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The IET's Wiring Regulations - current edition BS7671:2008 (17th Edition Wiring Regulations) - has been implemented since mid-2008

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17th Edition Wiring Regulations – the first amendment

James Hunt
Managing Editor

Dear Reader

The IET's Wiring Regulations - current edition BS7671:2008 (17th Edition Wiring Regulations) - has been implemented since mid-2008. Now, the 17th Edition has had its first amendment. This was finalised in July 2011, and these important changes will come into force in January 2012. What is changing in BS7671:2008, and who will it affect?

This November 2011 VoltiTECH looks at the main amendments to BS7671:2008, including the new Electrical Installation condition Report (EICR), which supersedes the Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) .

Please note that the last three items (ignoring the CPD questions and 'Snags & Solutions'), are training courses related to the 17th Edition, but they are NOT related to the first ammendments to it.

Q & A
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning Table 12A in the 17th Edition, is answered by SELECT. ­­
Q & A of the Day – Can you explain Table 12A in Appendix 12, the 17th Edition?





VoltiTECH – November 2011 – 17th Edition – Amendment 1 – has been been certified as suitable for CPD purposes by the Construction CPD Certification Service
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... this month's practical snag and its solution from the NICEIC

Chokes in fluorescent luminaires can operate at high temperatures

It is sometimes necessary to connect fluorescent luminaires such that cables of the fixed installation are routed past internal components in the luminaire. Internal components, such as chokes, can operate at high temperature which could result in damage to the insulation of the cable.

Read more on chokes in fluoresecent luminaires

This article is extracted from Snags and Solutions Part 3 published by the: NICEIC Group


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