RCD Test Intervals
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RCD Indicative testing and inspection
interval table* |
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(CAUTION:
This page must be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3760 as a whole, and
particularly 2.1) |
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Type of
environment and/or equipment |
Push-button test - by user |
Operating time and push-button test |
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Portable |
Fixed |
Portable |
Fixed |
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1 |
Factories,
workshops, places of manufacture, assembly, maintenance or fabrication. |
Daily, or before every use, whichever is the longer |
6 months |
12 months |
12 months |
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2 |
Environment
where the equipment or supply flexible cord is subject to flexing in
normal use OR is open to abuse OR is in a hostile environment |
3 months |
6 months |
12 months |
12 months |
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3 |
Environment where
the equipment or supply cord is NOT subject to flexing in normal use
and is NOT open to abuse and is
NOT in a hostile environment |
3 months |
6 months |
2 years |
2 years |
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* Source: Extract from table 4
AS/NZS 3760 |
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