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  1. H

    BS7671, OSG et al - Effective Markers and Referencing

    A bit of an odd one, I'll admit, but I'm relatively late in settling on a system of annotation to help me find common information fast and to cross-reference it for review. I know this isn't terribly exciting, but I'd be curious to hear / see how others have implemented their system, and what...
  2. Midwest

    Clarification on Minor Works Certification

    I'm sure this has been asked before, and I have done some searching here, but not quite sure how to phrase it to search properly. I have just completed some minor works on a property installed to the 16th, i.e. no rcd's on lighting. The client required replacement of existing ensuite lighting...
  3. M

    Non notifiable work?

    Is it a legal requirement to certificate non notifiable work? Do you have to.
  4. O

    Departures from bs7671, certification.

    Hi, I have always made sure my installs have no departures from bs7671 but I'm doing a ccu change next week and have done some preliminary testing and the heating circuit (boiler and heating controls) has low IR readings, had a look in all obvious places and cant find any problems, had trouble...
  5. B

    BS7671 Dragons Den idear

    Whilst clearing out my draws (In the wardrode) i come across my old BRB.. Well at £70 a shot im sure they can com up with a better way to see you the amendemt.. Like for exampe a file a fax type book and when the ammendments come out you just buy the "Ammendmet pack" with only the affected...
  6. P

    Main Switch/isolator

    Hi Guys, Right, 3 phase supply into main distributors fuses, then through the meter then feeding a busbar section. The from the busbar section is feeding 3 main isolators feeding dis boards. Does there need to be a main switch or isolator between the meter and busbar section? Or is the...
  7. B

    BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

    Hi all, New to this site, so be kind. Im currently half way through my training but, I am in desperate need for the Green cover book. I currently have the Red cover book. Where would you suggest the cheapest place for this will be? Thanks in advance Ben
  8. tigerpaul

    Prosecution

    We had our ECA assessor visit today and while we were chatting he mentioned a case in London where a contractor had done an apartment block. There was a fan in a bathroom which had gotten stuck and the motor had caught alight and caused a major fire. Everything he'd done was as per BS7671...
  9. B

    Addition to circuit not up to bs7671

    Where do I stand with this one? Got sent to a job today to install an extractor fan in a domestic bathroom for a letting agency When I got to the property I knew it was going to be an awkward one. My plan was to take a three core from the ceiling rose in the bathroom to a fan isolator switch...
  10. keniff

    Replacement shower

    If your replacing a shower like for like power wise, are you under any obligation to supply rcd for this? As no alteration has been made to the circuit and no change of opd has been done?
  11. S

    BS7671 Examination

    Good Evening, What do you guys think about the format of the BS7671 examination. I feel that it far to easy to obtain the required pass rate!! The format does not test us enough IMO, I think that it should be an open book exam with written answers and not multiple choice or multiple guess in...
  12. J

    17th Edition BS7671 Digital

    Hello guys, After read a lot about the subject, there is one thing that i don't find the answer anywhere. You could help me. I am thinking in register myself in the courses 2382-12, 2394, 2395 and 2396. As you must know, all of the courses demand some IET books. Facing that, i am thinking in...
  13. L

    The new green bs7671

    Not sure if anything has been posted the subject! I heard from a mate who had just recently bought the BGB and he has found that it may be a fake, pages faint and lines on the edge of pages. Thing is I just bought one for myself a few days ago, same place as him, amazon. He said he contacted...
  14. J

    Qualified person for BS7671 Cert Peterborough Area

    The DNO will be coming to upgrade the company fuse at my place soon. On the customer side, I need to provide them with a BS7671 test certificate for the internal wiring. I also need the the tails from the meter to the CU upgrading from 16mm to 25mm. I need a switch fuse connecting to the...
  15. O

    Departures from BS7671

    Hi all, A quick question out of interest really, When testing after alteration or addition, if you come up with a departure from the regs do you put it right or just note it in the box. I might be my own worst enemy here cos if I find any I can't bear to leave until it's put right. Thing is...
  16. yellowvanman

    Cooker switches

    Just done an inspection on a house. Recent (6 years) new kitchen. Oven and hob isolator switches are on the wall behind fitted cupboards and pull out drawers. Can't reach the Hob isolator switch and definately can't unscrew the cover. Oven switch is accessible if the drawer(s) are removed...
  17. C

    Maz Zs as per bs7671.

    Morning guys, (& girls) quick one, i cant seem to find the max Zs's for bs3871's in the BGB. any help would be helpful!! Cheers. Danny
  18. FatBob

    522.8.10 Does all concentric cable satisfy BS7671 for underground use?

    Following a query in another post with a respected member about the suitability of pvc concentric cable for underground wiring, I wrote yesterday to the respected author John Whitfield, who has written widely on the subject of the IEE Wiring regulations, his most notable work probably The...
  19. D

    BS7671 Green Book

    Can someone tell me where in the new green book it gives the maximum disconnection time for a circuit on a TN system when there is likelyhood of contact from livestock? I just can't find it ? Dichroic
  20. M

    BS7671 17th edition amendments

    Has anybody heard when City & Guilds are bring out amendment 1 update? My part P is ready for renewal soon and was told by Napit that i need my amendment on my 17th edition. I said city & guilds have not released it yet?

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