This book tells about the part of the Building Regulations that requires electrical work carried out in domestic installations that need to be certificated. This is to provide a safe and well maintained electrical system. Certification and well kept records are a perfect way to confirm that every effort has been made to ensure that the system is, and remains safe. The author written this book to assist electricians of all levels in carrying out the inspecting, testing and certification of all types of electrical installations. It will also be invaluable to City and Guilds 2330 level 2 and 3 students, electricians studying for City and Guilds 2391 parts 101 and 102 and all tradesmen who are required to comply with Building Regulation part P. This is a step by step guidance and advices on how to carry out a detailed visual inspection during initial verifications, periodic inspections and certification. Text and colour photographs of real, not simulated installations, are used to show the correct test instruments. The author made a step by step instructions for how to carry out each test safely using different types of instruments with an explanation as to why the tests are required. There are photographs safety signs that have been omitted for clarity. All test that the author wrote lead to GS 38. Some comments within this book are authors’s mind view with common sense approach for inspecting and testing. Interpretation of test results is a vital part of the testing process. The correct selection and use of tables from BS 7671 and the On Site Guide are shown clearly. Any calculations required for correct interpretation or for the passing of exams are set out very simply. An in depth knowledge of math is not required. The highlight of this book are the following:
1. Inspection and testing of electrical installations
2. Types of certification required for inspecting and testing of installations
3. Testing of electrical installations
4. Completion of test certificates5. Safety in electrical testing Download this book
