Proposes the adoption of IEC 60947-1:1996 as a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard. Harmonizes, as far as practicable, all rules and requirements of a general nature applicable to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear in order to obtain uniformity of requirements and tests throughout the corresponding range of equipment and to avoid the need for testing to different standards. Applies to switchgear and controlgear intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. Does not apply to low-voltage switchgear assemblies. A copy of IEC 60947-1:1996 may be purchased from or viewed at any Standards Australia office.

Revision of AS 3947.1-1993. To be AS/NZS 3947.1