IEE Code of Practice

The IEE Code of Practice manual offers a code of practice for the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. It includes advice on compliance with health and safety legislation.

The text specifies the frequency and scope of inspections and testing in different environments and gives guidance to those responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of electrical appliances.

IEE Code of Practice features

Part 1 of the IEE Code of Practice
Covers guidance on the work that needs to be done:

• Scope
• Definitions
• The law
• Fixed electrical installation
• Types of electrical equipment
• The electrical tests
• In-serivce inspection and testing
• Procedures for in-service inspection and testing
• Training
• Test instuments

Part 2 of the IEE Code of Practice
Covers guidance for the people carrying out the practical work:

• Equipment constructions (i.e. Class I, Class II, etc)
• Types of inspection and testing
• The user check
• The formal visual inspection
• Combined inspection and testing

Part 3 of the IEE Code of Practice
Appendices:

• British Standards
• Legal references and notes
• The Electricity at Work Regulations
• Summary of legislation and guidance
• Production testing
• Model forms for in-service inspection and testing
• Resistance of flexible cords
• Checks to be made on a plug, a cable and an extension lead
• Guide to isolation procedures