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Essential for electrical installers and installation designers, the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) have been completely restructured and updated for the first time in over a decade: this 17^th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) will come into effect in June 2008.  Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an authoritative and accessible guide to the 17^th Edition, illustrating the changes and providing real solutions to the problems that can often occur with practical interpretation.

Written and developed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association, Guide to the Wiring Regulations brings a wealth of experience to the subject and offers clear explanations of the changes in the Standard. Starting with full coverage of the legal requirements the book then goes on to:

• provide extensive advice on circuit design, selection and erection, wiring systems, earthing and bonding; 
• explore the additional requirements of the Standard for protection against voltage disturbances and implementation of measures against electromagnetic influences (EMC);
• elaborate on the alterations to the inspection and testing requirements;
• feature practical information on the new special locations included in the 17^th Edition, particularly exhibitions, shows and stands, floor and ceiling heating systems, mobile or transportable units and photovoltaic power systems;
• highlight the changes made in the new edition to existing special locations, including bathrooms, swimming pools, agricultural and horticultural premises and caravan/camping parks.

Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an outstanding resource for all users of the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) including electricians who want a better understanding of the theory behind the Standard, electrical technicians, installation engineers, design engineers, and apprentices. Both trainees and practitioners will find this guide indispensable for understanding the impact of the changes introduced in the 17th Edition (BS 7671: 2008).

Additional supporting material is available at www.wiley.com/go/eca—wiringregulations

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #103803 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 302 pages

From the Back Cover
Guide to the Wiring Regulations

17^th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008)

Darrell Locke IEng MIEE ACIBSE, Electrical Contractors′ Association, UK

Essential for electrical installers and installation designers, the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) have been completely restructured and updated for the first time in over a decade: this 17^th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) will come into effect in June 2008. Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an authoritative and accessible guide to the 17^th Edition, illustrating the changes and providing real solutions to the problems that can often occur with practical interpretation.

Written and developed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association, Guide to the Wiring Regulations brings a wealth of experience to the subject and offers clear explanations of the changes in the standard. Starting with full coverage of the legal requirements the book then goes on to:

• provide extensive advice on circuit design, selection and erection, wiring systems, earthing and bonding;

• explore the additional requirements of the Standard for protection against voltage disturbances and implementation of measures against electromagnetic influences (EMC);
• elaborate on the alterations to the inspection and testing requirements;
• feature practical information on the new special locations included in the 17^th Edition, particularly exhibitions, shows and stands, floor and ceiling heating systems, mobile or transportable units and photovoltaic power systems;
• highlight the changes made in the new edition to existing special locations, including bathrooms, swimming pools, agricultural and horticultural premises and caravan/camping parks.

Guide to the Wiring Regulations is an outstanding resource for all users of the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) including electricians who want a better understanding of the theory behind the Standard, electrical technicians, installation engineers, design engineers, and apprentices. Both trainees and practitioners will find this guide indispensable for understanding the impact of the changes introduced in the 17th Edition (BS 7671: 2008).

Additional supporting material is available at www.wiley.com/go/eca—wiringregulations

About the Author
Darrell Locke IEng MIEE ACIBSE, ECA, 34 Palace Court, London, W2 4HY.
A technical manager for ECA (Electrical Contractors Association), Darrell regularly writes technical articles, bulletins and standards at national and international levels.  He was chairman to Panel D of the BS 7671 committee and has been responsible for the management of a considerable amount of the text in the forthcoming standard.

Customer Reviews

At last, a readable guide to the IEE wiring regulations !
This book is an excellent, clear guide to the IEE wiring regulations, suitable for all users of the regulations.
I found both the text and in particular the illustrations, very useful in resolving different interpretations surrounding earthing and bonding issues.
There is also a very useful short section on harmonic assessment.
I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommeding the book to both practising electricians and electrical circuit designers.

A good book for the Basic/Intermediate Level Technician/Engineer
My first impressions of the book is that it is clear and concise on the information it provides to a reader. I do like the early chapter explaining how the BS7671 reads and develops with current regulations.

Despite the book demonstrates many changes in the 17th edition; it doesn't reference to the latest lightning protection BS EN 62305:2006 which is currently running in parallel with the BS 6651:1999 and will supersede this standard on 31/08/08. The book mentions that SPDs are not required in the UK this should be established once the relevant risk assessment has been tasked.

On the whole, I do believe it is a worthwhile book to invest in.

Good Book - not too complex and clear layout
Another good book from the IEE on the 17th Edition wiring regulations. We use this at PPL Training for our City and Guilds 2382 17th Ed regulations course. The book is clearly laid out with easy to follow text on the updates for the 17th edition. Students also taking the City and Guilds 2392/2391 will find this book useful.