Applies to electrical installations for both permanent and temporary sites used for shows, carnivals, fetes and the like. It sets out the requirements for the use of electricity for lighting and power in tents, booths and other structures in areas used for entertainment and display.

This standard sets out requirements for electrical installations within, and for the supply to, concessions, tents, living quarters and other temporary structures used for entertainment or display and purposes associated therewith in shows, carnivals and similar temporary installations.NOTE: For the purpose of this standard, an installation which is not intended to be connected to a permanent source of supply for a period of more than 4 weeks, or such other period as may be authorized by the Inspecting Authority, shall be deemed to be a temporary installation.This standard does not apply to the following electrical installations:(a) In caravans and caravan trailers which are subject to the requirements of AS 3001.(b) In transportable sheds and the like, temporary premises or structures not intended to be relocated, e.g. old tramcars, buses or caravans rendered immobile by the removal of wheels, which are subject to the requirements of AS 3000.(c) Of temporary builders supplies and temporary wiring in permanent buildings which are subject to the requirements of AS 3000.(d) In tents, annexes attached to caravans and similar temporary structures for domestic purposes which are subject to the requirements of AS 3005.

Under Revision See DR 01027 CP