Technical Updates
2022
Does the WADCM or WASIR apply for contracts made prior to 1 August 2021? - 9 December 2022
Clarification on the sale and installation of Type AC RCBOs and RCDs - 9 December 2022
Update on Western Power’s Main Switch Requirement - Rural trial - 14 November 2022
Main switch requirement - Western Power commences rural trial - November 2022
RCD Protection for non-residential installations direct-connected equipment - 4 October 2022
AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Inverter settings reminder - 4 October 2022
Reminder - Type AC RCDs will be phased out in April 2023 - 4 October 2022
Fines issued for dangerous electrical work - 15 September 2022
New defect categories for Inspectors Orders - 1 September 2022
Rural supply allocation - update from Western Power - 1 September 2022
Recent changes to the WASIR - 15 August 2022
Western Power's main switch requirement - 15 August 2022
AS/NZS 3760:2022 is now live on TKB + main changes - 28 July 2022
Potential trap with transportable structures - 28 July 2022
RCD requirements for electric vehicle chargers - 11 July 2022
Automatic Mutual Recognition of electrical workers licences delayed in WA - 11 July 2022
Western Power document updates - WASIR, DCCR and switchboard guidelines - 27 June 2022
Mechanical protection of consumer mains - 9 June 2022
Installing electric vehicle chargers - 18 May 2022
Provide your feedback on DR AS/NZS 4836:2022 by 1 June - 18 May 2022
Clearances from open cooking surfaces - 27 April 2022
Swimming Pool Equipotential Bonding Flow Chart - UPDATED - 8 April 2022
New solar PV laws commence 1 April - 31 March 2022
Degrees of protection - enclosed equipment - 18 March 2022
Changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) - 14 March 2022
Circuit breaker as the main switch from 1 February - 14 March 2022
AS/NZS 3000:2018 Draft Amendment 3 open for public comment - 23 February 2022
Building and Energy update - don't cut corners with checking and testing - 23 February 2022
New requirements for solar installers and electrical contractors - 23 February 2022
Generator installations on properties with grid connected inverters - 23 February 2022
Connecting a portable generator to an installation - 27 January 2022
2021
Revised solar standard now available on TKB - 16 December 2021
Changes to Western Power's 'Disconnection Reconnection Service Request' form - 29 November 2021
Phasing out certain lighting products - 29 November 2021
Protection methods for concealed wiring - 29 November 2021
Non-compliant installations for Battery Energy Storage System inverters - 12 November 2021
RCD requirements for properties for sale or rent - 13 September 2021
Changes to service cable clearance - 26 August 2021
Western Power reminder about electric vehicle chargers - 12 August 2021
Multiple Earthed Neutrals explained - 12 August 2021
Release of the Western Australian Service and Installation Requirements 2021 - 2 August 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