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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.
I have to say, I have pretty much given up buying new regs books since the 17th. They get more and more muddled (as do I) with each new edition. I prefer instead to rely upon a guide to the regs written in plain English and with well written practical examples. I did the 15th back in apprentice days, then I did the 16th when I went self employed - long with the old written exam 2391. I have pretty much given up with the 17th amd 2, and the 18th? You can forget it. I fear that it has simply become a marketing tool for such follies as AFDDs and SPDs now.
I have to say, I have pretty much given up buying new regs books since the 17th. They get more and more muddled (as do I) with each new edition. I prefer instead to rely upon a guide to the regs written in plain English and with well written practical examples. I did the 15th back in apprentice days, then I did the 16th when I went self employed - long with the old written exam 2391. I have pretty much given up with the 17th amd 2, and the 18th? You can forget it. I fear that it has simply become a marketing tool for such follies as AFDDs and SPDs now.
