Reference

Electrical Glossary

Plain-language definitions for key academy terms.

AS/NZS 3000

The Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules standard cited for electrical installations.

Certificate of Compliance (CoC)

A statutory record associated with prescribed electrical work where required.

Electrical Safety Certificate (ESC)

A certificate confirming specified electrical work or an installation is safe to connect or use.

EWRB

Electrical Workers Registration Board.

High-risk PEW

A category of prescribed electrical work that may require independent inspection.

MEN

Multiple Earthed Neutral system used in New Zealand low-voltage installations.

NZECP 51

New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for limited homeowner/occupier wiring work in domestic installations.

PEW

Prescribed electrical work.

RCD

Residual current device that disconnects supply when specified leakage imbalance is detected.

RoI

Record of Inspection.

Safe isolation

A controlled process to isolate, secure, prove the tester and prove conductors de-energised.

SPD

Surge protective device.