A Abrasion, damage to wiring systems due to A.C pet of ables sible for ‘cess *Comeetons and joints + emergency switching = egipment = potsve conductor onnectons ‘adesibeconsctve par, findaentl ale Acconories- Concealed cables to = Seles nd ersion of ‘assestory definton ‘ional protestion sation to bast andr fal otto = baloome P*REDs forall suis + Supplementary exuipoteta Bonding, an omsion of characte of REDs or exception ocean socket-outets RED: protectin by. oatiroms alee + Skexptio for ein socket ‘alles + exhiions, shows and stands 1 flor and eiing eating systems notte and anspor nis ota sole mee ‘pertng cartes sbetet- oles, mobile equipment xtdoes 1 Steet fumiuze = Swimming pools ~ Wee die equpmen sing pools SNapmeenay exuipteatl ending «= ase of REDS ‘emporeryfstallatons at ‘aiounds, = RCBson final sires 1 Spplementary equipotent Bonding where vestack vesfction of effectiveness of + whet peed as part of proctve Additonal protein ecanica)- quip n general «tine of caravans ‘addtost installations Adverse conditions, precautions in ‘Aetiat cables ‘sticultural premises coessbilty by livestock + automatic disconnection * buried cables = cattle sheds dairies svellings emergency switching, siting ‘of devices for = equipment protection * heating appliances, fixing of INDEX 52.6.1, 717.522 152.1 52152 5263 537425 132.12, See 513, 543.33 see 410 522.6.5(9) See 553 Part 2 410.32, See 415 14133 71.4152 41511 411330), (6) 141133 41133 T4i133 753415.) r7ais 41512 415.01 4133 70341133 359.1032 70255 41133) 702411330) 702.55 Hots. 1494152 612.10 41032 51222 mist 1318, 610.4 Sec 633 5122 Sov'522, Part 7 Table 442 (No 35) See 705 3055132 ost 705.522 105.5122, Fig 705 705512.2 705.1 1055372 105512.2 705.4226 Agricultural premises- (cont'd) S*feolation, devices for 708.5372 1 fe suppor af livestock, systems for 705.360.6 © luminaires 708.559 metallic grids in floors, bonding of 705.415.2.1 Fig 705 ~ overhead lines and eubles 705.522 + protection against fire 705.422 1 protection by SELV orPELV—705.414.4 1 residual current devices in 7054111 108.422.7 = socket-outleteireuits to be protected ‘by RCD 705411.10, ( = socket-outlets, selection 105.553.1 statutory regulations “Appx 2 Tem 1(¥) supplementary bonding conductors, protection of 708.5442 = supplementary bonding for protection of livestock 705.4152. = wiring systems 708.522 ‘Ais conditioning systems, ‘main bonding of 43.12 Aiecraf, electrical equipment of, the Regulations not applicable to 110207) Alarm- = fire (see Fire alarm) + installations (see Band I, definition) Past ‘alterations to wataons 1318, 6104 secs Aluminium conductor Pas PEN conductor ssa ~ feos wi ass, te sas = finimum erot-secional aes S241 “ambet empetar Mbt and ondutors sma 7 bls, rating fcr dope 4 Fara? 2 deo and ‘amendmen to the Regul Prefice ‘Amusement devs, din Pare? ‘Anuseme pats (ee Fargroud) Apple, definition an ‘lines "fre hase om seo = fixie ables for 5219) 553.1.7 = intathrooms ols 5 oie, connection of ssa «portable (oc Mobile equipment «thing oe s1si3 frends dichgeighingin 3376 Asn: Naty from Lai 1 of swichasar an Arcresitunt material weof 4213 ‘ms reach. epelston ars aiton Part 2: FieA17 ~ Stearic dodgems andi ‘armoured sngle-sor cables S132. 528.10 ‘Aosessment of general characteristics Part 3 ‘Atmospheric org eietection against overvolage due to Sec 443 “Authorized persons- Specess to switeigear, limited to 422.22 * installation methods Table 4A2 (ee m under) ‘Automatic disconnection of supply- See 41 ~ application of 41033 1 basie protection, requirements for 411.2 = circuit protective conductor to ‘cach point 4113.1 = Class Il equipment allowed au 1 description of protective measure 411.1Automatic disconnection of supply (cont'd) ‘disconnection times- ~ disteibution circuits ‘exemption from + Final cirouits exceeding 324 + final etouits not exceeding 32 highway power supplies reduced low voltage systems ‘whore cannot be achieved, supplementary bonding to be provided ‘exposed-conductive-pats, earthing of exiraneous-conductive-patts, ‘main bonding 10 fault protection, requirements for generating sets highway power supplies incase of fault, In FELV systems spection of measures of protection mobile equipment outdoors, RCD protection required ‘most commonly used measure proteative- earthing * equipoeatial bonding reduced low voltage systems socket-outlets, additional protection by RCD- + exceptions penmitied + not exceeding 204 and for general use special locations, particular Fequitements for street furniture testing ‘Automatic sources, safely services supplies Autotransformers- TFELV soutee, not for use of | Auniliary batteries for caravans ‘Auxiliary cireuits ‘Aunilary supply for residual ‘current device Back-up protection ‘definition itemeats for Band circuits see also Voge deftntion)~ segregation of, from other Band II cireuits (see also Voltage ddefintion)~ segregation of, from other circuits Bare condvetors- ‘as overhead lines ‘ables connected to clectromechanical stresses identificat Bare live pat = PELY eireuits > placing out of each, + SELY cireuits Barrer, definition Barriers ~ fire Table 41.1 559.1033, 41183 411326 angi 43.42 413 35143 559.10.3 41132 ai? 6U1 3(vil) 4113.30) 4103.3 note 4113.36), (6) 411330) Part 7 359.103 See 612 60.4.1 ala 555.1 Sec 721 Annex A 53753, 531.26 Past? 536.1, 5364 Pant2 528 Pond 5281 4173 S264 S215. 51aa2, 514.46 41445 4i731 4144s Part? 5272 Barriers - (cont'd) = protection by- = application of 1 degrees of protection * intermediate, in enclosures * provided during erection, testing + removal or opening of + securing of Basic installation, definition Basic protection- ~ and automatic disconnection of supply and double or reinforced insulation and electrical separation and SELV or PELV. Darviers or enclosures- = requirements for * testing of, where provided duting erection, + basi insulation ive pars = paint, varnish or lacquer, not suitable a | definition fundamental principle general requirements in FELY systems in reduced low voltage systems live pats, basi insulation of methods of checking ‘non-conducting location ‘obstacles for, only where controlled ‘of supervised + placing out of reach, bare live parts not to be within azmns reach + provisions for Basic protection and fault protestion- ~ cables, wiring systems providing + enhanced protective provision providing ~ protective measures providing both, for general application Bathrooms, installations ~ scitionalprotection- = by RCDS forall cireits = supplementary bonding controls ‘eurent-using equipment electrical separation floor heating heating appliances, water IP requirements luminaires pall cord switches SELV of PELV used in SELV sockel-outlets shavee supply unit ~ socket-outlets = supplementary bonding switches towel rails Batteries + auxiliary, for caravans + for safety services ~ stationary, installations incorporating Bell cireats (See Band, definition) ‘Bends in wing systems 4162. 4162 note 4162.1, 4162.2 4162.46) 4122.23 559,103.10) 4162.1 61245 4162.4 559:10.3.1Gii) 4162.3 Pant Seé 411 See 412 See 413, 4183.1 See 414 4162 e145 416.1 416. Pant2 B21 4101 4mL72 41182 4161 GUL 3¢vi) 4181.1 4174, 417.2, 4i73 See 416 412241 4103.20) 4103.3 Seo 701 141133 o1ai52 7015123 7013s 701413 701.753 701 S5ivit) 7013122 70153560 701312 o1aid 701.5123 7013122 7015123 015123 1.4152 01.5123 701.55(vi) 0132.1 Fig 704.4 Fig 701.2 Seo 721 Annex A 560.69, $60.6.10 5518 Past 2 522.83 365Body resistance, reduced- ~ marinas ~ swimming pools Bonding (sce also Equipotental bonding) Bonding: (cont'd) = additional protection agricultural premises + bathrooms * conductor, definition * canchuctors- protective + Selection and ereetion of + supplementary, sizing ~ connections, warning notice al ~ enrt-free local © equipment in electrically ‘separated eiruits instantaneous water heaters = lightning protection systems = local supplementary = main, to extraneous ‘condactive-pats| + outdoor light installations, metalic structures need nat be bonded single-core metal-sheathed or armoured cables ~ supplementary (see Additional protection, Supplementary ‘equipotential Bonding) = swimming pools ~ telecommunication eable, ‘metallic sheath Boxes- = for connection of laminaites junetion, creas terminated in Bivaking capacity. + fundamental requirement + overload protective devices + fault curent protective devices British Standards- ~ additional requirements of = compliance with * exclusions from Scope 1 reference in the Regulations, list Building materials, fire hazard from equipment ‘Building, penetration of, load bearing integrity wo be assured Building site (see Construction sites) Bunehed, definition Buried cables see Cables, buried, Underground eables) ‘Bums, protection against [Busbars and busbar connections + cables connected to busbats * colour identification of © selection of ‘Bosbar trnking system, definition Busbar trunking systems: > current-carrying capacity ‘enclosure as protective conductor rating under fault conditions standard for voltage drop 366 709.512.244) ott 4152 70841521 705.5442 014152 miaii3.12 Part2 4131.2, 544.1 See'S44 See 544 5442. 514.13.16 4182 41834 5543.2 43.12 542.4.1G) 4113.26 403.12 559.103.109) 523.10 70241133 702:55.i 4na..2 59.6.1 Uli) 521.83 1328 432.2, 536.1 432.3, 4345.1 336.1 1101 See'S11 102 Apps See 420, See 421 Seo 422 5228.14 Part2 Seo 423 5264 51433, 51442 as Part ‘Appx & 543.24 4345.3 S24 ‘Appx 8 c Cable- ~ bracket, definition © channel, definition ~ cleat, definition + coupler, definition = couplers: © FELY system = raced ow vote ect = selection > ducting + bends definition = erection of = fire barriers in + protective conductors formed by 1 sealing at fire barriers 2 selection of = ducts: bends fire barriers in ~ ingress of water ~ underground = enclosures- = a, circuits in steel = erection flexible, definition adder, definition supports tray, definition teunking (see Trunking systems) + unl, definition Cables- ‘ac. types for ‘agricultural installations © ambient temperature armour as protective conductor attack by fun bends buried (see also Underground cables caravan parks colour identification concealed in walls or partitions conductors, cross-sectional area of connected to bare conductors or busbars ~ connections core identifiation ‘corrosive ot polluting substances in contact with ‘eurrent-carrying capacity, {mechanical stresses * solar eadiation ~ electromagnetic effects clectromechanical stresses emeraoney iin ‘dust conditions external influences extralow voltage systems fice alerm fire barriers fixings (see Supports) flame propagation requirements Past 2 Part 2 Pat 2 Part 2 353.2. an7s 485 353.2 522.8110 522.83 Port 522.82 52724 5432.7 3272 5216 522.83 527.24 522311 5228110 52152 5228 Part2 Part 522.84, 522.8.5 Part? Part2 S215 05.522 sz ‘Apps 4 Para 2.1 Bien 522.10 522.83 433.14, 572.8.10 5233 7085211 Sec 314 522.66 0522.68, 1326 5264 134.14, Seo 526 5143 325 See 523, Appx + 52.10 522.9 522.6 52.8 soz. 3227 52152 Sasi 528.1 note2 5224 See 522 4117, 4144 528.1 note? S77 su. S24Cables. (conta) ~ eile including