Title :
Approaching fault-free electrical installation in building
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Building Services Eng., Hong Kong Polytech., Hong Kong
Abstract :
Since the introduction of the IEE wiring regulations 15th Edition in year 1981, several major changes have occurred in Hong Kong affecting the designers, contractors and operating personnel of the electrical installation in buildings. The author outlines the relevant documents which set out fundamental requirements on the design, installation and maintenance aspects of the electrical installation and intend to achieve a common goal which is to avoid electrical hazard. The hazard includes the electric shock, injury and fire risk
Keywords :
building wiring; design engineering; electric shocks; electrical contracting; electrical faults; installation; maintenance engineering; safety; standards; Hong Kong; IEE wiring regulations; buildings; design; electric shock; electrical contracting; electrical faults; electrical hazard; electrical installation; fire risk; maintenance; safety; standards;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Installation Engineering in Europe, 1993., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
