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AS/NZS 3004.1:2014
Electrical installations — Marinas and boats, Part 1:
Marinas

This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical

Committee EL-057, Boating and Boating Marinas Installations. It was approved
on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 7 May 2014 and on behalf of
the Council of Standards New Zealand on 6 June 2014.

Published: 27 June 2014

Draft published as: DR AS/NZS 3004.1

History: Originated in Australia as part of AS 3004-1979.

Originated in New Zealand as part of AS/NZS 3004:2002.

Previous edition AS/NZS 3004.1:2008.

Second edition 2014.

Committee: EL-057

Committee Australian Corrosion Association

members:
Australian Industry Group

Boating Industries Alliance of Australia

Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand

Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council

Electrical Safety Organisation, New Zealand

Energy Networks Association

Marina Industries Association of Australia

Marine Queensland
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New Zealand Marina Operators

New Zealand Motor Caravan Association

© Standards Australia Limited/Standards New Zealand 2014

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Zealand).

Preface

This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New

Zealand Committee EL-057, Boating and Boating Marinas Installations, to
supersede AS/NZS 3004.1:2008 , Electrical installations—Marinas and recreational
boats, Part 1: Marinas.

Compliance with this Standard may be required by legislation, from a date to be

set by the relevant regulating authority.

This Standard is part of a series, which includes the following:

AS/NZS 3004.1 , Electrical installations—Marinas and boats, Part 1: Marinas (this

Standard)

AS/NZS 3004.2 , Electrical installations—Marinas and boats, Part 2: Boat

installations

The objective of this Standard is to specify safety requirements for electrical

installations associated with marinas.

It is not the intention of this Standard to limit the introduction and use of
emerging technologies. However, designers are reminded that it is essential
that the basic tenets of electrical and marine safety be addressed before any
other equipment and installation design elements are considered.

Any requirements that may be applicable in Australia only and New Zealand
only are indicated in the text and by a symbol in the right margin as follows:

A
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‘In Australia…………’

NZ

‘In New Zealand…………’

The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application
of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for
information and guidance.

1 Scope and general

1.1 Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for electrical installations associated with
marinas supplied by low-voltage a.c. supply systems (i.e. exceeding 50 V a.c. but
not exceeding 1000 V a.c.).

The Standard includes requirements for electrical installations in marinas

intended to supply electrical power to boats.

NOTE The requirements for installations in boats are given in AS/NZS 3004.2 .

This Standard includes requirements for the periodic inspection and testing of
marinas.

1.2 Application

Electrical installations in marinas shall be carried out in accordance

with AS/NZS 3000 , except as varied herein, and with the applicable additional
requirements of this Standard.

NOTE The relevant electrical safety authority might choose to apply this
Standard to other installations, e.g. mooring for facilities for commercial fishing
boats.

The relevant electricity distributor may have additional requirements.

1.3 Referenced documents

The following documents are referred to in this Standard:

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 AS 2832, Cathodic protection of metals (series)

 AS 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
 AS/NZS 3000, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand
Wiring Rules)
 AS/NZS 3004.2, Electrical installations—Marinas and boats, Part 2: Boat
installations
 AS/NZS 3112, Approval and test specification—Plugs and socket-outlets
 AS/NZS 3123, Approval and test specification—Plugs, socket-outlets and
couplers for general industrial application
 AS/NZS 3760, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
 AS/NZS 61009.1, Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs), Part 1:
General rules (IEC 61009-1, Ed. 3.0 (2010) MOD)
 AS/NZS 61558.2.6, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and
similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V, Part 2.6: Particular
requirements for safety isolating transformers and power supply units
incorporating safety isolating transformers (IEC 61558-2-6 Ed. 2, MOD)
 IEC 60309-2, Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes,
Part 2: Dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube
accessories

