
The
IEE Wiring Regulations
Protection against electric shock
[IEE Regs. Chapter 41 and Section 471]
There are two ways of receiving an electric shock: by direct con-
tact, and by indirect contact. It is obvious that we need to provide
protection against both of these conditions.
Protection against direct contact
[IEE Regs Section 412, and Regs 471-04 to 08]
Clearly, it is not satisfactory to have live parts accessible to touch
by persons or livestock. The IEE Regulations recommend five
ways of minimizing this danger:
1
By
covering the live part or parts with insulation which can only
be removed by destruction, e.g. cable insulation.
2 By placin ...