Description
Guidance Note 5
Protection Against Electric Shock, 9th Edition
- Item Subjects: Electrical Regulations
- Publication Year: 2022
- Pages: 122
- ISBN-13: 978-1-83953-244-3
- Format: PBK (Paperback)
The Guidance Note 5: Protection Against Electric Shock is an essential guide for specifiers, designers, contractors, and inspectors focused on electrical safety. This updated edition aligns with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, ensuring professionals understand and apply the latest safety standards to protect against electric shock in electrical installations.
Key Updates in Guidance Note 5: Protection Against Electric Shock 9th Edition
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Installations: Updated guidance supports safe installation of EV charging points to address new technology.
- Thermal and Fire Protection: Enhanced standards for protecting against thermal effects and potential electrical fires.
- Voltage and Electromagnetic Disturbances: Improved protections for installations sensitive to voltage and electromagnetic changes.
- Prosumer Low-Voltage Installations: A new chapter covers energy efficiency, renewable energy management, smart grid integration, and energy storage, adapting to modern power usage trends.