1.4 Definitions
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS/NZS 3000 and
those below apply.
1.4.1
accessible, readily
capable of being reached quickly and without climbing over or removing
obstructions, mounting upon a chair, or using a movable ladder, and in any
case not more than 2.0 m above the ground, floor or platform
1.4.2
boats
any boat, yacht, motor launch, houseboat or other floating boat used
exclusively for sport or leisure
1.4.3
detachable connection
the electrical connection of a boat to the marina electrical installation by means
of a plug and socket-outlet, or socket and appliance inlet
1.4.4
direct connection
the connection of electrical equipment directly to the source conductors by
means of a terminal, stud or other such arrangements
1.4.5
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galvanic isolator
device installed in series with the a.c. protective earthing conductor to block
low-voltage d.c. galvanic current flow, but permitting the passage of alternating
current normally associated with the protective earthing conductor
1.4.6
marina
any fixed wharf, jetty, pier or floating pontoon arrangement capable of berthing
or mooring one or more boats
Note 1 to entry: ‘Marina’ does not include buildings which are not associated
with the supply of electricity to boats.
1.4.7
service pillar
a specialized switchboard complete with its supporting structure, the
switchboard containing one or more socket-outlets for the purpose of
supplying power to boats
1.4.8
shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
1.4.9
shore mounted
equipment not installed on a boat but installed as part of the marina
(see Clause 1.4.6)
1.4.10
should
indicates a recommendation

1.5 Alterations, additions and repairs

Any alterations, additions or repairs to electrical installations in marinas shall be
in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 . In addition, the replacement, on an individual
basis, of electrical equipment with like electrical equipment shall be classified as
a repair to the existing installation.

1.6 Marine environment electrical safety considerations

1.6.1 Scope
This Clause details specific variations to the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 and
the reasons for these variations.

1.6.2 Additional risk factors

Marina installations are characterized by the risk of corrosion, the effects of
movement of structures, mechanical damage and the risk of electric shock
being increased by a reduction in body resistance and contact of the body with
earth potential.
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1.6.3 Additional protection for equipment safety and instruction labels

Equipment shall be adequately protected against external influences. ‘External
influences’ include but are not limited to the effects of—

 (a) a corrosive salt-laden atmosphere;

 (b) water spray;
 (c) water level variation (e.g. tidal and wave action);
 (d) high temperatures; and
 (e) prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

1.6.4 Unacceptable measures against electric shock

The following methods of protection against electric shock are not permitted:

 (a) Protection by means of obstacles.

 (b) Protection by means of placing out of reach.

1.7 Minimization of galvanic corrosion

Metallic hulls or hull skin fittings might be subject to accelerated galvanic
corrosion mechanisms if the boats are connected to a marina low-voltage
electrical supply protective earthing system. If an adequate system of sacrificial
anodes is installed, this may not pose a problem. An isolating transformer or a
galvanic isolator may be installed to reduce this problem. Isolating
transformers may be permanently installed either on the boat or on shore in
the low-voltage electrical supply to the boat.
Galvanic isolators may be installed in the shore power a.c. protective earth
conductor on the boat only. A galvanic isolator shall not be installed at any
other point in the shore power protective earth conductor.
The galvanic isolator shall comply with Clause 4.6.4 of AS/NZS 3004.2:2008.
NOTE Guidelines on cathodic protection are given in the AS/NZS 2832 series of
Standards.

1.8 Acceptable methods of connection to boats

This Standard makes provision for three alternative methods of connection to
boats as follows:

 (a) Connection to boats through a shore-mounted isolating transformer

with the hull of metallic-hulled boats and conductive parts bonded together
in accordance with Clause 3.3.2.

NOTE See also Appendix C, Figure C1.

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 (b) Connection to boats through an on-board isolating transformer with the

hull of metallic-hulled boats and conductive parts bonded together in
accordance with Clause 3.3.3.

NOTE See also Appendix C, Figure C2.

 (c) Connection to boats without an isolating transformer in accordance

with Clause 3.3.4.

NOTE See also Appendix C, Figure C3.

NOTE 1 The order of alternative methods of connection given by (a), (b) and (c)
is not intended to indicate a preference for any particular method.
NOTE 2 Even with a galvanic isolator fitted, the supply arrangement shown
in Figure C3 of Appendix C can result in severe corrosion of metallic-hulled
(including ferro-concrete) boats because of galvanic action, caused by dissimilar
metals, occurring between boats.
NOTE 3 The supply arrangement shown in Figures C2 and C3 of Appendix C can
result in degradation of non-metallic-hulled boats where fittings of conductive
material in contact with the water pass through timber supports. This also
applies to wooden plugs in boats of reinforced plastic construction.

