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This handbook, written and sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association, Select (formerly the Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland) and the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting, provides a detailed, authoritative guide to the Wiring Regulations, BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations. The book is divided into three parts: Part A - Introduction and Plan of the 16th Edition. Part B - Arrangement of each chapter. This part summarises the content and scope of the Regulations, the objectives to be achieved through compliance with them, and the fundamental safety requirements. Part C -Topic Charts for Decision-Making and Guidance. This part gives guidance on topics such as protection against electric shock; isolation and switching; special installation or locations; inspection and testing, and much more. The Second Edition of the book has been revised and updated to take account of Amendment 2 of the Regulations.