17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations: Electric Wiring for Domestic Installers, 15th Ed

This book has for many years been the standard guide to the practical aspects of domestic electrical wiring. It explains how to carry out work safely and correctly in a step-by-step manner. Essential reading for anyone obtaining a Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification which relates to Part P of the Building Regulations, this title also acts as a handy pocket guide to best practice for electricians. Although not intended as a DIY manual, non-qualified persons will also find this book useful reading. The how-to-guide for home wiring to professional standards Essential reading for serious DIY, electrical installation, plumbing, heating systems, TV and security alarm installation Up to date with the latest IET Wiring Regulations Cover 1 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 PREFACE 8 CHAPTER 1 The UK Generation, Transmission and Distribution System 10 Voltage Bands 11 The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 (ESQCR) 14 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 14 The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) 14 The Building Regulations 2010 Part 'P' 15 Earthing Systems 16 CHAPTER 2 Domestic Electrical Installations 20 The Main Intake Position 20 Circuits 26 Cables 39 Wiring Systems and Installation Methods 43 CHAPTER 3 The Importance of Earthing and Bonding 58 Electric Shock 58 Basic Protection 60 Fault Protection 60 What is Earth and Why and How do We Connect to It? 61 Residual Current Devices 68 Bonding: Questions and Answers 70 The Faraday Cage 71 CHAPTER 4 Bathrooms 72 Zone 0 72 Zone 1 73 Zone 2 74 Supplementary Equipotential Bonding 75 CHAPTER 5 Protection 76 Protection Against Mechanical Damage 77 Protection of Persons/Livestock Against Dangers 79 CHAPTER 6 Circuit Design 88 Diversity 89 Basic Circuit Design 91 Summary 102 CHAPTER 7 Inspection and Testing 104 Instruments 104 Testing 110 CHAPTER 8 Security Alarm and Telephone Systems 130 Security Alarms 130 Telephone Systems 132 APPENDIX 1 Basic Electrical Theory Revision 136 Electrical Quantities and Units 136 Power, Current and Voltage 140 APPENDIX 2 Conductor Identification, Notices and Warning Labels 142 Conductor Identification 142 Notices and Warning Labels 143 INDEX 144 This book explains how to carry out work safely and correctly in a step-by-step manner and has been updated to work alongside the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations Amendments.