Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations: 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No. 1:2011)

This authoritative, best-selling guide has been extensively updated with the new technical requirements of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) Amendment No. 1:2011, also known as the IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition. With clear description, it provides a practical interpretation of the amended regulations – effective January 2012 – offers real solutions to the problems that can occur in practice. This revised edition features: new material on hot topics such as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), harmonics, surge protective devices, and new special locations including medical locations, and operative or maintenance gangways; highlights the changes that have been made in this latest Amendment and their impact in practice; examples of how to comply with the Wiring Regulations; fully-integrated colour including sixty brand new colour illustrations, twenty tables and new high-quality photographs. This essential guide retains its handy format, ideal for practicing electricians, trainee electricians and apprentices to carry with them for quick reference. It is a valuable resource for all users of BS 7671 who want to understand the background to the Regulations; electrical engineers and technicians, installation and design engineers, consulting and building services engineers, also dedicated inspectors and testers.Content: Chapter A BS 7671:2008 Amd No. 1:2011 Requirements for Electrical Installations – Introduction and Overview (pages 1–9): Chapter B Legal Relationship and General Requirements of BS 7671:2008 Amd No. 1:2011 (pages 11–19): Chapter C Circuitry and Related Parts of BS 7671:2008 Amd No. 1:2011 (pages 21–77): Chapter D Selection and Erection – Equipment (pages 79–132): Chapter E Earthing and Bonding (pages 133–159): Chapter F Inspection Testing and Certification (Part 6) (pages 161–200): Chapter G Special Locations (pages 201–241):