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Prior to being offered for sale in New Zealand, light fittings that are within the following definitions are subject to a Supplier Declaration of Conformity.
Prior to being offered for sale in New Zealand, light fittings that are within the following definitions are subject to a Supplier Declaration of Conformity.
Declared Article | Definition |
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Decorative Lighting Outfit |
An electrical appliance which—
and includes—
|
Fluorescent Lamp Ballast |
An electrical device which—
and includes—
but does not include—
|
Fluorescent Lamp Starter |
An electrical device which—
|
Inspection Handlamp |
An electrical appliance which—
but does not include—
|
*Light Fitting(*From 1 Feb 07) | A fitting that is intended to produce light for illumination purposes, in domestic or similar applications, having a rating up to and including 500 watts and is for use with tungsten filament, light emitting semiconductors, tubular fluorescent or other discharge lamps and includes fittings also incorporating automatic controls, such as passive infrared motion detectors. |
Luminaire: Portable Type |
An electrical appliance which—
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Class 0 and 01 appliances are not permitted in New Zealand.
Light fittings type must comply with either:
- Standards listed under the Lighting(external link) fittings and Lamp control gear(external link) sections in Schedule 4 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
- AS/NZS 3820:2009 Essential safety requirements for electricalequipment.
- The Conformity Co-operation Agreement (China – NZ).
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