Hi Assistance please. What is the definition of a switchboard? can a group of collocated switch boards be considered as 'A' switchboard? Regards Paul Smith
The answer provided by Ian Richardson is an expert in Australian Standards, surge protection devices (SPD) and KNX at ABB Australia.
Hi Paul,
According to the Australian Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) the definition of a switchboard is an assembly of circuit protective devices, with or without switchgear, suitably arranged and mounted for distribution to, and protection of, one or more sub-mains or final sub-circuits.
If I understand your question correctly, you are asking if a group of switchboards could be defined as a single switchboard. There are some switchboard arrangements that allow a collection of functions or small switchboards to be mounted as a single structure.
The key will be the word 'assembly' in the AS/NZS 3000 definition. To be considered a switchboard (singular) all of the switchboards must be arranged as a single assembly or structure.
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