regulations

  1. B

    Help: I am 15th edition IEE Regs what are my restrictions

    Hi,, I qualified to 15th edition IEE regs some 28 yrs ago. I then left the trade. I kept my hand in by doing foreigners and of course all electrical work on my own properties. I would class myself as competent and safe. I was wondering what restrictions there are on any work I can do, for...
    • bezzy
    • Thread
    • edition regs regulations
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  2. B

    2 circuits present at double gang switch hallway vs landing regs (again)

    Have listened to this one banded around many times. Situation where some sparks argue that ground or 1st floor circuits should not be present at one switch as is often the case if a strapper drops down to the hallway 2 way feeding the landing with the hallway switch also within the same (double...
  3. charlie76

    Is this an error in the "Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations"

    Reading the "Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations" today (ISBN 978-1-84919-889-9) section 5.7.5 Fixed Equipment, further down the paragraph states: "Outdoor fixed equipment is not required to be protected by an RCD" That in itself does not ring correct to me I would expect an RCD to...
  4. R

    Transportable office regs help please

    Hi, I have been asked to wire and cert a transportable storage container that's is going to be used as office. Basic ring circuit, couple of fan heaters 2x lights, db board. I am a domestic installer, do I need to be full scope to do this and also what kind of certification is required? Any help...
  5. S

    WANTED: 2382-15 17th Edition Regulations Course in East Sussex

    Hi all At the risk of repeating what may have already been discussed, does anyone know any authorised 17th Edition courses which are in South East Sussex. I have completed 16th Edition. I have found www.ableskills.co.uk/electrical-courses/17th-edition-courses/ (In Dartford for £375 inc)...
  6. Davehaywire

    New build ring circuit regulations -help please

    In a new build , I have noticed how the Sparks that have wired the house (4 bed 3 storey town house) They have put the kitchen appliances sockets/kitchen worktop sockets/boiler fcu/1st floor sockets/2nd floor sockets on a 32A ring and the ground floor sockets only 4 sockets on another 32A ring...
  7. Pete999

    Building Regulations

    For a laugh I went on line and completed the "Part P test" no I didn't do the course, did it just for fun, it seems to me that if the questions are similar to the ones I answered, yes I passed before anyone has a dig, cover more than just part P of these regulations. To that end would it not be...
  8. Lucien Nunes

    Where does it say in the regs...?

    Is it my imagination or are we seeing a ridiculous number of threads with this kind of question? Sure, some are just trolling, but many of them look like genuine queries where people want to know a the number of the reg that says whether it's OK to install 2.5T+E clipped direct to some 4x2 to...
  9. A

    regulations in Scotland

    We have to rewire a house in Scotland in January, does anyone know if for notification we have to do as here in England (go through a organisation such as Niceic,Napit) or it is different there.your help would be much appreciated.
  10. G

    Bit rusty on regs.

    I've not been active as a sparky for a little while, so bit rusty on regs. Esp. the new ones :-) Can anyone tell me if I should be worried about the sparky doing my kitchen? This is the finished wiring.
  11. M

    Fuse board regs?

    Hi all. I'm not an electrician but would like some advice please. The fuse board above is what is in our new property. A single old man lift there before us and only had few appliances. We're now being told our house insurance will be void if we don't get it upgraded and it needs doing for...
    • macka09
    • Thread
    • board fuse fuse board regs regulations
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  12. H

    Help with Regs

    Generic title as since I'm going through the book I might have more than one question (which I have so far). So, first question. Can somebody explain 559.5.1: At each fixed lighting point one of the following shall be used for the termination of the wiring system: (i)... (ii)... (iii)...
  13. P

    new smoke regulations

    Hi guys, been quoting for a lot of smoke detection upgrades for landlords. Had a look at a job today that has an open plan kitchen/living room, does anyone know what is required here? Going to have a google once the kids are in bed, just thought I'd ask the question!
  14. J

    Plug-in Solar Power Stations

    Hi there. Interested to know what anyone thinks about these plug-in solar power stations which are coming onto the market. These things are wired (via a Switched Fused Connection Unit) into the mains power supply. This system dispenses with the feed-in tariff and can apparently be installed...
  15. M

    Portugal wiring regulations

    Can anyone tell me how to find a regs book for Portugal
    • MylesOD
    • Thread
    • not uk portugal regs regulations wiring
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. J

    Is this considered ring in general and/or by the regs?

    Hi everyone, I was asked to fix a messed up ring. The client doesn't want to tear apart everything and asked if it will comply with the regs if it is done like this - Let's say we have a ring with three points and a spur from each point. The point is that the three points on the ring will be...
    • JuniorSparky
    • Thread
    • general regs regulations ring
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. SJD

    Wiring regs as at Dec 2005

    I have an EIC from a customer for a domestic property, dated Dec 2005, which covers the installation of a new consumer unit, to bring the installation up to date (at per the regulations in force at that time, stated as 2001 amended to 2004). There are two socket circuits, would you have...
  18. D

    Regs Books

    Hello Fellow Sparks. Can anyone tell me what they do with their old regs books. As I've got amendment 2&3. I have done my 17th with amendment 2 so it's got lots of regs highlighted and a few calculations written in the book. I have also done I&T with it so it's got lots of extra info in. Thanks
  19. polo1

    17th Ed Regs (Amd 3) & On Site Guide (Amd 3)

    Hi guys, I have the above for sale, new & unused (regs still have the plastic covering on). £60 (plus postage) to a good home. Just pm me if interested. Regards. PS sorry for posting in the main forum, forgot there was a "For sale" sub forum!
  20. A

    Rcbo

    Dears Are RCBO used in 3 phase loads, and the other question is about using RCBO for loads located in hazardous area, is it an obligation or not Regards

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