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Main Earth Labelling

The main earthing conductor shall have a permanent label attached at the connection to the earth electrode with a legible warning against disconnection in the following form:

Jason Bright

Updated 3 October 2026
The main earthing conductor shall have a permanent label attached at the connection to the earth electrode with a legible warning against disconnection in the following form:
WARNING: MAIN ELECTRICAL EARTHING CONDUCTOR - DO NOT DISCONNECT
Refer to the Australian wiring rules: AS/NZS 3000 - Clause 5.5.1.3
Here are some examples of compliant earth electrodes and labelling:

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