2236 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 69

The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specifications Proposed for Revocation

Notice is hereby given that the under-mentioned New Zealand standard specifications have been recommended for revocation pursuant to the provisions of the Standards Act 1965.

Any person who may be affected by the proposal to revoke these standard specifications, and who wishes to object to their revocation, is invited to submit comments to the Standards Association of New Zealand, Private Bag, Wellington, not later than 31 August 1978.

Number and Title of Specification

NZS 648:1953 General methods for the testing of woven textiles (Methods covered in other standards).

NZS 757:1950 Flock (withdrawn on the grounds of non usage).

NZS 1527:1960 (BS 3121:1959) Performance requirements of flameproof materials for clothing and other purposes (Superseded by NZS 8703:1977).

NZS 1735:1962 (BS 3090:1959) Method for determining the fluidity of linen materials in cuprammonium hydroxide solution (a later edition of this British Standard has been proposed for endorsement).

NZS 1756:1963 Warp-knitted fabrics or rayon or acetate for men's, women's, and children's underwear and nightwear. (Obsolete).

NZS 2152:1967 (BS 3257:1960) Principles and terms for the description of fabrics (with special reference to fibre content). (Obsolete).

NZS 2270:1969 Code of practice for the making up and labelling of bed sheets and pillowcases. (Withdrawn on the grounds of non-usage).

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of August 1978.

DENYS R. M. PINFOLD,
Director, Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/6)

The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specification Revoked

Pursuant to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 21 July 1978, revoked the under-mentioned standard specification.

Number and Title of Specification.

NZS 624:1964 Timber ladders for general purposes.
(Superseded by NZS 3609:1978).

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of August 1978.

DENYS R. M. PINFOLD,
Director, Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/7:1125)

The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specifications Revoked

Pursuant to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 28 July 1978, revoked the under-mentioned standard specifications.

Number and Title of Specification

NZS 160:—— (BS 88:—) Cartridge fuses of voltage ratings up to 660 volts—
Part 1:1968 (BS 88:Pt.1: 1952)
Performance and dimensions of fuse links.
Part 2:1968 (BS 88:Pt. 2:1967) Performance and requirements of fuse carriers and fuse bases.

NZS 1166:1970 Model bylaw for hospitals.

*NZS 1332:1969 (BS 1853:1967) Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service.

*A later edition of this British standard has been endorsed as suitable for use in New Zealand.

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of August 1978.

DENYS R. M. PINFOLD,
Director, Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/7: 1126-29)

The Standards Act 1965—Endorsement of Amendments to Overseas Specifications

Pursuant to section 17 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 28 July 1978, endorsed as suitable for use in New Zealand, the under-mentioned amendments to the relevant endorsed specifications.

Amendment Number, Title, and Price of Specification No./AMD (Price)
(Post free)

Australian Standards—
AS C98:1970 Flameproof enclosure of electrical equipment for explosive atmosphere. $6.25 1, 2
AS C140:1960 Edison Type screw lamp-holders. $2.85 5, 6, 7
AS C151:1960 Busways $2.85 7, 8
AS C161:1970 Thermostats and energy regulators $2.85 1, 2
AS C169:1964 Quick connect tab and receptacle connectors. $2.85 4

British Standard— Ruling No. 1
BS 941:1970 Filament lamps for road vehicles $21.65 2/1781 ($9.80)

Copies of the specifications so amended may be ordered from the Standards Association of New Zealand, World Trade Center, 15-23 Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington.
Copies of the amendments are obtainable separately.

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of August 1978.

DENYS R. M. PINFOLD,
Director, Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/10: 625-36)

The Standards Act 1965—Endorsement of Specifications Cancelled

Pursuant to section 17 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 28 July 1978, cancelled the endorsement of the under-mentioned specifications.

Number and Title of Specification

Australian Standards—
AS C111:1968 Miniature overcurrent circuit breakers.
AS C133:1968 Airbreak switches.
AS C165:1961 Thermal overload protective devices for electric motors.
AS C410:1970 Circuit breakers for distribution circuits (up to and including 1000 V a.c. 1200 V d.c.) (current ratings 63 amperes and above).

British Standards—
BS 161:1968 240 volt tungsten filament general service electric lamps.
BS 231:1967 Pressboard for electrical purposes.
BS 3871:——Miniature and moulded case circuit breakers—Part 2:1966 Moulded case circuit breakers for a.c. and d.c. circuits.

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of August 1978.

DENYS R. M. PINFOLD,
Director, Standards Association of New Zealand.
(S.A. 114/2/12:77-83)