Red or Green

[shortcourse]

Evening all

Sorry if this has been answered before but!

The green book is out now but I have been told it does not become effective until Jan 2012. Is this true?

If it is, what colour do we use for the next six months.

Thanks

 

[Paul.M]

You use the existing regulations (red book) until the new amended regs (green) comes into effect.

 

[telectrix]

afaik, you can use either from now till jan 2012. bgb after jan 2012.

 

[Guest123]

From now until 1st Jan 2012 you can use either ol' red or lil' green. From the 1st Jan 2012 only lil' green should be used for new installations that weren't designed before this date.

 

[chronyx]

I have just applied to do the 2382 17th edition course.

Is this a pointless exercise now?

 

[IQ Electrical]

I have just applied to do the 2382 17th edition course.

Is this a pointless exercise now?

For many, yes, but you might pass it.

 

[chronyx]

Thanks what I mean is, in 6 months will I have to take yet another (Green book) exam?

 

[IQ Electrical]

Thanks what I mean is, in 6 months will I have to take yet another (Green book) exam?

No, it's still the 17th Edition and I have it on good authority that there will be no change to 2382 until after amendment 2

 

[Guest123]

I have it on good authority that there will be no change to 2382 until after amendment 2

About 2014 then.....:mickey:

 

[chronyx]

Should be valid for quite a while then. Thanks IQ!

 

[tommy76it]

Why have they updated the regs yet again.They are at it imo.There is no need for it.

 

[tommy76it]

Why have they updated the regs yet again.They are at it imo.There is no need for it.

Its all a scam to sell more books.How do they get away with it?

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Its all a scam to sell more books. How do they get away with it?

Mate, you don't have to quote yourself.

Updates are necessary. Harmonization, new technologies, new demands/requirements.. you can't be that naive?

Some of the changes in amendment 1 were to the request of the industry, to rectify problem areas.


If you think a new amendment is just another expense of £65 (approx) then naturally you'll be pee'd off. If you actually use the book properly you will find it very worthwhile.

 

[chronyx]

I agree it is necessary, but think it's disgusting they don't offer a trade-in for those of us who have bought the previous version!

 

[tommy76it]

Mate, you don't have to quote yourself.

Updates are necessary. Harmonization, new technologies, new demands/requirements.. you can't be that naive?

Some of the changes in amendment 1 were to the request of the industry, to rectify problem areas.


If you think a new amendment is just another expense of £65 (approx) then naturally you'll be pee'd off. If you actually use the book properly you will find it very worthwhile.

Well i think you must be pretty naive if thats what you believe.