1. BS 7671:2008 A Review of the Changes Socket In A Shower!! Whats That All About??

2. 2HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Todays Agenda Aim – to provide a brief overview of the 17 th Edition of the Wiring Regulations and how these changes may impact Agenda: - What is BS 7671? - Major changes

3. 3HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number BS 7671 UK standard for electrical installation work More commonly referred to as IEE Wiring Regulations – 16 th Edition First given BS connotation in 1992

4. 4HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number 17 th Edition BS 7671: 2008

5. 5HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Revision of BS 7671 Is necessary to maintain harmonization with the International standard (IEC 60364) and the related European Harmonization Document (HD 384) This will result in: - Renumbering - Restructuring - New regulations - Removal of some existing regulations

6. 6HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Transition Published Jan 2008 From Jan to June 30th either 16th or 17th can be used Design of all installations after July 1st 2008 to comply with BS 7671 – 17th Edition Many changes...…Including…….

7. 7HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Format Made up of 7 parts - Part 1 – Scope - Part 2 – Definitions - Part 3 – General Characteristics - Part 4 – Protection for Safety - Part 5 – Selection & Erection of Equipment - Part 6 – Inspection & Testing - Part 7 – Special Locations

8. 8HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Numbering No dashes or zeros - 522-06-06 becomes 522.6.6 Different system is employed for Part 7 – Special Locations Examples - Regulation 701.415 relates to Bathrooms (701) and measures for additional protection (Regulation 415 in Part 4) - 701.415.2 – Supplementary bonding from 415.2

9. 9HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Part 1 - Scope New requirements for protection against voltage disturbances & electromagnetic influences Testing & workmanship 132.13 - Appropriate documentation 134.1.1 - Good workmanship by competent persons 134.2.1 - Inspection & testing to be carried out by competent person 134.2.2 - Designer responsible for periodic testing interval

10. 10HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Part 2 - Definitions Increase from around 170 to 250 - Including solar (PV) systems Now includes Competent Person - A person who possesses sufficient technical knowledge and experience for the nature of the electrical work undertaken and is able at all times to prevent danger, and where appropriate, injury to themselves and others Reference back to Part 1 – workmanship & testing Same as found in Reg 16 of Electricity at Work Act 1989

11. 11HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Part 2 - Definitions The term phase becomes LINE Direct & In-direct contact replaced Direct becomes - BASIC PROTECTION Indirect becomes - FAULT PROTECTION

12. 12HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number Quiz Instructions - Quiz Please take this short quiz. To select an answer please click on the relevant bullet point. Once you have done this click on submit to move on. Please press play to start. Click Play or Next button on Playbar to start the quiz

13. 13HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number What is the standard for electrical installation work in the UK? Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear A)BS 7671 B)BS 7698 C)BS 7534 D)BS 1363

14. 14HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number What standards are we harmonsing with? Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear A)European B)American

15. 15HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number What parts have changed places in the 17th edition? Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear A)Parts 6 and 5 B)Parts 6 and 7 C)Parts 1 and 4

16. 16HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL File Number What has phase been changed to? Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear A)Line B)Live C)Stays as phase

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18. BS 7671:2008 An Overview of the Changes