Residential Installations
Alterations, additions and repairs
2.6.3.2.2 Installation requirements Australia only
RDCs shall be installed at the switchboard at which the final subcircuit originates.
2.6.3.2.2 Domestic & Residential installations Australia only
30mA RCDs shall be provided for all final subcircuits.
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Alterations and additions
In accordance with Clause 2.6.3, where a switchboard replacement is carried out OR where any alteration to an existing final subcircuit is undertaken, additional RCD protection shall be installed.
Where socket-outlets are added to an existing sub-circuit, RCD protection need only be fitted at the commencement of the additional wiring.
Repairs
- All sub-circuits protected by RCBOs
- Fast installation - all devices on one busbar
- Smallest footprint using single module RCBOs
- Individual sub-circuit protection - no risk of loss of supply to multiple sub-circuits
Prohibited zone
in wet areas
In baths, showers and other fixed water containers there are 4 zones each covering different electrical devices and many individual specific scenarios.
Please ensure you check the AS/NZS 3000:2018 wiring rules section 6.2 for each individual scenario. Examples of fixed water container scenarios are given at right.
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