Technical Updates
2021
New Communications Cabling Standards on TKB - 15 July 2021
Mandatory Installation Testing - 1 July 2021
How can I tell if a switchboard contains asbestos? - 14 June 2021
Changes to RCD requirements for alterations and repairs - 27 May 2021
Guide to using different types of RCDs - Type AC vs Type A - 13 May 2021
Cyclone Seroja aftermath - reconnecting power with Western Power - 29 April 2021
Changes to the WAER from 1 July 2021 - 29 April 2021
Update from Western Power on the revised WADCM - 15 April 2021
Isolation requirements for cooking appliances - 15 April 2021
NECA Technical's Emergency and Exit Lighting Guide - 6 April 2021
DR AS/NZS 5033:2021 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays - open for public comment
Updated standard AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Grid connection of energy systems - 19 March 2021
Measuring false voltages - 19 March 2021
Maximum permissible voltage drop - 4 March 2021
Isolation and functional switches for inductive loads - 18 February 2021
NECA Technical's RCD Protection Requirements flow chart - 21 January 2021
Western Power Distribution Overhead to Underground Conversion Standard - 21 January 2021
2020
Notice of Completion for Small-scale technology certificates - 14 December 2020
Swimming pool bonding requirements - 26 November 2020
RCDs in non-domestic and non-residential installations - 12 November 2020
Installation of heated towel rails - 29 October 2020
Notification Requirements for Transportable Structures - 15 October 2020
Domestic Cooking Appliances - 30 September 2020
Installing Recessed Luminaires - 16 September 2020
Interconnection of Smoke Alarms - 2 September 2020
Point of Attachment and Mains Connection Box Repairs - 19 August 2020
Your questions from the NECA Industry Night in Busselton - 10 August 2020
Revenue Metering Arrangements - 22 July 2020
Security Installer Licence - 7 July 2020
Subdivision Switchboard Requirements - 23 June 2020
Lighting leakage current - 10 June 2020
Fibreglass Swimming Pool Heating and Bonding Requirements - 27 May 2020
Amendments to Standards on TKB - 15 May 2020
Applications for modification to a connection point - 15 May 2020
Smoke Alarm Frequently Asked Questions - 1 May 2020
Amendments to the Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual (WADCM) - 16 April 2020
Mechanical protection of cabling - 6 April 2020
COVID-19 contingencies for WA Electrical Inspectors - 19 March 2020
Pulsing LEDs - 19 March 2020
Earthing of remote meter enclosures - 5 March 2020
Wiring Rules Amendment 1: 2020 in effect now - 25 February 2020
Reminder - notifiable work - 25 February 2020
Updated Swimming Pool Equipotential Bonding Flow Chart - 10 February 2020
Multiple master metering - neutral connection - 10 February 2020
The 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000 has been amended - view the changes now in the TKB! - 10 February 2020
Transportable buildings and double pole switching - 23 January 2020