Cable colour code context
Colour-identification record context for Australian active, neutral and earth conductor notes.
Cable colour context for Australian identification
Help record conductor-identification context without replacing inspection, tracing or current wiring-rule requirements.
| Record area | Context | Used with | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active conductor | Record the phase or active label shown by the project and verification process. | Phase balancing, circuit records | Do not rely on colour alone where tracing or testing is required. |
| Neutral conductor | Record neutral identification where it affects test or load records. | Supply and circuit records | Neutral treatment depends on the installation context. |
| Earth or protective conductor | Record earth identification beside continuity and loop records. | Earthing and verification records | Identification is not proof of continuity or suitability. |
| Phase marking | Record L1, L2 and L3 labels where three-phase work is involved. | Phase balancing and motor records | Phase sequence and labels need project verification. |
| Legacy or altered wiring | Flag where colours, labels or site history need extra review. | Verification records | Current competent inspection controls interpretation. |
- Use this table as a record-context aid only.
- Colour identification must be checked against current rules, site labelling and licensed verification.
Where colour context needs caution
Use the colour notes as identification context only, then verify the actual conductor function by inspection, testing and project records.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Help record conductor-identification context without replacing inspection, tracing or current wiring-rule requirements. |
| How to use the source | Not formula-backed; this is a conductor-identification record table. |
| Standards and project context | AS/NZS 3000 colour-identification context noted for project review; verify current rules and site conditions. |
| Where judgement is still needed | Use this table for lookup, labelling or worksheet context; do not treat it as a project-specific calculation result. |
| Before relying on it | Confirm current standards, local authority requirements, DNSP conditions, project documents and manufacturer data before relying on a decision. |
Standards basis for cable colour context
Keep the standards context, checked date and installation scope visible when colour labels are discussed.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | AUWiring Australian conductor-term records and AS/NZS 3000 colour-identification context. |
| Source type | AUWiring field model with standards context |
| Derivation basis | AUWiring record-context table; controlled colour-code requirements and inspection procedures are not reproduced. |
| Last checked | 2026-07-13 |
| Review interval | Annual or when conductor terminology, verification wording or standards context changes. |
| Review trigger | Standards update, verification-record change, terminology change or project feedback. |
| Version used | R20-2026-07-13 |
| Australian application | Australia; existing installations, site labelling, project documents and licensed verification govern final identification. |