Title Wiring Wisdom Publish.pdf ✅

A journey through the Regulation Based on SANS10142-1 ed 3.2 Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains undertstanding

1 Table of Contents Wiring Wisdom #1.................................................................................................................. 4 Section 1: The Purpose and Scope of SANS 10142-1 Wiring Wisdom #2.................................................................................................................. 6 Section 2: Why Normative References Matter Wiring Wisdom #3.................................................................................................................. 7 Topic: Section 3 – Definitions Wiring Wisdom #4.................................................................................................................. 8 Section 4 – Compliance with Standards for Safety Wiring Wisdom #5.................................................................................................................. 9 Section 5.1 & 5.2 – Fundamental Requirements & Safety Wiring Wisdom #6................................................................................................................ 12 Sections 5.3 & 5.4: Basic Design Principles and Equipment Selection Wiring Wisdom #7................................................................................................................ 14 Section 5.5 – 5.7 | Harmful Effects, Environmental Risk & Medical Safety Wiring Wisdom #8................................................................................................................ 16 Section 5.8 – Extra-Low Voltage Protection (SELV & PELV) Wiring Wisdom #9................................................................................................................ 18 Section 6.1-6.2: Get Your Installation in Order Wiring Wisdom #10 .............................................................................................................. 21 Section 6.3–6.4: Conductors, Cable Installation & Positioning Wiring Wisdom #11 .............................................................................................................. 24 Section 6.5: Wireways – The Hidden Backbone of Your Installation Wiring Wisdom #12 .............................................................................................................. 27 Section 6.6: Distribution Boards – The Nerve Centre of Every Installation Wiring Wisdom #13 .............................................................................................................. 30 Section 6.7: Protection – Your Electrical Shield Wiring Wisdom #14 .............................................................................................................. 33 Clause 6.8-6.10: Breakers, Disconnects & Fuses – The Real Guardians of Safety Wiring Wisdom #15 .............................................................................................................. 37 Section 6.11-6.13: The Power of Earthing & Bonding Wiring Wisdom #16 .............................................................................................................. 40 Section 6.14: Lighting and Section 6.15: Socket-Outlets