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Sector Updates
Electricity and Gas
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Recent Publications
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations, Part 2.1: Particular requirements - Electronic switches (IEC 60669-2-1:2021, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 60669.2.1:2026
Abstract: AS 60669.2.1:2026 adopts and modifies IEC 60669 2 1:2021, which provides electrical industries with requirements for electronic switches, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations either indoors or outdoors
History: First published as AS/NZS 60669.2.1:2013. Revised and redesignated as AS 60669.2.1:2020. Third edition 2026.
General requirements for arc fault detection devices (IEC 62606:2013+AMD1:2017 CSV (ED. 1.1) MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62606:2022 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This Amendment applies to the Front cover, Preface, Amendment 2 and Appendix ZZ
History: First published as AS/NZS 62606:2022 Amd 1:2026.
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety, Part 4.3: Particular requirements for pedestrian controlled walk-behind lawnmowers
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62841.4.3:2021 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to the foreword, Annex ANZ, the IEC foreword, and clauses 1, 2, 3, 8, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, and 28, Table 4, Table 12, Annex I, Annex K, Annex L, Annex CC, Annex DD, Figure AA.1, and the Bibliography of the IEC text.This amendment is applicable two years from the date of publication. Regulatory authorities that reference this standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this standard should consult these authorities to confirm their requirements.
Heated water systems - Calculation of energy consumption
Product Designation: AS/NZS 4234:2021 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to Clauses 3.1, 3.6.2, 3.6.3, 4.1, 4.2.7 (new), 4.8.3.3, 4.8.4.1A (new), 4.8.5.1, 4.8.5.2, 4.8.6.1, 4.8.6.2.1, 5.2, 5.4 and 5.5.1, Appendix C and the Bibliography.
Approval and test specification - Edison screw lampholders
Product Designation: AS/NZS 3140:2014 Amd 2:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to the Preface, Clause 1.1 and Clause 3.2.
Edison screw lampholders (IEC 60238:2016 (ED. 9.2) MOD)
Product Designation: AS 60238:2022 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to the Preface and Clause ZZ.2.
Explosive atmospheres, Part 32.1: Electrostatic hazards, guidance (IEC TS 60079-32-1:2013/AMD 1:2017 (ED. 1.1) MOD)
Product Designation: SA TS 60079.32.1:2022 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to Clause 14.3.
Instrument transformers, Part 3: Additional requirements for inductive voltage transformers (IEC 61869-3:2011 (ED.1.0) MOD)
Product Designation: AS 61869.3:2021 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This Amendment applies to the front cover, Preface and Appendix ZA.
History: Originated as part of AS C45-1928. Previous edition AS 60044.2-2007. Revised and redesignated as AS 61869.3:2021.
Heated water systems - Calculation of energy consumption - Parameters and outcomes for software simulations (Supplement to AS/NZS 4234:2021)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 4234:2021 Sup 1:2021 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to Table 6.
Modelling of heated water systems in accordance with AS/NZS 4234:2021, using TRNSYS
Product Designation: SA/SNZ MP 104:2021 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to Clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9.3, 3.10.1, 3.12.1, 3.12.2, 3.12.3 and 4.1, Tables 4.1(A) and 4.1(B), and Bibliography.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.106: Particular requirements for heated carpets and for heating units for room heating installed under removable floor coverings
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.106:2022 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This amendment applies to the foreword and Annex ANZ, and clauses 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 20,Figure 109, Table 102, and Annex B in the IEC text.This amendment is applicable two years from the date of publication. Regulatory authorities thatreference this standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of thisstandard should consult these authorities to confirm their requirements.
Luminaires, Part 2.20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains (IEC 60598-2-20:2022, (Ed. 5.0) MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60598.2.20:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 60598.2.20:2026 adopts and modifies IEC 60598-2-20:2022. This document specifies requirements for lighting chains incorporating electric light sources, for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests in this document cover classification, marking, mechanical construction and electrical construction.
History: Originated as AS C152-1950. Previous edition AS/NZS 60598.2.20:2018. This edition 2026.
Solar heating systems for swimming pools
Product Designation: AS 3634:2022 Amd 1:2026
Abstract: This Amendment applies to Figures 3.1(b), 3.1(c), 3.1(d), 3.1(e) and 3.1(f).
Luminaires, Part 2.2: Particular requirements - Recessed luminaires and recessed air-handling luminaires (IEC 60598-2-2:2023, (Ed. 4.0) MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 60598.2.2 provides manufacturers, users and regulators with electrical safety requirements for recessed luminaires.
History: First published as AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2001. Previous edition AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2016. This document AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2026.
Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings, Part 1: System design, installation and operation
Product Designation: AS/NZS 2293.1:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 2293.1:2026 specifies requirements for the design and installation of emergency lighting and illuminated emergency exit signage systems for buildings.
History: Originated in Australia as AS 2293.1-1979 and in New Zealand as NZS 6742.1:1971. Previous edition AS/NZS 2293.1:2018. This document AS/NZS 2293.1:2026.
Lamp controlgear, Part 2.7: Particular requirements for electric source for safety services (ESSS) supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained) (IEC 61347-2-7:2011 (ED. 3.2) MOD)
Product Designation: AS 61347.2.7:2026
Abstract: AS 61347.2.7:2026 adopts and modifies IEC 61347-2-7:2011, which specifies particular safety requirements for battery electric source for safety services (ESSS) supplied electronic controlgear for maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting purposes.
History: First published as AS 61347.2.7:2019. This document AS 61347.2.7:2026.
Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings, Part 3: Emergency luminaires and exit signs
Product Designation: AS/NZS 2293.3:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 2293.3:2026 specifies requirements for the design, construction, performance and testing of emergency luminaires and exit signs.
History: Originated in Australia as part of AS 2293.1-1979 and in New Zealand as part of NZS 6742:1971. Previous edition AS/NZS 2293.3:2018. This document AS/NZS 2293.3:2026.
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear, Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-breakers (IEC 62271-100:2021 (ED. 3.1) MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62271.100:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 62271.100:2026 adopts and modifies IEC 62271-100:2021 (ED. 3.0) MOD) which specifies the requirements for three-phase AC circuit-breakers designed for indoor or outdoor installation and for operation at frequencies of 50 Hz and/or 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1 000 V.
History: Originated as AS 62271.100-2005. Previous edition 2019. Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 62271.100:2026.
Approval and test specification - Electrical portable outlet devices
Product Designation: AS/NZS 3105:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 3105:2026 specifies essential safety requirements for electrical portable outlet devices (EPODs) primarily intended for household and similar use at low voltage and having an outlet facility or facilities in the form of socket-outlets or cord extension sockets or connectors
History: First published as AS/NZS 3105:2014. This document AS/NZS 3105:2026.
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety, Part 1: General requirements (IEC 62841-1 Ed 1.1, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62841.1:2026
Abstract: AS/NZS 62841.1:2026 deals with the safety of electric motor-operated or magnetically driven hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery.
History: Originated as AS/NZS 62841.1:2015. Reissued incorporating Amendment No 1 in December 2016. Reissued incorporating Amendment No 2 in June 2021. Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 62841.1:2026.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81:2024, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.81:2026
Abstract: This International Standard deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This Standard will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.81:2015 three years from the date of publication.
History: Originated as AS/NZS 3350.2.81:1998. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.81:2006. Revised in 2012, 2015, and 2026.