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Essential for electrical installers and installation designers, the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) have been completely restructured and updated for the first time in over a decade: this 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) will come into effect in June 2008. Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an authoritative and accessible guide to the 17th Edition, illustrating the changes and providing real solutions to the problems that can often occur with practical interpretation. Written and developed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association, Guide to the Wiring Regulations brings a wealth of experience to the subject and offers clear explanations of the changes in the Standard. Starting with full coverage of the legal requirements the book then goes on to: - provide extensive advice on circuit design, selection and erection, wiring systems, earthing and bonding;Â
- explore the additional requirements of the Standard for protection against voltage disturbances and implementation of measures against electromagnetic influences (EMC);
- elaborate on the alterations to the inspection and testing requirements;
- feature practical information on the new special locations included in the 17th Edition, particularly exhibitions, shows and stands, floor and ceiling heating systems, mobile or transportable units and photovoltaic power systems;
- highlight the changes made in the new edition to existing special locations, including bathrooms, swimming pools, agricultural and horticultural premises and caravan/camping parks.
Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an outstanding resource for all users of the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) including electricians who want a better understanding of the theory behind the Standard, electrical technicians, installation engineers, design engineers, and apprentices. Both trainees and practitioners will find this guide indispensable for understanding the impact of the changes introduced in the 17th Edition (BS 7671: 2008). Additional supporting material is available at www.wiley.com/go/eca—wiringregulations
Synopsis
Essential for electrical installers and installation designers, the "IEE Wiring Regulations" (BS 7671) have been completely restructured and updated for the first time in over a decade: this 17th Edition of the "IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008)" will come into effect in June 2008. "Guide to the Wiring Regulations" is an authoritative and accessible guide to the 17th Edition, illustrating the changes and providing real solutions to the problems that can often occur with practical interpretation. Written and developed by the Electrical Contractors' Association, "Guide to the Wiring Regulations" brings a wealth of experience to the subject and offers clear explanations of the changes in the Standard.Starting with full coverage of the legal requirements, the book then goes on to: provide extensive advice on circuit design, selection and erection, wiring systems, earthing and bonding; explore the additional requirements of the Standard for protection against voltage disturbances and implementation of measures against electromagnetic influences (EMC); elaborate on the alterations to the inspection and testing requirements; feature practical information on the new special locations included in the 17th Edition, particularly exhibitions, shows and stands, floor and ceiling heating systems, mobile or transportable units and photovoltaic power systems; and, highlight the changes made in the new edition to existing special locations, including bathrooms, swimming pools, agricultural and horticultural premises and caravan/camping parks. "Guide to the Wiring Regulations" is an outstanding resource for all users of the "17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations" (BS 7671: 2008) including electricians who want a better understanding of the theory behind the Standard, electrical technicians, installation engineers, design engineers, and apprentices. Both trainees and practitioners will find this guide indispensable for understanding the impact of the changes introduced in the 17th Edition (BS 7671: 2008).
From the Back Cover
Guide to the Wiring Regulations 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) Darrell Locke IEng MIEE ACIBSE, Electrical Contractors′ Association, UK Essential for electrical installers and installation designers, the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) have been completely restructured and updated for the first time in over a decade: this 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) will come into effect in June 2008. Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an authoritative and accessible guide to the 17th Edition, illustrating the changes and providing real solutions to the problems that can often occur with practical interpretation. Written and developed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association, Guide to the Wiring Regulations brings a wealth of experience to the subject and offers clear explanations of the changes in the standard. Starting with full coverage of the legal requirements the book then goes on to: - provide extensive advice on circuit design, selection and erection, wiring systems, earthing and bonding;
- explore the additional requirements of the Standard for protection against voltage disturbances and implementation of measures against electromagnetic influences (EMC);
- elaborate on the alterations to the inspection and testing requirements;
- feature practical information on the new special locations included in the 17th Edition, particularly exhibitions, shows and stands, floor and ceiling heating systems, mobile or transportable units and photovoltaic power systems;
- highlight the changes made in the new edition to existing special locations, including bathrooms, swimming pools, agricultural and horticultural premises and caravan/camping parks.
Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an outstanding resource for all users of the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) including electricians who want a better understanding of the theory behind the Standard, electrical technicians, installation engineers, design engineers, and apprentices. Both trainees and practitioners will find this guide indispensable for understanding the impact of the changes introduced in the 17th Edition (BS 7671: 2008). Additional supporting material is available at www.wiley.com/go/eca—wiringregulations
About the Author
Author - Darrell Locke Darrell has over 25 years experience in the Electrical Industry, which includes being employed by the Electrical Contractors' Association as their Technical Manager-Power for over 10 years. Much of Darrell's work is spent specialising in the continuous development of The IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671 in conjunction with the British Standards Institute and the IET (Formerly The Institution of Electrical Engineers) with whom he is a member. Over the years he has produced a number of publications and has spoken at conferences, seminars and live radio regarding various electrical matters. He has been deeply involved in the drafting of BS 7671: 2008 and also with the corresponding standards European and international level. Darrell is a Chairman of one of the four Panels of the Wiring Regulations committee dealing with a considerable amount of the document.
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