Back to Frameworks

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

Self-Assess
Australia and New Zealand
vAS/NZS 3000:2018 (sixth edition, 26 June 2018) incorporating Amendment 1 (January 2020), Amendment 2 (April 2021), Amendment 3 (June 2023) and Ruling 1 (May 2024)
8 domains
66 controls

The Australian and New Zealand Wiring Rules: the safety principles and deemed-to-comply installation practices for low voltage electrical installations, including RCD protection, switchboards, cable installation, earthing and bonding, bathrooms and pools, generators and solar, safety services and testing before energising.

Verified

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) is a compliance framework from Australia and New Zealand with 8 domains and 66 controls. The largest domains are Part 1: Scope, application and fundamental principles (Section 1) – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) (16 controls), Section 2: General arrangement, control and protection – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) (12 controls), Section 4: Selection and installation of electrical equipment – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) (12 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

Maintained by Gerard Blokdyk

Framework summaries on this platform are AI-assisted interpretations for educational and compliance planning purposes. They do not reproduce or replace the official standards. Refer to the authoritative source for the definitive text. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective organisations.

Framework Domains (8)

Part 1: Scope, application and fundamental principles (Section 1) – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

16 controls
Controls in the Part 1: Scope, application and fundamental principles (Section 1) – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 16 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.11.5.1 Protection against dangers and damage
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.111.5.11 Protection against abnormal voltages
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.12-1.5.141.5.12 to 1.5.14 Spread of fire, mechanical movement and external influences
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.21.5.2 Control and isolation
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.3-1.5.41.5.3 and 1.5.4 Protection against electric shock and basic protection
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.51.5.5 Fault protection
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.61.5.6 Additional protection by RCDs
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.71.5.7 Basic and fault protection by extra-low voltage
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.5.8-1.5.101.5.8 to 1.5.10 Thermal effects, overcurrent and earth fault currents
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.61.6 Design of an electrical installation
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.7.1-1.7.21.7.1 and 1.7.2 Selection and installation of equipment and work practice
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.7.3-1.7.41.7.3 and 1.7.4 Equipment selection and damp situations
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.81.8 Verification (inspection and testing)
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.9.1-1.9.21.9.1 and 1.9.2 Means of compliance: Part 2 and other standards
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.9.31.9.3 Alterations and repairs
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::1.9.41.9.4 Compliance by specific design and installation (Part 1 solution)

Section 2: General arrangement, control and protection – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

12 controls
Controls in the Section 2: General arrangement, control and protection – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 12 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.10.22.10.2 Switchboard location, access and exits
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.10.3-2.10.72.10.3 to 2.10.7 Switchboard construction, bars, identification, wiring and fire protection
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.22.2 Arrangement of the installation: circuits and maximum demand
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.32.3 Control of the installation: isolation, main switches, emergency and functional switching
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.42.4 Fault protection
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.52.5 Protection against overcurrent and switchboard arcing faults
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.6.22.6.2 Selection of RCDs
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.6.3-alterations2.6.3.2.4 to 2.6.3.2.6 Home care, alterations, switchboard replacement and repairs
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.6.3-domestic2.6.3.2.2 RCDs in domestic and residential installations (Australia)
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.6.3-nondomestic2.6.3.2.3 RCDs in non-domestic installations (Australia)
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.7-2.82.7 and 2.8 Protection against overvoltage and undervoltage
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::2.92.9 Protection against fire hazard due to arcing faults (AFDDs)

Section 3: Selection and installation of wiring systems – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

11 controls
Controls in the Section 3: Selection and installation of wiring systems – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 11 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.1-3.23.1 and 3.2 Wiring systems: general and types
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.103.10 Enclosure of cables
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.113.11 Underground wiring systems
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.12-3.133.12 and 3.13 Aerial wiring and catenary-supported cables
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.33.3 External influences on wiring systems
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.4-3.53.4 and 3.5 Current-carrying capacity and conductor size
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.63.6 Voltage drop
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.73.7 Electrical connections, joints and installation couplers
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.83.8 Identification of conductors
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.93.9 Installation requirements for wiring systems (other than mechanical protection)
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::3.9.43.9.4 Protection of wiring against mechanical damage

