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BS7671 or Wiring Regulations?

UKPN
There is a guy on here asking "what is the point of the wiring regulations?" He hasnt explained his question, so I would like to expand a little.

If you pass the City and Guilds exam, you are awarded a certificate titled "BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations" The term "Wiring Regulations" is not on the sheet.

However, I note that most job requirements ask for 2391/2396/18th Wiring Regulations. Virtually no one talks in the context of " BS7671"

I am wondering if members can give me an idea how the two terms are related, who makes the decisions on "regulations" and who is accountable for those decisions. I have noted errors/confusion on various posts these last few days caused by ambiguity in those regulations and it seems the person who should be protected by these regulations (the customer) is the last to be considered.

Ever the cynic, is the term "wiring regulations" retained  for sentimental reasons or just to sell the book?

Thanks in advance.


Regards, UKPNZap


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    A typical grid-tied solar inverter isn't a switched alternative to the grid; it's connected in parallel with the grid.

    I think Graham was off by one - reg 22 is probably the one he was aiming for...

    22.—(1) Without prejudice to regulation 21, no person shall install or operate a source of energy which may be connected in parallel with a distributor’s network unless he—
    (a) has the necessary and appropriate equipment to prevent danger or interference with that network or with the supply to consumers so far as is reasonably practicable;
    (b) has the necessary and appropriate personnel and procedures to prevent danger so far as is reasonably practicable;
    (c) where the source of energy is part of a low voltage consumer’s installation, complies with British Standard Requirements; and


    (my emphasis)


      - Andy.
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    A typical grid-tied solar inverter isn't a switched alternative to the grid; it's connected in parallel with the grid.

    I think Graham was off by one - reg 22 is probably the one he was aiming for...

    22.—(1) Without prejudice to regulation 21, no person shall install or operate a source of energy which may be connected in parallel with a distributor’s network unless he—
    (a) has the necessary and appropriate equipment to prevent danger or interference with that network or with the supply to consumers so far as is reasonably practicable;
    (b) has the necessary and appropriate personnel and procedures to prevent danger so far as is reasonably practicable;
    (c) where the source of energy is part of a low voltage consumer’s installation, complies with British Standard Requirements; and


    (my emphasis)


      - Andy.
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