This section aims to explain some of the new Regulations contained within the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, regarding the consumer unit and final circuits. The original post seems to have dissaappeared so I will restate the problem. The standard is maintained by the Joint IET/BSI Technical Committee JPEL/64, the UK National Committee for Wiring Regulations, and published by the IET (formerly IEE). The protection was a re-wirable fuse. by RCDs having a rated residual operating current (IΔn) not exceeding 30 mA and an operating time not exceeding 40 ms at a residual current of 5 IΔn). (ii) mobile equipment with a current rating not exceeding 32 A for use outdoors. $("#local-search-form").submit(); This is the normal practice in dwellings.
The aim of this topic is to explain the requirements of BS 7671, Part M of the Building Regulations for England and Wales and BS 8300: 2009 (Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people) relating to the mounting heights of equipment in dwellings. To enable access by wheelchair users, outlets, switches and controls should be at least 350 mm from room corners. Section 1.18 of Approved Document M, which applies to new dwellings, includes the objective of assisting people whose reach is limited to use the dwelling more easily by locating wall-mounted switches and socket-outlets at suitable heights. A standard 13A socket outlet is now permitted in this location provided however the socket outlet is more than 3m from the boundary of zone 1. BS 7671 requires that a socket-outlet on a wall or similar structure is mounted at a sufficient height above the floor or any working surface to minimize the risk of mechanical damage to the socket-outlet or to an associated plug and flexible cord during insertion, use or withdrawal of the plug (Regulation 553.1.6 refers). continues to require RCD protection to be provided for mobile equipment rated at not more than 32 A (see indent (ii)); no longer permits the omission of RCD protection for socket-outlets that are for use under the supervision of skilled or instructed persons (see indent (a) in the current version), permits the omission of RCD protection for socket-outlets other than in an installation in a dwelling, if a documented risk assessment determines that the RCD protection is not necessary (see indent (a)), includes a new note that refers the reader to Appendix 2, item 10 in respect of risk assessment (see NOTE 3 and the information given later in this article), and.
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© 2020 The Institution of Engineering and Technology. The Institution of Engineering and Technology is registered as a Charity in England & Wales (no 211014) and Scotland (no SC038698), Changes to requirements for RCD protection of socket-outlets, RCDs: protection of cables concealed in walls or partitions, Changes to model forms of certification and reporting in BS 7671, Reduction in maximum values of earth fault loop impedance in BS 7671, requires RCD protection to be provided for all socket-outlets rated at not more than 20 A, not just those that are for general use by ordinary persons (see indent (i)).
Revised in 1943, reprint with minor amendments in 1945, supplement in 1946, further revised in 1948 last edition to allow sockets in a bathroom. Some of the heights in Table 1 fall outside the 1200 mm maximum and 450 mm minimum mounting heights. IET Wiring Regulations", informally called in the electrical community The "Regs", is the national standard in the United Kingdom for electrical installation and the safety of electrical wiring in domestic, commercial, industrial, and other buildings, also in special installations and locations, such as marinas or caravan parks and medical locations[1], In general, BS 7671 applies to circuits supplied at nominal voltages (Uo) up to and including 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC.
the 'green cover' Regulations. Requirements of Part M of the Building Regulations. there had been reports of the exception being abused, such as RCD protection to socket-outlets at a school being omitted on the basis that they were to be used under the supervision of a person instructed by the headteacher. For well over one hundred years the Wiring Regulations have provided the rules which must be followed to make sure that electrical installations are safe. The standard therefore covers the Extra Low Voltage (ELV) range (0-50V AC, 0-125V DC), and the Low Voltage (LV) range (50-1000V AC, 125-1500V DC). I would be guessing you will be installing a new consumer unit and this is no longer covered by a periodic test so is classed as a new installation, so you will need an electrician or electrical company that is part p certified and also either NIC, ECA, registered. Learn how your comment data is processed. A significant change is the introduction of Regulations requiring additional protection by RCDs. The purpose of the requirement is to avoid damage such as might result from the flexible cord being too tightly bent between the plug and the floor or working surface.
These changes came into immediate effect upon publication release, unlike previous amendments where 6 months elapsed before changes became compliant. Regulation 411.3.3 requires that an RCD of not exceeding 30mA be provided for: This is a change from the 16th Edition that required only socket outlets ‘reasonably expected’ to supply equipment used outside the equipotential zone to have RCD protection e.g. Consumer Units should be easily reachable and be mounted with the switches at a height of between 0.45m & 1.2m above floor level, Requirements of 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008. Reprinted in 1958, 1961, 1962, 1964, Issued as IEE Wiring Regulations.
