the-Regs : BS7671 18th Edition Online Training
BS 7671: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – Study when you want and pass your exam when you're ready…
I have recently signed up for your 17th Edition course and just completed a first fairly quick run through the book with your slides. Will now start again being more thorough and start going through the workbooks. As I have gone through the regs I have “tested” my current home wiring set up (I recently … Read more
Just a quick post about a question that is often asked… “Do I need to earth the metal back box for a socket?” A metal back box for a socket would be classed as an exposed-conductive part and as such it needs to be earthed. If the back box has a fixed lug on one … Read more
BS7671 Part 3 Chapter 31 Purpose, Supplies and Structure 311 Maximum Demand and Diversity Regulation 311.1 …….. In determining the maximum demand of an installation diversity may be taken into account. What this means is that not everything will be switched on at the same time and we can make allowances for that. Domestic installations: Applying … Read more
Companies have a legal duty to ensure that suitable arrangements are in place to manage health and safety. Documented risk assessments must be made if the company employs 5 or more people and these records must be kept. Basically: Assess the possible risks. Determine the possible consequences. Who or what will be affected. Evaluate the … Read more
Let’s have a look at a real world situation. A simple one really but let’s have a look at some of the Wiring Regulations that may apply. A three story steel scaffold is being built on the outside of a building to complete some renovation work. There will be walkways and working gantries and as … Read more