9th Edition

IET Wiring Regulations: Inspection, Testing and Certification

By Brian Scaddan Copyright 2015
110 Pages
by Routledge

110 Pages
by Routledge

110 Pages
by Routledge

This popular guide clarifies the requirements for inspection and testing, explaining in clear language those parts of the IET Wiring Regulations that most need simplifying. In addition to the descriptive and diagrammatic test methods that are required, explanations of the theory and reasoning behind test procedures are given, together with useful tables for the comparison of test results. The... Read more

1. An Overview

2. Initial Verification

3. Testing Continuity of Protective Conductors (Low-Resistance Ohmmeter)

4. Testing Continuity of Ring Final Circuit Conductors (Low-Resistance Ohmmeter)

5. Testing Insulation Resistance (Insulation Resistance Tester)

6. Special Tests

7. Testing Polarity (Low-Resistance Ohmmeter)

8. Testing Earth Electrode Resistance (Earth Electrode Resistance Tester or Loop Impedance Testers)

9. Testing Earth Fault Loop Impedance (Earth Fault Loop Impedance Tester)

10. Additional Protection (RCD Tester)

11. Prospective Fault Current (PFC/PSCC Tester)

12. Check of Phase Sequence (Phase Sequence Indicator)

13. Functional Testing

14. Voltage Drop (Approved Voltmeter)

15. Periodic Inspection

16. Certification

Appendix: Sample MCQ Paper and Answers

Biography

Brian Scaddan, I Eng, MIET, is an Honorary Member of City & Guilds and has over 45 years’ experience in further education and training. He was Director of Brian Scaddan Associates Ltd, an approved training centre offering courses on all aspects of electrical installation contracting, including those for City & Guilds and EAL He is also a leading author of books on other installation topics.

"Excellent book for anyone taking the City & Guilds 2391 Inspection, Testing and Certification course. Good examples in clear English. Easy to read, an excellent book." AMAZON.CO.UK READER REVIEW (review of previous edition)