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BS 7671:2008
The IEE Wiring Regulations
17th Edition
Introduction
Presenter:
Jon Elliott BSc (Hons) I Eng MIEE
Senior Engineer, IET
Representing:
IET - Standards & Compliance
A. Preamble
B. The history of BS 7671
C. The Standardization process
D. BS 7671:2008
E: Any questions
A. Preamble
This presentation offers an overview of 7671:2008,
Requirements for Electrical Installations,
The IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition.
Title
Year
First Edition
1882
Second Edition
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1888
Third Edition
1897
Fourth Edition
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1903
Fifth Edition
Wiring Rules
1907
Sixth Edition
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1911
Seventh Edition
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1916
Eighth Edition
1924
Ninth Edition
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1927
Tenth Edition
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1934
Eleventh Edition
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1939
Twelfth Edition
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1950
Thirteenth Edition
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1955
Fourteenth Edition
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1966
Fifteenth Edition
1981
Sixteenth Edition
1991
1992
2008
Seventeenth Edition
C. Standardization
C. Standardization
The UK National Committee responsible for BS 7671 is JPEL/64
J
P
EL
64
C. Standardization
The work of JPEL/64 is allocated to four sub-Committees:
Panel A Verification
C. Standardization
JPEL/64 appoints experts to represent the UK at European
and International level:
C. Standardization
Due to the treaty of Rome, the UK are obliged to incorporate
the technical intent of Standards developed at the European
CENELEC level, i.e. HD Harmonized Documents.
BS 7671:2008 is largely
based on the requirements
of the CENELEC HD 60364
series of standards.
HD 60364 is available as a
series of standards
www.cenelec.org
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Structure of the standard
Part
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Title
Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Definitions
Assessment of General Characteristics
Protection for Safety
Selection and Erection of Equipment
Inspection and Testing
Special Installations and Locations
Appendices 1-15
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Numbering System
BS 7671:2008 has adopted the IEC numbering system:
Single digit indicates the Part, e.g. Part 4
Two digits indicates the Chapter, e.g. Chapter 41
Three digits indicates the Section, e.g. Section 411
One or more further digits are added, separated by points, to
identify Regulation groups or individual Regulations.
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Numbering System - Developing the example:
Part 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection against Electric Shock
Section 411 -
411.3
411.3.1
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Appendices
The number of Appendices has been more than doubled
- from 7 to 15.
Seven existing Appendices are retained:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Appendices
Eight new Appendices are added:
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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Part 1
Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
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PART 1
Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Scope
Object And Effects
Fundamental Principles
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PART 1
Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Scope
110.1 GENERAL
The Regulations apply to the
design, erection and verification
of electrical installations such as
those of:
(ix)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
marinas
mobile or transportable units
photovoltaic systems
low voltage generating sets
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PART 1
Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Object and Effects
120.3 This Standard sets out technical requirements
Any intended departurerequires special consideration by the
designerThe resulting degree of safety of the installation shall
be not less than that obtained by compliance with the
Regulations.
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PART 1
Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Fundamental Principles
131.8
132.3
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Part 2
Definitions
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PART 2
Definitions
The definitions used Part 2 are
extracted from the IEC International
Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV),
Part 826 IEC 60050.
Where UK only terms are used in
BS 7671, the definitions have been
developed by JPEL/64.
223 terms are defined in the 17th
Edition, whilst 151 are defined in
the 16th!
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PART 2
Definitions
Competent Person
A person who possesses sufficient
technical knowledge and experience
for the nature of the electrical work
undertaken and is able at all times
to prevent danger, and where
appropriate, injury, to him/herself
and others.
This definition is aligned with the
Memorandum of guidance on the
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
(HS(R)25)
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PART 2
Definitions
Basic Protection
Protection against electric shock
under fault-free conditions.
Basic protection replaces the term
Direct Contact
Fault Protection
Protection against electric shock
under single fault conditions.
Fault protection replaces the term
Indirect Contact
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PART 2
Definitions
Line conductor
(replaces the term Phase conductor but definition unchanged)
Exposed-conductive-part
A conductive part of equipment which can be touched and which
is not normally live but which can become live when basic
insulation fails.
