In Ceiling / Floor Space

In Ceiling / Floor Space

This page provides information as to label requirements for the for the home in-ceiling / floor space.

Category

In Ceiling / Floor Space

Location

Ceiling / Floor Space

In Ceiling / Floor Space

The Standard required will depend on the type of design and/or installation.

StandardTitleVersion Referenced
AS/NZS 3000Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules)2018 Amendment 1&2
AS/NZS 4777.1Grid connection of energy systems via inverters2024
AS/NZS 5033Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays2021
AS/NZS 5139Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment2019

Application of Labelling

SKU 0043

AS/NZS 5033:2021

Section 5.3.1.2

Warning Hazardous DC Voltage

Where PV d.c. wiring systems between the disconnection point and a load break disconnection device are installed in an accessible ceiling space or within an accessible floor space, a warning label shall be installed adjacent to the access point containing the warning symbol and stating the following: 

Place label inside ceiling or floor space to be seen upon entering area.

SKU 0741

AS/NZ5033:2021 Clause 5.7

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AS/NZ4777.1 2024 Clause 6.2

Shutdown Procedure

Placed adjacent to and visible from the equipment to be operated. “Inverter”. Where the inverter is adjacent to the switchboard it is directly connected to, the shutdown procedure may be placed within the switchboard.  Where a building has a fire panel, an additional sign shall be placed at the fire panel stating “Multiple supplies” with instructions as to the location of the IES Emergency shutdown procedure.  (Ref below example).

SKU 0159

AS/NZ5033:2021 Clause 5.7

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AS/NZ4777.1 2024 Clause 6.2

Warning PV Array DC Isolators Do not De-Energize the PV array

Located under the Shutdown procedure.  Where the energy source is not de-energised when the IES is shutdown. A warning shall be included in the emergency shutdown indicating that isolation of the energy source, by shutting down the inverter and isolating the IES , may not de-energise the energy source and further action may be required.

SKU 0596

AS/NZ4777.1 2024

Clause 6.3(g)

Warning Multiple Supplies Isolate all Supplies before working on this “Switchboard”

Located at the Switchboard the IES is directly connected.