Section 4: Selection and installation of electrical equipment – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

12 controls
Controls in the Section 4: Selection and installation of electrical equipment – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 12 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.14.1 Electrical equipment: general, external influences and air extraction
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.124.12 Electricity converters (UPS, inverters)
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.13-4.174.13 to 4.17 Motors, transformers, capacitors, liquid dielectric equipment and batteries
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.184.18 Gas appliances and equipment
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.19-4.204.19 and 4.20 Air conditioning, heat pumps and lifts
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.24.2 Protection against thermal effects
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.34.3 Connection of electrical equipment
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.44.4 Socket-outlets
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.54.5 Lighting equipment, lampholders and recessed luminaires
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.6-4.74.6 and 4.7 Smoke alarms and cooking appliances
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.84.8 Appliances producing hot water or steam
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::4.9-4.114.9 to 4.11 Room heaters, heating cables and duct heaters

Section 5: Earthing arrangements and earthing conductors – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

4 controls
Controls in the Section 5: Earthing arrangements and earthing conductors – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 4 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::5.1-5.35.1 to 5.3 Earthing system: MEN, functions and parts
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::5.4-5.55.4 and 5.5 Earthing of equipment and earthing arrangements
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::5.65.6 Equipotential bonding
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::5.7-5.85.7 and 5.8 Earth fault-loop impedance and other earthing arrangements

Section 6: Damp situations – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

3 controls
Controls in the Section 6: Damp situations – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 3 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::6.26.2 Baths, showers and other fixed water containers
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::6.3-6.46.3 and 6.4 Swimming pools, spa pools and water features
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::6.5-6.76.5 to 6.7 Saunas, refrigeration rooms and hosing-down areas

Section 7: Special electrical installations – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

5 controls
Controls in the Section 7: Special electrical installations – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 5 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::7.27.2 Safety services
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::7.37.3 Electricity generation systems
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::7.4-7.57.4 and 7.5 Electrical separation and extra-low voltage installations
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::7.6-7.87.6 to 7.8 High voltage, hazardous areas and standards for specific installations
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::7.97.9 Supplies for electric vehicles (New Zealand only)

Section 8: Verification – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)

3 controls
Controls in the Section 8: Verification – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) domain of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) — 3 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::8.1-8.28.1 and 8.2 Verification: general, periodic and visual inspection
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::8.38.3 Testing
as-nzs-3000-2018-electrical-installations-wiring-rules::8.48.4 Verification records

What is AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) and who does it apply to?

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) is a compliance framework from Australia and New Zealand with 8 domains and 66 controls. The Australian and New Zealand Wiring Rules: the safety principles and deemed-to-comply installation practices for low voltage electrical installations, including RCD protection, switchboards, cable installation, earthing and bonding, bathrooms and pools, generators and solar, safety services and testing before energising. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) actually require?

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) has 66 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Part 1: Scope, application and fundamental principles (Section 1) – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) (16 controls), Section 2: General arrangement, control and protection – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) (12 controls), Section 4: Selection and installation of electrical equipment – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) (12 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) do I already cover?

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) does not currently have cross-framework mappings in our system. Check back as we continuously expand our mapping database.

How do I implement AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)?

Start your AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) compliance journey by running a self-assessment on our platform to identify your current compliance posture. Our AI advisory can answer specific questions about AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) requirements, and cross-framework mapping helps you leverage existing controls from other frameworks you may already comply with. Create a free account to access all 66 controls and track your progress.

Start Your Compliance Journey

Create a free account to run self-assessments, get AI advisory, and track your compliance progress across 849 frameworks.

Get Started Free →

Free forever — no credit card required