Standards Activity Overview

LCNZ represents the industry on all relevant lighting Standards and component Standards. These include NZS and AS/NZS Standards.

LCNZ representation on Standards Australia Committees
EL-041 Lamps and Related Equipment (AS/NZS60598-1 & Parts)
LG-001 Interior Lighting
LG-002 Lighting for Roads and Public Space
LG-007 Emergency Lighting
LG-009 Sports Lighting
LG-010 Obtrusive Outdoor Lighting
IT-269 Multi Function Poles

LCNZ also provides NZ representation on ISO/IEC Standards via IEC TC34, the International Committee for Lamps and Associated Equipment.

The joint Australia and New Zealand E3 MEPS Committee for Minimum Energy Performance of Lighting Products.

For further information on the work of these committees please contact us below.

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Changes to the NZ Electrical Wiring Regulations

LCNZ has participated in several reviews of the Wiring Regulations. This gives the Regulator (WorksafeNZ) clearly defined rules to ensure all electrical installations comply with internationally good practice. The impact on electrical contractors will be strict in the event of a failure to comply, with a heightened level of surveillance of the industry.

This has been driven by the increase in trade between New Zealand and economies such as China, with a need to ensure all goods imported are compliant with appropriate safety standards. The installer has the final responsibility for compliance, requiring them to ensure all product supplied and workmanship undertaken is in accordance with the regulations prevailing.

The Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) requirements apply to all electrical appliances including luminaires. This may impose extra administration costs for compliance on a wide range of lighting products. It is intended that the increased level of surveillance has the effect of deterring opportunistic suppliers from attempting to market products that cannot be supported by appropriate test reports and certifications.

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