Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Feb 02, 2013 8:58 pm I wasn't sure if I should post this here or in the "Building Standards" section; feel free to move if needed. AS3000 was amended in December 2012 and here's a summary of the changes for recessed light fittings (such as traditional downlights, or those like which were common in the 80's (brass coloured surround with a spot or incandescent globe in them). • Shall be installed in a manner to prevent: - excessive temperature rise of the luminaire and auxiliary equipment, and - risk of fire from ignition of combustible materials. • Luminaire to be installed in combination with a barrier tested and classified in compliance with AS/NZS 5110, or spaced no less than the distance specified by the manufacturer of the luminaire, or use fire-resistant barrier, or default minimum clearances in Figure 4.7 (side clearance reduced from 200mm to 50mm, no differentiation between halogen and incandescent lamps). • Where recessed lights are installed in an accessible roof space, a permanent black/yellow “Warning” sign with lettering minimum of 10mm high, indicating the presence of recessed lights shall be located adjacent the manhole entrance in the roof space. (there is a sample label provided in the amendment) • There is an additional clause describing precautions as to the installation of recessed luminaires with reference made to ceiling insulation installers requiring to comply with other applicable Australian Standards. • new “do not cover” logo as per AS/NZS 60598.1 It's probably also worth mentioning that "decorative" light fittings come under "prescribed" or "declared" articles, and are required to have an Australian Approval Number or Regulatory Compliance Mark on them prior to sale. I assume "decorative" implies any fitting which isn't a standard bayonet holder. I've seen plenty of fittings which don't have the required marking, and 12v (MR16) downlight fittings modified to have 240v (GU10) globes fitted, which aren't properly earthed. Any electrician modifying a fitting should be getting it re-approved (just as the fitting manufacturer would need to if any alterations are made to it). Re: AS3000 recessed lighting requirements updates 2Feb 02, 2013 9:52 pm Is this clause 4.5.2.3? How often have you come across the 12 volt fittings converted to 240 volts? I usually bin the 12 volt fittings and replace them with the 240 volt versions, as a time saver and also to ensure the intergity of the fitting in regards to earthing and compliance. Re: AS3000 recessed lighting requirements updates 3Feb 03, 2013 7:53 am I'll have to check the clause number later. I've seen about 3 houses in the past 6 months with "modified" downlight fittings. At $3/bracket I can see why they would be used. One house had the brackets sitting loose in the ceiling space - not even attached to the fitting. In the past I've found the earth isn't connected to the main earth (as they haven't bothered terminating at each bracket), or have used twin (with no earth at all). Re: AS3000 recessed lighting requirements updates 4Feb 05, 2013 6:10 pm That is the correct clause number. 1. Roof cleaning and paint - which colour do you recommend? I often see black/ dark grey in use these days but I would prefer… 0 8323 Hi Stuey, think you’ve got a couple of options here you’d just need to decide your preference/which options suits best. You could recess the windows (just keep in… 1 3994 This was on google. Development controls 2.3.1 Front setback D1 New buildings within residential areas shall adhere to a front building line, which is 5.5-6m to the… 1 3664 |