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Mine site electrical compliance: what gets audited?
Mine site electrical compliance means demonstrating that every electrical installation, from switchrooms to hazardous areas, meets the Australian standards it will be audited against, with certification by appropriately accredited engineers and a Statutory Electrical Engineer accountable for the site.
Which standards does mine electrical compliance cover?
The audit surface on a mine is wider than a typical industrial site, because hazardous areas, HV infrastructure and machinery safety all apply at once. The core standards:
| Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| AS3000 | The wiring rules: general electrical installations across the site. |
| AS61439 | Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. |
| AS2067 | Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1kV AC. |
| AS/IEC60079 | Hazardous areas: equipment and installations in explosive atmospheres. |
| IEC61511 / IEC61508 | Functional safety of instrumented systems for the process industry. |
| AS/IEC60204 | Electrical safety of machinery. |
What is a Statutory Electrical Engineer for Mines?
Mining regulations require a named electrical engineer accountable for the electrical safety of the operation. The role signs off on electrical installations and management plans and carries statutory responsibility under the applicable state mining legislation. EPCM Solutions provides Statutory Electrical Engineer for Mines services as part of its compliance auditing practice, alongside chartered engineering certification of HV installations and RPEQ design reviews.
When does a mine need an electrical compliance audit?
- New installations and expansions, where certification of electrical installations is required before energisation.
- Re-purposed or relocated equipment, which needs auditing against current standards before returning to service.
- Hazardous area verification, confirming equipment selection and installation to AS/IEC60079.
- After an electrical incident, where an independent investigation establishes cause and corrective actions.
- Operational audits on a set cadence, keeping quality assurance evidence current between major changes.
Who provides mine electrical compliance services?
EPCM Solutions audits and certifies mine electrical installations across Australia, with delivered mining work for BHP, Fortescue, Iluka and Cowal Gold Operations. See mining EPCM services for the full mining capability, or the EPCM services page for everything else.
Page updated 21 August 2026
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