Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

Section 722 BS7671:2018 Amendment 1 2020 : Electric Vehicle Charging Installations A brief overview 722.1 Scope: Section 722 does not apply to electric vehicle charging points that employ inductive charging or to mobility scooter and similar chargers for vehicles of 10 A or less. 722.311: Load curtailment, reduction or disconnection (automatically or manually) may be … Read more

Periodic Inspection and Testing

Periodic Inspection and Testing and completion of an Electrical Installation Condition Report ‘EICR’ The aim of a periodic inspection and test is to produce a report on the condition of an electrical installation and to ascertain whether it is safe for continued use. If available, previous inspection and test documents should be sought prior to … Read more

How to Pass the 18th Edition exam here at the-Regs.co.uk

We have two online 18th Edition courses for you to choose from. Our most popular is the Full 18th Edition course with exam which is the ‘Full Plus’ or ‘*Full Plus with Book’ training option. This course covers the whole of the 18th Edition BS7671 book in a tutor led cover to cover review. Our … Read more

Permitted Cable Zones / Routes

Permitted cable routes / zones BS7671:2018 I’ve recently been asked a question by one of our 18th Edition students and think it would be useful to see it here. ” My inquiry is quite simple really, but I am a little confused as to what is acceptable practice for cables that are installed in walls … Read more

BS7671:2018 & Amendment 1:2020

This post highlights the changes made to BS7671:2018 that were introduced by Amendment 1: 2020. For more information and training relating to ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Installations’ or any electrical installation training matters please feel free to contact us… Introduction… Amendment 1 has been introduced this year to amend Section 722 of BS7671:2018 ‘Electric Vehicle Charging … Read more

Fire and Cable Supports.

The often misunderstood regulation concerning fires and cable supports… Recently I was speaking to a builder who had been refurbishing an old terraced house and he was telling me about the electrician who completed the rewire. The ceilings on the ground floor had been removed but were going to be re-boarded once the electrics and … Read more

Residual Current Devices

There are Two Types of Residual Current Device… Residual current operated circuit breaker without integral overcurrent protection – an RCCB Split load consumer units usually contain two RCCBs each protecting multiple circuits within the consumer unit with overload and short circuit protection provided via the individual circuit breakers. Problems can arise when the RCCB within … Read more

Periodic Inspection and Testing

In order to provide a snapshot on its condition a Periodic inspection and test is completed on an existing electrical installations and a judgement is made by the peson conducting the inspection and test as to whether or not the installation is in a satisfactory condition and can be used safely. The results of inspection … Read more