Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: electrical switchboard 4Jan 13, 2020 11:13 am ![]() Hi. Thanks so much for your response. I have a building certificate but not an electrical certificate. Electrician was a sub contractor (and friend) of the builder. I was hoping that someone may be able to post the relevant section of the wiring rules re height and depth of board placement. I could use this to go back to the builder. I see the rules can be purchased and will do this if necessary, but was hoping to avoid the expense. Thanks again. Regards Hi there, I was about to ask a similar question regarding placement of a soon to be upgraded switchboard, specifically the height from the floor. Did you end up finding out? I have read what I can from the AS/NZ 3000 (online), but I can't find the specific regulations on switchboard placement. Thanks Re: electrical switchboard 5Jan 13, 2020 7:44 pm AS3000:2018, - 2.10.2.5 Restricted Locations.
Restricted locations for switchboards are as follows: (a) Height above ground, floor or a platform A switchboard shall not be located within 1.2 m of the ground, floor or platform. (C) In Cupboards. A switchboard installed in a cupboard or similar enclosure shall only be installed in an area set aside for the purpose. The provisions of Clause 2.10.2.2 require that the switchboard be designed and located to provide readily available access for the purposes of operation and maintenance of equipment mounted on the switchboard. The following restrictions apply to all switchboards. The switchboard shall be— (i) installed in a section of the cupboard separated from other sections; (ii) installed at the front of the switchboard section of the cupboard; (iii) facing the cupboard access door with insufficient unused space between the switchboard and the cupboard door, when closed, to store extraneous objects in front of the switchboard; and (iv) arranged so that below the area of the switchboard panel or enclosure, there are no projections that obstruct access for the operation and maintenance of the switchboard. Also he is required to issue you an Electrical Safety Certificate and also submit a Notice Of Completion to the supply authority. Re: electrical switchboard 6Jan 14, 2020 6:41 pm ![]() AS3000:2018, - 2.10.2.5 Restricted Locations. Restricted locations for switchboards are as follows: (a) Height above ground, floor or a platform A switchboard shall not be located within 1.2 m of the ground, floor or platform. (C) In Cupboards. A switchboard installed in a cupboard or similar enclosure shall only be installed in an area set aside for the purpose. The provisions of Clause 2.10.2.2 require that the switchboard be designed and located to provide readily available access for the purposes of operation and maintenance of equipment mounted on the switchboard. The following restrictions apply to all switchboards. The switchboard shall be— (i) installed in a section of the cupboard separated from other sections; (ii) installed at the front of the switchboard section of the cupboard; (iii) facing the cupboard access door with insufficient unused space between the switchboard and the cupboard door, when closed, to store extraneous objects in front of the switchboard; and (iv) arranged so that below the area of the switchboard panel or enclosure, there are no projections that obstruct access for the operation and maintenance of the switchboard. Also he is required to issue you an Electrical Safety Certificate and also submit a Notice Of Completion to the supply authority. Thanks Brett, this helps. Being in Victoria I also email 'Energy Safe Vic'. I wasn't expecting to hear back from them so soon but they replied today: AS/NZS 3000:2018 states that the maximum height for a main switch is 2 meters, however ESV allow an existing switchboard that had the main switch above 2 meters to be upgraded or replaced and left at the same height. Regards Electrical Installation Enquiries | Energy Safe Victoria So, in my case they main switch is just above 2 metres but as it's existing I don't have to lower it. Lucky,, there wasn't much extra cable length to play with... Re: electrical switchboard 7Aug 10, 2024 9:48 pm ![]() Hi I have renovated the kitchen in my apartment and the electrician placed the new electrical switchboard at the back of a cupboard that is 800 cm deep and 2.04 high. I am wondering if anyone knows what the relevant section of the as/nzs 3000 code has to say about this, if anything. I cannot reach the switchboard without a ladder. Thanks for your advice. Regards. According to AS3000 the maximum height of the toggle of a circuit breaker is 2m from the ground. So if it is 2.04 to the top of the switchboard it’s going to be fine. Also switchboards shouldn’t be installed in cupboards unless the cupboard is made for it. If he is replacing an existing switchboard then that should be all good. 0 10066 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 22228 ![]() I am looking for advice about who should wear the cost of a new electricity pit. I bought a house, planning to demolish. That house was connected to an existing… 0 11486 |