exible cords = appliances, for * cords, mass supportable > current-carying capacity ~ sasipment, conection fed wiring une for + ech nga wis ply comet + dentin of cores 2 fegteetion of eeu ia © Selection of © Separated luis 5 iseot oor: arming srouping heating highway power supplies identification of cores ‘conduit and trunking oe * installed under floors or above ceilings joints Tin shatts low temperatures, in mechanical stresses metal cavetings as protective conductors rmetal-sheathed, single-core, ‘bonding metal coverings as earth ‘electrodes, methods of instalation neutrals non-lexible, LY, selection protection and fault protection non-sheathed, to be enclosed ‘on construction sites overhead between buildings, et. lel rating factors reduced neuteal road-watming safety services sealing at fre basiers segregation from other electrical ‘and non-electrical services = selection and erection = single-core metal-sheatbed, ‘bonding soil warming + sunlight, exposed to ‘supports, general + telecommunieation see Teleconmumication circuits) temperatures for (ree Temperature) terminations thermal insulation, in 521.9, 83.17 Appx ‘Table P38, Apps ‘Table FA, ‘Table 4F24, See 526 5219) 117524 5143) 52811 521.9, Appx 4 413.34, 4183.6 521.93 554.414, 753.511 sas ‘Apps 4 Para 2.3 534d 522.8:10 See Sid 5228 433.14, 5228.10 5233 352 522.65 See 526 5283.5 S221 “95521 522.6 10 522.8 543.2.200) 343.25 523.10 542.2.4(vi) 542.255 See'321 Table 4A Table 4A2, 523.6, See 524 521.9, Appx 4 4122.41 521:10.1 70432 at73 433.4, 4344 ‘Apps 10, 523.8 Apps 4 5243 554.42, 554.43 528.1 note 2 son See 528 Chap 52, Appx 4 523.10 554.42, $54.43 5222.1, 52211 srg sn'ss See 526 5237 Table 4A2 (Nos 100-103), Cabtes- (eont ~ undegground (ee Undergo ‘cables = vibration $22.7, 721522. ~ voltage drop See'525, Appx 12 ‘Appx 4 Para 6 = water oF moisture in ‘contact with 5223 Camping park- ~ definition Pant stalation Sec 708 Capacitive electrical energy, discharge of | 5372.14, 559.8, Capacitors, compensation, umineires $59.8 Caravan, definition Part Caravan installations- See P21 = accessories 71.552 * bonding mrali3.1 * cable supports 721.5228 * connectors 72155.2.6¢Hi) * extt-low voltage 72141033.1 Seo 721 Annex A inlets D1SS.1 instructions for use misi4 * luminaires m'ss24 713825 = protection against electric shock 721.41 supplies 721313 + wiring 15212 rissa Caravan park, definition Pant2 Caravan park installations See 708 ~ plugs and socket-outlets for 708.5531 Caravan pitch, definition Part Caravan pitch electrical supply ‘equipment, definition Part Cartidge fuse link, definition Part? Catenary wires Table 442 (No 38) Cattle sheds oce Agricultural promises) CCailng heating systems Seo 153 Ceiling roses- ~ application of 5596.11 exemption from requirements for enclosures 416.24 note = multiple pendants 5596.13 pendant luminaices suitability for mass of 5596.15 + voltage limitation 559.6.1.2 Ceilings, thermally insulted, ables above 5B Ceilings, enbles above, ‘mechanical damage 522.65 a ELEC (ace European Committee for Blecirotechuical Standardization) (Central heating systems, main E ing to 413.12 Cettifcate (sce Blectrical Installation Certificate, Minor Blectrical Installation Works Cerificate) Certificates, authenticity of es Certification and Reporting Chap 63 Changeover time (see Safety services) (Characteristis, genera, of installation Past 3 (Characteristics, time/eurent, ‘overcurrent devices Chats (see Diagrams) Ginematogreph installations Gireut, definition Circuit arangements- 482.4, Appx 3 Appx 2 Item Hiv) Part 2 = sin tin seo314 = howell andar premises Ape TS Circuit-breaker- m ” = definition Pana 2 tke = efiniton a2 = Sneath noua 132.42 367Circuit-breakers- a8 fault protection * breaking capacity = co-ordination of series devices + electrode water heaters ‘and boilers, for + emergency switching * fault curent protection by cme ene ee aya _ eal a ite es (see Disconnection times) aera, nc Circuits: ~ arrangements, household and similar premises + auxiliary + Bands fand I Gee Band 1 tires, Band Il circuits) = ‘Class I, protective conductors in control (see also Conmo! circuits) residual current devices 7044103.10 704411 3.2.1 ~ safety and standby supplies 70453722 scope of application 708.11 © SELV and PELV citeuits 7084144 = sockot-outlat circuits 704.4103.10 70441132 = supplies 704313 = TN-C-S not to be used 704.4113.1 iting systems 708.52 ‘Consumer uni, definition Part? Contactors, emergency switching by 5374.23 Continuity of service Chap 36 Continuity tests 6122 Continuous monitoring 22 Control, motor 5375.4 Control, overvoltage 482 Conteal circuit (Gee Band, definition) Patt 2 Control circuits ~ eonduetors, minimum eross- ‘sectional area of Table 52.3 ~ design, atrangement and protection of 33753 emergency switching by means of | 537.4.2.2 note 1 identification of Table'Si motor, designed to prevent danger 537.5.4.1 * requirement for, fandamental 1323 ~ switching off for mechanical ‘maintenance by interuption of 37.3.2 coinage Sines) ~ ha hae «fest cen noe — «of S mnecren Co-rtinaton- (ont) motor starter yh faut current protective doviee ~ selectivity: S"petweenovereuent protective devices in srs «between RCDs Cont it ce Sa Cor Hex. ~ celing oes = deiion = eof ont operated switches in bathrooms CConetion factors (se Rating factors) Corrosion- ‘cables, genera earth letodes carting conductors equipment heating cables = wiring systems Coupler cable (ee Cable comple) Coupler (ee Laminar supporting coupler) citer, relevent rose tiona res of conductors ‘nd cables caren Gelating, precautions to limit ina demand > hanre of fale, of fuses and circuit-reaers sala of equipment for Carren-caying expat ‘aed cables brsbar runing systems bles and conductors ‘sfnion rental of polyphase circuit Dale condos ~_ variation along route Currents ~ harmonic (sce Harmonie eurents) = stating Current transformers, omission ‘of overioad protection Current-using equipment, = definition power demand «Selection and erection of (Cyelie loads, overload protection for D Daisies (ce riculral premises) Damage, recomding of Danger, definition Danger notices (sce Warning noics) Danger of fire, particular risks Dangerous conditions, recording of Data tansfr circuits, prevention of ‘lectial interference in Detects = alterations and additions, in existing installation, recording oF ~ ding periods, recording of Deets of omissions, daring initial verification Definitions Demand, maximum, asessment of Demand, maximum, ‘Suitabiity of supply for 435.2, 536.52 3362. 3363 559.613 Part 2 559.6.15 5219 701.5123 522.5 50223 5023 1325.1 354.420) 5225 610.3, 61241 132.6, See 524 551.52 See 311 S181Gi See 533 312.12 4533.14, Appx 4 ‘Appx 8 ‘Sec 523, Appx 4 Pan 2 524, 433.4, 434.4 523.8, Appx 10 52339 331.409), $52.14 4333.36) Past 2 13324, 512.14 See 554 53321 642, Part2 See 422 6342 5282 note x32 6342 324 Part 2 See 311 313.1) 369Departures from the Regulations Design, economic and Design eurent, definition Deterioration, recording of Device for connecting a luminaire (DCL), definition Devices for connecting luis = fixed lighting point, use at ELV system * in redticed low voliage system * notin cea relying on double insulation Diagrams, provision of Diagrams, availability for inspection and testing Dielectric, flammable lgu Direct contact, protection against (see Basic protection) Discharge lighting ~ firefighters switch * isolation + requirements not applicable to Discharge of energy, for isolation Disconnection times: ~ distribution cireuis, and fina circuits over 32, le = fault curvent clearance * final ciruits not exceeding 32. A = highway supplies and equipment ~ reduced low voltage systems = definition ~ functional switching, not for Discrimination see also Co-ordination)- ~ agricultural, ventilation cireuits for livestock rearing) = overourtent protective devices = residual eurrent devices safety services Disputes with distributors Distribution boued, definition Distebution eienit- = definition 5 disconnection time for- = TNeystem = TT system Distributor, definition Distributors- cut-out, for isolation of highway ower supply + disputes with consumers, procedure ‘additions to installation ~ fault curent device, protection by * not compelled to ive supply in certain circumstances = overload deviee, protection by to be consulted Disributor’s network = isolation and switching ‘arrangements for generating sets ~ the Regulations not applicable to Diversity, may take account of Division of installation Documentation to be provided for every installation Doors: = in Clas I enclosures * in steet fariture Double insulation. = definition + of equipment 370 1203, 1204 6212) 6342 BIL Part 2 634.2 Part 2 559.6.1.163) ants 41183, 41213 5143, 560.79 6102 421.5, 422.23 3376.1 337216 55911 337214 4323 4324 43452 411322 539.1033 41183 Part 2 537.523, 705.556.8) 5362 53129 560:6.6 ‘Appx 2 Para2 Part2 Part 411323 41324 Past2 5359.10.62 ‘Appx? Para 2 1318 48436) Appx 2 Para 333.104) 31221 551.6, 581.7 110.24) 31d See'314 132.13 4122.23 559,103.16) Pest? 4122.1 Double or reinforced insulation- = application of an * conductive parts, conection to protective conductor prohibited 412.224 > conductive parts not io traverse enclosure 4122220) ~ degree of protection. = barriers within enclosures 4122.23 + enclosures 4122211 = description of protective measure 412.1 z = enclosures of equipment 4122.2 equipment to be Class I or ‘equivaleat 4122.11 ~ exposed conductive-pars not to be ‘connected to protective conductor 4122.24 ‘dentitication of Clas Hf equipment 412:2.1.1 note inspection 611 3(iiXa) : Tids or doors in enclosures 4122.23 : not applicable where circuit ineludes ‘asockel-outlet or similar device 412.13. = protective conductors in relation to 412.224 reinforced insulation during erection 412.2.1.3 removable screws oF fixings not permitted ~ solar photovoltaic power supplies, Class I preferred on dc. side 712.412 = supplementary insulation ducing 412.2226 erection 4122.12 wiring systems 4224 Drainage of conduit systems 52232 ravings for safety installations 560.710 Duet, definition Pa 2 Duet (see Cable ducts) Ducting (see Cable ducting) Dust, presence of 522.42 E Barth = connections to- See 542 = necessity for additional BLIGH + eurrents, high a7 «definition Part 2 arth electrode- caravan parks 708.553.1146 = definition Pat 2 * mobile or transportable units 7174116 * resistance- allowance for soil drying and freezing 542.22 + allowance for corrosion 54223 area, definition Part? * definition Pat 2 © TTand [P'systems in general 411.5, 411.6 2 tenof 6127) Earth electrodes, selection of| 322 Earth Fault cueent- + adequacy of earthing arrangements for 542.1.6 0 542.1.8, + definition Part 2 Enh fault loop impedance- = definition Part 2 * extemal to installation, : 10 be determined 313.1¢v) = for automatic disconnestion or fault protection, general 411.4, 411.5, + measurement 612.9, Appx 14 * reduced low voltage systems 411.83 + testing 6129 Earth-fre focal equipotential ‘bonding, protection by 4182 Barth-free location (sce Non- ‘conducting