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Team on 12 December 2003
Update to wiring "bible"
Changes to the cable colours in fixed electrical installations have been confirmed by a recent meeting of the National Committee for Electrical Installations (JPEL/64).
Changes to the cable colours in fixed electrical installations have been confirmed by a recent meeting of the National Committee for Electrical Installations (JPEL/64) These changes will be detailed in the publication of Amendment 2 to BS7671:2001, the IEE Wiring Regulations Cables in domestic premises will change from red and black to brown (for phase) and blue (for neutral) respectively
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The change will align the electrical installation wiring colours with those of flexible cables of appliances and equipment.
It is intended that Amendment 2 and the updated BS 7671:2001, IEE Wiring Regulations, will be published on 31st March 2004, permitting cables with the new colours to be used from that date.
This amendment will also introduce a new appendix, providing guidance on connecting alterations and additions that are wired in the new colours to electrical installations that have been wired in the old colours.
There will be a two-year overlap period during which cables in the old colours or new colours, but not both, will be able to be used.
After 31st March 2006, only installations using the new colour coding will conform to BS7671.
The British Electrotechnical Committee has set up a special committee, L/12, to bring these changes to the attention of the public and the professional trades.
Copies of IEE Wiring Regulations publications are available now.
New versions of BS7671:2001 and the IEE on-site guide will be available from 1st April 2004. Request free introductory details about products from Institution of Engineering and Technology ...
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