BS 7671 Topics

In-depth study guides for all 9 parts of the IET Wiring Regulations. Each topic covers key sections, important regulations, and includes practice questions.

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Part 1 - Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles

Part 1 - Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles

8 free questions / 35 in app 4% exam weight

Study guide for Part 1 of BS 7671 18th Edition covering the scope, object and fundamental principles of the IET Wiring Regulations. Learn about electrical safety principles, design objectives, and risk assessment for your exam preparation.

Protection against electric shockFundamental safety principlesScope of BS 7671 +2 more
Part 2 - Definitions

Part 2 - Definitions

6 free questions / 20 in app 3% exam weight

Study guide for Part 2 of BS 7671 18th Edition covering essential definitions used throughout the IET Wiring Regulations. Master key electrical installation terms, earthing arrangements, and protection terminology for your exam.

Electrical installation termsCircuit terminologyProtection terminology +2 more
Part 3 - Assessment of General Characteristics

Part 3 - Assessment of General Characteristics

14 free questions / 41 in app 7% exam weight

Study guide for Part 3 of BS 7671 18th Edition covering the assessment of general characteristics. Learn about supply systems, external influences, compatibility, maintainability, and load assessment for your IET Wiring Regulations exam.

Supply characteristicsNature of demandEnvironmental conditions +2 more
Part 4 - Protection for Safety

Part 4 - Protection for Safety

24 free questions / 117 in app 12% exam weight

Study guide for BS 7671 Part 4 covering protection against electric shock, overcurrent protection, RCD requirements, and thermal effects. A high-weight exam topic accounting for 12% of questions.

Protection against electric shockAutomatic disconnection of supplyRCD protection +3 more
Part 5 - Selection and Erection of Equipment

Part 5 - Selection and Erection of Equipment

28 free questions / 130 in app 14% exam weight

Study guide for BS 7671 Part 5 covering cable selection and sizing, wiring systems, earthing arrangements, switchgear, and isolation requirements. The highest-weighted exam topic at 14%.

Common rules for equipment selectionWiring systemsSwitchgear and controlgear +3 more
Part 6 - Inspection and Testing

Part 6 - Inspection and Testing

14 free questions / 28 in app 7% exam weight

Study guide for BS 7671 Part 6 covering initial verification, periodic inspection, the correct testing sequence, and certification requirements including EIC, MEIWC, and EICR documentation.

Initial verificationPeriodic inspectionTesting sequence +2 more
Part 7 - Special Installations or Locations

Part 7 - Special Installations or Locations

12 free questions / 145 in app 6% exam weight

Study guide for Part 7 of BS 7671 18th Edition covering special installations or locations including bathrooms, swimming pools, construction sites, agricultural premises, solar PV, and EV charging. Essential revision for IET Wiring Regulations exam preparation.

Bathroom installationsSwimming pool requirementsConstruction site supplies +3 more
Part 8 - Prosumers Installation

Part 8 - Prosumers Installation

8 free questions / 15 in app 4% exam weight

Study guide for Part 8 of BS 7671 18th Edition covering prosumer electrical installations, energy storage systems, grid connection requirements, and safety provisions for local generation. Key revision material for the IET Wiring Regulations exam.

Prosumer electrical installationsEnergy storage systemsGrid connection requirements +2 more
Use of Appendices

Use of Appendices

6 free questions / 49 in app 3% exam weight

Study guide for the Appendices of BS 7671 18th Edition covering current-carrying capacity tables, Zs values, cable sizing, IP code classification, and external influences. Essential reference material for IET Wiring Regulations exam preparation.

Maximum demand calculationZs tablesCable sizing tables +3 more

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