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BS7671 Rant and Recomendations

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Hi, I'm about a quarter way through reading BS7671 and not impressed at all. I've been studying daily for months now. It's written in a way that makes it very difficult to understand. Long complicated sentences that make you loose track of what's being explained. Repetition. Poor headings and formatting. References to other BS7671 regulations and other BS every few lines. If you want electricians to work safely then make clear and concise safety instructions. I'm guessing most people skim over it. I'm struggling to stay awake reading it. I have started reading a few of the IET guidance notes. They are better but still poorly structured and there's repetition and nonsense. Does anyone know of any better books to learn from that are clear and concise and well structured? Thanks.
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  • I suggest you read section one and wait for the abstract concepts to kick in then follow the path of enlightenment into the specific area of interest.

    That translates into find and read the areas appropriate to your need.

    Examples

    'What's this green and yellow wire for?

    section 5

    chapter 54

    Is it an earthing wire?

    sub-section 542

    Is it circuit protective conductor?

    sub-section 543

    Is it a bonding conductor?

    sub-section 544

    We can do the same for isolation and switching, chapter 53, overload and short circuit chapter 43, etc.

    If this means nothing to you then enroll on a BS7671 wiring regulations course

    Legh

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  • I suggest you read section one and wait for the abstract concepts to kick in then follow the path of enlightenment into the specific area of interest.

    That translates into find and read the areas appropriate to your need.

    Examples

    'What's this green and yellow wire for?

    section 5

    chapter 54

    Is it an earthing wire?

    sub-section 542

    Is it circuit protective conductor?

    sub-section 543

    Is it a bonding conductor?

    sub-section 544

    We can do the same for isolation and switching, chapter 53, overload and short circuit chapter 43, etc.

    If this means nothing to you then enroll on a BS7671 wiring regulations course

    Legh

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