1.9 Berthing instructions for connection to the marina low-voltage

electrical supply
This Standard does not require specific instruction notices to be provided either
on a boat or on a marina. However, it is recommended that the marina
operator provide each boat operator intending to connect a boat to the marina
low-voltage electrical supply with a copy of an instruction notice.
NOTE 1 Appendix A sets out the minimum information for berthing instructions
for connection to the marina low-voltage electrical supply through a shore-
mounted isolating transformer.
NOTE 2 Appendix B sets out the minimum information for berthing instructions
for connection to the marina low-voltage electrical supply through an on-board
isolating transformer or without an isolating transformer.

2 Marina electrical installations

2.1 Wiring details

2.1.1 General
Electrical installations in marinas for boats’ berth supplies shall be carried out in
accordance with AS/NZS 3000 , and the additional requirements of this Section.
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2.1.2 Selection of electrical wiring systems

2.1.2.1 Acceptable wiring systems

Wiring systems for boats’ berth supplies shall be one of, or a combination of,
the following types:

 (a) Thermoplastic or elastomer insulated and sheathed copper cables

enclosed in a—
o (i) flexible non-metallic conduit; or
o (ii) heavy duty rigid non-metallic conduit; or
o (iii) medium or heavy galvanized tube.
 (b) Mineral-insulated, copper-sheathed cables, protected by a serving of PVC
or polyethylene.
 (c) Armoured, thermoplastic or elastomer insulated and sheathed copper
cables protected by a serving of PVC or polyethylene.
 (d) Other approved arrangements affording equal protection to that
specified in Item (a), (b) or (c).

2.1.2.2 Prohibited systems and materials

Aerial conductors or catenary wiring of any type shall not be used on the
pontoon or jetty portions of a marina, nor over slipway, haul-out or hard-stand
areas.
Conductors of aluminium or aluminium clad with other metals shall not be used
as part of a wiring system.

2.1.3 Earthing system

2.1.3.1 General
A protective earthing conductor or equipotential bonding conductor shall be
incorporated in each circuit and connected without interruption to each item of
electrical equipment as appropriate.

2.1.3.2 Prohibited practices

Metallic pipes or conduits shall not be used as protective earthing conductors.
Where the MEN system of earthing is used, poles or stands used to support
switchboards providing low-voltage electrical supply (service pillars) shall not be
regarded as outbuildings or detached portions of an installation, and the
method of earthing detailed in AS/NZS 3000 for a separate MEN installation
shall not be employed.
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2.1.3.3 Bonding of metallic pipes and conduits

All metallic pipes and conduits shall be bonded to earth.

2.2 Maximum demand of mains and submains

The maximum demand of mains and submains shall be determined by one of
the methods outlined in AS/NZS 3000 , taking account of the physical
distribution of the power demand and the manner in which it may vary.
NOTE 1 This calculation should be appropriate to the use of the marina.
NOTE 2 The information contained in Appendix D is provided as a guide to
calculating the expected maximum demand of the parts of marina electrical
installations with various numbers of socket-outlets provided for boats’ berths
within a marina.
NOTE 3 It is recognized that there might be considerable differences in loading
from one installation to another and consultation with the local electricity
distributor might provide historical information for similar installations in the
area.

2.3 Isolating transformers

2.3.1 General
Isolating transformers shall comply with the appropriate requirements
of AS/NZS 61558.2.6 .

2.3.2 Protection
Isolating transformers shall have an enclosure that provides appropriate
protection against mechanical damage and a minimum degree of protection
IPX5 in accordance with AS 60529 .
Where mounted outdoors, an isolating transformer shall be effectively
protected from the weather, splashing, corrosion and mechanical damage.
NOTE A higher degree of protection than that specified may be required where
isolating transformers are exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

2.4 Switchboards providing low-voltage electrical supply to boats

2.4.1 General
The low-voltage electrical supply to boats shall be via a supply lead or leads
originating from—

 (a) one or more socket-outlets; or

 (b) one or more sets of direct connection terminals; or
 (c) a combination of (a) and (b),

on a switchboard provided for the purpose.

