The Big Green Book!

[Dunc]

Well, BS7671 2008: Amendment 1 is due out next month but so far I can find next to nowt when it comes to useful information on what is changing. So far i know the following parts are being added.

• New section 444 – Measures against electromagnetic disturbances
• New section 534 – Devices for protection against over voltage. Selection of surge protection devices (SPD)
• New section 710 – Medical locations
• New section 729 – Operating or maintenance gangways
• Appendix 6 – New model forms for certification and reporting – this covers the new Electrical Installation condition Report (EICR) which supersedes the Periodic Inspection Report (PIR)

The amendments also cover minor works changes which relate to exceptions regarding RCD protection

Since most of my work is in the domestic sector i can ignore some of the changes as they are very unlikely to effect me in my day to day work but other sections i'm not so sure about. For example does anyone know what changes sections 444 and 534 will have on a domestic install? Am i going to have to start fitting surge suppressors when ever i change a consumer unit? Anyone got any info or links that would be of use? There was so much more info freely available before the BRB was brought out but i can't seem to find much regarding the BGB! :32:

 

[cbw]

No significant changes for us domestic chaps

Surge protection to be 'given consideration' on new build, So no need to worry.

Only real issue for me is change in PIR

No change on RCD protection

 

[IQ Electrical]

Well, BS7671 2008: Amendment 1 is due out next month but so far I can find next to nowt when it comes to useful information on what is changing. So far i know the following parts are being added.

Since most of my work is in the domestic sector i can ignore some of the changes as they are very unlikely to effect me in my day to day work but other sections i'm not so sure about. For example does anyone know what changes sections 444 and 534 will have on a domestic install? Am i going to have to start fitting surge suppressors when ever i change a consumer unit? Anyone got any info or links that would be of use? There was so much more info freely available before the BRB was brought out but i can't seem to find much regarding the BGB! :32:

There is little to affect the domestic side of things other than the introduction of the EICR in place of the PIR.

 

[cornburn]

Had my assessment last week and the area guy said they're restructuring all the regs numbers, so any new books you get or new versions of any guidance notes won't tally up without the new book.

 

[IQ Electrical]

Had my assessment last week and the area guy said they're restructuring all the regs numbers, so any new books you get or new versions of any guidance notes won't tally up without the new book.

Quite correct, new numbering denotes a UK regulation or a Harmonised Document regulation by the type of number allocated.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

An example of what IQ is saying is:

The introduction of a new numbering system for UK-specific regulations (to differentiate them from harmonised European/International regulations).
For example, the current regulation 422.3.14 relating to flexible cables will become 422.3.100

quoted from switched on magazine, issue 21

 

[IQ Electrical]

An example of what IQ is saying is:


quoted from switched on magazine, issue 21

Lol, an example of what I was TRYING to say

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Highlighters at the ready!!!

 

[Goody]

£80 fro IET & £64 from amazon.co.uk

IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment no 1:2011) - IET Electrical

Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011: IET Wiring Regulations: Amazon.co.uk: Institution Of Engineering And Technology: Books

I am thinking of getting it from amazon.co.uk. What do you guys think?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Has it gone up?
Sure it was only £60 with free postage the other week.

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Has it gone up?
Sure it was only £60 with free postage the other week.

It was, as I bought it for £60.

 

[nickblake]

Thats typical just when i'd finished painting my red one green

 

[SirKit Breaker]

£80 fro IET & £64 from amazon.co.uk

IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment no 1:2011) - IET Electrical

Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011: IET Wiring Regulations: Amazon.co.uk: Institution Of Engineering And Technology: Books

I am thinking of getting it from amazon.co.uk. What do you guys think?

I'm getting it free when i start my new job:smartass2:

 

[JUD]

£80 fro IET....

Just join up. You'll get it for £52.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Only £123 to join.