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Part 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
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PART 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
Part 3 is the starting point for:
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PART 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
There are six Chapters in Part 3:
Four are existing:
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Safety Services
Continuity of Service
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PART 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
Chapter 35, Safety Services, requires that an assessment is
made of any need for safety services, such as:
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PART 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
Chapter 36, Continuity of Service, requires an assessment of
any need for continuity of service:
life-support systems
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PART 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
311 MAXIMUM DEMAND AND DIVERSITY
311.1 For economic and reliable design, the maximum demand
of an installation shall be assessed. In determining the
maximum demand.., diversity may be taken into account.
Note the addition of For economic and reliable design.
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PART 3
Assessment of General Characteristics
Section 314 Division of an Installation
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Part 4
Protection for Safety
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Correlation of Chapters and Sections between 16th and 17th
Edition, i.e. wheres it gone.:
16th Edition
17th Edition
Ch 41
Ch 42, Ch 48
Ch 42
CH 43
Ch 44, Ch 45
CH 44
Sec 537
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
(ii)
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
(ii)
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
Fault Protection
Three components, much the same as EEBADS
(a) Protective earthing
(b) Protective equipotential bonding
(c) Automatic disconnection in case of a fault
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
d.c.
TN
0.4
TT
0.2
0.4
System
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
5 s maximum
411.3.2.4 TT:
1 s maximum
411.8.3
5 s maximum
5 s maximum
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
(ii)
RA x In 50 V
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
17th Edition
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
(ii)
a specific labeled or otherwise suitably identified socketoutlet provided for connection of a particular item of
equipment.
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
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PART 4 - Protection for Safety
Chapter 41 - Protection for against electric shock
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Part 5
Selection and Erection of Equipment
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Common rules
Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
Protection, Isolation, Switching, Control and
Monitoring
Earthing Arrangements and Protective
Conductors
Other Equipment
Safety Services
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 51 - Common rules
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 52 - Selection and Erection of Wiring Systems
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 54 - Earthing Arrangements and Protective Conductors
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 54 - Earthing Arrangements and Protective Conductors
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 55 Other Equipment
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 55 Other Equipment
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 55 Other Equipment
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 55 Other Equipment
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
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Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment
Chapter 55 Other Equipment
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Part 6
Inspection and Testing
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Part 6 Inspection and Testing
Initial Verification
Periodic Inspection and Testing
Certification and Reporting
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Part 6 Inspection and Testing
Chapter 61 Initial Verification
612 Testing
612.3 Insulation resistance
Note changes to minimum values of insulation resistance:
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612 Testing
Phase sequence
612.12
In case of multiphase circuits, it shall be verified that the phase
sequence is maintained.
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Part 6 Inspection and Testing
Chapter 61 Initial Verification
612 Testing
612.14 Verification of voltage drop
Where required to verify compliance with Section 525, the
following options may be used:
(i) the voltage drop may be evaluated by measuring the circuit
impedance;
(ii) the voltage drop may be evaluated by using the information
given in Appendix 12
NOTE: Verification of voltage drop is not normally required during initial verification.
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Part 7
Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
There are fourteen Special Installations or Locations in Part 7:
701
702
703
704
705
706
707
708
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
There are fourteen Special Installations or Locations in Part 7:
709
Marinas and similar locations
710
Medical locations, reserved for future use
711
Exhibitions, shows and stands
712
Solar photovoltaic (pv) power supply systems
717
Mobile or transportable units
721
Electrical installations in caravans and motor caravans
740
Temporary electrical installations for structures,
amusement devices and booths at fairgrounds,
amusement
parks and circuses
753
Floor and ceiling heating systems
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
(ii)
accessible via a hatch by key or a tool. Opening the
hatch will disconnect all live conductors, and
(iii)
an RCD rated at 30 mA
electrical separation.
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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(ii)
(iii)
electrical separation, or
(iv)
SELV or PELV
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socket-outlets up to 32 A, a 30 mA RCD
(ii)
(iii)
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
708.521.1.1
708.553.1.9
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Part 7 Special Installations or Locations
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Appendices 1-15
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Appendices
There are fifteen Appendixes:
1 British Standards - reference 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
5. Classification of external influences
6. Model forms for certification and reporting
7. Harmonized cable core colours
8. Current-carrying capacity and voltage drop for busbar trunking and powertrack systems
9. Definitions-Multiple source, d.c. and other systems
10. Protection of conductors in parallel against overcurrent
11. Harmonic currents in three-phase systems
12. Voltage drop in consumers installations
13. Methods for measuring insulation resistance of floors and walls
14. Measurement of fault loop impedance: increase of resistance of conductors with temperature
15. Radial and ring final circuit arrangements
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