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BS 7671:1992

Superseded
Superseded

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Superseded date

01-01-2002

Published date

23-11-2012

Introduction to the first amendment
Introduction to the second amendment
Editions
Joint IEE/BSI Technical Committee JPEL/64, constitution
as at October 1997
Preface
Note by the Health and Safety Executive
Notes on the plan of the 16th Edition
PART 1 - SCOPE, OBJECT AND FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
SAFETY
Chapter 11 Scope
Chapter 12 Object and effects
Chapter 13 Fundamental requirements for safety
PART 2 - DEFINITIONS
PART 3 - ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Chapter 31 Purpose, supplies and structure
Chapter 32 External influences
Chapter 33 Compatibility
Chapter 34 Maintainability
PART 4 - PROTECTION FOR SAFETY
Chapter 40 General
Chapter 41 Protection against electric shock
Chapter 42 Protection against thermal effects
Chapter 43 Protection against overcurrent
Chapter 44 (reserved for future use)
Chapter 45 Protection against undervoltage
Chapter 46 Isolation and switching
Chapter 47 Application of protective measures for safety
PART 5 - SELECTION AND ERECTION OF EQUIPMENT
Chapter 51 Common rules
Chapter 52 Selection and erection of wiring systems
Chapter 53 Switchgear
Chapter 54 Earthing arrangements and protective conductors
Chapter 55 Other equipment
Chapter 56 Supplies for safety services
PART 6 - SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS
Section 601 Locations containing a bath tub or shower basin
Section 602 Swimming pools
Section 603 Hot air saunas
Section 604 Construction site installations
Section 605 Agricultural and horticultural premises
Section 606 Restrictive conductive locations
Section 607 High earth leakage currents
Section 608 Caravans, motor caravans and caravan parks
Section 609 (Reserved for marinas)
Section 610 (Reserved for future use)
Section 611 Highway power supplies
PART 7 - INSPECTION AND TESTING
Chapter 71 Initial verification
Chapter 72 Alterations and additions to an installation
Chapter 73 Periodic inspection and testing
Chapter 74 Certification and reporting
APPENDICES
1 British Standards to which reference is made in
            the Regulations
2 Statutory Regulations and associated memoranda
3 Time/current characteristics of overcurrent
            protective devices
4 Current-carrying capacity and voltage drop for
            cables and flexible cords
5 Classification of external influences
5 Electrical Installation Certificate, Minor Works
    Certificate and Periodic Inspection Report

Defines the requirements of locations containing showers, baths, and cabinets containing a bath and/or shower and surrounding zones. Not applicable to emergency facilities in laboratories and industrial areas. Special requirements may be necessary for showers/baths for medical treatment for disabled persons.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 98/201721 DC (05/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
IEC 60364-4-41:2005+AMD1:2017 CSV Similar to
IEE WIRING REGS : 16 ED Identical
IEC 60364-1:2005 Similar to

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