Latest articles on BS 7671 
Identifying precise cable specification takes seconds with the new Draka online calculator(06/08/2009)
Draka has launched a cable sizing calculator on its website. The service is based on BS 7671:2008 [Requirements for electrical installations IEE Wiring Regulations Seventeenth edition], which has been described by the Institute of Engineering & Technology as “a set of golden rules for electrical installation work and encourages best practice amongst the profession”. Identifying the precise cable specification takes a matter of seconds using the new Draka online calculator. It starts with sel... [more]
IEE publishes new guidance for electricians on Selection and Erection of Equipment(26/03/2009)
The IEE has published new guidance for electricians. Guidance Note 1 – Selection and Erection of Equipment enlarges upon and simplifies relevant requirements of BS 7671:2008. It includes detailed coverage of external influences and factors affecting the installation of cables and equipment. It discusses various types of protective devices in easy-to-read text and includes illustrations in full colour. Nick Canty, IET publishing director, said, “The book provides essential information in a... [more]
Draka fire performance cabling incorporated into the Amtech ProDesign software package(16/02/2009)
The full range of Draka fire performance cabling is now incorporated into the ProDesign software package from Amtech, the provider of electrical design and test-and-inspection software solutions for building services engineers. The powerful, engineer-friendly software provides total control – from initial concept stage through to commissioning – and is ideal for all types and sizes of domestic and commercial projects. The Draka-enhanced software package enables engineers and contractors to co... [more]
NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme helps installers comply with the relevant Building Regulations(06/08/2007)
Applicants to the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme must meet a number of requirements, in particular be able to demonstrate they have the ability to install, inspect, test and certify their work in accordance with BS 7671, and to comply with the relevant Building Regulations. The Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification (DISQ) is a 5-day programme comprising training and assessment, that helps installers meet the needs of this competent person scheme. The emphasis of the qualification is ... [more]
Master Inspection and Testing with NICEIC(10/07/2007)
A comprehensive Mastering Inspection and Testing Course from NICEIC Training provides electricians and contractors with all the necessary skills required to inspect, test and establish results for certification of domestic electrical installations. The course lasts two days and installers applying for registration with a domestic installer self-certification scheme may benefit from this course. Mastering Inspection and Testing covers legislation affecting inspection and testing, selecting and... [more]
Send your comments on the draft of the IEE Wiring Regulations 17th edition(07/02/2007)
The IEE Wiring Regulations are the national standard to which all commercial, domestic and industrial installations must conform. BS 7671: 2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations (17th Edition) is to be issued on January 1st 2008 and is intended to come into effect on June 1st 2008. Installations designed after 1st June 2008 are to comply with BS 7671:2008. The actual has an expected publication date of January 2008. This draft for public comment on BS 7671:2008 is based on IEC/CEN... [more]
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