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2.4.2 Service pillars

2.4.2.1 Introduction
Typically, each of these switchboards will be part of a free-standing structure,
referred to as a service pillar, situated close to the relevant berth.
Being switchboards, service pillars may contain electrical equipment other than
that specified in Clauses 2.4.2.4 and 2.4.2.5.
Subject to the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 , service pillars may also contain
other services.

2.4.2.2 Location
Each service pillar shall be located as close as practicable to the relevant
berth(s) and such that supply leads up to the maximum length, as specified
in Clause 3.1.1, can be installed to each applicable boat in accordance
with Clause 3.2.

2.4.2.3 Accessibility
Service pillars shall be readily accessible, as defined in AS/NZS 3000 .

2.4.2.4 Socket-outlets

2.4.2.4.1 Number
A maximum of six socket-outlets shall be grouped together in one service pillar.
A service pillar designated as the low-voltage electrical supply to a number of
berths shall have at least one socket-outlet for each berth.

2.4.2.4.2 Configuration and rating

Except where an outlet of another rating or configuration, or both, is chosen in
consultation with the client for accommodating specific anticipated types of
boats, each socket-outlet on a service pillar shall comply with the following, as
appropriate:

 NZ

(a) For New Zealand, comply with IEC 60309-2 (round pin) and be rated at
not less than 16 A. Socket-outlets rated at 32 A or more per phase shall be
arranged to prevent the removal of the plug when energized.

 A

(b) For Australia, comply with AS/NZS 3112 (three pin, flat pin), be rated at
not less than 15 A and have an earthing contact.

 A
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(c) For Australia, comply with AS/NZS 3123 (round pin), be rated at not less
than 20 A and have an earthing contact.

NOTE 1 Two acceptable approaches to prevent the removal of the plug when
energized are the provision of a mechanical interlock or a clearly visible and
indelible notice adjacent to the outlet stating that the plug should not be
removed when the circuit is energized.

NOTE 2 The choice of the type and rating of the socket-outlets should be made
following consideration of local conditions including the types of plugs used
by typical or anticipated users of the socket-outlet. The requirements of any
relevant regulatory authority also need to be complied with.

2.4.2.4.3 Marking of socket-outlets

Socket-outlets supplied from an isolating transformer shall be marked clearly to
distinguish them from others installed in the marina.

2.4.2.4.4 Overload protection

Each socket-outlet mounted on a service pillar shall be individually protected by
a separate overcurrent circuit-breaker clearly identified to indicate the socket-
outlet that it controls, either by location in relation to the outlet or
complementary marking of the socket-outlet and the circuit-breaker.
The current rating of the circuit breaker shall not exceed the current rating of
the socket-outlet it protects.
Short circuit protection shall be provided in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 .

2.4.2.4.5 Protection against earth leakage current

Additional protection to socket-outlets mounted on service pillars shall be
provided as either of the following:

 (a) Each socket-outlet shall be supplied by a separate secondary winding of

an isolating transformer complying with AS/NZS 61558.2.6 [refer
to Clause 1.8(a) herein].
 (b) Each socket-outlet shall be protected by a residual current device (RCD)
with a maximum rated residual current of 30 mA which operates in all live
(active and neutral) conductors, and is mounted on or in the service pillar.
Shore Power outlets rated at 63 A and over may be protected by a residual
RCD that operates at 100 mA.

NOTE This does not preclude protection of more than one socket-outlet by a
single RCD, however, it is recommended that one RCD be provided for each
socket-outlet to reduce both the possibility and consequences of nuisance
tripping.
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Combined RCD and overcurrent circuit-breakers (RCBOs) complying

with AS/NZS 61009.1 may be used provided that the requirements
of Clauses 2.4.2.4.4 and Item (b) of this Clause are met.

2.4.2.4.6 Control
Each socket-outlet mounted on a service pillar shall be controlled by its own
individual switch which is—

 (a) mounted immediately adjacent to the socket-outlet it controls or

otherwise suitably identified as to the socket-outlet it controls; and
 (b) clearly identified to indicate the OFF and ON positions.

These requirements may be met by the overcurrent circuit-breaker required

by Clause 2.4.2.4.4, suitably located and identified.