location) Barth leakage current (see Protective conductor current, Leakage current)uh op ingen ve ‘Earth jeult loop impedance) Patt 2 Earth monitoring 5433.5 B72 543713 Earthed concentric wiring, definition (Gee also PEN conductor) Part 2 arthed equipotential bonding ‘and automatic disconnection (see Automatic disconnection of supply) Barthing- = aranigements- = determination of type of 31231 * selection and erection Chap 54 © suitability of 542.16 = combined protective and functional purpases 542.15, $435.1 = conductor, definition Pari? = conductors, electrode boilers 554.1 ~ conductors, selection and erection 5423 = connections, warning notice at S14.13.1 * definition Part 2 = exposed-conduetive-parts- ~ FELY systems 41173 goneral requirements 4u13td + t-system 4116 = reduced low voltage system 411.83 = TN systems 41142, ‘TT systems 4uLs ~ high protective conductor currents 543.7 ~ impedance ~ IT system Part 2 Fig2.6 4116.1 = value of S313 542.16 ~ neutral point or midpoint of reduced low voltage source 411.842 neutral of supply (see also PEN conductors) 554.15 t0 5541.7 ~ prohibited, in earth-ree Jocal bonded location 41823 ~ prohibited, in non- conducting location 41813, resistance > provision for measurement of $42.42 = variations in 542.22, 542.23 + terminal, maine ~ connection to Barth Sa2.1.1 = definition Paxt2 = provision of si Economie design of installation 311.1 Effects of the Regulations Chap 12 Electric braking, with emergency sopping 537.422 note? lect fence installations 705.1 note Electric shoek- = current (see Shock eurrent, definition) Patt 2 efinition Patt 2 Electee surface h El El Ek El El El emergency switching where risk of $37.4.1.2 incase of fault (see Fault profecion) in normal service (see Basic iprotecton) protection against Chap 4 safely services 360.6.8.1, 560.7.6 ting systems levi traction equipment (see Railay traction uipment) lottieal eonnectioas (see Connections electrical) lectrical equipment, definition Part 2 lectical equipment (see Equipment) 554,5:1, Soo 753, lectical Equipment (Safety) ‘Regulations 1994 ‘Appx 2 Para 7 leciical installation, definition Part 2 Electrical Installation Certficate- ~ departures from Regulations to be noted 120.3, 1204 + form of Appx 6 = provision of| 6323 Electrical interference 528.2 note lectrcal separation, protection by- See 413, 418.3 + pplication of 4131 + basic protect 413: = bonding of equipment 41834 = disconnection where two faults occur418'3.7, + exposed metalwork of circuit 4133.6, 4183.4 = flexible cables for 41334, 4183.6 + floor and ceiling heating systems, prohibited for 753.413 ~ for one item of equipment 43.12 * for several items of equipment 413.13, 4183 1 protective conductors for 418366 1 Separation of cireut 4133.2, 41333 * socket-outlets for 4183.5 * supplies for 4133.2 + testing of | 61243 * voltage limitation 41332 + wiring systems for 41335 Elootcity t Work Regulations 1989- ~ applicable to places of work activity Appx 2 Kem Y(t) + compliance of installations with, Note by HSE Preface (070) = arte guidance on ‘Appx 2 Para 4 = elatonship ofthe Regulations ULL Bleoticity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002- Appx 2 tem = ‘elalionship ofthe Regulations wo 1144 + ilu of consumer's istalation to comply with Appx 2 Para 2 ecirde boilers (and electrode ‘water heates)- + definition Part2 selection and erection of S541 ‘Electrodynamic effects (see (Electromechanical, Electromagnetic) Electrodynamic effects on protective conductors 5433.1 Electrolysis, precautions agninst- + eaulhing arrangements 5421.7 + marinas, warning to users Fig 769.3, = wiring system metalwork. 522.52 Electromagnetic compatibility- = equipment chosen for 51532 + fixed installations Seo 332 = immunity levels of equipment $153.1 Pleciromagnetic Compatibility ‘Regulations 2005 ‘Appx 2 Para 12 Electromagnetic effects in cables S215 Bleciromagnetc interference, "unacceptable sisa2 Elecomechaniealstresses- conductors and cables 215.1 = earthing anangerents 542.1) Blecionie devices (ee also ‘Semiconductor devices) + aS safety source for SELV or PELV systems 41430 «testing of eireuit including 61233 Fmergency lighting- Uo.1¢sxi) = seprogation fom other cicuts S281 note2 = standard for 5609 © supplios for Chup 35, Chap 56 Emergency stopping- + ‘definition Pat? « nluding cece braking 537422 Emergency switching: + definition Part? machines 5374. amEmergency switching- (cont'd) ~phig and socket-otlet not to be seleeted for + provision of = selection of devices for Enclosure, definition Enclosures- ~ accessibility to equipment within + for joints and terminations + protective conductors formed by * provided during erection, testing of Enclosures, protection by- ~ a-resistan, for fixed equipment = Class Il or equivalent ~ degrees of protection + fire-resistant, for fixed equipment 5 lids or doors in = openings in + provided during erection, testing of * Femoval or opening of securing of Energy, discharge of stored electieal Environmental conditions (200 External influences) Bauipment = accessibility > adverse conditions, exposed 10 agricultural and horticultural premises ~ applicability ofthe Regulations to = Chass It compatibility of ‘construction of containing flammable quid + hrveatsing definition + euvventasing,requiemens = definition i + eet compaity ot 2 fed ~tcesibilty for maintenance diniton disconnection times for ‘arth fault loop impedances for functional testing of findamental requirements guarding, against burns ‘having bare live pars ‘neat dissipation ‘incorporating motors inspection of| jon and switching of ial maintenanes, ‘of for «= suarees fr saety services ~ insulation of mobile: = definition = in non-conducting location = outdoors, protection by RCD. oilfilled ‘operational conditions portable (see mobile) Selection of sSationary, definition suitability for maximum ower demand surface temperature of ming pools festing of typestested 372 37428 374 33742 Pat 2 el 421.7, 5268 543.24 6124s 13) 41222 4162.1, 4162.2 2120 412223, 559.1031 4162.1 61245 4162.4 359.103.1(4i) 4162.3 S374 192.12, See 513 Basi 705.85 u3 42214 313.1, 5121.5 1331 a5 Part See 554 Part? See 332, 5153 Pare 5 3B Pant 2 41132. ‘Tables 41.2t0 41.4 612.13, See 133 433.1 ITB 2126) 552.12 612. Seo'537 333 360:6.1 416.1 Past2 418.16 411330), 4125 si ‘see 510 Pact 2 133.24, s12..4 421.2, 423.1 See 702 Part 4122.11 Equipotential bonding (see also Bonding, Supplementary eqitipotential bonding)- Sdn protection asa = seriall premises 7081821 > fitooms joiais = caravans mats. = sonditors- Sin ausia 5 Selection andcrecionof See 348 = Stpplementary arias 5 Supplementary, sing of 5442 = defintion Par? > eater toca ae 1 fee sipplementay, genet 41132. > main a 4113.12 ‘utdoor lighting installations, ‘metallic structures not fo Be bonded 559.103.1(9) = protective 4113.12 1 safety separated circuits, in 4183.4 swimming pools 70241133 702:55.i testing of 6122.1 Erection of equipment Part 5 Escape route (emergency)- ~ definition Part 2 ~ switchgear and conttolgear Tcated in 42222, 422.23 = wiring systems 2221 European Committee for $leciotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) Preface Appx 2 Para 14 Exciter circuits of machines, ‘omission of overload protection 43.3.3 Exclusions from Regulations 1102 Exhibition, definition Part 2 Exhibitions, shows and stands See 711 + -acoessible stctural parts, main bonding of manai2 + additional protection by RCD 711,411.33 + fie, protection against 711.422 ~ heat, uarding of equipment producing, 711.422.42 ~ inspection after each assembly 71L6 ~ isolation, for each separate structure ‘and distibution circuit 71153723 ~ lampholders, insulation piercing, ‘oly non-temovable allowed” 711,559.43, ~ lighting installations 11359 motors, isolation of T3341 scope of requirements ma © SELV or PELV. TIAA show, definition Pact 2 = socket-outlets, provision of 758.7 + stand, definition Pact 2 * supply; TN-C-S prohibited MAU switchgear and controlgear, coess to only by key or tool TSI ~ temporary installations, requirements applicable to 7A = temporary structures supply cable to, RCD protection required at origin 711,410.34 + testing ater each assembly Tis + wiring systems for m5 Explosive atmospheres (see Potentially explosive atmospheres) Exposed-conductive-pat, definition Part 2 Exposed-conduetive-part + additional protection 4152 * agricltural and horticultural premises 705.415.2.1 ~ automatic disconnection in ease of ult 4ni32Biposed-condcive pars (con't) + conducting locations with restricted mmovernent ~ soameetion, fr earthing and ‘automat dsconnecion- ~ Trsystems = protective earthing + Reduced low volage systems 2 TWaysiems 2 Tr gptens coatucion sites eart-ffeeToeal boned locaton electcal separation exemptions fro fal protection floor and ceiling eating systems, provision to be made se if + funtion extr-ow voltage systems igh proteetive conductor euvent equipment = cal bonding of 1 tmobile or tansporable units, preceutions agains enerpzing notrsonductingfocation placing out of reach Doectve conductors formed by SELV or PELV cites Static converters on Tord sie of + Swimming pools Extensions fo nsiallations External influence, definition External iflnnces- ~dassfction of > earthing arangements ie stable ~ equipment tobe suitable for 7 outdoor igh, tect furniture * selection and ertllon of ‘equipment in elation to Euiow voltage (ee also Volage, extrdow, Punclonl extn ovr, Protective extra-fow, and Separated extrelow volige)- = ipeaton inition = provided by SELY or PELY Eetraeots-conducivepar definition Exttaneots-condetive pats + aitional protection agricutra premises automatic disconnection of supply bathrooms bonding oF > conducting locations with restricted movement, PELY circuits in cearth-ree local bonded loestion clerical separation in non-conducting locations ‘outdoor lighting, metallic structures need no! be bonded ~ placing gut of reach ropagating potential outside ‘non-conducting location ~ protective conductors formed by. = swimming pools maid 706.41 411.62, 41164 4u3t1 4ua3 4142 aus ad113.21 4182 4133.6, 4183 4103.9) 153.41132 41173 58.11.36) 4152, 717821 418.13, 4184 4I731 543.28 41444444 351433. Toit 131.8, 6104 Pari? 4i7.1, 414 Part See 414 Part2 452. 