This Standard sets out the minimum principles and tests required to confirm that the connections within a low voltage electricity network affecting the polarity or neutral integrity of the electricity network or supply to any electrical installation from that network are correct.

This Standard applies to both permanent and temporary arrangements.

The tests included in this Standard are—

(a) polarity;

(b) neutral integrity;

(c) phase rotation; and

(d) phasing confirmation.

The requirements listed in this Standard apply to testing the connections at the following points:

(i) Substations.

(ii) Lighting schemes.

(iii) Service lines.

(iv) Generators.

(v) Metering equipment.

(vi) Point of supply to the electrical installation.

(vii) Main switchboard of an electrical installation.

This Standard does not cover the following:

(A) Traction systems.

(B) Direct current systems.

(C) High voltage systems.

(D) Extra-low voltage systems.

(E) Inspection or compliance of electrical installations to wiring Standards and requirements in accordance with AS/NZS 3000.

(F) Non-multiple earth neutral systems.