Visual inspection - learning aid.

To discover more about an ite taken to a note file or read the commen Protective measure(s) against electric shock. Basic fault protection
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Basic Protection
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Fault protection
CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK Presence of Earthing conductor Presence of circuit protective conductors Presence of main protective bonding conductors Presence of earthing arrangement for combined protective and functional purpose

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Presence of adequate arrangements for alternative sources, where applicable

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FELV Choice and setting of protective and monitoring devices (for fault and/or over-current protection)

Non conducting location **

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Earth free equipotential bonding **

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Electrical separation
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Additional protection
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Prevention of mutual detrimental influence

CLICK CLICK CLICK Proximity of non-electrical services & other influences Segregation of Band I & Band II circuits or Band II Insulation used Segregation of safety circuits

Identification
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Cables & conductors

CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK Selection of conductors for current carrying capacity and voltage drop Erection methods Routing of cables in prescribed zones Cables incorporating earthed armour or sheath, or run in an earthed wiring system, or otherwise protected against nails, screws and the like Additional protection provided by 30mA RCD for cables concealed in walls (where required in premises not under the supervision of skilled or instructed person) Connection of conductors Presence of fire barriers, suitable seals and protection

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against thermal effects

General
CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK Presence and correct location of appropriate devices for isolation and switching Adequacy of access to switchgear and other equipment Particular protective measures for special installations or locations Connection of single pole devices for protection or switching in line conductors only Correct connection of accessories and equipment Presence of under-voltage protective devices Selection of equipment and protective measures appropriate to external influences Selection of appropriate functional switching devices

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Double or reinforced Insulation

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Insulation of live parts

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Barriers or enclosures

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Obstacles **

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Placing out of reach **

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Fault Protection - Autom

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Presence of Earthing conductor

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Presence of CPC

Non conducting location **

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Absence of protective conductors

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Earth free equipotential Bonding**

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Presence of earth free equipotential bonding

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For one item of current using equipment

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Presence of residual current device(s)

RCD's should have the operating characteristics as given in section 415 of BS7671. i.e. operating current not exceeding 30mA and operating time not exceeding 40ms.
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and locations where there is an increased risk of electric shock.

Presence of supplementary bonding conductors

Prevention of mutua
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Proximity of non-electrical services It should be ve & other influences occurred, are a any part of the

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Segregation of Band I & Band II circuits or Band II Insulation used

Band I = Voltage too low to cause serious electric shocks e.g. ELV including telecommunications, bell wire, control and alarm circuits. Band II = All voltages used in electrical installations not included in Band I. So all 230/400v supplies are included.

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Segregation of safety circuits

Fire alarm and other circuits a importance of breakdown of caused by a fau Electromagnet another circuit resulting from conduit, ducts

Ident
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Presence of danger notices and other warning notices

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Labelling of protective devices, switches and terminals

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Identification of conductors

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Cables an
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Cables incorporating earthed armour or sheath, or run in an earthed wiring system, or otherwise protected against nails, screws and the like Additional protection provided by 30mA RCD for cables concealed in walls (where required in premises not under the supervision of skilled or instructed person) Connection of conductors

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Presence of fire barriers, suitable seals and protection against thermal effects

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Presence and correct location of appropriate devices for isolation and switching

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Adequacy of access to switchgear and other equipment

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Particular protective measures for The special ins special installations and locations the risks assoc or minimal clo other risks, suc and installation measures asso shower etc. Connection of single pole devices This is a visual for protection or switching in line are connected conductors only breaker, fuse, the like should made in additi conducted late Correct connection of accessories and equipment

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Presence of under-voltage protective devices

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Selection of equipment and protective measures appropriate to external influences Examples of external influences: heat, humidity, water, solid foreign bodies, mechanical stress, impact, vibration, UV, corrosive or polluting substances .. RETURN Selection of appropriate functional switching devices
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Double or Reinforced Insulation

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Insulation of live parts

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Barriers or enclosures

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Obstacles **

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Placing out of reach **

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Presence of Earthing conductor

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Presence of main protective bonding conductors

Other examples of extraneous conductive parts include: 1, Central heating and air conditioning systems 2, Exposed metallic structural parts of a buildings 3, Connection to a lightning protection system to the protective equipotential bonding (made in accordance with BSEN 62305)

For the periodic inspection of an existing installation, the inspector will need to make an assessment based on all the relevant circumstances. The electrical safety council technical manual and IEE Guidance note 5: Protection against electric shock and Guidance note 8: Earthing and bonding which give advice to help determine whether or not a conductive part is an extraneous-conductive-part.

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Choice of setting of protective and monitoring devices (for fault a

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Proximity of non-electrical services and other influences

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Segregation of Band I and Band II circuits or band II insulation us

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Presence of danger notices and other warning notices - EXAMPLE

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Labelling of protective devices, switches and terminals - EXAMPL

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Identification of conductors

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Erection Methods

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Routing of cables in prescribed zones

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Routing of cables in prescribed zones