AS/NZS 5761:2011
In-service safety inspection and testing – Second-hand electrical equipment prior to sale
Covers the inspection and testing process to be followed prior to sale of a second-hand electrical appliance so that when the appliance re-enters service, protection against hazards to the user, such as electrical shock, mechanical injury, or electrical fire, is ensured as far as practicable.
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CONTENTS
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
RELATED STANDARDS
FOREWORD
OUTCOME STATEMENT
SECTION 1 – SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 EXCEPTIONS
1.3 INTERPRETATION
1.4 GENERAL
1.5 DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2 – INSPECTION AND TESTS
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 TAG REMOVAL
2.3 PERSONNEL
2.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING
2.5 ACTION RESULTING FROM INSPECTION AND TESTING
2.6 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX A – SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR CHECKING
APPENDIX B – SECOND-HAND EQUIPMENT BARRED FROM RESALE
APPENDIX C – GENERAL SAFETY FACTORS FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT TYPES
APPENDIX D – EXAMPLES OF LABELS
D1 GENERAL
D2 LABELS FOR NON-COMPLIANT EQUIPMENT
D3 LABELS FOR COMPLIANT EQUIPMENT
D4 WARNING LABEL FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD IN A DEFECTIVE STATE
APPENDIX E – REGULATORY APPLICATION OF THIS STANDARD
E1 GENERAL
E2 REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
TABLES
Table A1 – Additional items to be checked
Table B1 – Second-hand equipment barred from resale
Table C1 – Safety risks and safety considerations
FIGURES
Figure D1 – Example of label for non-compliant equipment
Figure D2 – Example of label for compliant equipment
Figure D3 – Example of warning label for equipment to be sold in a defective state
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Related Information
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: 80(3)
Citation context:A used appliance that is sold or offered for sale is deemed to be electrically safe if, at the time it is sold or offered for sale (a) it is tested, inspected, and tagged in accordance with AS/NZS 5761; or...
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: Schedule 2
Citation context:AS/NZS 5761 (means) AS/NZS 5761:2011: In-service safety inspection and testing - Second-hand electrical equipment prior to sale
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CONTENTS
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
RELATED STANDARDS
FOREWORD
OUTCOME STATEMENT
SECTION 1 – SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 EXCEPTIONS
1.3 INTERPRETATION
1.4 GENERAL
1.5 DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2 – INSPECTION AND TESTS
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 TAG REMOVAL
2.3 PERSONNEL
2.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING
2.5 ACTION RESULTING FROM INSPECTION AND TESTING
2.6 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX A – SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR CHECKING
APPENDIX B – SECOND-HAND EQUIPMENT BARRED FROM RESALE
APPENDIX C – GENERAL SAFETY FACTORS FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT TYPES
APPENDIX D – EXAMPLES OF LABELS
D1 GENERAL
D2 LABELS FOR NON-COMPLIANT EQUIPMENT
D3 LABELS FOR COMPLIANT EQUIPMENT
D4 WARNING LABEL FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD IN A DEFECTIVE STATE
APPENDIX E – REGULATORY APPLICATION OF THIS STANDARD
E1 GENERAL
E2 REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
TABLES
Table A1 – Additional items to be checked
Table B1 – Second-hand equipment barred from resale
Table C1 – Safety risks and safety considerations
FIGURES
Figure D1 – Example of label for non-compliant equipment
Figure D2 – Example of label for compliant equipment
Figure D3 – Example of warning label for equipment to be sold in a defective state
Previous versions
AS/NZS 5761:2011
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