2.4.2.5 Facilities for direct connection

Where facilities such as terminals, including the output terminals of a circuit-
breaker, or links for direct connection of a low-voltage electrical supply to boats
are provided on or in a service pillar, the requirements
of Clauses 2.4.2.4.1 and 2.4.2.4.3 to 2.4.2.4.6 (inclusive) shall apply.
The active, neutral and earth connection points shall be clearly and indelibly
identified.

2.4.2.6 Construction of service pillars

2.4.2.6.1 General
Service pillars shall be of robust construction and of materials resistant to
corrosion and deterioration due to the relevant environmental influences, e.g.
UV, salt-laden atmosphere.

2.4.2.6.2 Height
Each socket-outlet and each associated circuit-breaker, RCD and operating
switch mounted on or in a service pillar shall be located not less than 300 mm
above the surface on which an operator would stand.

2.4.2.6.3 Weatherproofing
The choice of electrical equipment and means of construction of each service
pillar shall be such that all electrical components are provided with a degree of
protection not less than IPX5 in accordance with AS 60529 , both when
appropriate plugs are inserted and when no plug is inserted.

2.4.2.6.4 Doors and covers

Where external doors and/or covers are fitted to the service pillar, the
construction shall be such as to permit the opening and closing of the door or
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cover without the removal of, or damage to, any flexible cords or cables
attached to the connection facilities.

2.4.2.6.5 Identification
Where there is more than one service pillar in a marina, each service pillar shall
be legibly and indelibly identified with a set of numbers or letters, or both,
which uniquely identify that service pillar.

2.4.3 Other switchboards

Any switchboard fixed to a building or other structure that contains one or
more socket-outlets or set of direct connection terminals intended to provide
low-voltage electrical supply to a boat shall comply with Clause 2.4.2.

2.5 Other socket-outlets

Any socket-outlet located other than on a switchboard and intended to provide
low-voltage electrical supply to boats shall comply with the requirements
of Clauses 2.4.2.4 and 2.4.2.6.3.

3 Connection of boats to a marina low-voltage electrical installation

NOTE Recommended berthing instruction notices for information of boat
operators are described in Appendices A and B.

3.1 Supply lead

NOTE See also AS/NZS 3004.2, Clause 5.5.2.1.

3.1.1 General
A supply lead for connection of boats to the low-voltage electrical supply of a
marina shall comply with AS/NZS 3004.2 . Maximum lengths of supply leads
shall be as set out in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1 — Maximum lengths of supply leads

Cross-sectional area C curve miniature circuit breaker

Maximum length of lead
of lead conductors (MCB)
mm2 A m
1.5 16 10
2.5 16 20
2.5 20 15
4.0 20 25
6.0 32 25
10.0 50 25
16.0 63 25
NOTE These lengths are based on an assumed voltage drop of 5% of 230 V at rated
current for each cross-sectional area and on short circuit (i.e. fault) protection
requirements assuming the protection is a C curve circuit-breaker in all cases.
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3.1.2 Coiled leads

Where a reel, drum, storage box or similar device is provided for the coiling and
storage of the supply lead, a conspicuous notice shall be fixed on or near the
device to warn that the supply lead must not be connected to the low-voltage
electrical supply while it is coiled up.

3.2 Installation of supply lead

Any supply lead used for providing low-voltage electrical supply to boats shall
be arranged so that it will—

 (a) permit normal movement of a boat at its mooring without undue stress;
 (b) prevent water flowing along the supply lead from reaching the appliance
inlet or the supply plug;
 (c) minimize the likelihood of the plug or cord extension socket falling in the
water;
 (d) minimize the possibility of accidental disconnection;
 (e) not present a hazard to persons walking in the vicinity of the boat; and
 (f) be either—
o (i) located where it will not be subject to mechanical damage or damage
by high temperatures; or
o (ii) provided with suitable protection against mechanical damage or
damage by high temperatures.

3.3 Earthing

3.3.1 General
For each of the three methods of connection addressed by this Standard
(see Clause 1.8), there are specific earthing requirements, as specified
in Clauses 3.3.2 to 3.3.4.

3.3.2 Supply through a shore-mounted isolating transformer

The equipotential bonding system of the boats shall not be connected to the
protective earthing system of the marina low-voltage electrical supply.
NOTE See also Figure C1.

3.3.3 Supply through an on-board isolating transformer

The equipotential bonding system of the boats shall not be connected to the
protective earthing system of the marina low-voltage electrical supply.
NOTE See also Figure C2.

