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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.
Thanks for the replies. Just to fill in, I did 2 years at college full time and 2 years on site at 4 companies before posting this, as well as a lot of independent study. I've just passed the 18th edition exam. Can navigate the book now but I'm still not impressed with the regs or learning books. It's a mine field. Even a checklist of everything you need to become whatever type of electrician would be handy, for relevant British standards, H&S, building regs, insurance etc.
Thanks for the replies. Just to fill in, I did 2 years at college full time and 2 years on site at 4 companies before posting this, as well as a lot of independent study. I've just passed the 18th edition exam. Can navigate the book now but I'm still not impressed with the regs or learning books. It's a mine field. Even a checklist of everything you need to become whatever type of electrician would be handy, for relevant British standards, H&S, building regs, insurance etc.
