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Abstract

Specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements for single- and multicore cables insulated with polymeric materials intended for use at working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV. It does not apply to polymeric insulated cables for special installations and service conditions or for which there are separate Australian/New Zealand Standards.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 10 October 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 13 December 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-003:
Australian Cable Makers' Association
Australian Industry Group
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
National Electrical and Communications Association
Queensland University of Technology

Scope

This Standard specifies construction, dimensions and tests for single- and multicore cables insulated with polymeric materials intended for use in electrical installations at working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV.
It does not apply to polymeric insulated cables for special installations and service conditions or for which there are separate Australian/New Zealand Standards, e.g. neutral screened cables, welding cables, flexible cords and aerial bundled cables.
NOTES:
1 Purchasing guidelines are contained in Appendix A.
2 AS/NZS 3008.1 should be referenced to assist correct cable size selection for the intended application and installation.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 20/01/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/01/2017
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-003
Under Revision	DR 06513 CP
Supersedes	DR 05061 AS/NZS 5000.1:2003