7054152.1 See 411 o1ais2 4n32 4152, mia3..2 706.1103.10 4182, 4183.4 4181 559.103.1(9) 4173.1 418.17 543.2.2¢vi mM24i133 543.26 F Fairground, definition Fairgrounds, amusement parks and circuses, temporary naan for stun eee anntsmedt device, definition automate disconnction of soph bonding where livestock ven Beth definition Buried cables, poteeton and wcking cara, TNC prohibited Part2 See 740 Part2 740.410, 740.411 404152.1 ast 2 0521.1 oats dodgems, electric, voltage to be ELV740, 55.9 equipment, IP protection final ciruits, RCD protection of fine, protection against generators inspection after each assembly isolation required for every installation ~ IT system, not where alternative joints in cables Tampholders, insulation piereing, only non-removable allowed = lighting installations Iiminaires 740'512.2 moaisiL 740.55.1.5 03518 74056 140.537 M016 140.526 7140.58.12 140°55.1 740555.14 Fuminous tubes and signs, emergency switching of cccuit placing out of reach, acceptable for dodgems public supply, different sources not tobe interconnected ‘scope of requirements shooting galleries, lamps to be protected sotket-outlets supply to temporary installation, 'RCD protection switchgear and eontrolgesr, access ‘aly by Key oF fool testing after each assembly Wiring systems Fault, defiition Fault current (ee also Short-ireuit carrer seftion prospective (ae aso Prapectve “init caren, Prospective shrt- rent crend protston apn Pent n parle = Sevier ~ omission of doviees for ~ position of devices for Fault protection (see also Automatic disconnection of supply) ‘additional protection automatic disconnection in ease of fault éefinition double or reinforced insulation electrical separation M05532 140.4103 403133 40.1.1 055.13 40587 740.410 740.51 7406 sa0.s2 Past Past 2 434.1 See 430, See 434 444 432.1, 432.3 See 435 4343. B62 4113.3, See 415 411. 1G, 4113.2 Part 2 4122 403 functional extra-low voltage systems 41.7.3 generating sets, where installation includes ~ inspection and testing ~ omission of for certain items of ‘equipment reduced low voltage systems scope of requirements SELV or PELV systems $14 Chap 61 4103.9 41183 410.1 4142. single-fault conditions, provided for See 410 special locations special measures Pan See als 373,Fauna, hazard to witing system 522.1041 Fixed equipment (sce also Feedback, de 334.109) Equipment, fed FELV ee Functional extralow = definition Part 2 valege) heat dissipation 421.261) Ferromagnetic enclosures 52152 Flammable diclectc liquid, Filters, presence of $5143.32 in equipment ais inal evi, definition Part? Flexible cable, definition Part 2 Final eiruite Flexible cables and cords + arrangement of, general Seo314 (see Cables, lsble) + tobe connected to separate ways 314.4 Flrible cond, prohibited = contol of 3142 ts protective conductors 503.24 + Aiscomection times, for earthing Flexible cord defini Pan 2 ‘and automatic disconnection Floor and ceiling eating systems See 753 {see Disconnection nes) loorwvaring cales- Saad ~ earth fal loop impedances Flours. (see Earth fut Toop impedance) = cables buried in sna ~ number of points supplied 3143 ables passing through 721 number required 3143 cables under 32265 = radial = conductive, in erh-fiee ‘rangement for household and ‘onded fcation 41824 ‘lar premises Apps 5 insulating, resistance of 41815 ~ tw supply equipment producing Flora hazard to wiring system 522.9 igh protective conductor Fluctuating loads (sce Cte load) current. 5493.12.10) Foreign Standards sud = ting! asns Fouruations used for earthing 5422.40) *atrangements for household and Fountains (se aso Svinming ‘sila premises Appx is "Pools Seo 702 + continuity test 61222 ~ equipment, mechaneal protection of 702.553 } = efaition Pan? fumes in zones 102.553 + overload protetion of 433.5 = protective measures 702410342 = proestve conductor of 34329 {Scope requirements relating to 702-1 + fa supoly equiprent producing 1 wing, addtional requirements 702152223 hah pret condor cent 543.7240) = zonal lasiication 30232 ~ separate control of Fig 702.3 separation of laa Fig 7024 Fire alam systems. 110.1%») ~ zone 2not applicable 102.326) = cables for exkibitions where no Frequency. system mist + effect on cument-carying ~ segtegalion from other circuits $28'Tnote2 capacity of conductors Appx 4 Para 53 = standard for 560.10 = high oscillations ahi = supplies for Chap 35, Chap 56 = of periodic inspection and testing Fire auority loa, sting of = Suitability of equipmeat for a29,sr213 ‘ fvefighir’s switch 33263 + Supply, assesment of STENT) Fire bariers 5271, 611.3) Functional earthing Fie conditions, safety services for 360.31, $60.52 = definition Pat 2 5608.1 5 equipment with bh Fire extinguishing devices, proestve conductor curents 543.7 ‘omission of overiad protection « protestve earthing in lation to 542:1.5,543.5.1 in cients sopping 4333.36) Fusionalextractow voltage Fire, protection against See 537 FELY, defiition Part 2 ~ agyialtral installations 708.22, 420.3 Funetioalextralow voltage systems- 5 applicability of Regulations to 131.165) = application of aud = ehreuits for safety services 56012 = asi protection for a2 equipment contating = exposed-conductive;parsof 411.73 flammable liquid ais = general a7 ~ equipment enclosure = plugs, socket-ouletsete.of 41.7.5 fonstucted daring erection 421.6 = primary ctcit of 4173 . ~ equipment, fixed 4212104214 41174 note : = exhibitions 71422 + souroes for au74 te hazard to adjacent mateils 421.1, 4212 testing ois + figs hazard to fixed object or unctatal switching ‘building eletnent ania + definition = freresistantsocening or enclosure 421.2, 421.3 = provision of = ame propogetin requirements = Selection of devices for Z of wiring ystems sn Fundamental priiplen si + heat isipation of equipment 421.24) Fase, definition 2 = hing conductors and cabs $548, Fose carer, definition : 1 surface temperature of equipment 421.2 Fase element, definition + thermal radiation 42011 ase elements for semi- «where particular sks Sect enclosed fuses sm.L13 Firefighter's swteh- Fase link, definition Part 2 = provision of 3376 Pre k= = Selection of 537.64 = mrking of intended type 53.1120) Fire-resistant- = non-iterchangeabilty of 333.126) = screens of enclosures for + removable wilt energized 533012 equipment 4212,4013, 5 replaceable by unskilled porsons $38,112 + statu elements, cables Fused plugs S531 passing though sna 374Fuses (se also Overcurrent protective devices) Accessible to unskilled persons cartridge type, prefered fault protection by functional switching, not to be used for in plugs smarking of ‘on-interchongeability of links ‘overload and fault protection by ‘overload protetion by prohibited in earthed neutral Fated current to be indicated selection of semi-enclosed- > eloments for «overload protection by + shock protection by single-poe, inline only Frasing factor G Gas installation pipe, definition Gas meters Gas pipes = main bonding of service ed seat eloerodes prohibited as protective conductor Cadheral characteristics of irtllaton, assessment of Generating si (se als Sandy curate «mative to dstbtor's network, additonal reuirements = eiseamnecton to prevent danger or damage + eating arrangements for + skew vas self-contained equipment, section not applicable to = systems fault protection general requirements Faron tren, cirulatng, ets tobe limites ation of overerrent protection pale opettion- precautions o prevent = Mth ther generator) th stats nerork portable oemevable power sources or Safety services, supplies for scope state convertor, installations incorporating stationary batteries, installations incorpo Glossary (see Definitions) Good workmanship, fundamental ‘principle Guarding of equipment, against burns Guidance Note 3, Tnspection & Testing sme Sa13 4323, 535.3 337.523 553.13 533.1 0 533.3 538.113 43313) AIL4S, A148 13218 SIL 1.268) Past2 544.12 43.2 544.12 Part 3 See $51 5516 351.23 5514321 581.1 3513 S51 3512 35152 351.76 5515 551.61 3515: 3517 Sida SSL 3513.2 note S511 551433 551.8 Pat 2 134.1 3.1 612.1, Appx 6 H Harmonie currents = compatibility of equipment = dye to generating set + effect of, in balanced three-phase systenis = neuival conductors + overiond devices, selection to take ecount of precaution to limit Harmonie distortion Harmonized cable core colours Harmonized Standard, definition Harmonization Documents volage part definition arardouslive-prt nto be ‘ecessble,fandamentl rile Health and Safety at Work fic, ACt 19 Heat dissipation of equipment eaters for water, ei Heating appliances- + agtcutral premises = bathrooms, for water Heating conductors and cables eating systems, floor end ceiling High protective conductor curets- carting requirements information to be provided High-frequency ossilaions igh voltage discharge lighting, freighters site High voltage electrode water Healers and boilers igh voltage luminous tube signs, licensing conditions ighvay, definition Highway distribution bosr, definition "Gayton radeon Highway power supply, defiition Highway power supplles (ee alo ‘See fare Siret focated equinon + dleconnertion time + {solation and switching, devices for + isolation by distefbutorset-ou, ‘pnroval needed = natlees, exemption fom = protection agaist electe shock temporary suppl Hoist sha, cables in Horticultural premises (see Agricultural premises) Hotair sauna (see Saunas), ‘definition Houseboat (see Marinas), definition Household or similar instllations= ~ circuit arrangements = main swite for ~ socket-outlets for, selection 1 Mentitication (ge also Notices)- = colour (see Colour) {protective deviees TEC (sce International Electrotectnical Commission) Immersion heaters (see Water heaters) Impact, damage to wiring systems dueio Chap 33 35152, 533.22 55152 313135193 ‘Appx? ant Prefice ‘Appx 2 Para 14 Pant seo 410 114.1, Appx 421.2 554.1 f0 554.3, 105.422.6 701-55¢vi) 55414 | Seo'753 | 543.7 5437.15 3116) 5376.1 554.1 ‘Appx 2 Item I(vii) | Part Part 2 Part 2 Part 559.10 i 559.1033 559.106 59.10.62 559.1071 559:10.1 1 559103 559.1072 5083.5 Part Part 2 Apps 15 sa7.L4 553.14 5148 2.6 375Iimpedance- + rl, for automatic disconnection + earth fut oop (see Barth “fault loop impedance) « eathing (ee Barhing pedance) Impulse voltage, withstand Inicators. 1 sri breaker overcurten stings = etighter's switch = Tasik, ype of 1 jsolation devices, cperation of + mechanical maintenance switching = fesse aren, warning notices = Switchgear, operation of remote indies ot protection ast (bee Fal protection) Infutance, effet on cable welt drop Inductive elotrca energy, discharge of Industral pgs and socke-outlets Influence, mutual detimenal Information tesinoogy,eteits for definition exhibitions se mpen ‘competent person, by ae oman a res oe a = gerne ee ee in mcm tes lt ane en ee arenes Sg con ow sien lt basic, definition basic protection cable, at connection to bare conductor or busbar ~ definition double, definition ‘double, protective measure ‘equivalent to Class I (sce (Class If equipment) functional extr-iow voltage circuits joints, fundamental principle 376 anas ‘Table 443 533.12 537.64), 3.1120, S111, 5572.22 537322 41825, 4183 S14. ‘Appx 4(6) s372.14 35313 132.11, See S15 1323 158.1 132.12, See 513 Part 2 M6 7408 ols, 1342.1, 610.1 Chap 62 622 341.1 Fig 721 ous 21 314.121 135. Sce'634, Appx 6 621.1 Part 6 612.1, Appx 6 Sec 314 Pact 2 Part 522.68 333.112 4103.6, See 418 331.2.10 560.62, $60.7.5 4113300) 412212 4122.13 Part 2 416.1 5264 Past? Part See 412 4n72 B44 Insulation- (cont'd) Int live parts ‘ionitoring, in FT systems ‘non-conducting locations PEN conductors protection by insulation of live pais protective conductors reinforced applied during erection 2 definition protective measure resistance, testing SELY and PELY cireits Supplementary, applied Singer” supplementary, definition thera, cables in terrence, lestcal tertckin. ‘etoen peerating set and “iar nt lose openings Soliton, wire equipment supplied by more han one eat snain switches, were more than one soiree soures to prove palling of email Elcrtectnial Comission (EC) Isolation ‘agricultural premises at origin of installation definition ‘devices for, contact position devices for, selection and erection discharge lighting discharge of stored enerey findanentl principle general equierents for frei po cults ‘entiation of devices for ideation of Sia ong of installation snulipole devices, Beata! conductor ‘off oad, securing against inadvertent opening, PEN conductor not tobe isolated plugs and socket-outles for prevention of unintentional closure emote devices for semiconductor devices not to be used for single-pole devices for static convertors = wlaere mare than one supply, ‘warning notice required Isolator- ‘contact position Sefinition disteibutor's cutout used as identification of purpose off-load, securing against inadvertent opening, selection of device as semiconductor devices not tobe used for 416. 