Jenkins, D. , RoSPA, 2002

The following study examines the safety of products and the installation and wiring needed to supply electrical power for lighting, heating, cooking, ventilation and entertainment in the home. Reference is made to accidents involving electrical installation work under the Building Regulations. Of particular importance is section 5 on accident prevention and the use of protective devices such as RCDs (Residual Current Devices). The contents of this report are as follows:

• 1. Hazards and risk
• 2. Accident Data
• 3. The law
• 3.1 Products
• 3.1.1 Safe
• 3.1.2 Standards
• 3.2. Electrical wiring
• 3.2.1. Domestic electrical installation
• 3.2.2 New safety requirements proposed
• 3.2.3 Proposed changes
• 3.2.4 Requirements
• 3.2.5 Enforcement
• 3.2.6 RoSPA's view
• 3.2.7 Benefits
• 4. Technical
• 4.1 Insulation
• 4.2 Appliance application
• 4.3 Electric circuits
• 4.4 Electric distribution
• 4.5 Domestic Installation
• 4.5.1 Consumer Unit
• 4.5.2 Cables
• 4.5.3 Circuits
• 4.5.4 Socket Outlets
• 5. Accident Prevention
• 5.1 Protection form shock
• 5.2 Earth faults
• 5.3 Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
• 5.4. Thermal protection devices