Electrical & Electronic

The electrical sector has witnessed major changes over the last few years. One of the most important is the change to the core colours for fixed wiring in electrical installation in the UK. These new colours are sometimes referred to as ‘harmonized’ colours, as they will bring the UK more closely in line with practices in the rest of Europe.

To comply with BS 7671:2001 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations. Sixteenth Edition, any work commencing on site after 31 March 2006 will require that you only use the new cable colours. Full details of the changes can be found in Amendment No.2 to BS 7671:2001.

Here you will find information about standards, books and other products relating to electricity, electronics and machinery. Whether you are a sole trader or part of a multinational company, these resources will provide invaluable support for you and your organization.

The sectors covered here are:

• Electronics
• Electrical plugs, wiring and world electricity supplies
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Machinery safety
• WEEE directive

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key standards:

Code of Practice for In-Service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (3rd edition)

The updated Code of Practice gives guidance to all those responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of electric appliances.

It also provides advice on compliance with health and safety legislation. The text specifies the frequency and scope of inspections and testing in different environments.

This Code of Practice has been revised to reflect current best practice. It gives advice on in-service inspection and testing to determine whether electrical equipment is fit for continued service or maintenance or replacement is necessary.

Electrical plugs and wiring and world electricity supplies. 2nd edition

BS EN 61995-1:2008
Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes. General requirements  

BS 88-2:2007
Low-voltage fuses. Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application). Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to I 

BS 8206-2:2008
Lighting for buildings. Code of practice for daylighting 

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