2006-11-03 19:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by james h 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A new version of BS7671 (the 17th Edition), is due to be released on the 1st January 2008, to come into force on the 1st June 2008.
The committee that oversees this publication and approves it's content, is called JPEL/64 and under this committee, are a number of specialist 'panels' that make recommendations to it.
One panel, Panel C, is responsible for 'Protection against Electric Shock, Isolation and Switching' and they have recommended that the European wide acceptance of sockets in bathrooms be adopted by the UK in the next edition of the regulations.
Up until now, the UK have applied an SNC (Special National Condition) exemption to this and not normally allowed sockets (other than SELV and Shaver sockets) in Bathrooms (see Regulation 601-08-01)
The recommendation from Panel C to JPEL/64, is to allow sockets in bathrooms, in the new version of the regulations, outside Zone 2 i.e. greater than 0.6m from the bath or shower, providing they are protected by a 30mA RCD.
2006-11-04 03:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BS7671 Wiring Regulations is already in force
The Institution of Engineering and Technology plays a key role in the electrical installation industry in terms of standards and safety, and is known for its independent and trusted voice in this sector.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology manages the national committee JPEL/64 which prepares and updates the regulations for the safety of electrical installations in buildings, and publishes the standard BS 7671:2001 (the IEE Wiring Regulations). It also provides and publishes extensive guidance upon the standard as well as related codes of practice.
The relevant Institution of Engineering and Technology webpages are currently subdivided into three themes:
* BS 7671:2001 (IEE Wiring Regulations, 16th Edition)
o New - Amendment No.2 : 2004
o New version of BS 7671:2001
* Changes to the colours of cable cores (fixed wiring)
o Free summary of the changes
o Why the standards are changing
- Impact and rationale behind the harmonisation of cable colours
* Part P of the Building Regulations & Competent Persons Schemes
o Latest news about upcoming Part P
o How to join a competent persons scheme - available soon
o Building Regulations course for Electrical Contractors
New - Exam Success: IEE Wiring Regulations 2381
This new book created in collaboration with City and Guilds is intended to help candidates of the City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate for Requirements in Electrical Installations: BS7671: June 2001 (16th Edition) prepare for their exam.
2006-11-04 03:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The library should be able to give you an idea, failing that go talk to somone at the council.
2006-11-04 03:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