Latest News from ETCI http://www.etci.ie Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie http://www.etci.ie/images/vzh_logo.jpg Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/seminars/atexprogramme.html ETCI is holding seminars to familiarise Irish electrical industry with the new National Rules for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, ET105:2011. With effect from 3rd January 2012 all electrical installations within potentially explosive atmospheres must be installed, maintained and tested in accordance with ET105:2011. These seminars will be held in Cork (16th November) and Dublin (30th November) http://www.etci.ie/seminars/atexprogramme.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/rcdtesting(autumn-equinox).htm Pushing a button this weekend could save a life! Householders and businesses are strongly encouraged to use the occasion of the switch to winter time to carry out a simple safety test. For your sake, and that of your family members and fellow workers, use the changing back of your clocks by one hour on Sunday next, 30th October, as a reminder to check your RCD. http://www.etci.ie/news/rcdtesting(autumn-equinox).htm Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/rcdtesting(label).htm ETCI has produced an adhesive backed label that is intended to be placed on the external side of the Distribution Board door to remind businesses and householders to test their RCD on a regular basis. Contact ETCI to get an RCD Sticker, free of charge. http://www.etci.ie/news/rcdtesting(label).htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/et101(4ed).htm This first Amendment to the Fourth Edition contains changes that have been necessary for a number of reasons, e.g. changes to the certification system under CER, new requirements for micro-generators and the connection of mobile generators, recent CENELEC decisions, changes in the original requirements for switches and socket-outlets introduced by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, and the need to revise the Rules in order to take into account subsequent developments in the area of electrical safety. This Amendment also includes necessary corrigenda and errata. The implementation date for the new Amendment is 3rd January 2012. Copies of the Amendment are available from ETCI Offices or can be purchased online. http://www.etci.ie/news/et101(4ed).htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/et105-2011.htm The implementation date for the National Rules for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, Third Edition (ET105:2011) is 3rd January 2012. Please note that the Second Edition to these Rules, ET105:2001, will be withdrawn on this date. ET202 (Guide to the Selection of Electrical Apparatus for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres) and ET209 (A Recommended Maintenance & Inspection Routine for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres) will also be withdrawn on this date. ETCI plan to hold seminars on the new ET105 during Q4/2011 on the lead-up to the implementation date. Details on these seminars will be issued later. http://www.etci.ie/news/et105-2011.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/et105-2011.htm ETCI issues the National Rules for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, Third Edition (ET105:2011). http://www.etci.ie/news/et105-2011.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/bessreg.htm ETCI will host the register for the Building Emergency Safety System with effect from 1st August 2011. This voluntary register is intended to assist the Fire Authorities, building owners and any interested parties in identifying suitably qualified practitioners in Emergency Lighting that can demonstrate their competence, who have met the criteria to join the scheme and whose work could be subject to inspection. http://www.etci.ie/news/bessreg.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/rcdtesting(spring-equinox).htm Pushing a button this coming weekend could save a life! Householders and businesses are strongly encouraged to use the occasion of the switch to summer time to carry out a simple safety check. For your sake, and that of your family members and fellow workers, use the changing forward of your clocks by one hour on Sunday, 27th March, as a reminder to check your RCD http://www.etci.ie/news/rcdtesting(spring-equinox).htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/tc20.html ETCI has recently agreed to establish a new Technical Committee, TC20, dealing with Smart Grids, Renewables, Electric Vehicles and Energy Efficiency. http://www.etci.ie/news/tc20.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/publications/onlinestore.html ETCI has published a Guide to raise awareness of electricity in the medical workplace. The Guide gives an overview of electricity and its use in the medical workplace setting and discusses electricity as it affects the human body, referring to beneficial aspects as well as not so beneficial aspects. The publication explores electricity and its usage in the medical workplace, and looks at important aspects of electrical equipment in medical practice. It offers tips and guidelines for users of electrical equipment in medical practice. http://www.etci.ie/publications/onlinestore.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/specialofferpublications.html Special Offer on ETCI Publications http://www.etci.ie/news/specialofferpublications.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/docs/et101-cablecolour-091119.pdf ETCI issues advice on electrical installations containing older wiring systems that do not comply with the colour code specified in the current National Rules. http://www.etci.ie/docs/et101-cablecolour-091119.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/docs/certguide112009.pdf ETCI issues guidelines for the certification of electrical installations that were begun before 30th September 2009 http://www.etci.ie/docs/certguide112009.pdf Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/et101(4ed).htm New electrical installations can no longer be constructed to the Third Edition. New installations must be constructed in accordance with the Fourth Edition with effect from 1st October 2009. http://www.etci.ie/news/et101(4ed).htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.etci.ie/news/substdcables(2008).htm Dr. Jeremy Hodge, Chief Executive, British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC), addresses the ETCI Annual Workshop on the problems associated with sub-standard cables currently on the Irish market and advises on possible solutions. http://www.etci.ie/news/substdcables(2008).htm