Amendment 3 is getting closer- find out about Risk Assessment changes

[AmtechGroup]

The BS 7671:2008 Amendment 3 changes are coming ever closer. We are producing a range of white papers highlighting the main changes affecting electrical contractors and designers. Our latest concentrates on Risk Assessments for the Omission of RCDs for Socket outlets.

Amendment 3 proposes changes to the regulations governing the additional protection by means of an RCD for socket outlets whose ratings do not exceed 20A. Under the proposed changes, if the designer decides that RCD protection is not required, he then must provide and document his reasons for their omission. This should be provided in the form of a Risk Assessment and appended to the appropriate Electrical Installation Certificate.

You can download our free white paper for full information and sample Risk Assessment forms.
Download here - Risk Assessments for the Omission of RCDs for Socket Outlets :: Amtech Group

 

[Geordie Spark]

what a load of shi&e

Very succinct but here in Geordieland we spell it shyte .... as in "Haddawaynshyte" the rough translation being "go forth and evacuate you bowels" often followed by the parting shot "Bonny lad".

 

[Andy78]

I'm not understanding any confusion over this reg change.
Everything is exactly the same as before except where you could previously exempt a socket from RCD protection for a "skilled or instructed person" just by saying so, you now will just have to provide a piece of paper saying the same thing. That's it. All the rules regarding RCD protection of sockets and cables remain unchanged.

 

[Octopus]

I really don't understand the need for these "minor" changes without clearing up the "mess" of previous changes!

 

[Andy78]

I really don't understand the need for these "minor" changes without clearing up the "mess" of previous changes!

True, very true. Seems they are always rewording things to clarify muddy issues that could have been written better in the first place.

 

[Geordie Spark]

True, very true. Seems they are always rewording things to clarify muddy issues that could have been written better in the first place.

Aye, they've never heard the old saying; "Do it right, do it once" or whatever it is. Bloody muppets. Have nowt to do with them.

 

[telectrix]

whats one of them RDC things. is it summat to do with rugby?

 

[Pete999]

whats one of them RDC things. is it summat to do with rugby?

No mate RCD Rugby Club Dipsticks

 

[Geordie Spark]

whats one of them RDC things. is it summat to do with rugby?

Ye'll have to ask Mark from MDF aboot that.

 

[marc8]

Best way round just fit RCD protection to everything & then don't have to bother with Ra, I personally fit RCBO's to nearly all boards I change.

 

[ruston]

Mais oui Monsieur - as always!

(see that?? .... Tri-Lingual - Geordie, English and now ... Frog!!)

You're that Bi thingy too aren't you?

 

[Engineer54]

Best way round just fit RCD protection to everything & then don't have to bother with Ra, I personally fit RCBO's to nearly all boards I change.

Why bother with ADS at all, when you install the wondrous cover all RCD protection??

 

[Guest125]

I think the RA is a good idea that clears things up. Before it was open to interpretation now it is black or white. No written RA then RCD protection is required. No arguments from the client.