Changes to solar installation requirements
Amendents to AS/NZS 5033:2014 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays came into effect on 29 June 2019.
This amendment places additional obligations to protect DC isolators (installed at the PV array) from environmental effects such as sun and rain. The change was introduced as a result of investigations into failures which led to a fire. Installers doing solar installations need to become familiar with the changes.
New Standard published for battery storage systems
A new Australian / New Zealand standard has been published on 11 October 2019.
AS/NZS 5139:2019 Electrical Installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
This standard will be mandatory from the 11 January 2020. It supersedes AS 4086.2:1997 Secondary Batteries for use with stand-alone systems, part 2: Installation and maintenance.
A copy of the standard can be purchased from https://infostore.saiglobal.com/ or enquire at your trade association.
Read the Electrical Standards Advisory Note - New Standard for battery storage systems (PDF, 145.1 KB)