Description

This Standard sets out requirements for electrical installations which supply electricity to equipment on construction and demolition sites. Includes requirements for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment used on building construction sites.

Scope

This Standard applies to electrical installations associated with construction and demolition sites which include

• (a) building work, excavation work, compressed air work and diving work;
• (b) parts of buildings which undergo structural alterations, such as extensions, major repairs or demolition, to the extent that the work necessitates the provision of a temporary electrical installation;
• (c) work on or in connection with the construction or maintenance of roads, airfields or airstrips, civil engineering works or bridges, or of the permanent way of a railway or tramway;
• (d) dredging or salvaging work;
• (e) the laying, lining or maintenance of pipes or cables;
• (f) earthmoving work carried out with equipment requiring the use of other than manual power;
• (g) any work in which explosives are used;
• (h) site offices, cloakrooms, meeting rooms, dormitories, canteens, toilets, appliances and other facilities provided during any work referred to in (a) to (g); and
• (i) land clearing in preparation for any work referred to in (a) to (g).