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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.
Also, the reading and understanding of regulations is of very little help when trying to locate a fault in an existing installation. A fundamental understanding of basic principles is more helpful.
As an example I once worked for a well known maintenance contractor and was regularly sent for to locate long standing faults that had eluded others.
A particular problem was failed components that were no longer available. If the exact replacement part was not available there was not sufficient knowledge to use a suitable alternative. And nothing complex but generic lamps, ballasts, transformers, relays, contactors, and even batteries.
Also, the reading and understanding of regulations is of very little help when trying to locate a fault in an existing installation. A fundamental understanding of basic principles is more helpful.
As an example I once worked for a well known maintenance contractor and was regularly sent for to locate long standing faults that had eluded others.
A particular problem was failed components that were no longer available. If the exact replacement part was not available there was not sufficient knowledge to use a suitable alternative. And nothing complex but generic lamps, ballasts, transformers, relays, contactors, and even batteries.
