Fuses in the plugs, not 'that' much of an issue - as far as I'm aware it's mainly the UK that have fused plugs and ring mains?. But sockets in bathrooms - a BIG no-no over here
Stupid thing is, I can lay in the wiring and leave it for the electrician to test and connect.
Another dumb thing - the electrical wiring standard here in Oz says that electrical wiring needs to be done by a 'competent person' with absolutely no mention of being licensed.
New Zealand uses exactly the same standard and they (last time I checked) were able to do their own wiring and only needed it checking by a qualified leccy when it was ready to be connected and made live.
the electrical wiring standard here in Oz says that electrical wiring needs to be done by a 'competent person' with absolutely no mention of being licensed.
Correct. It wasn't that long ago that it was finally banned. I bought a Sony camcorder that needed a plug wiring onto it's charger. It was probably a video8 one, about 1990.
Mike, your looking for - AS/NZS 3000 2018 Wiring Rules Standard (Electrical Installations) - you can buy it from Standards Australia for a rip-off price.
My copy has gone in to hiding now that I am looking for it (shows how much I read it ).
Correct. It wasn't that long ago that it was finally banned. I bought a Sony camcorder that needed a plug wiring onto it's charger. It was probably a video8 one, about 1990.
Just be aware there's a 2023 amendment to that standard - don't know what the changes are as I can't be bothered getting it (and I don't need it anymore anyway).