AS/NZS 4703:2007 (R2018)

Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 4703:2007 ELECTRICAL WIRING IN FURNITURE
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  1 SCOPE
6 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  3.1 Cable management
7 -  3.2 Exposed conductive part
7 -  3.3 Furniture
7 -  3.4 Insulation system
7 -  3.4.1 Basic insulation
7 -  3.4.2 Supplementary insulation
7 -  3.4.3 Double insulation
8 -  3.4.4 Reinforced insulation
8 -  3.5 Wiring enclosure
8 -  3.6 Fixed wiring
8 -  4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
8 -  4.1 General requirements of AS/NZS 3100
8 -  4.2 Selection and installation of equipment
8 -  4.3 Electrical facilities
8 -  4.4 Compliance with this Standard
9 -  4.5 Compliance with other Standards
9 -  5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
9 -  5.1 Guarding of live parts
9 -  5.2 Exposed conductive parts
9 -  5.3 Earthing
9 -  5.3.1 Furniture intended to be earthed
9 -  5.3.2 Protective earthing conductors
9 -  5.3.3 Protective earthing terminals
10 -  5.3.4 Earthing continuity
10 -  5.4 Cables and supply cord
10 -  5.4.1 Supply cords or cables
10 -  5.4.2 Length of supply cord or cable
10 -  5.4.3 Strain relief
10 -  5.5 Switching requirements
10 -  5.6 Overcurrent protection
11 -  5.7 Socket-outlets
11 -  5.7.1 Accessibility
11 -  5.7.2 Protection of socket-outlet
11 -  5.8 Temperatures within closed space
11 -  6 CONSTRUCTION
11 -  6.1 Mechanical strength
11 -  6.2 Insulating material
12 -  6.3 Cable routing
12 -  6.3.1 Designated cableways
12 -  6.3.2 Holes or apertures
12 -  6.3.3 Cable protection
12 -  6.3.4 Cables connecting moveable parts
12 -  6.3.5 Flexibility
12 -  6.3.6 Cable support
12 -  6.4 Connection between items of furniture
12 -  6.5 Segregation of cables
13 -  6.6 Outlet facilities
13 -  6.6.1 General
13 -  6.6.2 Switching arrangements
13 -  6.7 Luminaires
13 -  6.8 Requirements for reeling or coiling arrangement
14 -  7 MEANS OF CONNECTION
14 -  8 MARKING
14 -  8.1 General
14 -  8.2 Marking of protective devices
14 -  8.3 Location of marking
14 -  9 INSTRUCTIONS
15 -  10 VERIFICATION AND TESTS
15 -  10.1 Verification
15 -  10.2 Tests

Abstract

Specifies safety requirements for the installation of electrical wiring and equipment in furniture.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-004 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 15 August 2017.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board on 26 June 2018.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-004:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association
Consumers Federation of Australia
Electrical Compliance Testing Association of Australia
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Engineers Australia
International Accreditation New Zealand
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
National Electrical and Communications Association
New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association
NSW Fair Trading
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Worksafe New Zealand

Scope

This Standard specifies general requirements for electrical wiring systems (other than communications wiring) in furniture (and similar fitments) that are connected to an electrical installation.
The Standard applies to furniture connected to fixed installation wiring by -
(a) direct connection (such as terminals or installation couplers that are not further cascaded); or
(b) a detachable connection (such as a plug or appliance inlet).
This Standard does not apply to electrical equipment used with or within office furniture, for which appropriate Standards are available. The Standard does not apply to installation wiring within the scope of AS/NZS 3000.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/07/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/07/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-004
Supersedes	DR 06565