Category: EICR Coding

EICR Coding Guide

EICR Coding Guide The most often asked questions amongst electricians are regarding what EICR code should be assigned to an item when found on an inspection. Sadly, there is no single official IET BS7671 ‘EICR coding guide’, and as such there can often be a lot of misinformation (and misinterpretation) of the requirements. This doesn’t help electricians and it certainly...

5.6: Coordination Between Conductors & Overload Protective Devices

5.6: Coordination Between Conductors & Overload Protective Devices The relationship between conductors and overload protective devices is a critical part of electrical safety within an installation. Checking coordination between conductors and overload protective devices involves determining if the cable installed is adequately protected against overload and is safe for continued usage. Whilst it may seem cut and dry on the...

Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2024

Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2024 There is often a lot of confusion surrounding main earthing conductor regulations and how they should be applied when conducting 18th edition inspection & testing. Please note that this guide...

Meter Tail Regulations 2024

Meter Tail Regulations Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group If you’re in the process of installing a new consumer unit or conducting electrical inspections, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of the meter tail regulations in effect. As of the...

6.1: Additional protection for all low voltage (LV) circuits by RCD not exceeding 30mA

Additional Protection For All Low Voltage Circuits By RCD Not Exceeding 30mA Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group This particular inspection is the first in the section relating to special locations. In this particular instance it relates to “locations which contain...

Estimated Age Of Wiring System

Estimated Age Of Wiring System Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group When completing electrical inspections as part of an Electrical Installation Condition Report, one of the boxes asks for the estimated age of wiring system. Whilst this may seem like an...

Provision Of RCD (not exceeding 30mA) for all socket-outlets of rating 32A or less

*** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work – Click Here *** Checking that an “…RCD (not exceeding 30mA) has been fitted to all socket outlets of rating 32A or less” is another inspection in the 5th section of the 18th edition Inspection Schedule. A particularly easy inspection to complete, this is simply ensuring that the installation has an...