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Seminars on The National Wiring Rules 4th Edition ET101:2008

During February and March of this year, ETCI ran a series of very successful seminars throughout Ireland on the new Fourth Edition of the National Rules for Electrical Installations also known as the National Wiring Rules. These seminars were held in Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork, Galway, Mullingar and Carrickmacross. The objective of the seminars was to introduce and to give an overview of the Fourth Edition. Topics discussed at the seminars included:

  • the new restructuring of the Rules,
  • new sections not previously covered such as marinas, amusement parks, photoelectric equipment and extra-low voltage equipment,
  • changes in the Rules due to new developments in types of equipment, work practices and building practices and
  • changes and additions to the certification process

The make up of those who attended the seminars was: electrical contractors (40%); electricians (35%), consulting engineers (7%) and other classifications (18%). The "other classifications" included representatives from project management companies, local authorities, educational establishments, FAS, industry facilities management, HSA, HSE, and the Insurance industry.

From ETCI's analysis of seminar survey results, it is evident that the vast majority of attendees were very satisfied with the content, the structure and the delivery of the seminar. Below is a sample of the comments made by those who attended the seminar:

"Overall the seminar was well organised and worthwhile. The four presentations were to the point and educational. I found the question and answer sessions very beneficial because it gave the participants the opportunity to clarify any matters arising"
(Pat Kearney, Electrical Instructor, FÁS Ballyfermot).

"A number of Dublin City Council staff recently attended the briefing seminars run by ETCI on the new edition of ET101. The staff found the seminars extremely useful and the changes from the previous edition were clearly explained and illustrated by the presenters. The seminars proved to be a cost effective way of bringing staff up to speed on the new edition as opposed to leaving staff to read through the new edition by themselves."
(Pat Caden, Senior Engineer, Dublin City Council)

"A number of technical staff from Webprint attended the recent ETCI workshop on the National Rules for Electrical Installations, ET101:2008. This workshop was very worthwhile in terms of getting to grips with the changes that this new publication has brought about. The workshop was very informative and it afforded the perfect platform to partake in an interactive discussion on the implications for industry of the new Rules."
(Eric Bergin, Engineering Manager, Webprint Concepts Ltd., Cork)

"The Presenters were very good and very knowledgeable with excellent presentations which were accompanied by a clear PowerPoint presentation. The Q & A Session was very informative - any grey areas concerning queries on the implementation of the new rules were dealt with."
(Edward Heazle, Electrical Contractor, Waterford)


Since the seminars ended ETCI has received queries about future seminars on the new Rules. Because of the demand from people who are disappointed in having missed these seminars, ETCI has decided to hold four more seminars. These will be held in Dublin (14.10.2009), Limerick (21.10.2009), Dundalk (22.10.2009), and Cork ( 28.10.2009). The selection of these dates is significant as it coincides with the date, 1st October 2009, when new 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.


Seminar Fee: €150

Seminar Objective

The objective of this seminar is to introduce and to give an overview of the Fourth Edition of the National Rules for Electrical Installations, ET101. Topics of the seminar will cover:

  • new restructuring of the Rules,
  • technical changes resulting from decisions at international level (IEC and CENELEC) which necessitate the revision of existing rules.,
  • new sections for areas not previously covered, for example marinas, amusement parks, photo-electric equipment and extra-low voltage lighting.
  • changes in Rules due to new developments in types of equipment, work practices and building practices,
  • changes and additions to the certification process.

Seminar Presenters

Jim Keogh, Chairman of ETCI Technical Committee 2 (TC2 - Electrical Installations) is director of the course with presenters drawn from TC2.

All presenters have worked in this field for many years and have participated in the development of international standards on electrical installations and in the compilation of the Fourth Edition.

Seminar Material

As the Seminar deals exclusively with the National Rules for Electrical Installations, Fourth Edition, ET101:2008, this publication will be available for sale to seminar participations at a special seminar price of €80.

Seminar Programme

  • 13:00 Registration
  • 14:00 Official Opening
    Session 1: An overview of the changes and additions to the Wiring Rules
  • 14:40 Session 2: Brief look at the major changes in the Wiring Rules
  • 15:20 Afternoon Tea/Coffee
  • 15:40 Session 3: Brief look at the major changes in the Wiring Rules (Continued)
  • 16:20 Session 4: An overview of testing and certification
  • 17:00 Open Forum for Questions
  • 17:30 Seminar Closes
    Tea/Coffee, Sandwiches

Seminar Fee: €150


 
 
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