411.63, 411.6... 360.5.3 4181 548 4164 4332 4122.4 4122.13, Past 2 See 412 6123, 6125 Appx 13 4184 4122.12 Pant 523.7 528.2 note 551.61 4162.40) sa7213 B76 5516.1 Noes on plan Sti ‘Appx 4 Pra 1 pee sersi7 705.5312 Sra Pant 5312.22 53122 Tabie 332 s13.k6 sails 1323 sar, 33724 551.76 suis 531226 31222 sala suas san sana 5372.24 537.12, $434.7 Table $32 537.223, 3372.15 3312.21 3372.25 551.4333 S141. 8372.13, 537.222 Part 5359.10.62 537226 537224 Table 53.2 5372.21ITsystem- ~ autotransformer, step-up prohibited ‘connection of installation to Earth definition distribution of neutral in cearthing of live pats in + earthing impedance a explanatory notes on ‘exposed-conduetive-parts in fairgrounds, not whete altemative first fault in insulation of equipment in insulation monit 1s for mobile or transportable units, provision of| neutral distribution in overload protection shock protective devices in signal, audible and visual Jeties (ove Marinas) Joints cable, accessibility of cable and conductor ‘conduit system earthing erangements enclosure of Fandamsental principle protective conductor = where particular fsk offre Joists, cables passing through Sunction boxes, eiruits terminated in K k values. in relation to protective conductors in relation to live conductors Keys. L adjustment of over- ‘curtent settings by {ingrounds insulating enclosures ‘opening enclosures by swimming pools, equipment in ‘zane lob Labels (see also Marking, Warning notices). + at earth electrode bonding conductor connections main earth terminal (where separate) PY junction boxes switchgear and controlgesr temporary supply unit on highway Lacquer, generally nt as insulation Lampholders- batten, application bayonet centre contact Eason serew ‘exemption from requirements for enclosures filament lamp, voltage limit 555.12 542.14 Part? ANL6 41164 4161 AIL6.L 542.16) Fig2 ATL6.1 411.64 70.116 4116.1 41.64 S315 51211 41163, 411.63. 360.53 TITAlL6 41161 4164 4333.2 411.64, 531.13 4116311 411632 5263 421.7, See 526 543.316 54242 217 Baa 5433.2 0 543.34 2223.50) 522.65 52183 ‘Tables 54.2 10 54,6 ‘Table 43.1 533.12 Taos 4122.23 4162.40) 359.103.1 702.554) S14.13.10), 314131 S14. 13.10), 71253722.5.1 S141 559.1022 416.1 559.6..1Gi) 559.6.17 721535.24 559.6.18, 559.618, 416.24 note 5596.12 Lanipholders- (cont'd) ~ insulation piercing, to be non removable type = overcurrent protection of = pendant, suitability for mass suspended temperature rating Leakage current (se also Protective ‘conductor current)= = assessment of = definition Leakage (protective conductor) currents ‘and residual curent devices Licensing, premises subject 9 Lids in insulating enclosures ite of installation, assessment ‘of maintenance during Lift shafts, cables in Lifting magnets, omission ‘of overload protection Lighting installations (see also Luminaires)- = exhibitions ~ exte-ow voltage- ‘rare conductors permited where slated requirements are met - FELY prohibited + fie ak precautions 5 transformers, standard for = wiring systems ~ Tairgrouns, amusement parks and ~ fixe lighting poin, connection to fixed wiring = general reqtrements High volage signs outside scope oitdoor (ee ao Highway poner supplies) « Clas Tc equivalent insulation, protetive conductor not tobe provided ~ exelusions ftom scope ctemalinfnences noles, exemption from protection of equipment, IP rating + Requirements appleable to 2 femporary suppl unit abe! = point fixed, connection fo Wiring Scope of requirements suspended systems ~ temporary festoon, excluded Wiring systems other than ELV Lightning protection, the ‘Regulations not applicable to Lightning protection system- ~ bonding of | ~ reference to standard Lightning strikes, direct Lights (see Luminaires) Limitation of overcurrent, protection by source Limitations, periodic inspection and testing, recording of Line condvetor, definition ine conductor = cross-sectional area of identification of number of loaded conductors ‘overcurrent detection in proieetive conductor sized in ‘elation to ~ singie-pole devices Line, toss of 71155943 M0551 599.6.1.6 5596.15 559.6.1.7 331.1(vi) Part 33124 1s. 412223 34d 5283.5, 560.78 433.3.36 See 559 1422.42 11589 559.11 559.6.141 5594 559.1040) 559.104 559.30)40) 559.105, 559.107.1 559.1052 559.36). 559.1072 5596.11 559.104) 559.1153 559.116 559300) 559.6 110.2608) 4113.12 s424.1G0) S413 43.1. See 436 42 Past 2 4 5143, Table 51 5236 aul 543.14, Table 54.7 132.144 431i aTLinks, not to be used for fnetional switching Live conductors determination ‘of number and type Live conductors, earthing of, ‘prohibited in IT systems Live part, definition part, Hazardous-, definition Live parts ~ bate, in PELV cireuits + bare, in SELV cireuts * bare; placing out of reach * basie insulation of Sof SELV of PELY citcuits, separation of| Livestack= = equipment in locations for * protective measures, situations for + wiring systems in locations for Load: ~ fluctuating (see Cyelic loads) + rapidly fuetuating + unbalanced Local supplementary bonding (see Bonding, Equipotential bonding) Locations exposed to fire risk, safety services in Locations, speci TLow voltage (see alvo Voltage, low)- range covered by Regulations 1 reduced Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 Luminaire, definition Luminaire supporting coupler (LSC), definition Luminaire supporting couplers- ~ af fixed lighting points in FLY system in reduced low voltage system in SELV of PELY system not in circuit relying on double ‘insulation + purpose of Luminaire tack system (Gee definition of Socket-outtet) Luminaires- agricultural premises = bathrooms + ceiling ose for compensation capacitors exhibitions extta-low voltage fire protection against fixing of ‘groups having common neutral for three-phase in locations of increased fre risk parts of wiring system within pendant, mass suspended portable, connection of Stroboscopic effec, avoidance of supported by exible eons, suspended eable connection ‘swimming pools switching for symbols = temperature of flexible cord 378 537523 322 41161 Past 2 2 4144.56) 4144.50) 41731 416.1 414.41, 41442 705.522 See 705 74041521 705.52 331.16) 331.1Gi) $60.72 Part 7 no.1e”) 418) 704.4103.10 Apps 2 Para 7 Par 2 Part2 559.6.1.164) 4175 4iL8s 41443 41213 5596.14 Ss044 Pact2 See 539 705.359 701 35¢vi 721352, 3596.11 to 559.613 5598 T11359.5 359.112 5595 5596.15 559.623 4223.1, 42032 4223.8, 22.42 322 5596.15 553.17 5599) Appx ‘Table 4F3A, 522.72 702:55.2, 102.55.4 3596.19 3594 note Table 55.2 5222.2 Luminaires- (cont'd) through wiring in track system for wiring 0 LY switchgear and controlgear assembly definition ‘enclosure used as protective ‘conductor functional testing ‘having total insulation M Machines (se also Motors)- emergency stopping for emergency switching of Regulations not applicable rotating, excite circuits of, ‘omission of overload rofaling, selection and erection of Magnetic: ‘iecut of residnal current device Field, effeet on residual “eurent devieos ‘Magnets, lifting, omission of ‘overload protection ‘Main earthing terminal ‘connection to earth definition selection and erection of Main protective bonding Main sw ‘conductors, selestion and erection provision of| Tor installation Maintainability, assessment of Maintenance, definition ‘Maintenance of equipment- accessibility for ‘Management of Health and Safety ‘at Work: Regulations 1999 ‘Marinas, definition Marinas similar Jocations- application, scope of ‘equipment for external influences Bonsboas, spy to * final circuits for isolation, provision for notice, instructions for connection to shore supply ‘overcurrent protection PEN conductor prohibited socket-outlets- ~ height above high water level = overourtent protection + RED protection individually requirements for supplies 559.62 350.414 359.6.15 Part2 543.24, 612132 4122.1.1G) 537.422 note 2 5374.1, 5974211 110.2@%, 4333.30 Seo'352 53122 531.27 4333.36) 5421 Part 2 sid S44. 413.42 S374 Balt Part 132.12, See 513 ‘Appx 2 Para 10 Part? See 709 708.1 709.512, 709.55, 709512.2 709.4 709.5312, 709.533 709°337.21.1 Fig 709.3, 709.533 7094114 709,853.1.13 7095333 7093312 709535311 connections to mains, examples of Fig.709.1 = nominal voltage for ‘wiring systems * distibution circuit ~ not on oF above jetties, ete + overhead cables or conductors underground cables Markets, covered, discharge lighting Matking (see also Labets, Warning notices)- buried cables ‘emergency switching devices fises isolating devices ‘mechanical maintenance switching devices Fig 709.2 709313.1.2 709.521:1 709.521:1.4 709552115 709532118 70952117 33761 522.8.10 537427 553.1120), 337.226 531324Mass, maximum supportable by *leible cords Materials- = new, use of ~ proper, use of Maximum demand, assessment of ‘Maximum demand, suitability ‘of supply for ‘Measutes of protection for general application ‘Mechanical damage (see ‘Mechanical stresses) ‘Mechanical maintenance, definition Mechanical maintenance swtehing- ~ plug and socket-oulet for requirements ‘Mechanical prtecton- ~ cables buried in ground = earthing arrangements + earthing conductors + protective conductors + wiring systems Mechanical strestes- cables and conductors caching aangements coring condctre faut ctent Seating conductors and cables plugs ad socket outs Protective condictors tiring systems ‘Metals, prevention of electytic action Metalwork (oe alo Exposed conducive pats, Extoneous conduct part tnding oF tothe services, prohibited an cletroe + wing sys, 8 protective conten + wiring system, protceton gsi emotion Mines, instllton for srcelaion = pena Ministre creit-rcaers (Gee Cheubreator and Cire rear) Minor Bleticaleaaliaion Works Cereal - formot = vision of IMbbie equipment Meomnseion of > definition 1 fnton-condtng focaion + ed ntdoos,adtonal ‘protecton fe Moblictome, defaion Mobile sore, SELV ot PELV Cit supplied by Mabou nln cation scape o 5 toma dicamnestion of supply 5 nding, protective equlpretal 5 connetion fo supply, example of = Sxamples of wnt system, provision of sie infomation tobe eapayed igs andconnosors for sup centeton Appx 4 ‘Table PBA, 1204 BALL Sud 31310) 41033 Part 2 33732 5373.26 3373, 522.8.10 542.16) 3423) 543.24 w 543.26 543.3, 544.2 5226) S215. 