3.3.4 Supply without an isolating transformer

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The protective earthing system of the boats shall be effectively connected to the
protective earthing system of the marina low-voltage electrical supply. A
galvanic isolator shall not be installed in a service pillar.
NOTE 1 Extra sacrificial anodes and/or a galvanic isolator may need to be
installed on the boat.
NOTE 2 See also Clause 1.7 and Figure C3.

4 New installations or additions

4.1 General
New installations, additions or alterations shall be verified in accordance
with AS/NZS 3000 .

A
4.2 Periodic verification—Australia

4.2.1 Testing
RCDs protecting final subcircuits constituting part of the low-voltage electrical
supply to a berth for boats should—

 (a) be operated monthly by means of their in-built test facility (push button);
 (b) be tested at least once every calendar year for correct response to a
leakage current (i.e. current imbalance/tripping time test) in accordance
with AS/NZS 3760 ; and
 (c) be periodically inspected visually for damage, corrosion and excess wear
and tear.

NOTE 1 The period is as stated in local regulations. If no period is stated, the

period should be five years.

NOTE 2 The test in Item (b) can be performed with an appropriate RCD
tester.

4.2.2 Recording of results

The results of the tests in Clause 4.2.1 should be recorded and kept on the site
or otherwise be available for audit.
Information recorded should include—

 (a) the name of the person or company who performed the tests;
 (b) the test or retest date;
 (c) identification of each RCD tested; and
 (d) identification of faulty RCDs and action taken to repair or replace the
faulty RCD.
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NZ
4.3 Periodic verification—New Zealand

4.3.1 Inspection requirements

Marinas shall be inspected to verify that—

 (a) there are no exposed live parts, including damaged equipment;

 (b) there is no exposed basic insulation;
 (c) there is no exposed unearthed metallic electrical equipment;
 (d) the current rating of protective devices for socket-outlets does not
exceed the current rating of the socket-outlet. The overcurrent device may
be combined with the RCD (RCBO) provided for personal protection;
 (e) socket-outlets have a minimum degree of protection of IPX5;
 (f) socket-outlets comply with IEC 60309-2 ; and
 (g) RCDs used for personal protection are Type A.

4.3.2 Testing requirements

Marinas shall be tested to verify that—

 (a) socket-outlets have the correct polarity;

 (b) protective devices operate in the active conductor;
 (c) RCDs protecting socket-outlets operate in the live conductors (active and
neutral);
 (d) protective devices installed for the protection of the electricity supply to
boats have a fault rating not less than the fault level at the point of
connection to the protective device; and
 (e) RCDs or isolating transformers installed for personal protection operate
correctly. See Clauses 4.3.3 and 4.3.4.

4.3.3 Testing of RCDs

The operation of RCDs installed for personal protection when using electrical
appliances shall be verified prior to each use either by—

 (a) operation of the integral test device; or

 (b) the use of test equipment that verifies their operation at rated residual
current for an a.c. fault, the device operates to disconnect the electricity
supply within 300 ms.

NOTE 1 Some RCDs may have a different result (approximately 10 ms)

depending on which point on the wave the test is initiated. In case of doubt,
the operating time at both 0° and 180° should be tested.
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NOTE 2 Load leakage and stored energy can affect the result and increase
the meter trip time indication. In case of doubt, all loads on the circuit
should be disconnected.

NOTE 3 Tests on three-phase units are carried out on each phase

separately. In case of doubt, as the vector of the test current and the load
leakage current is important, the load should be disconnected.

Tests shall be performed on each subcircuit protected by an RCD to verify that

the RCD operates to disconnect the designated circuit.
NOTE A suitable test can be performed using a test plug with a resistor between
the active and earth pins.

4.3.4 Testing of isolating transformers

Fixed wired isolating transformers shall be tested to ensure segregation
between the output winding and earth. The insulation resistance between the
output winding and earth shall be not less than 50 MΩ.
The insulation resistance between the active and neutral of the primary winding
to the secondary winding of an isolating transformer shall be not less than
50 MΩ.
For any socket-outlet supplied from an isolating transformer, the insulation
resistance between the earth contact of the socket-outlet and earth shall be not
less than 50 MΩ.

