The Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations

The Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations will ensure domestic installers not only comply with the requirements for electrical safety, but also with other relevant parts, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy. The fourth edition has been updated in line with the changes in Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008 publishing on 5 January and coming into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008. Many of the changes in Amendment 3 are reflected in this essential guide to the Building Regulations. These are expected to include (but are not limited to):

- Changes in definitions throughout Regulations
- Changes to earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices
- Consumer units (to come into effect January 2016)
- Isolation of outdoor lighting
- Cables in bathrooms
- Outdoor lighting
- ELV lighting
- Updated to BS 7671:2008+A3:2015
- Approved by key industry stakeholders