Cooperating organisations |
|
9 | (1) |
Acknowledgements |
|
10 | (1) |
Preface |
|
11 | (2) |
Introduction |
|
13 | (2) |
|
Chapter 1 General requirements |
|
|
15 | (6) |
|
|
15 | (1) |
|
|
15 | (1) |
|
1.3 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 |
|
|
15 | (1) |
|
1.4 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 |
|
|
16 | (1) |
|
|
17 | (2) |
|
1.5.1 The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales) |
|
|
17 | (1) |
|
1.5.2 The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 |
|
|
18 | (1) |
|
|
19 | (2) |
|
Chapter 2 Selection and erection of equipment |
|
|
21 | (14) |
|
|
21 | (1) |
|
2.2 Compliance with standards |
|
|
21 | (1) |
|
2.2.1 European norms (ENs) |
|
|
21 | (1) |
|
2.2.2 Harmonization documents (HDs) |
|
|
21 | (1) |
|
2.3 Operational conditions and external influences |
|
|
22 | (1) |
|
|
23 | (1) |
|
2.3.2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
|
|
23 | (1) |
|
|
23 | (1) |
|
2.4 Identification and notices |
|
|
23 | (5) |
|
2.4.1 Cables and conductors |
|
|
23 | (2) |
|
|
25 | (1) |
|
|
25 | (1) |
|
|
25 | (1) |
|
|
26 | (1) |
|
|
26 | (1) |
|
2.4.7 Notices and identification labels |
|
|
26 | (2) |
|
2.5 Mutual detrimental influence |
|
|
28 | (1) |
|
|
28 | (1) |
|
|
29 | (1) |
|
2.8 Low voltage (LV) switchgear and controlgear assemblies |
|
|
30 | (5) |
|
2.8.1 Forms of separation |
|
|
30 | (2) |
|
|
32 | (3) |
|
Chapter 3 Protection against overcurrent, electric shock and overvoltage |
|
|
35 | (32) |
|
3.1 Protection against electric shock -- overview |
|
|
35 | (2) |
|
3.1.1 Automatic disconnection of supply |
|
|
36 | (1) |
|
|
36 | (1) |
|
|
36 | (1) |
|
3.1.4 Additional protection |
|
|
36 | (1) |
|
|
37 | (1) |
|
3.3 Overcurrent protective devices |
|
|
37 | (1) |
|
|
38 | (1) |
|
|
38 | (2) |
|
|
40 | (2) |
|
3.5.1 Circuit-breakers for applications not exceeding 440 V AC |
|
|
40 | (1) |
|
3.5.2 Circuit-breakers for applications not exceeding 1000 V AC (MCCBs) |
|
|
41 | (1) |
|
3.5.3 Circuit-breakers -- general |
|
|
41 | (1) |
|
3.6 Insulation monitoring devices (IMDs) |
|
|
42 | (1) |
|
3.7 Residual current devices (RCDs) |
|
|
43 | (9) |
|
|
43 | (2) |
|
3.7.2 A wide choice of devices |
|
|
45 | (1) |
|
3.7.3 Selectivity (discrimination) |
|
|
46 | (3) |
|
3.7.4 Additional protection |
|
|
49 | (1) |
|
|
49 | (1) |
|
3.7.6 Selection of types of RCD |
|
|
49 | (1) |
|
|
50 | (1) |
|
3.7.8 Two distinct categories |
|
|
50 | (1) |
|
3.7.9 Limitations and precautions |
|
|
51 | (1) |
|
|
51 | (1) |
|
3.8 Automatic disconnection of supply |
|
|
52 | (6) |
|
3.8.1 Types of protective conductor |
|
|
54 | (1) |
|
|
54 | (1) |
|
3.8.3 Sizing of earthing conductor and main protective bonding conductors |
|
|
55 | (2) |
|
3.8.4 Earthing of flush metal accessory boxes |
|
|
57 | (1) |
|
3.9 Protection against voltage disturbances |
|
|
58 | (8) |
|
3.9.1 Disturbances due to earth faults in the high voltage system and due to faults in the low voltage system |
|
|
58 | (1) |
|
3.9.2 Protection against overvoltages of atmospheric origin or due to switching |
|
|
59 | (1) |
|
3.9.3 Equipment rated impulse voltages |
|
|
59 | (1) |
|
3.9.4 Overvoltage control |
|
|
60 | (1) |
|
3.9.5 Switching overvoltages |
|
|
61 | (1) |
|
3.9.6 Surge protective devices (SPDs) |
|
|
61 | (5) |
|
3.10 Protection against arcing |
|
|
66 | (1) |
|
Chapter 4 External influences |
|
|
67 | (10) |
|
|
67 | (1) |
|
4.2 Ambient temperature (AA) |
|
|
68 | (1) |
|
4.3 Solar radiation (AN) and ultraviolet radiation |
|
|
68 | (1) |
|
|
69 | (1) |
|
4.5 Presence of water (AD) or high humidity (AB) |
|
|
69 | (1) |
|
4.6 Presence of solid foreign bodies (AE) |
|
|
70 | (1) |
|
4.7 Presence of corrosive or polluting substances (AF) |
|
|
70 | (2) |
|
4.8 Impact (AG), vibration (AH) and other mechanical stresses (AJ) |
|
|
72 | (1) |
|
4.9 Presence of fauna (AL), flora and/or mould growth (AK) |
|
|
72 | (1) |
|
4.10 Potentially explosive atmospheres |
|
|
73 | (1) |
|
