Rewiring project

[iandandav]

Many years ago I rewired a house I purchased. I have recently bought another and started to brush up on things I had forgotten ready to start the rewiring. After doing a bit of research I have found that things have changed alot and I am now confused about what can and cannot be done. The phrase 'Wiring Regulations' are cropping up alot. After reading some posts on various forums I think I will still go ahead with this project myself and have been looking for some guides to thes regulations. I will be doing a bog standard rewire of a 3 bed terraced house, with kitchen, bathroom, dining and living room. No otside electrics for the time being.
I found tewo publications that appear to be the bees knees for such things.

IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
and
IEE On-site Guide; BS 7671 : 2008 IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition

One is the full regulations and the other an onsite version.
My question is, (eventually), has anyone used these publications and would the onsite version be adequate for my bog standard rewire or would the full regs publication be better?
Finally is there a free online copy of these regs or a good guide for a complete rewire taking into account thr regulations?

Thanks for your help

 

[flameport]

For a house rewire, the OSG will probably be more useful than the regulations.
A selection of other books here: //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:other:books

There is no free online copy - you will have to buy the books.

You also need to be aware of this:
//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:part_p:diy_electrical_work_and_the_law
before starting any work.

 

[OwainDIYer]

There are some people on ebay selling "Regulations" on CD-ROM very cheaply. Of course you don't know if you're getting a completely accurate and up to date version and no professional electrician would dream of trying to work from bootleg copies of standards.

 

[iandandav]

Thanks for the links Flameport, Yes the OSG has got good reviews.
and I'll avoid the CD Owain, I wouldnt want to carry a computer around anyway.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

This will also help.
Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations: Pt. P (Wiring Regulations): Pt. P (Wiring Regulations)
It is much the same as the OSG in format, but is dedicated to domestic property.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrician...ons-Wiring/dp/0863418627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s

 

[iandandav]

thanks prentice. I have gone and ordered the OSG now.