Basic Electrical Installation Work, 8 edition

Book Preface

The 8th Edition of Basic Electrical Installation Work has been completely rewritten in five chapters to closely match the fi ve units of the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Building and Structures) (2365–02).

This book of electrical installation theory and practice will be of value to the electrical trainee working towards:

• The City and Guilds 2365–02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings, and Structures).
• The City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Building and Structures) (2365–03).
• The EAL Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Services.
• The SCOTVEC and BTEC Electrical Utilisation Units at Levels I and II.
• Those taking Engineering and Modern Apprenticeship courses.

Basic Electrical Installation Work provides a sound basic knowledge of electrical theory and practice which other trades in the construction industry will fi nd of value, particularly those involved in multi-skilling activities.

The book incorporates the requirements of the latest regulations, particularly:

• 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (Incorporating Amendment 3: 2015)
• British Standards BS 7671: 2008 (Incorporating Amendment 3: 2015);
• Part P of the Building Regulations, Electrical Safety in Dwellings 2006;
• Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005;
• Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Trevor Linsley
2015