I concur with Kevin.
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From: Kevin Richardson [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:10 AM
To: Gary McInturff
Cc: 'emc-pstc list server'
Subject: Just safety - nnot telecomunications
Gary,
The ACA (Australian Communications Authority) is only responsible
for EMC,
Radcoms and Telecommunications. It is not responsible for any other
type of
product.
The safety of any product placed on the Australian market is
controlled by
"trade practices" type legislation and essentially requires that any
product meets the appropriate and relevant standards for such
products. In
the case of IT equipment the relevant standard is AS/NZS 3260
(Australia's
version of IEC 950). NOTE: AS/NZS 3260 is essentially the same as
IEC 950
however compliance with IEC 950 by itself is not considered
sufficient in
many cases.
If you have your product tested for IEC 950 PLUS Australian
deviations in a
CB accredited lab you will have no problems.
In terms of electrical safety the Australian State regulatory
authorities
have listings of "Declared Articles" (used to be known as
"Prescribed
Articles") and if the device/item is included in the "Declared
Articles"
listing, formal approval is required with an electrical authority
(utility
provider) in one of the Australian States (approval in one State is
accepted in all other States). In essence, the only thing at the
moment
impacting IT equipment on the Declared Articles listing is a
detachable
power cord.
There is not much available on the internet regarding these
requirements.
You could check the following URL for a very basic few paragraphs on
what
the State of New South Wales (Sydney is in the State of New South
Wales)
has available on the internet. there is no documentation however:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Products.nsf/All+Products+Docs/37A6ECBE54
30E7384A25677C002C04B0?OpenDocument
Summary
For IT equipment, no approval is required, except for the
possibility of a
detachable power cord. An electrical authority in any Australian
State has
the power however to request evidence of compliance with the
appropriate
electrical safety standard for any product offered for sale in that
State.
Usually this only occurs when a complaint is made about some
equipment or
an incident occurs. It is my recommendation any supplier ensure
they are
able to provide at short notice (10 days) a test report, by a
reputable
laboratory, demonstrating compliance with AS/NZS 3260 or IEC 950
plus
Australian deviations.
Hope this helps. For more detailed information contact me directly
(see
bottom of email for contact info).
Best regards,
Kevin
>
> I'm pretty frustrated trying to officially determine the safety
requirements
> for Australia. I can't seem to get a handle on the ITE - but not
> telecommunications - stuff. The EMC I have handled but want to
confirm
what
> safety standards I need to meet. Again, I've tried the ACA URL
> http://www.aca.gov.au/_vti_bin/shtml.exe/search.htm
> <http://www.aca.gov.au/_vti_bin/shtml.exe/search.htm> without
success.
They
> have not responded, but there site seems to address only the EMC
and
safety
> requirements of telecommunications equipment. What is the status
on just
> good ol' safety for ITE. Anybody have a different URL than the
above.
> I apologize for asking this question when we just went through it
not too
> long ago, but I took the URL and thought I was home free but I'm
unable
to
> get ACA to respond to the e-mail or find a link that doesn't tie
into the
> telecommunications.
> Rat Farts!
> Thanks
> Gary
>
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Best regards,
Kevin Richardson
Stanimore Pty Limited
(Technology Requirements Specialists)
Ph: 02-4329-4070
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