Compliance reference
Australian Standards for UPS work.
Every UPS installation, commissioning and service we deliver complies with the relevant Australian Standards. This page is a working reference of what applies and where.
Standards Australia store ↗Electrical installation
AS/NZS 3000:2018
Electrical installations (Wiring Rules)
Mandatory standard governing all permanent electrical installations in Australia and New Zealand.
RelevanceEvery UPS installation must comply: cable selection, isolation, earthing, switchboard work, and Certificate of Compliance issuance.
AS/NZS 3008.1.1
Electrical installations – Selection of cables
Cable sizing methodology for low-voltage installations.
RelevanceDetermines correct UPS input, output, and DC battery cable sizing.
AS/NZS 4777.2
Grid connection of energy systems via inverters – Inverter requirements
Inverter compliance for grid-connected systems.
RelevanceApplies where UPS is part of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integrated with grid.
AS/NZS 3010
Electrical installations – Generating sets
Standby and emergency generating-set installation.
RelevanceApplies when UPS is paired with a backup diesel generator (most large data centres / hospitals).
UPS equipment
AS IEC 62040.1
Uninterruptible power systems – General and safety requirements
Safety construction and performance requirements for UPS equipment.
RelevanceDefines safe construction of UPS hardware. Used at procurement and installation acceptance.
AS IEC 62040.3
UPS – Method of specifying performance and test requirements
Performance classification (e.g. VFI-SS-111) and test methods.
RelevanceUsed in commissioning to verify UPS performance against the manufacturer claim and design spec.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Battery systems
AS/NZS 5139:2019
Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
Mandatory standard for installation of battery systems including lithium-ion UPS battery cabinets.
RelevanceGoverns location, ventilation, fire-protection separation, and installation of all UPS lithium battery systems.
IEEE 1188
Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and Replacement of VRLA Batteries
Industry-standard battery test methodology.
RelevanceReference for battery impedance, discharge, and acceptance test protocols.
Work, health & safety
AS/NZS 4836
Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations
Safe-work procedures for live electrical work.
RelevanceMandatory for all UPS service, commissioning, and battery work where the system is energised.
WHS Act 2011 + state regulations
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations
Federal WHS framework adopted by states (with state variations).
RelevanceMandatory safe-work obligations for all UPS work including SWMS, JSA, and incident reporting.