4.11 Precautions where particular risks of fire exist |
|
|
73 | (4) |
|
4.11.1 Locations with risks of fire due to the nature of processed or stored materials |
|
|
74 | (1) |
|
4.11.2 Locations constructed of combustible materials |
|
|
75 | (1) |
|
4.11.3 Fire propagating structures |
|
|
76 | (1) |
|
4.11.4 Locations of national, commercial, industrial or public significance |
|
|
76 | (1) |
|
Chapter 5 Installation of cables |
|
|
77 | (14) |
|
|
77 | (3) |
|
5.1.1 Conduit, trunking and ducting systems standards |
|
|
78 | (2) |
|
5.2 Cables concealed in structures |
|
|
80 | (3) |
|
5.2.1 Walls and partitions |
|
|
80 | (3) |
|
5.3 Cable routes and livestock |
|
|
83 | (1) |
|
5.4 Capacities of conduit and trunking |
|
|
83 | (1) |
|
5.5 Selection of cables and wiring systems with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
|
|
83 | (1) |
|
|
84 | (1) |
|
|
85 | (5) |
|
5.8 Sealing and fire stopping |
|
|
90 | (1) |
|
Chapter 6 Sizing of cables |
|
|
91 | (4) |
|
6.1 Current-carrying capacity and voltage drop |
|
|
91 | (1) |
|
|
92 | (1) |
|
|
92 | (1) |
|
6.4 Voltage drop in consumers' installations |
|
|
93 | (2) |
|
Chapter 7 Other influences |
|
|
95 | (20) |
|
7.1 Electrical connections |
|
|
95 | (1) |
|
7.2 Cables in contact with thermal insulation |
|
|
96 | (2) |
|
7.2.1 Typical cable sizes |
|
|
97 | (1) |
|
7.3 Mutual or individual deterioration |
|
|
98 | (1) |
|
7.4 Proximity of wiring systems to other services |
|
|
99 | (1) |
|
7.5 Plasticiser migration from PVC insulation |
|
|
100 | (1) |
|
7.6 Section 444 Measures against electromagnetic disturbances |
|
|
101 | (9) |
|
7.6.1 Introduction to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
|
|
101 | (1) |
|
|
101 | (1) |
|
7.6.3 Scope of BS 7671 Section 444 |
|
|
102 | (1) |
|
7.6.4 Section 444 and general EMC advice |
|
|
102 | (7) |
|
7.6.5 Recommended further reading |
|
|
109 | (1) |
|
|
110 | (5) |
|
|
110 | (1) |
|
7.7.2 Content of Section 557 |
|
|
110 | (2) |
|
7.7.3 Power supplies and configuration |
|
|
112 | (1) |
|
7.7.4 Current transformers and voltage transformers |
|
|
113 | (1) |
|
7.7.5 Connection to the main circuit |
|
|
113 | (2) |
|
Chapter 8 Installation of equipment |
|
|
115 | (18) |
|
8.1 Earthing requirements for the installation of equipment having high protective conductor currents |
|
|
115 | (7) |
|
|
115 | (1) |
|
|
116 | (1) |
|
|
117 | (1) |
|
|
118 | (1) |
|
|
118 | (2) |
|
|
120 | (1) |
|
|
121 | (1) |
|
8.1.8 RCDs and high protective conductor currents |
|
|
121 | (1) |
|
|
122 | (1) |
|
|
122 | (1) |
|
|
122 | (1) |
|
|
123 | (3) |
|
|
123 | (1) |
|
|
123 | (1) |
|
8.5.3 Protection against fire |
|
|
124 | (1) |
|
8.5.4 Transformers, convertors and controlgear |
|
|
125 | (1) |
|
8.5.5 Independent lamp controlgear |
|
|
125 | (1) |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
8.6 Highway power supplies, street furniture and external lighting installations |
|
|
126 | (2) |
|
8.6.1 Protection against electric shock |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
8.6.3 Devices for isolation and switching |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
8.6.4 Protection and identification of cables |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
8.6.5 External influences |
|
|
127 | (1) |
|
8.6.6 Bus shelters, etc. and decorative lighting |
|
|
127 | (1) |
|
|
127 | (1) |
|
8.7 Extra-low voltage lighting installations |
|
|
128 | (2) |
|
8.7.1 Protection against overcurrent |
|
|
128 | (1) |
|
8.7.2 Isolation and switching |
|
|
128 | (1) |
|
8.7.3 Protection against fire |
|
|
128 | (1) |
|
8.7.4 Nature of processed or stored materials |
|
|
128 | (1) |
|
8.7.5 Fire risk of transformers and convertors |
|
|
129 | (1) |
|
8.7.6 Fire risk from short-circuiting of uninsulated conductors |
|
|
129 | (1) |
|
|
129 | (1) |
|
|
130 | (1) |
|
8.7.9 Cross-sectional area of conductors |
|
|
130 | (1) |
|
8.8 Selection and erection in relation to operation and maintainability |
|
|
130 | (1) |
|
