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BS 7671:2018+A2:2022: What are the changes in surge protection

WEBRichard Townsend, Technical Development Engineer at NAPIT, considers the changes in surge protection requirements with the introduction of BS …

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Circuit-Breaker Standards – What’s The Difference

WEBCircuit-breakers to BS EN 60947-2 are intended for operation by skilled users and they must be maintained. They are suitable for Pollution Level 3, which includes …

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Mobile Or Transportable Units: Key Requirements

WEBMore essential technical support from the team at NICEIC. As for any electrical installation, a mobile or transportable unit must be inspected and tested before …

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How Often Should Periodic Inspection and Testing be Carried out

WEBEvery electrical installation deteriorates to some extent throughout its life and because of this Regulation 135.1 of BS 7671 recommends that every electrical …

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Insulation resistance testing

WEBSuch a test is used for verifying the condition of conductor insulation and connections between conductors and equipment. Introduction. Over time, terminations …

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The importance of safe isolation and other safety measures NAPIT

WEBWith all electrical training, safe isolation is an essential skill that anyone involved in electrical work must be familiar with and use as part of their work practices. …

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Temporary electrical installations on construction and demolition …

WEBThe CDM regulations apply to all building and construction work and include new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, repairs and maintenance. HSE …

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Cables Concealed in Walls or Partitions: The Case for Additional

WEBAs detailed in the Notes to Figures 1 and 2, there is no requirement to provide additional protection by an RCD if the cable concealed in the wall or partition …

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Cables Installed in Suspended Ceilings: Technical Guidance

WEBSupporting of electrical cables. Some of the requirements applicable to cables in suspended ceilings are embodied in Regulation Groups 522.6, 522.7 and …

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Paperwork: What You Should Be Aware Of

WEBWith this common situation in mind, we will consider some essential items of paperwork required by the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671:2018, the …

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How poor lighting is putting your health at risk

WEBIneffective lighting in the workplace is associated with a range of health issues from eye strain and posture to lethargy and attention problems. However, in …

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The five most common assumptions about electricians

WEBWhen it comes to the electrical trade specifically, it was estimated there were around 8,000 female electricians compared to 230,000 male electricians in 2019.

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RCD risk assessments explained NAPIT

WEBNAPIT’s Technical Manager, Trevor Milner, discusses additional protection for socket outlets and risk assessments. Initial installation BS 7671:2018 introduced a …

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Rubber Floor Matting: When and Where

WEBTypical widths of rubber electrical safety matting are 914, 1,000 and 1,220mm, with the surface being slip- resistant. Typical thickness is 3mm for class 0, …

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Mode provides a healthy solution for Grand Designs project

WEBIn 2016 the company added the award-winning Mode locating plug socket to the range. It was designed to assist people with impaired vision or poor hand to eye …

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Understanding overvoltage protection: requirements of BS …

WEBUnderstanding how to use BS 7671 correctly is the key to success. Unfortunately, too often installers look at an isolated “Section” or “Part” of the Regs, …

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Changes to The Code of Practice for Emergency Lighting

WEBThe code of practice for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1, has recently been revised and came into effect on the 31, May 2016. This article looks at the main changes …

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Requirements For Emergency Lighting

WEBClause 5.2.7 recommends that an emergency illumination of not less than 10% of the normal lighting (average value) is provided at the relevant point of the …

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Requirements for automatic transfer switches Craig & Derricott

WEBMartin Blount, Technical Manager at Craig & Derricott, takes a look at the requirements for automatic transfer switches for life safety, fire-fighting and other critical …

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