[AusNOG] Test and tag rules

[Bob Woolley]

Thanks for all the information everyone,
To clarify I am referring to a QLD based facility and everything points
towards test and tag being required at 5 year intervals due to being "fixed
position equipment".

I'll continue to look into this and perhaps post some findings at the end.

-Bob W


On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Bob Woolley <boblobsta at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been investigating the legal requirements of a DC / Computer Room
> to have equipment test and tagged, and if so, at what intervals (IT
> hardware specifically, jug leads and the like).
> I'm specifically talking about a computer room, not offices or amenities
> at a facility.
>
> From what I have seen of other facilities, test and tag is not generally
> performed and if it is it's done very haphazardly.
> I understand Elect. Safety Reg 2002 / AS3000 and exemption from RCD
> requirements due to the nature of the equipment, But I cannot see any
> exemption from test and tag requirements.
>
> Can anybody shed any further light on this, how would a DC fit into this?
> Have you have any experience with OH&S / Electrical safety laws?
> Feel free to reply on or off-list.
>
> -Bob W
>
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