Student's Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations


Book Description

The Student's Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations is designed for students studying for a career in the electrotechnical industry. The content will enhance the reader's understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations and how to interpret them, as well as integrating with current qualifications being delivered. The simple format, using diagrams and examples, provides students with guidance to navigate their way through the information available in BS 7671 while studying electrical courses. The book provides information on various acts and regulations that students will need to know throughout their studies and into their careers, including easy to understand guidance designed to develop practical abilities and understanding of simple circuits.




Electrical Installation Design Guide


Book Description

The book provides step-by-step guidance on the design of electrical installations, from domestic installation final circuit design to fault level calculations for LV systems. Updated to include the new requirements in Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008, the Electrical Installation Design Guide reflects important changes to: Definitions throughout the Regulations Earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices Amendment 3 published on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.




17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations: Design and Verification of Electrical Installations


Book Description

This popular guide provides an understanding of basic design criteria and calculations, along with current inspection and testing requirements and explains how to meet the requirements of the IEE Wiring Regulations. The book explains in clear language those parts of the regulations that most need simplifying. There are common misconceptions regarding bonding, voltages, disconnection times and sizes of earthing conductors. This book clarifies the requirements and outlines the correct procedures to follow. It is an affordable reference for all electrical contractors, technicians and other workers involved in designing and testing electrical installations. It will answer queries quickly and help ensure work complies with the latest version of the Wiring Regulations. With the coverage carefully matched to the syllabus of the City & Guilds Certificate in Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations (2391-20) and containing sample exam questions and answers, it is also an ideal revision guide. Brian Scaddan, I Eng, MIET, is a consultant for and an Honorary Member of City & Guilds. He has over 35 years’ experience in Further Education and training. He is Director of Brian Scaddan Associates Ltd, an approved City and Guilds and NICEIC training centre offering courses on all aspects of Electrical Installation Contracting including the C&G 2391 series. He is also a leading author of books on electrical installation.




17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations: Explained and Illustrated


Book Description

This popular guide focuses on common misconceptions in the application of the Wiring Regulations. It explains in clear language those parts of the Regs that most need simplifying, outlining the correct procedures to follow and those to avoid. Emphasis has been placed on areas where confusion and misinterpretation is common, such as earthing and bonding, circuit design and protection, and in particular the increased use of RCDs. It is an affordable reference for all electrical contractors and other workers involved in electrical installations. It will enable safe and efficient compliance and help answer queries quickly to ensure work complies with the latest version of the Wiring Regulations. With the coverage carefully matched to the syllabus of the City & Guilds Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382-10 and 2382-20) and containing sample exam questions and answers, it is also an ideal revision guide. Brian Scaddan, I Eng, MIET, is a consultant for and an Honorary Member of City & Guilds. He has over 35 years’ experience in Further Education and training. He is Director of Brian Scaddan Associates Ltd, an approved City and Guilds and NICEIC training centre offering courses on all aspects of Electrical Installation Contracting including the C&G 2382 series. He is also a leading author of books on electrical installation.




Wiring Regulations Pocket Book


Book Description

This new Routledge Pocket Book provides a user-friendly guide to the latest amendments to the 18th Edition of IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018). This Pocket Book contains topic-based chapters that link areas of working practice -with the specifics of the Regulations themselves. The requirements of the Regulations, are presented in an informal, easy-to-read style that strips away confusion. Packed with useful hints and tips that highlight the most important or mandatory requirements, the book is a concise reference on all aspects of the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations. This handy guide provides an on-the-job reference source for Electricians, Designers, Service Engineers, Inspectors, Builders, and Students.




The Electrician's Guide to the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment 3:2015 and Part P of the Building Regulations


Book Description

For more than 30 years, students and practising electricians have relied on John Whitfield to guide them through the complexities of the Wiring Regulations. Unlike other publications, it does not assume that readers are fully conversant with electrical theory. It assumes just a basic knowledge and introduces technical matter with brief easy-to-understand explanations. His Guide is a recognised brand, has consistently been a bestseller and regarded as THE guide to the Wiring Regulations. This 4th Edition covers Amendment 3:2015, regarded as ‘potentially life-saving’, which comes into effect July 2015. As in earlier editions, all useful relevant details derived from other IET publications such as Guidance Notes, Wiring Matters, which might otherwise be overlooked by electricians, are included. Importantly the Guide also benefits from the most up-to-date, hands-on expertise provided by the co-author, Andrew Hay-Ellis, whose credentials are second-to-none. He is an established author of vocational electrical books and, amongst other functions, is a Chief Examiner at City & Guilds.




Exam Preparation: Electrical Installations (2391)


Book Description

This level 3 qualification helps learners develop the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. The qualification offers three pathways depending on the type of inspection and testing required or previous qualifications gained by learners. 2391 is intended for practising electricians who want to expand their skills and knowledge in the area of Initial Verification and/or Periodic Inspection and continue their professional development. The book will: Include guidelines and advice about sitting the exam Include practice examinations, with fully worked and 'model' answers Act as a valuable revision aid, to help students prepare for the full exam




Exam Preparation: Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification (5357)


Book Description

This book has been written as an exam practice aid to complete the City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology (5357). It sets out methods of studying, offers advice on exam preparation and provides details of the scope and structure of the examinations. This qualification is for learners who want to work as an electrician and those installing electrical systems and equipment in buildings and structures. It helps acquire the necessary knowledge regarding the design, installation and commissioning of electrical systems. The book: Includes guidelines and advice about sitting the exam Includes practice examinations, with fully worked and 'model' answers Acts as a valuable revision aid, to help students prepare for the full exam




Electrician's Guide to Fire Detection and Alarm Systems


Book Description

This edition incorporates the relevant changes to the updated Code of Practice for Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Systems in Non-domestic Premises, British Standards (BS) 5839:2013. It takes into account the relevant parts of BS 7671 and BS 5839 and will be essential for all fire alarm designers, installers and specifiers.




Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations


Book Description

"This book gives guidance on the Building Regulations for England, Scotland and Wales. It includes guidance not only on the requirements for electrical installations (Part P) but also for other parts of the Building Regulations (Parts A,B,C,E,F,Lamd M) that persons carrying out electrical installations are expected to comply with" -- Preface.