his book is a complete guide to the latest edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671:2008. It provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of electrical installation design, including the Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations. Derivations of the requirements are included along with the relevant formulas, data, installation design calculations, and examples.
The Commentary also includes guidance on related subjects, such as the prevention of electromagnetic interference, allowance for harmonic currents, and the use of cable armouring. This is essential reading for consultants, electricians, installation designers and all those with a professional interest in the implementation and interpretation of the Wiring Regulations.
Contents
List of tables
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Chapter 3 : Assessment of General Characteristics
Chapter 4 : Protection Against Electric Shock
Chapter 5 : Protection Against Thermal Effects
Chapter 6 : Protection Against Overcurrent
Chapter 7 : Protection Against Overvoltages
Chapter 8 : Common Rules for the Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 9 : Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
Chapter 10 : Protection, Isolation, Switching and Control
Chapter 11 : Earthing Arrangements and Protective Conductors
Chapter 12 : Generators and other Equipment
Chapter 13 : Safety Services
Chapter 14 : Inspection and Testing
Chapter 15 : Special Installations or Locations
Chapter 16 : Current-Carrying Capacity and Voltage Drop for Cables and Cords
Chapter 17 : Harmonics
Chapter 18 : Calculations
Appendix A : The First Century of the Wiring Regulations
Appendix B : The First IEE Rules and Regulations
Appendix C : Tables
Appendix D : Maximum Demand and Diversity
Bibliography
Resources
Regulation Index
Subject Index