8.9 Low voltage assemblies according to BS EN 61439 series |
|
|
131 | (2) |
|
Appendix A Cable capacities of conduit and trunking |
|
|
133 | (8) |
|
|
133 | (1) |
|
A2 Single-core thermoplastic (PVC) insulated cables in straight runs of conduit not exceeding 3 m in length |
|
|
134 | (1) |
|
A3 Single-core thermoplastic (PVC) insulated cables in straight runs of conduit exceeding 3 m in length, or in runs of any length incorporating bends or sets |
|
|
135 | (2) |
|
A4 Single-core thermoplastic (PVC) insulated cables in trunking |
|
|
137 | (1) |
|
A5 Other sizes and types of cable in conduit or trunking, including flexible conduit |
|
|
138 | (1) |
|
A6 Background to the tables |
|
|
139 | (2) |
|
Appendix B Degrees of protection provided by enclosures |
|
|
141 | (6) |
|
B1 IP code for ingress protection |
|
|
141 | (4) |
|
|
141 | (2) |
|
|
143 | (1) |
|
B1.3 Supplementary letter |
|
|
143 | (1) |
|
|
144 | (1) |
|
B1.5 Drip-proof and splashproof |
|
|
144 | (1) |
|
B2 IK code for impact protection |
|
|
145 | (2) |
|
|
145 | (2) |
|
Appendix C Standard circuit arrangements and the provision of socket-outlets |
|
|
147 | (10) |
|
|
147 | (1) |
|
C2 Final circuits using socket-outlets and fused connection units complying with BS 1363 |
|
|
147 | (3) |
|
|
147 | (2) |
|
|
149 | (1) |
|
|
149 | (1) |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
C2.5 Permanently connected equipment |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
C3 Radial final circuits using 16 A socket-outlets complying with BS EN 60309-2 (BS 4343) |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
C3.4 Types of socket-outlet |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
C4 Cooker final circuits in household premises |
|
|
151 | (1) |
|
C5 Water heating and electric shower final circuits in household premises |
|
|
151 | (1) |
|
C6 Provision of socket-outlets |
|
|
151 | (2) |
|
C6.1 Number of socket-outlets |
|
|
151 | (2) |
|
C6.2 Sinks and electrical accessories |
|
|
153 | (1) |
|
C7 Mounting heights of accessories |
|
|
153 | (4) |
|
C7.1 BS 8300-1:2018 and BS 8300-2:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment -- Codes of practice |
|
|
154 | (3) |
|
Appendix D Limitation of earth fault loop impedance for compliance with Regulation 543.1.1 |
|
|
157 | (16) |
|
D1 Selection of a circuit protective conductor |
|
|
163 | (1) |
|
D2 Steel conduit and trunking |
|
|
164 | (1) |
|
D3 Steel-wire armoured cables |
|
|
165 | (5) |
|
D4 Mineral insulated cable with copper sheath |
|
|
170 | (2) |
|
D5 Thermoplastic (PVC) insulated and sheathed cables to BS 6004 |
|
|
172 | (1) |
|
Appendix E Resistance and impedance of copper and aluminium conductors under fault conditions |
|
|
173 | (8) |
|
|
176 | (1) |
|
E2 Mineral insulated cable with copper sheath |
|
|
176 | (3) |
|
E3 Steel-wire armour, steel conduit and steel trunking |
|
|
179 | (2) |
|
Appendix F Selection and erection of wiring systems |
|
|
181 | (8) |
|
|
181 | (7) |
|
|
188 | (1) |
|
|
188 | (1) |
|
Appendix G Notes on methods of support for cables, conductors and wiring systems |
|
|
189 | (8) |
|
|
189 | (1) |
|
G2 Particular applications |
|
|
190 | (1) |
|
|
190 | (4) |
|
G4 Conduit and cable trunking |
|
|
194 | (1) |
|
|
195 | (1) |
|
G6 Spacing of supports for busbar trunking systems |
|
|
195 | (2) |
|
Appendix H Maximum demand and diversity |
|
|
197 | (4) |
|
Appendix I Permitted protective conductor currents |
|
|
201 | (2) |
|
Appendix J Standard symbols, units and graphical symbols for general electrical purposes |
|
|
203 | (6) |
|
|
203 | (3) |
|
|
205 | (1) |
|
J2 Symbols for use in schematic wiring diagrams |
|
|
206 | (1) |
|
J2.1 Making and breaking current |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
J2.3 Making, breaking and isolating |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
J3 Location symbols for installations |
|
|
207 | (2) |
|
Appendix K Addresses of associated bodies and industry contacts |
|
|
209 | (6) |
Index |
|
215 | |