522.610 5228 542.1.6() 3423 132.7), 4303 554d 353.16 543.2, 5433.1 522611, 5228 522.52, 542.17 4u1312 sin2d 5432 ss 110.2%) 110.1 xxvii) Appx 6 631.310 631.5 53.1.7 Part 418.16 4113.36) Pant2 4143. Soo 717 nM UTAUA 7174113. Fig 717.1 0 7174 Tt 71741162 T7514 TSS. Mobile uns, installations of: cont) Mfockeroutlets Sina protection required 5 focated outside unit protestion of = supply connection = INES ye imation on we ~ MEeston to suppl, flexble cable to be used ~ gas cylinder compartment, reactions + luteal wiring of unit Monitoring definition “Monitoring devices, Traystems lation, Monitoring i lew of periodic inspection and testing ‘Monitoring systems, earth Monitor, residual curent Motor caravan, definition Motor caravan installations (ree Caravan installations) Motor vehicles, appli Regulations to Motors- ~ automatic restarting contro eeu. control equipment direction af rotation exhibitions, isolation frequent stat ty of functional testi ‘mechanical switehing for overload protection phase, disconnection of| Feverse-current braking sialled, capability of ‘emergency switching for ~ stardelta starting, excess ‘temperature protection ~ starters, co-ordination of ‘overioad and fault protection = starting currents ~ stating, voltage drop © switching off, fundamental principle ‘Moulded case circuit-breakers (hee Cireuit-breaker and Cireuit-breakers) ‘Mouldings, equipment fixed in ‘Mutual ettimentalinluence- = electrical and non-electrical ‘equipment, prevention between materials, between protective measures, segregation between circuits segregation of differen currents and voltages, where grouped ~ wing systems and non- electrical services o intenance, N Neutal- = “borrowed! not allowed * conductor = combined with protective ‘conductor (see PEN conductors) = common, for groups of luminaires on three-phase = connection to, TN-C-S system 77415 717585. TTSS.AGi) nas 717.521 11752835 717322, Pari2 411.63, 531.6 Sec'538, 560.53 22 5335 5437.1.26i0 5437.10) 5384 Par2 no2gii) S375.4.1, 952.13 S754 552112 537543. T3541 552.1. 612132 3313.1 55212 BL $375.42 sya. 437 435.2, 536.52 sm 5254 132.152 53043 2.11 515.1 5225.3 41038 528.1 5152 5283 34 sa 559.623 5a. 379Neural condctor (ont ‘ross-tectional area of, ‘current-carrying capacity in ‘polyphase circuit definition disconnection, provision for ‘electrode water heaters and boilers emergency switching fuse prohibited in hharmonie currents identification of isolation of| overcurrent detection in reduced size single-phase circuit single-pole devices prohibited in switching of iseibution of, in IT systems earthing of reduced low voltage link ‘New materials and inventions, use of | ‘Nominal voltage see also Voltage nominal) caravan parks Sefin of supply reed low voltage crits SELV or PELV ciel swimming pols Non-eonsting locaton, rotetion by: pplication of thse reqitements txpossi-condictive parts Tmited to special stations tobi equipment in protetive conditors prohibited fesstnes of lors and walls, testing Non-seathed cables, tobe enclosed Notices: Sirefighter'sswiteh high protective conduetor current * mabile or tansportable units ~ petiodic inspection and testing residual curent devices, periodic testing Warning ‘dual supply ‘earth-free locations eatthing and bonding connections isolation of equipment non-standard colours protection by electrical separation voltages exceeding 230 V [Numbering system of Regulations, "Notes oa plan 380 523.62, See 524 524.30) Past 2 SU7217 554.1 537412 132142 3303, 524.200) 132142 5303.2 132.14 537.12, 837.14 5303 41161, 411.64 43122) 4842 s372.24 1204 misi3ad2 miaw33.1 708313.12 Pant? 313.10), 4nsi2 4it 241034 Sec 418 41036 418.11 418.17 41812, 4181 41816 418.13 418.15 6125.1 521,101 1s372.141 Fig 721 537.640) 514.16, 943,715 Fig 7083 7 Si4 S112 514.122 514.15.1 418.25, 514132 S14.13.1 Sit S141 4183, 514.132 S14.10.1 Preface (opp) o ot ject and effects ofthe Regulations Obstacle, definition ‘Obstacles, protection by- application of basic requirements Offshore installations, Regulations not applicable to filled equipment Pipes: * main bonding of service = not as protective conductor services, proximity to ‘Operating instmctions, safety ‘equipment and services ‘Operational conditions, equipment ‘Ordinary person- ‘definition ‘main switch socket-outets for use by, RCD mn requited Origin of an installation- ‘Oscillations, high-frequeney Other services, bonding of ‘Outdoor lighting installations (see Lighting installations-outdoor) Overcurrent, definition Overcurrent detection- ~ definition Fine conductors neutral conductor, IT systems neutral conductor, TN oF ‘TT systems Overcurrent, limitation by ‘supply characteristics Overcurtent, protection against- basic requirement discrimination in clecirode water heaters and boilers fundamental principle ‘generating st harmonics lampholders limitation by supply characteristics Tine conductors motors neutral conductor, IT systems neutral conductor, TN or TT parallel conductors settings of adjustable cireut-breakers source, by Overcurrent protective devices: at origin, assessment of at origin, use of distributor's device co-ordination of characteristics, for overload and fault current protection discrimination ‘omission of ‘overload and fault current protection overload protection only safety services| selection and erection of| shock protection, as Chap 12 Part 2 4103.5, 417.1 4172 10.26%) ais 413.12 544.12 543.21 5283 $60.7.12 sia Part 2 Sona 411330) Part 537.14, 537.16 331100) 13122 4u3z2 Part2 Part 2 #1 8122 B12 See 436 Chap 43 4303) 5362, 5541.2, $54.1.7 1314, 131.5 note 5513 43123, 5332.2 5596.16 See 436 11 43114, 552.12 431.22) 43121 4334, 4344 533.12 Bee 436 31340, 4333.16) 434336) See 435 5362. $33 5607.3 42.4 42.2 560.7.3, 560.7.4 Seo'533 4114.46) a3 4116300) saltOvereurrent protective devices- (cont'd) short-circuit protection only ‘imereurrent characteristics for ‘Overcureent setings of circuit-breakers ‘Overhead lines- insulator wall bracket, ‘exemption from fault protection overvoltege control placing out of reach Overload = current, definition protection against- * application of © co-ordination with fault ‘current protection motors ‘omission of| ‘omission, for safety services parallel conductors + position of devices for proteative devices- "requirements for + selection of Overvoliage, roetion against. = fundamental pri = arrangements for control lattnogpheric origin or de to switching ‘equipment categorization risk assessment ‘temporary, due to fault in HY or LV system withstand values, equipment Overvolinges- P ‘consequences, assessment of transient Paint, generally no as insulation Pataliel cables, selection and ‘erection requirements Parallel conductors, ‘overload protection Parallel conductors, fault eureent protection Parallel operation of generating set- ~ prevention of with distributor's network, precautions = with distibutor’s network, requirements for Parallel operation, safety services, sources for Park, caravan (see Caravan park) Patitons, cables in Partitions for segregation of circuits PELV (see Protective extra-low voltage, definition PEN condictor, definition PEN conductors- + cable enclosure prohibited as isolation or switching of, prob residual current device with, prohibited selection and erection of| Pendant luminaire- caravans ceiling rose for flexible cord for, maximam ‘mass supportable by mass suspended 4523 4324, Appx3 533.12 4103.9 4432 4173,4173.1 Part2 4332 See 435 582.12 4333 360.73 4334 4332 4303 Sev 432, See 433, 933.1, 533.2 443.2 See 443 Table 44.4 BL62 48.24 See 442 Table 443 4324 331.100, 443.4. 416.1 523.8 4334 4344 351.61 3517 360.68 522.6660 322.68 528.16), 528.2(0) Part 2 Part 2 5432.10 33712 34347 444 583.43 S434 721.58.24 359.6. to 559.613 Appx Table 4F3A, 5596.15 Penetration of building, load bearing integrity to be assured Periodic inspection and testing ie also Inspection, pero) fsrement tyeompetet person Frequency of tno monitoring vice on ‘Srommendation for Fequirements Period inspection Report form of requirement for = signed by competent person Persons (see Authorized, Competent, Tnsiructed, Orlinary, Skilled persons) Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 Phase conductor (ee Line conductor) Phase, loss of (see also Line, lass off Phase sequence, verification Pipes- ‘arth electrodes formed by 1 (see Gas pipes) Oil (se Oil pipes) ‘water (see Water pipes) Placing out of reach, protection by: pplication of farm's reach bare live parts fverhead lines with obstacles Plan of the 17th Edition, Notes on Plug, definition Plugs- caravans clock ‘construction sites ‘emergency switching by, prohibited fairgrounds, amusement parks and functional extra-low voltage systems functional switching by used, selection of high protective conductor current ‘equipment instantaneous water heaters not o be supplied by isolators ‘mechanical maintenance, for switching off for mobile or transportable units rediuced low voltage cireults seletion and erection of| SELY or PELY circuits shavers special circuits Plugs and Sockets ete. (Safety) ‘Regulations 1994 PME (see Protective multiple earthing) Point (in wiring), definition Polarity, test of Poles, concrete, exemption from fault protection Polluting substances, wising systems exposed 10 PME (sce Protective multiple Pontoons (see Marinas) Portable equipment (see Mobile ‘equipment Portable generating sets sm28.14 34d ais Fig 721 om. 6342 6222 514.121 13511 See 621 Appx 6 ela oa ‘Apox 2 Para SGil) 481.14, 597543 612.12 5422.10) 3024 4103.5, 417.1 4173, Fig 417 ay. 4173, 4173.2 Preface (opp) Part2 721.5526 353.150) Toast S3742.8 140557 ANTS Table 53.2 553.13 S87. 543.7.1.20i) 55433 ‘Table 33.2 537326 17551 485 553.1 41443, 553.1 560), 53.1 50H) Appx 2 Para 8 Pat 2 626 4103.90) 5225.1 See 709 S544 381Potentially explosive atmospheres, installations in- applicability of the Regulations to equipment of statutory regulations, etc otentiometer, not as FELV source Power demand, suitability of ‘equipment for Power factor ower sources for generating sets Powertrack, definition Powertrack system, definition Poweriack systems- current-carying capacity ing under fat conditions standard for voltage ct ge drop Premises subject to licensing Prevention of mutual detrimental influence Projector, minimum distance of, ‘fom combustible material oe a ‘determination of for residual current devices measurement of stability of protective devices Prospective short-circuit current atorigin, dotermination of Protection, additional Proteetion, agi burns Protection against electric shock- ‘protective measures sfely services| Protection against fre Protection against overcurrent Protection against overvoltages Protection against thermal effects Protection against undervoltage Protection for safety Protective bonding conductor, “finition Protective bonding conductor Protective conductor definition Protective conductor current= sessment of effets of ‘efiition. equipment wit high gh, information tobe provided FHV electrode water heaters ad boilers regen or enipment producing = ida cutentdeviees and suitability of eating atrangements for Protective conductors- 382 ‘accessibility of connections agricultural premises between separate installations bonding, selection and erection of caravan parks “Class IT equipment in relation to colour identifieation of combined with neutral ‘conductors (see PEN) continuity of 110.1 13252 ‘Appx 2 Para S aia 13324 512.14 331 103i) SSLLL Past2 Past 2 Apps 8 43453 sala Appx 8 MB. 132,11, See SIS 492.3.1,422.42 BAL Part 2 434,1,612.11 S328 6121 13322 43211 104323 4345.0 313.16, 41133 Seo 423 Chap 41 360.6.8.1, 560.7.6 Sec 421, Seo 422, See 527 131.4, Chap 43, Seo 443 Chap 42 Seo 445 Part 4 Part2 Sec 544 Part? 331.1(vii) Part? 587 S475 55414 543.9 53124 542.1.) 