Sim's Electrical Companion
Further Reading
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