AS 2067 - Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c
AS/NZS 61439.1 - Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies - General rules
AS/NZS 4777.1 - Grid connection of energy systems via inverters - Part 1: Installation requirements
Most of these are in draft form or their release is imminent or they have already been published.
Industry organisationsNECA & Master Electricians will hold information sessions so we suggest you make the time to attend.
Electrical Inspections Victoria will also hold information evenings as we have representatives on some of these committees. We will provide further information when a schedule has been developed.
Victorian Service and Installation Rules 2014 - Amendment 1
The VSIR's are due to release Amendment 1 soon. This amendment will be mostly editorial although there will be changes to bring the document in line with the Australian Standards that have also been updated. Keep and eye on the VSIR website for the amendment and remember the 2014 version of the Rules are free to download. Check http://www.victoriansir.org.au for details.
Electrical Inspections Victoria is available to speak at work group meetings and tool box talks. Discussion topics can include:
Legislative requirements
Australian Standards updates
Service & Installation Rules
Testing techniques
Please feel free to call and discuss your needs and how we may be able to help your team and business.
Thermographic Surveys
Our themographic (infrared) inspection services are designed to provide companies with the many benefits of the technology without the investment in additional equipment, training and personnel. Outsourcing infrared services is the best solution in many situations.
The reasons to conduct an infrared survey with an outside contractor such as Electrical Inspections Victoria vary from simply meeting insurance requirements to being part of a functional condition monitoring program. Regardless of the reason, infrared services from EIV provide a one-stop shop from which you can have a complete infrared program developed.
It is important to have your multiple installation development designed to take into account all the important considerations the Wiring Rules and VSIR's pose. This can include maximum demand calculations, voltage drop calculations, mains and sub mains sizing, main switchboard design, metering enclosure design and representations to the local Distribution Company on your behalf.
UE electricity connections & metering diagrams here
If you have experienced difficulties in obtaining appropriate levels of service from electricity distributors and retailers, contacting the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) can assist in resolving problems. EWOV has the power to investigate and resolve disputes between Victorian electricity customers and their providers.