Rule of thumb: electrical criteria (amended May 2024)

BSRIA Guide BG 86/2024

BSRIA Limited, 2024
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

BSRIA Guide

Abstract

Provides tables relating to: general electrical information; socket outlets, switches and controls; metal conduit and trunking; energy output for photovoltaic systems; controls, socket outlets, charge points and design requirements for electric vehicle charging; fire detection and alarm system classification; and electrical design information.

History

Supersedes BG 86/2024 (BSRIA, 2024). Along with BG 84/2024 'Rule of thumb: space and weight allowances', BG 85/2024 'Rule of thumb: mechanical criteria' and BG 87/2024 'Rule of thumb: useful information guide' supersedes BG 9/2011 'Rules of thumb. Guidelines for building services. 5th edition' (BSRIA, 2011). Dated February 2024. Amended May 2024.

ISBN

9780860228080

Subjects

  • Building services

Publisher History

BSRIA was founded in 1956. It is a consultancy, test and research organisation which publishes technical notes and guidance for designers and specifiers of building services.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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