Handbook on the wiring regulations : based on BS 7671:2001

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910823268903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford, : Blackwell Science, 2006, c2002
• ISBN: 9786611318598; 9781281318596; 1281318590; 9780470709962; 0470709960; 9780470690673; 0470690674; 9780470680407; 0470680407
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (232 p.)
• Disciplina: 621.31924
• Soggetti: Electric wiring, Interior - Standards; Electrical engineering - Standards
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Published jointly by the Electrical Contractors' Association and SELECT.; Contains index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Using the Handbook; Summary of Illustrations and Diagrams; Part A; introduction and Plan of BS 7671 : 2001; Guide to Interpreting Flow Charts; Symbols used Throughout the Handbook; Part B; Arrangement of Each Chapter; Part 1 of BS 7671 -Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles; Part 2 of BS 7671 - Definitions; Part 3 of BS 7671 -Assessment of General Characteristics; Part 4 of BS 7671 -Protection for Safety; Part 5 of BS 7671 -Selection and Erection of Equipment; Part 6 of BS 7671 -Special Installations or Locations - Particular Requirements; Part 7 of BS 7671 - Inspection and Testing Part C; Topic Charts for Decision-making and Guidance; Topic Chart 1 -Assessment of General Characteristics; Topic Chart 2 - Protective Conductors and Earthing; Topic Chart 3 - Protection against Electric Shock; Topic Chart 4 - ; Isolation and Switching; Topic Chart 5 -Protection against Over current; Topic Chart 6 -Live Conductors; Topic Chart 7 -Protection against Thermal Effects and External Influences; Topic Chart 8 -Selection and Erection of Equipment; Topic Chart 9 -Special Installations or Locations - Particular Requirements; Topic Chart 10 - Inspection and Testing Part D; Explanatory Illustrations; Part E; Further Information; Part F; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This well established handbook, written and sponsored by the Electrical Contractors' Association and Select (formerly the Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland), provides a detailed, authoritative guide to the Wiring Regulations, BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations. As the regulations are not drafted by topic, the handbook will be particularly useful in guiding designers, installers, inspectors and testers round the various requirements. It gives practical guidance on how to approach new installations, extensions to existing installations, and the more