The fifth edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (published 2020) includes updated regulations, advice and guidance pertaining to the inspection and testing of in-service electrical equipment with the view to ascertaining whether it is fit for continued use.
The fifth edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment has been revised in regards to the following:
Electrical equipment maintenance requirements
Acceptable test result limits
Hierarchy of tests
Testing frequencies and intervals
Demarcation between equipment connected to a fixed electrical installation and the installation itself
Guidance and emphasis on user checks
Advice on the types of checks available to duty-holders
Please see the table below for a more detailed overview of the changes made to the 5th Edition.
Changes from Edition 4 to Edition 5
1.)
No recommended test period anymore
2.)
Every class of equipment has to have a document Risk Assessment by the Duty Holder which sets out the period of testing
3.)
All equipment will have an insulation resistance; the leakage test is now an additional test
4.)
Leakage test is 5 milliamps for all equipment (class 1 or class 2)
5.)
New class of equipment class 2 PE
6.)
All types of equipment have changed to:
Mobile
Stationary
Fixed equipment
Handheld Equipment
Built-in appliances/equipment
IT equipment
Extension Leads
Electric Heating Equipment
Electrical Installations in office furniture and similar
7.)
No reference to Portable Appliance Testing
8.)
New legal documents to refer to
9.)
Fuse ratings have changed
10.)
Different standard marks on the fuses themselves
11.)
Rack-mounted equipment (server rooms) has been introduced
12.)
New symbol for Class 2 PE
13.)
Class 3 equipment has a visual, although not tested
Like previous editions, this publication also emphasises the following:
Duty-holders should test equipment with regard to the risks it is exposed to, the environment, and the user’s skill level
The importance of establishing and conducting safety checks in compliance with current working practices and legal requirements
The IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment – 5th Edition provides comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on how to achieve high standards of electrical safety. The practices and requirements detailed in this book are due to come into effect from October 2020.
IET Code of Practice: Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment- 5th Ed Key Features
Details regulations, advice and guidance pertaining to the inspection and testing of in-service electrical equipment with a view to determining whether it is fit for continued use
Demarcation between equipment connected to a fixed electrical installation and the installation itself (updated)
Guidance and emphasis on user checks (updated)
Advice on the types of checks available to duty-holders (updated)
Reiterates that equipment should be tested with regard to the risks it is exposed to, the environment, and the user’s skill-level
Emphasises the importance of establishing and conducting safety checks in compliance with current working practices and legal requirements
Provides comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on how to achieve high standards of electrical safety
These updated practices and requirements are due to come into effect from October 2020
What’s Included?
IET Code of Practice: Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment- 5th Ed
Publication Details
Item Subjects
Electrical Regulations
Publication Year
2020
Pages
160
ISBN-13
978-1-78561-966-3
Format
Paperback
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