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So got an email today from Stroma outlining the changes planned for the 18th Edition:
What are the proposed changes to the Wiring Regulations?
is there a definition of "non approved equipment"?
need more info
ALL sockets to be 30mA protected - this is daft... so FCU's from the 18th for freezers!
All sites to have an earth rod to supplement the suppliers earth - WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Part 6 - Need more info
Part 7 - Need more info
Part 8 - Could be an interesting read!
So these changes should be wrapped in a free document, if you can prove the purchase of the BYB IMHO
Can anyone tell me which planet the muppets who come up with these ideas are on?
What are the proposed changes to the Wiring Regulations?
- Part 1 has been amended so that a statement has to be made on an EIC if using non-approved equipment.
- Part 2 has been expanded and amended with many new definitions.
- Part 4 has significant changes such as all sockets up to 32A have to be 30mA RCD protected, with no exceptions. Metal pipes entering buildings with an insulated section will no longer need bonding. Lighting circuits in domestic premises must be 30mA RCD protected. The requirements for surge protection have been revised.
- Part 5 has significant changes including all cables requiring metallic fixings to prevent premature collapse, not just in escape routes. There is a new requirement for all installations to have an earth electrode to supplement a supplier's earth.
- Part 6 has been re-structured and the regulations have been re-numbered.
- Part 7 has a complete new section for supplies to inland navigation vessels.
- Part 8 is a new part which is for application of energy efficiency measures applying to installations in domestic, commercial and industrial premises.
- The Appendices have many changes which are mostly minor amendments, but Appendix 14 has completely changed and now concerns measurement of fault current.
is there a definition of "non approved equipment"?
need more info
ALL sockets to be 30mA protected - this is daft... so FCU's from the 18th for freezers!
All sites to have an earth rod to supplement the suppliers earth - WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Part 6 - Need more info
Part 7 - Need more info
Part 8 - Could be an interesting read!
So these changes should be wrapped in a free document, if you can prove the purchase of the BYB IMHO
Can anyone tell me which planet the muppets who come up with these ideas are on?