The national building regulations and building standards act does not cover electricity and nor does sans 10400. These regulations are in the custody of the dol and set out the regulations applicable to domestic, commercial and industrial installations. The provisions of this part of sans 10142 apply only to the selection and application of electrical equipment, appliances and accessories, which are part of the fixed electrical installation. Temporary out of stock estimated delivery within 15 days. A guide to regulation of electrical products in sa ee. This is also known as the code of practice for low voltage installations, at the fet college. Low voltage installation 4 compliance proof of compliance sub clause 4. Applicable rules and regulations sans101421 are covered. Applies to electrical installations of residential premises. The titles of the additional documents in the series will follow. The ohs act prescribes the wiring code sans 10142 1 for the wiring of fixed installations in the work environment. This means that any new buildings erected must incorporate electrical sockets that conform to the new standard. New south african plug standard is mandatory for new.
This first publication of sans 10142 12 builds on sans 10142 1, the south african low voltage wiring code. The sans 10142 part 2 shall follow the same route as sans 10142 part 1 where it will be referenced in the occupational health and safety act through the electrical machinery regulations. Cecil lancaster, eca sa regional director bosveld will present courses that cover all the sans 10142 1 updates in tzaneen 23 october, polokwane 24 october and nelspruit. Sans 10142 12 is the first of a series of standards being developed concerning embedded generation installations.