4.3.5 Certificate of Verification

A Certificate of Verification (CoV) shall only be issued for a marina if it has been
inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of Clause 4.2, and is
compliant with these requirements.
NOTE A sample CoV is given in Appendix E.

Appendix A
(informative)

Berthing instructions for connection

to the marina low-voltage electrical
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supply through a shore-mounted

isolating transformer
The marina operator should provide each boat operator intending to connect a
boat to the marina low-voltage electrical supply with a copy of an instruction
notice containing the following wording, as a minimum:
‘This marina provides power for use on your boat through an isolating
transformer to reduce corrosion (electrolysis) that may arise from a connection
to the copper-based marina electrical protective earthing system.
YOUR BOAT’S LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST COMPLY
WITH AS/NZS 3004.2 .
ON ARRIVAL

 (a) The low-voltage electrical supply from the isolating transformer at your
berth is ∗ V, 50 Hz. The socket-outlet provided will accommodate a
standard ∗ plug. The maximum available current is ∗ A.
 (b) Where a boat is provided with more than one low-voltage electrical
supply, the supplies must have the same method of connection, that is, by
connection through an isolating transformer with the hull and conductive
parts bonded.
 (c) Precautions should be taken to prevent the supply lead from sagging or
falling into the water and, particularly, to prevent either end of the supply
lead falling into the water if it should become disengaged.
 (d) Only one boat supply lead should be connected to any one socket-outlet.
 (e) The supply lead should be in one length and should not be used while
coiled.
 (f) The entry of moisture and salt into a boat’s appliance inlet may cause a
hazard. Examine carefully and clean before connecting to the marina low-
voltage electrical supply.
 (g) It is dangerous for unskilled persons to attempt repairs or alterations. If
any difficulty arises, consult the marina management.

BEFORE LEAVING

 (i) Ensure that the marina low-voltage electrical supply is switched off and
the supply lead is disconnected.
 (ii) The supply lead should be disconnected first from the marina socket-
outlet and then from the boat appliance inlet. Any cover that may be
provided to protect the appliance inlet from the weather should be securely
replaced.
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 (iii) The supply lead should be coiled up and stored in a dry location where it
will not be damaged.’

Appendix B
(informative)

Berthing instructions for connection

to the marina low-voltage electrical
supply through an on-board isolating
transformer or without an isolating
transformer
The marina operator should provide each pleasure-boat operator intending to
connect a boat to the marina low-voltage electrical supply with a copy of an
instruction notice containing the following wording, as a minimum:
‘This marina provides power for use on your boat with a direct connection to
the marina low-voltage electrical supply which is connected to a copper-based
marina electrical protective earthing system.
An isolating transformer fitted on-board to isolate the low-voltage electrical
system of your boat from the marina low-voltage electrical supply system may
reduce corrosion activity caused by the coupling of your boat’s earth to the
marina electrical protective earthing system and/or other boats.
Additional sacrificial anodes or galvanic isolators complying with AS/NZS 3004.2,
Clause 4.6.4 may be used to reduce these effects. (Refer to
the AS/NZS 2382 series of Standards for suitable cathodic protection practices.)
YOUR BOAT’S LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST COMPLY
WITH AS/NZS 3004.2 .
ON ARRIVAL

 (a) The low-voltage electrical supply at this marina is at ∗ V, 50 Hz supplied by

socket-outlets which will accommodate a Standard ∗ plug. The maximum
available current is ∗ A.
 (b) Precautions should be taken to prevent each supply lead from sagging
or falling into the water and, particularly, to prevent either end of the supply
lead falling into the water if it should become disengaged.
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 (c) Only one boat supply lead should be connected to any one socket-outlet.
 (d) The supply lead should be in one length and should not be used while
coiled.
 (e) The entry of moisture and salt into a boat’s appliance-inlet may cause a
hazard. Examine carefully and clean before connecting to the marina low-
voltage electrical supply.
 (f) It is dangerous for unskilled persons to attempt repairs or alterations. If
any difficulty arises, consult the marina management.

