Good Evening All,
I hope this is the correct forum, please do move if I have my neutral in the live / wires crossed.
Thank you for your help with my HMO query. In return, you may be interested in the draft of The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations...
Can anyone please, tell me is there any sign of breach of Building Regulations here? My new build has been built with space for a single meter box, however, a second one was installed at a later stage. The latest borescope inspection has revealed that there is no lintel above the second box and...
I am fitting a heat detector in a new kitchen. The rest of the house has battery smoke detectors.
I have quoted to update all smoke detectors to mains powered and radio linked. However, is it only my new work that has to comply? In other words do I have to update all other alarms?
I guess my...
Am I correct in thinking under the 18th edition for a new build property an AFDD is compulsory or is this not the case if risk assessed? I am still yet to complete my 18th ed. Also for new build properties is it still ok to hard wire smoke and fire detectors off lighting circuits under 18th...
Does anyone know where I can book the 18th edition wiring regulations update exam.
I live in Worcestershire, I want to just sit the exam, I do not need a course as I only passed the 17th edition last year.
I'm after a copy of this book but everywhere i'm looking I can't find a single copy (new) and am seeing listings for £200+ for used copies.
I understand it's a discontinued book and that the publication of the 3rd Edition has been pushed back to 2020 due to Grenfell Tower tragedy, which is...
Dan submitted a new resource:
On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2018) Electrical Regulations for the UK - Electricians Books - Guides and Books for Electrical Regulations
Read more about this resource...
1568397406
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Site-Guide-7671-Electrical-Regulations/dp/1785614428/
The On-Site Guide is an essential guide to BS 7671. It incorporates the extensive changes in BS 7671:2018, making this a vital guide for keeping up to date. It enables the competent electrician to deal with installations (up to 100 A, 3-phase) providing essential information in a convenient...
We're having an electric towel rail installed in bathroom, outside any zones
It's just above the stairs with a clear wiring run to under the stairs which we've been using as an access void for various pipes/gas runs etc
Electrician is telling me there are regs around where the spur needs to be...
I’m from the US and I’m just trying to learn how UK does things and the terminology of what I call something verses what y’all call materials. I read some of this and I mostly don’t know what being said and I’ve been doing this for 32 years
Can I ask for some feedback and advice from the professionals on the points below?
Refurbishing two cottages into one, I had engaged an electrical firm to carry out the installation, but following very poor work and practice as recommended here I stopped the work and engaged another electrician...
Hi guys,
Just wondering if I can pick the brains of a few CCTV installers.
We are concerned about a neighbour using CCTV from their house to watch us. They live opposite us and have the camera pointed from a window looking out across the road and onto our property. I believe this is not the use...
Hi all
Please help me with all 2018 BS 7671 regulations with referals to new book please... on static caravans Electrical Hook up points and electrical protections and ,safety ...IP RATINGS..
Photos welcome.
Any Info very welcome
Hi,
I've just bought a new build flat in a 8 storey building. The communal lights from floors 1-7 are permanently on as well as two staircases. The ground floor is the only floor with PIR's installed.
It's such a poor design and I can't see how this can be allowed in this day and age. In no...
Hi all,
Can someone point out to me in the regs where it states that LSF is a must?
Been working with a sparky who asked why I was using LSF instead of standard PVC.
He said that the use of LSF is a spec thing and not a regulation - would he be correct?
Thanks all!
Hi All,
I am installing a new earth rod in my house renovation and was wondering what the regulations state in regards to routing the 16mm cable back to the CU.
Does the cable have to route under the ground or can it enter the building above ground?
If above, is there any specific methods of...
Just wanted to pick peoples brains I'm currently having some work done at my house and I've noticed that I currently in my bathroom I have a bayonet fitting that is connected via a very long cable light you would get in a front room, the light itself will just be above the edge of the bath...
Morning all,
I have just bought my first house and I am looking to rewire it in the near future room by room.
I am by trade an industrial electrician and have little domestic training other than my inspection and testing and the odd job here and then.
I was wondering if there was a book out...
As per the title. Took the wrapper off that's it.
BS 7671:2018 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations (New 18th Edition)
£50
Hi all,
Just looking for opinions on a popular dispute between our guys.
Are the regulations retrospective?
By this i mean would you add to a ring main or install a socket without RCD protection?
Would you do the same with lights now as per new 18th edition?
If doing an EICR you see trunking...
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