543.33 jossia2 S218 Sec'Sdd 708.553.1.14 niall mi4lt3.12 412224 4123.2 31442 51452 5432.40) 5432.50 50.29 3433 Protective conductors- (cond) ~ oss-sectional areas electrically seperated circuits generating ses, portable high protective condnctor curents identification of| inspection of installation of insulation of mobile units ‘non-conducting location, prohibited in ‘outdoor lighting, where Class 11 preservation of continuity PV power supply systems residual current device, to be ‘ulside magnetic circuit of ~ Fing final eteuit + selection and erection of 2 separate street furniture swimming pools = switching prohibited in 10 mum? or less to be copper testing of types of, description Protective devices (see ‘Overcurrent protection devices, Residual eurrent dovices, ‘Monitoring systems, Undervoliage, protection against) Protective devices and switches, position of| Protective devices and ‘witches, identification of Protective earthing see Earthing), ‘definition bond Protective equipotential bonding (ee Equipotential bonding), definition Protective extra-low voltage (PELV), ‘definition Protective extea-ow voltage systems- = "agricultural premises * application as protsctive measure ~ bathrooms = circuits, requirements for ‘conducting locations with restricted movement = construction sites ‘exhibitions, shows and stands + expoped-condive pats, erthing live pats of. mobile sources for nominal voltage plugs and socketoutlets for protection by use of = separation ftom other circuits = sources for Protective measures, shock «= eath-fre local equipotential bonding «elected separation for supply to ‘moze than one item of eurrent- using equipment for general application oneconcluctng location obstacles placing out of reach 5431 543.2400 54.2.6 Sag. 544.2 41333, 41834 ssa 543.7 51442, 5145.2 613 5436.1 5433.2 jrai32 41813 559.104 5433 71234 531.22 54829 587210) See 543, Sec 544 5132.7 559.1034 70241133 5834 34323 6122.1, 6122.2 343.2 mad S14.1.1, 5148 Pat? Part Pat 70541445 4103.36), 414.1 7141445 701-55(iv) aba 706.410;3.106i)e) 106.414 70.4103.10 ro4aia malas 41444 aida 4143 41420), 4144.5 41443, 4142 TO34144s 41442 4143 410.3.6(1), 418.2 4103.60), 418.3 4103.3 4103.60), 418.1 4103.5,4172 41035, 4173Protective multiple earthing (PME)- = compliance with statutory regulations = definition = exhibitions = fairgrounds on caravan parks main bonding connections for mobile units Protective sepaation definition Provision and Use of Work. Equipment Regulations 1998 Public supply PV and generic terms and definitions PV solar photovoltaic (see Solar ‘Appx 2 Para 3 Part mala HOALLd 84iL4 108.583.1.14 S411 094114 nralid Pat 2 ‘Appx 2 Para 11 110.24) Pat 2 ‘photovoltaic (PY) power supply systems) Q Quarry installations- > exclusion > openvcast R Radial final ciruits, arrangements for Thovsehold and similar premises Radiation, solar, etc, wiring systems ‘tp be suitable or shielded Radio interference suppression ‘equipment, applicability ‘of the Regulations to Railway traction equipment, the ‘Regulations not applicable to Rated current of fuses and crcuit- breakers Rating factors for enbles Reduced low voltage system- = application + definition Reference Method for eable sizing Regulations, Statutory- = listof = relationship ofthe Regulations with Regulations. The= departures from offects of ‘exclusions fram scope of object of relationship with statutory regulations = scope of voltage ranges dealt with Reinforeed concrete (see Stee) Reinforced insulation, definition Reinforced insulation, of equipment Reliability of equipment for intended life Reliable design Remote devices for isolation Remote switching for mechanical maintenance Report (se Period Inspection Report) Reporting, Certification and Reporting, definition Reports, authenticity of Residual curent, definition Residual eurrent deviee, definition Residual current devices (RCDs)- = additional protection by * agricultural premises 020i 11o.Lexxvii) Appx 15 sm. 110.260) 110.24) 531 Apps 4 aus 704.4103.100), 04522811 Past2 ‘Appx 4 lem 7.1 ‘Appx? nat 1203, 120.4 Chap 12 i102 Chap 12 144 Chap 11 110.169), (vi) Part2 4122.1 341 1G) 31 ‘S728 $373.12 Chap 63 Pare 2 es Past 2 Past2 41133 T0Sai.1 105.422.7 Resa caren deoes RCD) com) auniliary supply for ~ bathrooms = cables in walls or partitions protection by ‘earavan patks conducting locations conductors to be disconnected by construction sites + discrimination between cart fault loop impedance for exhibitions + fairgrounds fault curent withstand capability of * floor and ceiling heating systems ~ fountains, zones of * HV electrode water heaters and boilers «high protetive conductor ‘erent circuits + isolation, suitability for = magnetic citcuit of magnetic fields of ether equipment + mobile or transportable units oo esicial operating current + PEN conductor circuits, prohibited in ~ precautions tobe taken, where ‘ordinary person may’ operate device ~ prefetted, for shock protection in TT systems ~ protection by, ‘ol recognized as sole means = protection against fault, current, in series protective conductor sil required reduced low voltage cireuits with * required, for mobile equipment ‘urdoors required, for socket-outlets selection and erection of| selectivity between shock protection by- ~ carth fault loop impedance > in IT system > in TN system ~ in TT system ~ Solar photovoltaic (PV) supply systems special locations stree! furniture, recommended swinuning pools ~ teing tripping unwanted sia operating ten ‘Sina protein 1 tpl prises, for roto again re = en * ena fa oop impedance nelson «selection of Resitnc oe (ofan each ‘cletode), definition yalttias 52.6.1, 522.6.8(9) T08553.1.13 mia 706.410:3.10(i)b) S121 704:4103.104i) 04411321 531.29 41153, Table 41.5 TULaid34 33128 75341132 753415.1 702410342, 55414 3124. Table 53.2 53122 3312.7 709'5312 TALL TITAS 4uaa 543 3312.10 as2 41s. si29 53125 483 4113.36 411330) 3411.33 531.210 531.5 5363 Table a1.5 411.63 4114 alas 41149) 41152, 41153 724N3.21.2 Par? 5359.10.32 702.4103.4.1 702.4103.43 702.53, 702.55, 612.10, 612.13.1 314100), 531.24 415.141 708.422.7 Part2 41145, Table 41.5 531.23 Part2 383Resistance- += of circuit conductors, increase with temperature Appx = of insulating Moors and walls 418.1.5 Restricted access, obstacles and placing ‘ut of reach permited ‘4103.5, Restrictive conductive locations (See ‘Conducting locations with restricted movement) Residual eurrent monitor (RCM)- = applicati © not a protective device Rewirable fuses (see Fuses, seml- enclosed) Ring final cieuit- + atrangements for household and similar premises Apps 15 + circuit protective conductor of | 543.2.9, 3384 411.1 note 2 definition Part = for high protective conductor current equipment 53.71 + overload protection of B15 * test of continuity 61222 Risk assessment, consequences of overvoltage 49.24 Rod-warming, cables for Rotating machines (see also Machines, 554.42, 554.43 Motors) + emergency switching for S374. > exciter citeits of 43330) 5 selection and erection of See 552 s Safety, object ofthe Regulations Chap 12 Safety service, definition Part 2 Safety services- ‘Chap 35, Chap 56 application, seope of 560.1 1 automatic supply, availability of | 560.4.1 © Characteristics of sources of supply 132-4(0,313.2 : 560.7 cieuits- determination of| 1324) = fire resistance 60.7.2 + independence of 560.7:1, $60.7.6 Fins seo78 * sepregation 528.1 note? «= elasifcation of supplies for 560.4.1 ~ controlgear, location of 560.75 = deaving of inition 560:7.10 * equipment, fire protection 560'5.2(i) > examples of ‘See 351 note2 560.1 note ‘omission of overload protection 560.73 ‘operating instructions for 560.7.12 preferred protective measures for 560.5.3 equirea to operate in ite conditions| 560.52 + scope of application 560-1 sources 5606 = aecessible to skilled persons only 560.62 + as fixed equipment 5606.1 * batteries $560.69, $60.6.10 * central power supply 560.69 characteristics 3132 * classification of| 360.4 generating se (ee also ‘Generating Sets) 5606.12 independent ‘560.64 Tow power supply not eapable of operation in paalle) 560.6.7 560.6.10 * operation in paallel 560.68 * recognized 3511 * time, rated operating, 50042 © use for other purposes 560.66 + unintercupible power supply (UPS) 560.6.11 ventilation 560.63 384 Safety services- (cont'd) "witcha, location of + wiring systems ‘Safty signs (see Notlces, Warming) Safety Signs Regulations 1996 ‘Safety sources for SELY and PELV Saunas (fee also Hor air sauna) additional protection by RCDs ‘equipment, selection and erection heating appliances Jighingconeos scope of application SELV or PELV ‘hoek protection in ‘switchgear, location of Wiring systems for Schedule (ee Diagrams) Schedule of Inspections Schedule of Test Results Scope of the Regulations Screening materials, for fixed ‘equipment Screws, insulating in Class I enclosures Seals, suitable presence of Segregalion (se also Mutual ‘detrimental influence)- + circuits + different currents and voltages © noncelcttical services ‘Selection and erection of equipment Selectivity Gee Co-ordination) SELY (see Separated extra-low voltage), definition Semiconductor devices- isolation, not to be used for not as FELV source ‘Semi-enclosed fuses (sce Fuses) Separated extr-low voltage {(SBLY), definition Separated extra-low voltage systems- agricultural premises * application as protective measure * bathrooms * citeuits, requirements for = conducting locations with restricted movement + construction sites pment, protective separation of ‘hibition, shows and sands exposed condactve-pis of fight instalatons lvepars of toi routes for ronal voltage Pgs and socket outlet for protection by use of separation ftom other circuits sources for swimming pools Separation, electrical, a8 protection against shock (see Electrical separation) Separation, simple (see Simple ‘eparation) Serviee, continuity of Services, Safety (see Safety services) 560.7.5 3608 ‘Apps 2 Para 9 4143, See 703 70341133 70351 70355 7035375 7031 03.414.4.5 703.41 703.537.5 70352 70332 (632.1, 634.1 Appx’6 632.1, 632.2 634.1; Appx 6 Chap tL 421.2049, 421.36) 4122.2.) 611 3¢vi) 5281 5152. 