Vale Roger Sharp

We acknowledge the passing of Roger Sharp and recognise his long and dedicated contribution to the Australian electrical standards community.

Roger had a varied career in the electrical industry and more than 40 years of close involvement with the Wiring Rules. His commitment to this work was reflected in his leadership and service across Standards Australia, including as a member of the EL‑001 Executive Committee and former Chairperson.

Roger was Chair of the EL‑001‑09 Wiring Rules drafting subcommittee and sat on more than 10 electrical‑related committees. He was particularly proud of his role in helping to bring together the publication of AS/NZS 3000:2000.

The development of that edition of the Wiring Rules took nine years and represented a significant undertaking. During this time, the committee incorporated international fundamental safety principles as expressed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), included New Zealand participation, and introduced a major structural change in response to regulatory requests at the time. While the standard attracted differing views and has since been revised by subsequent committees, the work represented an important milestone in the evolution of the Wiring Rules.

Roger’s contribution to standards development is acknowledged with respect. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.

Vale.