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Types of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) and their use in electrical installations | NICEIC

|Date: 8 May, 2024

Types of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) and their use in electrical installations | NICEIC

Section 443 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 contains requirements for protection against transient overvoltages e ...

Section 443 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 contains requirements for protection against transient overvoltages either of atmospheric origin or due to switching. Where the application of overvoltage protectio ...

8 May, 2024
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NICEIC calls for trades to come together to lead retrofit revolution

|Date: 30 April, 2024

NICEIC calls for trades to come together to lead retrofit revolution

Amid increased focus on the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock, NICEI ...

Amid increased focus on the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock, NICEIC is calling on all trades to come together to enable the meaningful collaboration and innovati ...

30 April, 2024
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Prosumer’s low-voltage electrical installation (PEI) | NICEIC

|Date: 22 April, 2024

Prosumer’s low-voltage electrical installation (PEI) | NICEIC

This article looks at Chapter 82 of BS 7671 and embedded renewable sources, either used in conjunction wi ...

This article looks at Chapter 82 of BS 7671 and embedded renewable sources, either used in conjunction with the existing supply for an installation or as an alternative and independent source of elect ...

22 April, 2024
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NICEIC calls for electricians to get ready for Britain’s battery boom

|Date: 9 April, 2024

NICEIC calls for electricians to get ready for Britain’s battery boom

As the UK continues to lead the way in energy storage investment, NICEIC is encouraging electricians to s ...

As the UK continues to lead the way in energy storage investment, NICEIC is encouraging electricians to start upskilling to prepare for growing demand and, in turn, help play a lead role in the clean ...

9 April, 2024
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Using metallic armouring of a cable as a protective conductor | NICEIC

|Date: 26 March, 2024

Using metallic armouring of a cable as a protective conductor | NICEIC

This article from the experts at NICEIC provides guidance on the use of the metallic armouring of a cable ...

This article from the experts at NICEIC provides guidance on the use of the metallic armouring of a cable as a circuit protective conductor (cpc), main protective bonding conductor or where practicabl ...

26 March, 2024
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Protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility | NICEIC

|Date: 13 March, 2024

Protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility | NICEIC

The aim of this article from the experts at NICEIC is to explain the operating characteristics of the pro ...

The aim of this article from the experts at NICEIC is to explain the operating characteristics of the protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility, a type of TN-C-S system, which is commonly p ...

13 March, 2024
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Metal consumer units in an installation forming part of a TT system earthing arrangement | NICEIC

|Date: 20 February, 2024

Metal consumer units in an installation forming part of a TT system earthing arrangement | NICEIC

This article from the experts at NICEIC aims to provide guidance for contractors when required to install ...

This article from the experts at NICEIC aims to provide guidance for contractors when required to install a consumer unit and/or similar switchgear manufactured from a noncombustible material meeting ...

20 February, 2024
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NICEIC enhances training portfolio with the addition of Experienced Worker Assessment

|Date: 9 February, 2024

NICEIC enhances training portfolio with the addition of Experienced Worker Assessment

NICEIC, the UK's leading certification body for the building services industry, is proud to announce the ...

NICEIC, the UK's leading certification body for the building services industry, is proud to announce the addition of the Installation Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) to its broad train ...

9 February, 2024
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The importance of selecting RCDs that are suitable to electronic loads and controls connected to an electrical installation | NICEIC

|Date: 30 January, 2024

The importance of selecting RCDs that are suitable to electronic loads and controls connected to an electrical installation | NICEIC

Depending on the particular characteristics of the ‘electronic’ loads and controls connected to an electr ...

Depending on the particular characteristics of the ‘electronic’ loads and controls connected to an electrical installation, an RCD could be exposed to a range of residual current waveforms and frequen ...

30 January, 2024
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NICEIC’s Exciting Showcase at ELEX

|Date: 22 January, 2024

NICEIC’s Exciting Showcase at ELEX

NICEIC, a leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry and wider building services ...

NICEIC, a leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry and wider building services sector, will attend ELEX 2024. ELEX, the dedicated trade show for electrical professionals, kic ...

22 January, 2024
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