AS/NZS 3010:2005
Electrical installations - Generating sets
Specifies the minimum safety requirements related to the use of generating sets for the supply of electricity at voltages normally exceeding 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Applies to electricity generating sets, that are driven by internal combustion engines, and which are used for the supply of electrical installations in buildings or items of equipment.
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AS/NZS 3010:2005 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS-GENERATING SETS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 APPLICATION
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Generating set
1.4.2 Emergency supply system
1.4.3 Independent supply system
1.4.4 Standby supply system
SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GENERATING SETS
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 LOCATION
2.3 MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROTECTION
2.3.1 Protection from mechanical damage
2.3.2 Protection from moving parts
2.3.3 Protection against thermal effects
2.3.4 Protection against fuel leakage
2.4 CONTROL OF GENERATING SET
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Isolating devices
2.4.3 Synchronization
2.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Overcurrent protection
2.5.3 Isolation from the normal supply system
2.5.4 Principles of connection to an installation
2.5.5 Changeover facilities
2.5.6 Earthing and bonding
2.5.7 Switchboards
2.5.8 Switchgear
2.5.9 Starting batteries and battery charging
2.5.10 Lightning protection systems
SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED GENERATING SETS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 LOCATION
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Access space for generating sets
3.2.3 Exit from generating set area
3.2.4 Ventilation
3.2.5 Lighting
3.3 GUARDING OF LIVE PARTS
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Walkedon surfaces
3.3.3 Outdoor locations
3.4 EARTHING OF HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATING SETS
3.5 TRANSFORMERS
3.5.1 Transformers and substations
3.5.2 Earthing
3.5.3 Instrument transformers
3.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING SETS FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND ESSENTIAL SAFETY SERVICES
3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Type
3.6.3 Overcurrent protection
3.6.4 Paralleling sources of supply
3.6.5 Supply of other than emergency systems or essential safety services
3.6.6 Automatic changeover to an emergency supply system
3.6.7 Switchgear
SECTION 4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUG AND SOCKET-OUTLET CONNECTED GENERATING SETS
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 EARTHING AND BONDING
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Connection of generating set windings
4.2.3 Earth electrode
4.3 CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Enclosure of live parts
4.3.3 Marking
4.4 CONTROL OF SOCKET-OUTLETS
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Related Information
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: 60(3)
Citation context:If a person installs any of the following so that it complies with Part 2 of AS/NZS 3000, the person must also ensure that the installation complies with the standards indicated:... ...(f) a low voltage mains parallel generation system that is connected t
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: 72(2)
Citation context:A person who inspects the following kinds of prescribed electrical work must do so in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and also the standard indicated: (a) work on mains parallel generation systems: AS 4771.1 and AS/NZS 3010...
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: Schedule 2
Citation context:AS/NZS 3010 (means) AS/NZS 3010:2005: Electrical installations - Generating sets
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AS/NZS 3010:2005 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS-GENERATING SETS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 APPLICATION
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Generating set
1.4.2 Emergency supply system
1.4.3 Independent supply system
1.4.4 Standby supply system
SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GENERATING SETS
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 LOCATION
2.3 MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROTECTION
2.3.1 Protection from mechanical damage
2.3.2 Protection from moving parts
2.3.3 Protection against thermal effects
2.3.4 Protection against fuel leakage
2.4 CONTROL OF GENERATING SET
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Isolating devices
2.4.3 Synchronization
2.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Overcurrent protection
2.5.3 Isolation from the normal supply system
2.5.4 Principles of connection to an installation
2.5.5 Changeover facilities
2.5.6 Earthing and bonding
2.5.7 Switchboards
2.5.8 Switchgear
2.5.9 Starting batteries and battery charging
2.5.10 Lightning protection systems
SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED GENERATING SETS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 LOCATION
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Access space for generating sets
3.2.3 Exit from generating set area
3.2.4 Ventilation
3.2.5 Lighting
3.3 GUARDING OF LIVE PARTS
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Walkedon surfaces
3.3.3 Outdoor locations
3.4 EARTHING OF HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATING SETS
3.5 TRANSFORMERS
3.5.1 Transformers and substations
3.5.2 Earthing
3.5.3 Instrument transformers
3.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING SETS FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND ESSENTIAL SAFETY SERVICES
3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Type
3.6.3 Overcurrent protection
3.6.4 Paralleling sources of supply
3.6.5 Supply of other than emergency systems or essential safety services
3.6.6 Automatic changeover to an emergency supply system
3.6.7 Switchgear
SECTION 4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUG AND SOCKET-OUTLET CONNECTED GENERATING SETS
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 EARTHING AND BONDING
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Connection of generating set windings
4.2.3 Earth electrode
4.3 CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Enclosure of live parts
4.3.3 Marking
4.4 CONTROL OF SOCKET-OUTLETS
AS/NZS 3010:2005
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