NICEIC Technical Manual

The NICEIC’s Technical Manual is the first of its kind to be produced for electrical installations. Written by some of the industry's leading lights, the NICEIC Technical Manual is designed to be the electrical contracting industry's essential reference document and definitive guide to complying with BS 7671 and related standards.

The Manual brings together the requirements of all associated standards, regulations and Codes of Practice into a single, easy to use reference source.

Volumes 1 and 2, comprising of 80 topics were launched in April 2002. The Technical Manual will grow, by means of quarterly supplements, to cover 800 topics, clearly illustrated and in full colour. The Manual will also be updated regularly to incorporate the latest developments. The Manual can be purchased by all electrical contractors, so ORDER your copy today.

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CABLES IN WALLS OR PARTITIONS: protection against penetration

This topic will provide you with answers to the following questions:
- How do I decide whether pvc/pvc cables are suitable for concealing in a wall, or whether, say, cables with a metallic covering are required?
- How does the route of a concealed cable affect the type of wiring that must be installed?
- Does a metal partition that contains cables have to be earthed?

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CEILINGS: suspended

This topic will provide you with answers to the following questions:
- What earthing or bonding is required to a suspended ceiling grid?
- Is it acceptable for cables to be laid on the grid?
- When deciding how to support cables in a ceiling void, what needs to be considered?
- Are cord grips required at luminaires served by flexible cable final connections?

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EXTRANEOUS-CONDUCTIVE-PARTS: understanding the definition

This topic will provide you with answers to the following questions:
- What are the key considerations in judging whether something is extraneous-conductive-part?
- Is a test of resistance to earth always needed in cases of doubt?
- Can 'Earthy' metalwork ever not be an extraneous-conductive-part?

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