5283 Pan's Part 2 537221 47a 705.1445 4103.36), 414.1 TOLAIGAS, 7015 aad 706.410.3.10 106.414 704.4103.10 7044i44s V4.4. note 1 TILAidas 41444, 559.112 4144 4143 414.20), 4144.5 41443, 553.11, $53.12 4142 7341445 41442 4143 70241034 024144 702.53, 702.55.1 Chap 36Shaver supply units in bathrooms 701.512.2 7015123 ‘Shavers, plugs and socket-outlets for 53.1.5) Ships, lca equipment on ond, ‘Regulations not applicable to" 110.2Giv) Shoek current, def Part? Shock, electric, dei Pat 2 Shock, electric, protection against (see Basic protection, Fault ‘protection, Protection against electric shock) Short-cireuit current (see also Fault current), definition Part 2 Short-circuit eurent, prospective, determination at origin of installation 313.16) Show (see Exhibitions), definition Part 2 ‘Shower rooms (see Bathrooms) Signaling cieuits (see Band 1 definition) Patt 2 Signs, electric see Discharge lighting) igns, warning (ee Notices, Warning) ple separation. Porting kctos, in 706813.1.2 2 definition Patt + electrical separation, protection by 413.1, 413.32 FELY, source for au ~ mobile or tansporable units, IT system for nT4116.24i = PV power systoms 72312 n2atia2i2 Simultancously accessible pat. additonal proeston by bonding 415.21, 4152.2 + definition Pax’? + ttf local bonding locations 418.2.2 + in IT system, preeautions aust = Ie, warning Ofvottage beoween $14.10 + non-conducting locations 41812, 4184 + placing out of Feach a7 + plementary bonding ‘etween, protection by 4152.1,41522 = with automate disconnection 4113.11 Stage al nF aye cet “fen, fs fun) Single isblted cables coe ‘Non-sheathed cables) Single-phase cuit, res-sectonel ‘tea of neutral in s24.20) Site-built assemblies, required to ‘comply with appropriate standards 113.1 Skilled person detnition Part? Skilled persons- = aud safety services sources 560.62 * control of safety services by 560.7.5 5 fnnitenane of highway esipment 559.10. ~ bstaces permissble where access rewrite ao3s = placing ot of reach permissible ‘where scces revised 4103.5, «satiny teres acceso 5181 Socket, dein Pat? Soekstoitles ssh Peon proteation for 4113.30 = farintral ond hota remiss osu. 703.5122 103.3531 + bathrooms 701 413, 7015123 + Bonding to boxes, 543.27 1 caravan prisons 708:3831 = earavans in m1 353.1 13522 iris for Scomeeontines | 4.3.92 1 fant fant loop impedances for ‘Tebe 4.2 ae Table 41.3. = eocks for 553.156) Socketoutlets- (com's) ‘eonsttetion sites = emergency switching by, prohibited + exhibitions, shows, + fairgrounds ete ~ functional exte-Jow voltage systems funetional switching, for © height of | high protective conductor current ‘equipment ~ houseliold installations, selection ation, for = lighting point, at fixed = mechanical maintenance, switching off for + mobile of transportable units = outdoor equipment, for > PELV systems * prohibited- *°*Class IP ciruits or installations + emergency switching * instantaneous water heaters ~ sauna heater location provision of reduced low voltage circuits Selection an erection of SELY systems separated ceeuits shavers, for * swimming pools += voltage drop Soil warming, cables and ‘canuctors for Sola gain eee Sola radiation) Solar photovotsie (PV) power supply systems: sceessbilty for work on equipment definitions associated with carting of de, live conductor extemal intuenes, expected isolation lightning induced voltages, minimization of ‘maintenance, access for protective bonding requirements, scope of safety, protection for selection and erection- = equipment © wiring systems warning label, live pacts ‘Solar radiation- = PV power supplies ~ rating factors, cable, don’t take account of + wiring system to be suitable for orprotected against ‘Soldered connections Special locations Specifications (see Standards) Spatight Spur, definition Stand (ee Exhibitions), definition Standards- Bilis, referenced in the Regilations, list, 708.41, 708.51 70453 537428 Taii33 T1584 0415.1 740.55.7 AIS, Table 53.2 553,16 543.01, 543.12 55314 Table 53.2 359.6.1.1) 709.531.2, 709.533 709.537, 709.353.1 3373.26 nrais 7755.40) 4113.30) 41443, 412.13 37428 55433 7035375 553.17 41185 5531 41443 553.11, 553.12 41835 553.1 5¢i) Fo24i03.4.1 70253 5253 55442, $54.43 7125131 Part? PV listing 12312 11252283 125312 Tai 7125131 71234 Tat m4 23 2322 71233722.5.1 712.$122.1 71252283 ‘Appx 4 Para 2.1 i) 7122.42 Part Part2 Appx | 385,Standby supplies 3132, See 551 Standby systems, use of safety service supply for 560.66 ‘Starters, motor (see Motors) Starting currents- = assessment of effects of 331.4) * suitability of equipment for S521 Static eonveriors 551433. Stationary equipment, definition Part 2 Statutory regulations free Regulations, Statutory) Steck ‘einforved concrete poles, ‘exemplion from fault protection 410.3.9(i) reinforcement of concrete, use as earth electrode 5422.1) = structural metalwork, bonding of — 411:3.1.2(¥) ‘Storage batteries for safty serviess 351-1@) Street foriture- 550.10 definition Part2 doors in, bartier or enclosure to be provided 559.103.1Gi) + extrancaus-conduetive-parts need not be bonded to 559,103.10) ation and switching, devices for 359.10.6 tenance, protection during 559.10.1 + temporary supply unit 359:10.7.2 Strest located equipment (see Sireet furniture), definition Part 2 Stroboscopic effect, avoidance of $59.9 Structural elements, penetration of by wiring system 5228.14 Structural metalwork, bonding of —— 411.3.1.2(¥) Substations Sec 443 Sunlight (Gee Solar radiation) ‘Supervised installations, protective ‘measures applicable only in 4103.6 Supplementary bonding conductors, ‘election and erection of | 544.2, 105.5442 Supplementary equipotential bonding ‘Additional protection by 4182. ‘agricultural and horticultural premises 705.4152.1 708.5442 bathrooms and shower rooms 701-4152. conducting locations resvicted _706-410.3. 104i) conductors, continuity of, testing 6122-1 conductors, selection and sizing $442 disconnection time not met 4113.26 extrancous-conductive-part ‘used as conductor for 543.26 = inspection 611 3(.i1 E90) Tiveatock, locations for 7051521 M0A15.2.1 swimming pools m24ti33 702.5222.1 255.1 where static convertor installed $51.4.3.3.1 ‘Supplementary insulation, ‘applied during erection 412212 ‘Supplementary insulation, definition Part 2 Supplier (see Distributor) sappli PBrvans misiaa + conducting locations, resieted _306810:3.10 = constneton sites mais 5 eletesly separate 4932 1 Gahibions,shows.ndstinés 711313 = Blrsounds, ete hua = functional etafow voage systems 4117.4 = may power 5910 = mnie 709313.12 + fedieed ow voagecieuts 4184 1 fatty series 3132, Chap 6 7 SLY and PELV aia 1 Sandy, asseasent 3132 386 ‘Supply, dual, warning notice ‘Supply, nature of, assessment Supply systems, public- effect of installation equipment on Switching arrangements for ‘safety supplies the Regulations not applicable to Supports for cables for fixed wiring Sutge protection, overvoliage ‘Swimming pools- ‘lee Hor heating Saunt eclowies,potestion ‘lored by pment, cment-sing falas nme ing it zone protective metsies, application of ope SELV cites SELV spies Sockets” "ication of © te reed fn ze 1 Supplementary equipotent Boning requed swtchgtt and cotolgar, Iocan of underwater minaires wing systems Zonal elasalfeaton ‘Switch, definition ‘Switch, linked- definition inserted in neutral instantaneous water heaters ‘ior than one source selection of type slep-up transformers ‘Switch, maip, for instalation Switchboard, definition Switchboards- ‘conductors on segregation within Switches- ‘bathrooms firefighter's Fighting installations, for Tinked (ve Switched, linked) main switeh for installation ‘mote than ane source position of, Fundamental principle + probibted in PEN conductors prohibited in protective conductors Single-pole, prohibited in neutral step-up transformers, for Switchgear- = devices, co-ordi ‘assemblies, functional test Sefinition different voltages, access to diagram for for safety services labelling of| smarking of {for isolation and switching selection and erection of| single-pole, prohibited in neutral Switching ccurrent-using equipment ion with ‘overcurrent protection devices, selection and erection of. eleetrode water heaters and boilers S145 31 33d 360.6 11020 52284, 522.85 432 See 702 702.55.) 7025122 mss. 2384 02554 70241034 702.11 m74i4as TLAO3.4 70253 702.53 702.411.33 702.53 702552 702.52 702.32 Part Part 132.142 554333 537.14 337.15 3303.1 55513 Sona Part 2 5264, 51433 3152) 701.5123 5376 559.6.1.9 sod 537.15, 337.16 B24 S372 343.47 34334 2142, 330.32 555.13 612.132 3372.26 37324 537427 Chap 53 1324142, 9203.2 See 537 SH7513 5365 See'537 55412Switehing- (com = emergency = fimetional + fundamental principles for ~ generating set, standby highway power supplies 5 instantaneous water heaters * main switch for installation ‘mechanical maintenance, for of ciruits overvoliage duc to, Protection against = prohibited, in PEN conductor ~ prohibited in protective conductors * remote, for mechanical ‘maintenance ~ single-poe, probibited in neutral = step-up transformers Sym = for diagrams = Tuminaes protection against voltage ‘disturbances used in Regulations System, definition T ‘Telecommunication cables, bonding ‘of metallic sheath of ‘Telecommunicationciteuts (see also definition of Band I~ ~ applicability ofthe Regulations to ~ interference, prevention of electrical = segregation from other eicuits ‘Temperature- = ambient- buried cables ~ busbar trunking systems cables and conductors = definition + limiting devices, heaters for liquids Timits- = conductor operating * onaestions between ‘conductors and equipment += current-carrying capacity + enclosures constructed during eestion + fault current protection + floor and ceiling heating systems floor-warming cables + overcurrent protection = protection against buens = protective conductors + precautions, whtere particular risk of fire + wiring systems + marking, luminaires rating of lampholders rise in cireit conductors, effect on resistance surface, of equipment ‘Temporary- ~ overvoltages, protection of low ‘voltage installations ageinst ~ sealing arrangements, fire barriers + structure, definition supply unite definition 5 Tabel stating maximura load ceucent sar 5375 132214, 132.15 35161 559.10.6.1 55433, 55434 537.14 to 537.16 3373 3375.11 See 443 S712 34347 3a334 s373.12 132142, 33032 555.13 5149.1 Table 352 42.12 Part 2(end of) Part 2 4uai2 Part 2 110.10), (xxvi) 5282 note 1 5282 note 2 83.14 “Appx § Para 2 S221 “Appx 4 Para 2.1 Pant? 3542.1 523.1 51212 526.2(0), $26.4 See 523 4216 43452 753.4241 554.44 0: 3 See: 58.13 See 422 52.1 559.622 Table 55.2 559.61. Appx id 035122 4212, 422.12 31 See 442 5272.2 Part? 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See 740 See 704 See 711 See $26 Fig2.1 See 612 132.126 6104 612132 6128.1 61245 1342.1, 6105 215, 631.4 Appx 6, Iniro 6122.1 6122.2 Part? 6127 6129 61243 6123 eas m6 106 612.13 6125, 6123 6124 Chap 62 22 Sec 34h ‘TALSt4.tGv os oi S142 35.1 all 612.6 612.11 6122.1 6121 6128.1, 612.10 612.131 6122.2 Chap 63, Appx 6 131.3, Chap 42 5037 4303, 434.2 5421.66) 493.2 4324, Appx 3 $54.14 3132, 560.4 4n142 Pant 2 aaa Maia 387