Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition
Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition
Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition
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provided <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> isolation <strong>of</strong> every self-contained luminaire, or <strong>of</strong><br />
every circuit supplying luminaires at a voltage exceeding low voltage.<br />
(3) Unguarded moving parts<br />
An installation where it is necessary <strong>for</strong> a person or persons to enter or<br />
work in close proximity with normally unguarded moving parts which<br />
may constitute a hazard should be provided with a means <strong>of</strong> isolation<br />
near <strong>the</strong> moving parts in addition to any emergency switching provided.<br />
(4) Electric motors<br />
Electric motors except exhaust fans having rated power not exceeding<br />
50W and servo-motors should be provided with:<br />
(a) means <strong>of</strong> isolation suitably placed and so connected that all voltages<br />
may <strong>the</strong>reby be cut <strong>of</strong>f from <strong>the</strong> motor and all apparatus including<br />
any automatic circuit breaker used <strong>the</strong>rewith. If this means <strong>of</strong><br />
isolation is remote from a motor, an additional means <strong>of</strong> isolation<br />
adjacent to <strong>the</strong> motor should be installed or alternatively provision<br />
should be made so that <strong>the</strong> means <strong>of</strong> isolation can be secured<br />
against inadvertent operation as required by <strong>Code</strong> 8B(2)(g);<br />
(b) means <strong>for</strong> starting and stopping, suitably placed <strong>for</strong> ready operation;<br />
and<br />
(c) means to prevent automatic restarting after a stoppage due to drop<br />
in voltage or failure <strong>of</strong> supply, where unexpected restarting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
motor might cause danger. Such means is not required where <strong>the</strong><br />
failure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> motor to start after a brief interruption <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> supply<br />
would be likely to cause greater danger, e.g. motors driving a<br />
ventilation fan <strong>of</strong> a fire protection system. This requirement does not<br />
preclude any arrangement <strong>for</strong> starting a motor at intervals by an<br />
automatic control device, where o<strong>the</strong>r adequate precautions are<br />
taken against danger from unexpected restarting, e.g. various<br />
sequential drives in an automatic processing plant, use <strong>of</strong> safety<br />
equipment such as guards, barriers, etc.<br />
(5) Switching <strong>of</strong>f <strong>for</strong> mechanical maintenance<br />
(a) Means <strong>of</strong> switching <strong>of</strong>f <strong>for</strong> mechanical maintenance must be<br />
provided where mechanical maintenance may involve a risk <strong>of</strong> burns<br />
or a risk <strong>of</strong> injury from mechanical movement. These include every<br />
circuit supplying:<br />
(i) an electric motor;<br />
(ii) electrical heating equipment;<br />
(iii) electromagnetic equipment which may cause mechanical<br />
accidents;<br />
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