17th Ed IET Wiring Regulations: Inspection, Testing & Certification, 8th ed

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Fully up-to-date with the latest amendments to the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations Simplifies the advice found in the Wiring Regulations, explaining how they apply to working practice for inspection, testing and certification Expert advice from an engineering training consultant, supported with colour diagrams, examples and key data This popular guide clarifies the requirements for inspection and testing, explaining in clear language those parts of the Wiring Regulations that most need simplifying. In addition to the descriptive and diagrammatic test methods that are required, explanations of the theory and reasoning behind test procedures are given, together with useful tables for the comparison of test results. The book also provides essential information on the completion of electrical installation certificates, with a step-by-step guide on the entries that need to be made and where to source data. With the coverage carefully matched to the syllabus of the City & Guilds Certificates in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2394 and 2395) and Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification (2392-10), and containing sample papers and suggested solutions, it is also an ideal revision guide. Cover Title Copyright Contents PREFACE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 An Overview Statutory and Non-Statutory Regulations Electrical Systems and Equipment The Building Regulations Part 'P' Instruments CHAPTER 2 Initial Verification Circumstances Which Require an Initial Verification General Reasons for Initial Verification Information Required Documentation Required and to be Completed Sequence of Tests CHAPTER 3 Testing Continuity of Protective Conductors (Low-Resistance Ohmmeter) CHAPTER 4 Testing Continuity of Ring Final Circuit Conductors (Low-Resistance Ohmmeter) CHAPTER 5 Testing Insulation Resistance (Insulation Resistance Tester) CHAPTER 6 Special Tests Protection by Barriers or Enclosures Protection by Non-Conducting Location CHAPTER 7 Testing Polarity (Low-Resistance Ohmmeter) CHAPTER 8 Testing Earth Electrode Resistance (Earth Electrode Resistance Tester or Loop Impedance Testers) Method 1: Protection by Overcurrent Device Method 2: Protection by a Residual Current Device CHAPTER 9 Testing Earth Fault Loop Impedance Tester External Loop Impedance Ze CHAPTER 10 Additional Protection (RCD Tester) RCD/RCBO Operation Requirements for RCD Protection CHAPTER 11 Prospective Fault Current (PFC/PSCC Tester) CHAPTER 12 Check of Phase Sequence (Phase Sequence Indicator) CHAPTER 13 Functional Testing CHAPTER 14 Voltage Drop (Approved Voltmeter) CHAPTER 15 Periodic Inspection Periodic Inspection and Testing Circumstances Which Require a Periodic Inspection and Test General Reasons for a Periodic Inspection and Test General Areas of Investigation Documentation to be Completed Sequence of Tests CHAPTER 16 Certification Electrical Installation Certificate Electrical Installation Condition Report Observation Codes Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate Contents of a Typical Schedule of Test Results Schedule of Inspections (as per BS 7671) APPENDIX 1 2394 Sample Paper Section A Section B 2395 Sample Paper Section A Section B APPENDIX 2 2394 Sample Paper (Answers) Section A Section B 2395 Sample Paper (Answers) Section A Section B APPENDIX 3 2394/5 Sample MCQ Paper and Answers Answers INDEX