Even the NICEIC get it wrong…

I called at the NICEIC website the other day and noticed this little error… It’s on one of their downloadable ‘Householder Factsheets’ regarding bathrooms Electrical sockets are now permitted in bathrooms or shower rooms as long as they are located more than 3m from the edge of the bath or shower. Specially designed shaver units … Read more

C & G 2382 exam – It’s not so daunting…

I’m often asked by students, “where sould I concentrate my efforts when studying for my final City & Guilds 2382 exam”. If the 2 hour 60 question 2382 exam seems a little too daunting just break it down. It’s all a matter of scale. There are 7 Parts and ’16’ Appendices (some are empty) within BS … Read more

BS 7671:2008 Amendment 2 is here…

A new amendment to BS7671:2008 is here. Amendment 2 dated August 2013 has dropped in our laps. Fortunantly though it’s not too massive a change and only adds a new section to Part 7 with some additional stuff for Part 2. Section 722 Electric Vehicle Charging Installations Applies to circuits intended to supply electric vehicles for charging … Read more