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RV Electrical Ready

RV Electrical Ready

Electrical installation guidance for recreational vehicles

What is RV Electrical Ready?

Electrical legislation in each state and territory jurisdiction requires recreational vehicle installations to comply with Australian Standards.

The foundational standards for your recreational vehicle electrical installation are:

  • AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
  • Plus the extra requirements and variations prescribed in AS/NZS 3001 series (2022) Electrical Installations – Connectable electrical installations and supply arrangements

In practical terms this means where AS/NZS 3001.2 is silent on any matter, the AS/NZS 3000 requirements apply.

Electrical installation work must be completed by a “competent person”, as defined by each local state and territory jurisdiction.

Verification and testing of an electrical installation must be completed in line with Section 6 of AS/NZS 3001.2. Verification and testing must be completed by a “competent person”, as defined by each local state and territory jurisdiction.

Guidance by topic

The final say on interpretation of these clauses rests with the Electrical Safety Regulator in each state and territory jurisdiction. While this information is provided as industry guidance, if there is any uncertainty advice should be sought within your local jurisdiction.

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