Bundle: Electrical Wiring Residential, 17th + Lab Manual (17th Edition) Edit edition. Such omission is not permitted for an installation in a dwelling; it is permitted only for an installation in some other type of location (see indent (a) of the new version of Regulation 411.3.3). A Plumber Requirements of BS 7671. Where socket outlets are positioned above work surfaces or other obstructions, there needs to be sufficient clearance to minimise risk of damage to the cable etc. Reduce the possibility of unwanted tripping of the RCD due to excessive protective conductor currents. many thanks if you can resolve this for me.
Home owners. Specifically labelled or otherwise suitably identified socket outlets provided for a particular item of equipment. MHSW puts the responsibility for carrying out risk assessments onto (as applicable) every employer and every self-employed person. Although additional regulations relating to bathrooms etc are not new, there are some important changes to consider. The provision of such conduits might reduce the amount of rewiring work required following a flood (depending on the amount of water and mud entering such conduits and associated equipment).
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Issued as IEE Wiring Regulations 3 phase colours red, white and green, neutral or earth black. The positioning of sockets and switches is one of the provisions of Part M of the building regulations but expressly does not apply to rewires. The BSI (British Standards Institute) publishes numerous titles concerning acceptable standards of design/safety/quality across different fields. This however is going to be difficult to achieve if the circuit supplying these systems is buried in the walls and standard domestic wiring systems are used. The maximum disconnection times stated in Table 41.1 now apply for final circuits up to 63 A with one or more socket-outlets and 32 A for final circuits supplying only fixed connected current-using equipment (Regulation 411.3.2.2). The risk assessment relates to the health and safety of employees and self-employed persons while at work, and the health and safety of other persons arising out of, or in connection with, the conduct by the employer/self-employed person or his undertaking (MHSW regulation 3 refers). The standard takes account of the technical substance of agreements reached in CENELEC.[2]. However domestic and some commercial installations will not.
I worked as a journalist thrown in to many parts of the electrical industry back in the ’70s (14th edition) and while commenting on the merits of fast breeder reactors, plasma technology, phase smoothing capacitors and so on – part of my brief was to follow BS comittees and IEC recommendations on lv (440 and below). This version is current until 30 June 2015. This is particularly important, as certain Regulations only apply to installations not under the supervision of a Skilled or Instructed Person.
Here we need to consider Section 522, Selection and erection of wiring systems in relation to external influences. This document makes reference to the power supply to such systems and mentions RCD’s. The rules and regulations concerning the electrical work that you can carry out in your
For more information please visit: www.elecsa.co.uk. It did not become a recognized British Standard until the publication of the 16th edition in 1992.
continues to permit the omission of RCD protection for a specifically labelled or otherwise suitably identified socket-outlet that has been provided for a connection of a particular item of equipment (see indent (b)). 3") metal consumer units. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. All extraneous-conductive parts of the location are effectively connected to the protective equipotential bonding according to regulation 411.3.1.2 (Previously termed main equipotential bonding). © 2020 The Institution of Engineering and Technology. All circuits are RCD protected in accordance with 701.411.3.3. Now I am confronted with the the 17th edition and as I would like to retire to the country from my dubiously-wired Edwardian flat, I’m trying to catch up. [7] One of the more significant changes is (chapter 41) that 30 mA RCDs will be required for socket outlets that are for use by ordinary persons and are intended for general use.
Ordinary persons. Amended Feb 2020 ("Amendment no. The cables shall: This is much the same as the 16th Edition requirements and the usual option is to install cables in a dedicated safe zone. Regulation 411.3.3 has been revised and now applies to socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32A.
Firstly however, to fully understand … The old 16th edition regs stated it had to be at least 60cm above tap height on a sink, I cant find an deferent answer in any of the 17th edition books I have flicked through in the library. the reason for this is it states that the person/company that are certifying the work shall be actively involved with all aspects of the installation from design through to certification.
Firstly however, to fully understand what is required, we need to consider some definitions from Part 2 of the Regulations. I told him he would do no such thing and didn't care less if I don't get my bloody certificate, as I intend to DIE in this house. Options for circuits supplying fire or smoke alarms in dwellings protected by an RCD include: So consideration of these points is necessary during the design stage and particular care is needed to select the appropriate consumer unit and wiring system to ensure compliance.
As originally published highlights - RCDs required for most outlets, Amendment 1 highlights - high resilience consumer units, Amendment 2 highlights - electric vehicle charging added, earlier change incorporated for medical locations, Amendment 3 highlights - non-combustible consumer units/enclosures, This page was last edited on 17 October 2020, at 18:15.
Other equipment may be taken to include the consumer unit, as it contains devices such as MCB’s and RCD’s that may need operation or resetting by the user of the dwelling. Good article. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
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