This Standard applies to electrical portable outlet devices (EPODs) primarily intended for household and similar use at low voltage and having outlet facilities in the form of socketoutlets or cord extension sockets or connectors. They are connected to the supply by either a power supply cord and a plug or an appliance inlet and are intended to be used in readily accessible locations as temporary use and not for permanent installation.

This Standard does not apply to the following:

(a) Cord extension sets, within the scope of AS/NZS 3199.

(b) Portable residual current devices, within the scope of AS/NZS 3190.

(c) Socket-outlet adaptors, within the scope of AS/NZS 3122.

(d) Electric inspection handlamps, within the scope of AS/NZS 60598.2.8.

(e) Portable control or conditioning devices, within the scope of AS/NZS 3197.