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                            Protection for Safety

                             
                             

                            Part 4, chapters 41 to 45

                            Describes the various measures that are available to the installer and designer for the protection of people, property and livestock against Electric Shock, different definitions are now used for the 17th edition BS7671;2008.

                            Residential Requirements

                             
                             

                            Example
                            The electrical system should be designed and installed so that live parts shall not be accessible and accessible conductive parts should not cause a hazard to the user.

                            What it means
                            Various measures can be employed to protect the users, shielding the live parts with enclosures and insulation are the most common. Additional protection is normally provided with Residual Current Devices.

                            Solution
                            Insulating the whole system and providing automatic disconnection of the supply definitions are now;

                            • Basic protection (enclosures, insulation)
                            • Fault protection (disconnection with mcb’s)
                            • Additional protection (RCD) where needed

                             

                             
                             

                            Commercial Requirements

                             
                             

                            Example
                            The electrical system should be designed and installed so that live parts shall not be accessible and accessible conductive parts should not cause a hazard to the user.

                            What it means
                            Various measures can be employed to protect the users, shielding the live parts with enclosures and insulation are the most common. Additional protection is normally provided with Residual Current Devices.

                            Solution
                            Insulating the whole system and providing automatic disconnection of the supply definitions are now;

                            • Basic protection (enclosures, insulation)
                            • Fault protection (disconnection with mcb’s)
                            • Additional protection (RCD) where needed

                             

                             
                             
                              
                             
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                            The 17th Edition explained...

                            Read our bite-sized guides for a breakdown of the key changes within the 17th edition wiring regulations

                            1. Scope of the BS7671:2008
                            2. Definitions used in BS7671:2008
                            3. Assessment of Characteristics
                            4. Protection for Safety
                            5. Erection of Equipment
                            6. Inspection and Testing
                            7. Special Installations
                             

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