AS 3015-2022

Description

AS 3015 – 2022 Edition – Electrical installations – Extra-low voltage power supplies and service earthing within telecommunications networks

AS 3015 sets out requirements for telecommunications ELV power systems and earthing in the provision of telecommunications networks where —

(a) the telecommunications carrier or entity owns the ELV power supply;
(b) the ELV power supply is located in a restricted access location; and
(c) the ELV power supply is located in premises and on land that are owned, leased or otherwise occupied in whole or in part by the telecommunications carrier or entity.

AS 3015 defines the demarcation points between Standards when used in telecommunications infrastructure.
AS 3015 also specifies the minimum requirements for personal safety, equipment safety and safety from fire while maintaining the viability of the telecommunications network.
AS 3015 is applicable to the following:

(i) Critical power systems including —

(A) telecommunication facilities;
(B) wireless/radio sites;
(C) small cells;
(D) outdoor cabinets and enclosures;
(E) hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) power systems;
(F) pole-mounted infrastructure; and
(G) security and building management systems associated with information telecommunications infrastructure [Information Communication Technology (ICT)].

(ii) Single or dual plane power systems.
(iii) Float charged battery systems.
(iv) Partial state of charge battery systems.
(v) Telecommunications off-grid power systems e.g. solar, wind or fuel cell.

This document does not apply to power systems of the following types —

(A) portable equipment;
(B) electric vehicles;
(C) uninterruptible power systems (UPS) that are in accordance with AS 62040.1.1 and AS 62040.1.2 (with the exception of HFC UPS systems);
(D) non-telecommunications industrial premises; or

(E) domestic dwellings.

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