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Guide to installing steel-wired armoured cables
Learn the key factors relating to the installation of swa cables from earthing through support to bending.
Fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings to BS...
A fire detection and alarm system can significantly improve the safety of occupants in dwellings by...
Identification of electrical wiring to Regulation 514.1.2
As required by Regulation 514.1.2, wiring should be arranged and/or marked so that it is readily identified...
How often should periodic inspection and testing be...
This article considers the factors that influence the decision as to when the first and subsequent periodic...
Certsure raises £20,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Certsure employees take part in fundraising activities to raise £20,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK one year...
Standards in marina electrical installations
An overview of the requirements of Section 709 of BS 7671 for circuits intended to supply houseboats and...
Overload protection requirements
This article will take a closer look at the conditions protective devices must meet to protect a conductor...
Solar PV systems connected to electrical installations
This article will look at a typical photovoltaic installation and highlight the risks that are associated with...
What are the recommendations for emergency lighting in...
This article reviews the recommendations of the emergency lighting standard BS 5266-1: 2016 for the...
Complying with Building Regulations 2010 (England & Wales)
This article looks through the Approved Documents available that help provide practical guidance to...
How is ADS achieved in a domestic premises?
The protective measure Automatic Disconnection of Supply (ADS) is used in most electrical installations to...
Are you aware of the changes to code of practice for...
The code of practice for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1, has recently been revised and came into effect on...
EICR: Is this a C2 or C3 coded observation?
John needed some help when carrying out an EICR.
Maximum distance for 16 mm mains tails?
A Voltimum user has a question regarding a recently observed installation.
NICEIC CEO calls for trade to prioritise tackling gender...
‘Tackling gender inequality must be a trade priority’, says NICEIC CEO Emma Clancy.
The installation of extra-low voltage halogen lighting
This article discusses some of the requirements of BS 7671 applicable to an ELV tungsten halogen lighting...
Earthing and bonding in outbuildings
A Voltimum user has some questions the electrical supply to an outbuilding.
The principles of Protective Multiple Earthing (PME)
As the majority of low voltage supplies to both new and existing electrical installations are connected to a...
Thermal insulation and flat twin and earth cables
This article considers the impact of thermal insulation on the current carrying-capacity of flat twin and...
Directors fined for misuse of NICEIC logo
Two directors of a Welsh company that falsely claimed to be NICEIC registered have been fined more than £12,...
The installation of Band I and Band II circuits
This article aims to provide clarity on the requirements of BS 7671 concerning Band I and Band II circuits.
Electric boilers for wet central heating
This article discusses the factors that a contractor should consider when installing an electric boiler.
NICEIC Apprentice of the Year 2017 Final
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