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Notice Title

Notice That Particular Low Voltage or Extra-low Voltage Fittings or Appliances are Declared Medium Risk Articles

Publication Date
17 Mar 2016

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Electricity (Safety) Regulations Notices WorkSafe New Zealand

Notice Number

2016-au1470

Page Number

3559

Issue Number

24
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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:

www.worksafe.govt.nz

Schedule

Product Grouping

Declared Article

Definition

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.

Building wiring cable

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.1.

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.

Plug

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.35.

Socket-outlet

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.45.

Outlet device

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.34.

Cord extension socket

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.10.

Appliance connector

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.1.

Control or conditioning device

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.8.

Bayonet lampholder

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.3.

Bayonet lampholder adaptor

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.4.

Edison screw lampholder

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.14.

Cord-line switch

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.11.

Cord extension set

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.2.

Touch dimmer

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.3.

Residual current device

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.42.

Miniature overcurrent circuit-breaker

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.33.

DC isolator

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.14.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bread toaster

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.6.

Clothes dryer

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.7.

Cooking appliance portable type

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.9.

Dishwashing machine

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2: 2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.13.

Fan

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.15.

Fence energizer

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.16.

Battery-operated fence energiser

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.7.

Flexible heating pad

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.17.

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.

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.

Hair care appliance

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.21.

Hedge clipper

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B2.22.

Immersion heater

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.23.

Insect electrocutor

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.24.

Iron

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.26.

Kitchen machine

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.27.

Lawn care appliance

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.28.

Liquid heating appliance

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.29.

Massage appliance

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.31.

Microwave oven

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.32.

Range

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.38.

Range hood

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.39.

Razor/hair clipper

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.40.

Refrigerating appliance

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.41.

Room heater

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.43.

Sewing machine

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.44.

Soldering iron

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.46.

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.

Therapeutic lamp

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.50.

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.

Vacuum cleaner

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.52.

Washing machine

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.54.

Water bed heater

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.55.

Water heater

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.56.

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.

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.

Glue gun

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.13.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fluorescent lamp ballast

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.19.

Fluorescent lamp starter

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.20.

Inspection handlamp

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.25.

Light fitting

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.3.4.

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.

Luminaire portable type

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.30.

Simple portable luminaire

As defined in AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 including amendments No. 1 and 2.

Annex B item B.2.61.

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.

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.

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.

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.