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BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Often referred to as the reg's. This is the fundamental guidance on low voltage installations below 1000V. 

Following this guidance is the best way to ensure alignment with the Electricity at Work Regulations

GS38 - Electrical test equipment for use on low voltage electrical systems

Sets out the requirements for test equipment for live low voltage detection. Required for live voltage testing below 1000V and for the process of safe isolation.

 

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HSR 25 - The Electricity at Work Regualations

This is a guidance publication to set out the requirements of the electricity at work regulations. It is written in plain language to be more accessible than the actual regulations. Available for free PDF download or printed copy.

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ISBN:

978 0 7176 6636 2

Guidance Note 1

Selection & Erection

Guidance for designers, specifiers, installers and inspectors of low voltage electrical installations

Guidance Note 2

Isolation and switching

Guidance on the requirements for isolation and switching in low voltage electrical installations below 1000V ac.

Guidance Note 3

Inspection & testing

Guidance on the requirements of BS7671 with regard to inspection and testing of low voltage electrical installation below 1000V ac.

Guidance Note 4

Protection against fire

Requirement of BS7671 for the protection against fire in low voltage electrical installations.

Guidance Note 5

Protection against electric shock

Requirements of BS7671 for the protection of  persons or livestock from electric shock.

Guidance Note 6

Protection against overcurrent

Details hot to protect against overcurrent in low voltage electrical installations in line with BS7671

Guidance Note 7
Special Locations

A guide to the additional requirements where the electrical system is subject to detrimental environmental conditions

Guidance Note 8
Earthing and Bonding

Requirements for low voltage installations with regard to earthing and bonding.

Electricians Guide to the Building regulations

Specific information for  designers and constructors of electrical installations with regard to UK building regulations.

On Site Guide

An essential guide for domestic or commercial installers of low voltage electrical installations up to 100A

 

Electrical Installation Design Guide

A guide for the design of low voltage electrical installations

Electricians Guide to Emergency Lighting

Guide for emergency lighting in low voltage electrical installations

 

Guide to cables and cable management

An IET guide to the selection and erection of cable management systems.

Students Guide to the IET wiring regulations

A guide to requirements for electrical installations BS7671.

Electricians Guide to Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems

Another IET publication giving advice on the selection and erection of fire alarm systems. 

 

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