BEFORE LEAVING

 (i) Ensure that the marina low-voltage electrical supply is switched off and
the flexible cord is disconnected.
 (ii) The supply lead should be disconnected first from the marina socket-
outlet and then from the boat appliance inlet. Any cover that may be
provided to protect the appliance inlet from the weather should be securely
replaced.
 (iii) The supply lead should be coiled up and stored in a dry location where it
will not be damaged.’
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Appendix C
(informative)

Marina low-voltage electrical supply

configurations
Figures C1, C2 and C3 show circuits for a single-phase low-voltage electrical
supply. The features shown also apply to multiphase low-voltage electrical
supply.
Figure C1 — Supply through a shore-mounted isolating transformer

Figure C2 — Supply through an on-board isolating transformer

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Figure C3 — Supply without an isolating transformer

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Appendix D
(informative)

Calculation of maximum demand

D1 Introduction
The maximum demand of any part of a marina electrical installation providing
low-voltage electrical supply to berths for boats is determined in accordance
with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 by one of the following methods:

 (a) Calculation.
 (b) Assessment.
 (c) Measurement.
 (d) Limitation.

D2 Proposed calculation values

D2.1 General
Where the maximum demand of mains and submains is to be determined by
calculation, the following values are provided as a guide to loads of a type
specific to marinas.

D2.2 Amenities
For a main or submain supplying amenities, 50% of the sum of the current
ratings of the circuit-breakers supplied by each active conductor of the main or
submain should be assumed to be the maximum demand on that conductor.

D2.3 Service pillars

For mains and submains supplying service pillars and other switchboards
providing low-voltage electrical supply to berths for boats, the maximum
demand presented by the applicable socket-outlets supplied can be estimated
as follows:

 (a) Socket-outlets for light duty loads (little use of air-conditioning or

heating):

(i) for 1 to 6 points 6 A per point.

(ii) for 7 to 50 points 36 A plus 4 A for the 7th and each successive point.
(iii) for 51 to 100 points 212 A plus 3 A for the 51st and each successive point.
(iv) for more than 100 points 362 A plus 1 A for the 101st and each successive point.
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 (b) Socket-outlets for heavy duty loads (substantial air-conditioning or

heating load):

(i) for 1 to 6 points 10 A per point.

(ii) for 7 to 50 points 60 A plus 6 A for the 7th and each successive point.
(iii) for 51 to 100 points 324 A plus 3 A for the 51st and each successive point.
(iv) for more than 100 points 474 A plus 1 A for the 101st and each successive point.
The values allocated above apply to socket-outlets rated at 15 A or 16 A. If
socket-outlets rated at more than 15 A or 16 A are provided, the value per point
to be used in calculating maximum demand should be determined by
multiplying the appropriate value listed by a factor found by dividing the actual
point rating by 15 and rounding the result to the nearest whole number.

Examples

 1 An installation of 6 × 32 A single-phase socket-outlets in a light duty load

area would be allocated the following value:

6A×(3215)=12.8A=13A(rounded)TOTAL=6×13=78A

 2 For an installation of 8 × 32 A single-phase socket-outlets in a heavy-duty

load area:
o (a) The first 6 connection points would each be allocated the following
value:

10A×(3215)A=21.3Anearestwholenumber=21A(rounded)

o (b) The next 2 connection points would each be allocated the following
value:

6A×(3215)A=12.8A nearest whole number=13A(rounded)

o (c) Maximum demand=(21A×6)+(13A×2)=152A

D3 Determination of calculated maximum demand

The total calculated maximum demand is determined by totalling the values
obtained from the calculations in accordance with Paragraphs D2.2 and D2.3.
Calculations should be made for each phase where multiphase low-voltage
electrical supply is provided.
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Appendix E
(informative)

NZ
Sample certification of verification—
New Zealand only
CERTIFICATE OF VERIFICATION
Installation details
Client:
Address of marina (to which this certificate refers):
………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………….
This certificate covers verification of an existing electrical installation of the marina.

Details of installation verified:

……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Verification
I have carried out a verification of the above installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3004.1 and I certify
that the installation meets the requirements detailed in the Standard for the issue of a Certificate of
Verification.

Name (Name of person who carried out the inspection):

……………………………………………………………………………………
Registration type and number:
……………………………
………………………………………………………
Signature:
………………………………………………………
Date:
………/……/20…….

∗
Marina operator to fill in.
∗
Marina operator to fill in.