Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations (4th Edition)
By: IETDetails: Paperback.
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Publication date: 17/07/2015
Publisher: IET
ISBN: 9781849198899
Publication Status: Active
Publication Description

IET Electrician's Guide to the Building Regs
The Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations will ensure domestic installers not only comply with the requirements for electrical safety, but also with other relevant parts, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy.
Who is the Electrician's Guide for?
All involved with domestic electrical installations that need to comply with the Building Regulations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Many of the changes in Amendment No. 3 of BS 7671:2008, The IET Wiring Regulations, are reflected in this essential guide to the Building Regulations. These are expected to include (but are not limited to):
- Changes to definitions throughout the Regulations
- Changes to earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices
- Consumer units (to come into effect January 2016)
- Circuit-breakers used as functional switches
- Isolation of outdoor lighting
- Cables in bathrooms
- Outdoor lighting
- ELV lighting
Ensure that your work meets the new standards and improves your safety and that of homeowners by following the new guidance.
Amendment No. 3 published on 5 January 2015 and
came into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment No. 3 to Wiring Regulations BS7671 : 2008