The Code of Practice for Electrical Safety serves as a detailed framework to promote and ensure safe electrical practices across various domains. It encompasses guidelines for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems. This code addresses key aspects such as wiring, equipment, and appliances, with a focus on preventing electrical hazards and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Key elements include regulations for proper grounding, insulation, and overcurrent protection. Emergency procedures and protocols are also outlined to mitigate risks associated with electrical faults. The primary goal is to safeguard individuals, properties, and the environment from the potential dangers of electric shocks, fires, and other electrical incidents.
Adhering to the Code of Practice for Electrical Safety is crucial for maintaining a secure and hazard-free environment, promoting responsible electrical engineering and maintenance practices, and complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
Foreword
Introduction
1.1 General electrical hazards
1.2 Scope of Code
1.3 Framework and application
1.4 Maintenance Section
1.5 Space heaters
1.6 Radiant electric fires
Part A
A.1 Commercial electrical equipment
A.1.1 Application
A.1.2 Fuses, enclosure, isolation
A.1.3 Visual check
A.2 Checks before use
A.2.1 Manufacturer's duties & information
A.2.2 Older equipment
A.2.3 Equipment taken out or loaned
A.2.4 Use of equipment out of doors
A.2.5 'Hard use' equipment
A.3 Maintenance
A.3.1 Departmental responsibility
A.3.2 Elements of visual check
A.3.3 Testing. Frequency, records marking
A.3.4 Tests on behalf of Departments
A.3.5 Shared equipment
A.4 Summary of Part A
A.4.1 Instructions etc. to users
A.4.2 Checks of equipment
A.4.3 Maintenance and testing
Part B
B.1 Scope of this part of the Code
B.1.1 Application
B.1.2 Exceptions and further guidance
B.1.3 Installations - general standard
B.1.4. Departmental responsibility, contractors
B.1.5 Notification to University Engineer
B.2 Electrical apparatus
B.2.1 Commercial equipment
B.2.2 Equipment constructed in Departments
B.2.3 Minimum electrical safety standards
B.3 Maintenance
B.3.1 Installations - limitation of responsibility
B.3.2 Visual checks
B.3.3 Further maintenance and testing
B.3.4 Advice
B.3.5 Testing: Guidance
B.4 Use of electrical equipment in laboratories and workshops
B.4.1 Adverse conditions
B.4.2 Conducting fluids
B.4.3 Electrical heating equipment
B.4.4 Flammable vapours
B.4.5 Supply cables, extension leads
B.4.6 Hand lamps, machine lamps, low voltage
B.5 Batteries
B.5.1 Fuses, circuit breakers
B.5.2 Protection from accidental contact
B.5.3 Finger rings
B.5.4 Battery charging - ventilation, warning
B.5.5 Connecting, disconnecting
B.6 Connection of electrical equipment to humans
B.6.1 Particular hazards
B.6.2 Accidental earthing
B.6.3 Safe systems of work - Preparation, documentation
