Notice That Particular Low Voltage or Extra-low Voltage Fittings or Appliances are Declared Medium Risk Articles
Pursuant to Regulation 83 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, I, Mark Stephen Wogan, acting under delegated authority from the Chief Executive of WorkSafe New Zealand, hereby give notice that the low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances listed in the Schedule below are declared medium risk articles, with effect from 4 May 2016.
The previous public notice dated 13 January 2016 and published in the New Zealand Gazette, 21 January 2016, Issue No. 5, Notice No. 2016-au302, given pursuant to Regulation 83 of the Electricity Regulations 2010, is revoked and substituted by this notice, effective from 4 May 2016.
A copy of this notice is published on the WorkSafe New Zealand website:
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Product Grouping |
Declared Article |
Definition |
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Low voltage electric wires and cables |
Supply flexible cord |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.47. |
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Building wiring cable |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.1. |
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Low voltage switches for circuit, installation, protective and connection devices |
Wall switch |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.53. |
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Plug |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.35. |
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Socket-outlet |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.45. |
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Outlet device |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.34. |
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Cord extension socket |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.10. |
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Appliance connector |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.1. |
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Control or conditioning device |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.8. |
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Bayonet lampholder |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.3. |
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Bayonet lampholder adaptor |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.4. |
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Edison screw lampholder |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.14. |
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Cord-line switch |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.11. |
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Cord extension set |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.2. |
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Touch dimmer |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.3. |
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Residual current device |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.42. |
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Miniature overcurrent circuit-breaker |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.33. |
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DC isolator |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.14. |
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Low voltage, except for where specifically stated – electrical tools |
Tool – portable type |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.51. |
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Battery-operated tool – portable type |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.8. |
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Electric welding machines |
Arc welding machine |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.2. |
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Low voltage, except for where specifically stated – household and similar use appliances |
Blanket |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.5. |
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Bread toaster |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.6. |
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Clothes dryer |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.7. |
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Cooking appliance – portable type |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.9. |
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Dishwashing machine |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2: 2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.13. |
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Fan |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.15. |
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Fence energizer |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.16. |
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Battery-operated fence energiser |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.7. |
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Flexible heating pad |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.17. |
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Over blanket / duvet / wrap |
An electrical appliance that: (a) is for application of heat to a person by placing or draping over the person; (b) is flexible; (c) does not contain any heated liquid; (d) has a fabric enclosure; and (e) has a projected surface area exceeding 0.6m2; and includes: (f) any associated power supply or controller. |
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Electric hot water bottle |
An electrical appliance that: (a) is for application of heat to parts of the human body; (b) is flexible; (c) contains liquid that is heated by internal electrical parts; and (d) has a projected area not exceeding 0.6m2. |
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Hair care appliance |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.21. |
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Hedge clipper |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B2.22. |
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Immersion heater |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.23. |
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Insect electrocutor |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.24. |
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Iron |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.26. |
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Kitchen machine |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.27. |
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Lawn care appliance |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.28. |
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Liquid heating appliance |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.29. |
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Massage appliance |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.31. |
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Microwave oven |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.32. |
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Range |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.38. |
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Range hood |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.39. |
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Razor/hair clipper |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.40. |
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Refrigerating appliance |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.41. |
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Room heater |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.43. |
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Sewing machine |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.44. |
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Soldering iron |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.46. |
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Swimming pool or spa equipment |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.48. |
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Therapeutic lamp |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.50. |
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Appliances for skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.10. |
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Vacuum cleaner |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.52. |
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Washing machine |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.54. |
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Water bed heater |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.55. |
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Water heater |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.56. |
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Drive for garage doors for residential use |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.5. |
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Drive for horizontally and vertically moving gates, doors and windows for household or simlar purposes |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.6. |
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Glue gun |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.13. |
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Air conditioner Incorporating flammable refrigerant |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.57. |
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Air conditioner incorporating non-flammable or low-flammable refrigerant |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.58. |
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Amusement appliance |
Electrically operated toy |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.9. |
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Electrical energy source |
Lithium-ion / polymer battery |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.12. |
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Low voltage, except for where specifically stated – lighting electrical appliances and accessories |
Decorative lighting outfit |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.12. |
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Fluorescent lamp ballast |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.19. |
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Fluorescent lamp starter |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.20. |
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Inspection handlamp |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.25. |
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Light fitting |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.4. |
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Extra low-voltage light fitting |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.11. |
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Luminaire – portable type |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.30. |
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Simple portable luminaire |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.61. |
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Nightlight – mains socket-outlet mounted |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.3.15. |
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Extra-low voltage devices |
A device that is a battery-powered self-balancing personal transport device |
Is an electrical device that: (a) involves a single or multiple electrical energy storage device; and (b) is a wheeled, self-balancing vehicle. |
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Power transformers, power supply units and similar products |
Power supply or charger |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.36. Excluding devices designed to power a self-balancing personal transport device. |
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Power supply or charger for charging of a self-balancing personal transport device |
As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2. Annex B item B.2.36 and used for the charging of a battery powered self-balancing personal transport device. |
Dated at Wellington this 11th day of March 2016.
MARK STEPHEN WOGAN, Manager, Energy Safety, WorkSafe New Zealand.