Specifies general requirements for both metal and non-metal conduits and fittings to protect cables used in electrical installations. Mechanical properties, electrical characteristics and material requirements are given. Requirements for particular types of conduits and fittings are covered in the other parts of the AS/NZS2053 series.

This Standard specifies general requirements for both metallic and non-metallic conduits and fittings used to protect cables in electrical installations. Mechanical properties, electrical characteristics and material requirements are covered.

First published in Australia in part as AS C66.1-1955.AS C154 first published 1958.AS C90 first published 1963.AS C173 first published 1964.AS C175 first published 1967.AS C183 first published 1970.AS C66.1-1955 and AS C90-1963 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 2052-1977.AS C154-1958, AS C173-1964, AS C175-1967 and AS C183-1970 revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 2053-1977.Second edition 1980.Third edition 1984.First published in New Zealand in part as NZS 127:1949.NZS 159.1 first published 1954 (Being BS 731.1:1952 with amendment).NZS 2250.1 first published 1969.NZS 2250.2 first published 1970.NZS 6221.1 first published 1972 (Being BS 4568.1:1970 endorsed with amendment).NZS 6221.2 first published 1972 (Being BS 4568.2:1970 endorsed with amendment).NZS 2250.1:1969 and NZS 2250.2:1970 revised, amalgamated and redesignated NZS 6207:1982.AS 2052-1977, AS 2053-1984, NZS 127:1949, NZS 159.1:1954, NZS 6221.1:1972, NZS 6221.2:1972 and NZS 6207:1982 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as Joint Standard AS/NZS 2053.1:1995.Second edition 2001.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated in Australia, in part, as part of AS C66.1-1955, AS C90-1963, AS C154-1958, AS C173-1964, AS C175-1967 and AS C183-1970. Originated in New Zealand, in part, as part of NZS 127:1949, NZS 159.1:1954, NZS 2250.1:1969, NZS 2250.2:1970, NZS 6221.1:1972 and NZS 6221.2:1972. Previous edition AS/NZS 2053.1:1995. Second edition 2001.