2391 Revision

Introduction
The 2391 Theory examination is closed book,
in other words you cannot take any reference
books into the examination room.
However in order to work through the questions
you will be required to make reference to the
following publications:
BS 7671, On-Site Guide and Guidance Notes 3

Please remember
You will find questions that you cannot attempt
because you have not yet covered those
particular items. Do not be put off. All areas
will be covered in due course

Please remember
When carrying out questions involving
calculations you will need to use factors from
IEE publications. During the examination
ALL factors will be given in the examination
paper

Sample Questions
These questions are similar to those
that you will find in the examination.
They are Centre devised and not taken
from past City & Guilds papers

Question 1.
State TWO statutory documents that an
inspecting engineer would need knowledge
of, in order to work safely.
1. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
2. The Electricity @ Work Regulations 1989

Question 2.
State 4 non- statutory documents that an
inspecting engineer would need knowledge
of, in order to work safely.

1. BS 7671:1992 (16th Edition IEE Wiring

Regulations).
2. IEE On-Site guide
3. Guidance Notes 3 (inspection and Testing)

4. GS 38 HSE publication

Question 3.
State three requirements of GS 38
1. Probe lengths max- 4mm, preferably 2mm.
2. Finger guards
3. Fused leads

Question 4.
State three requirements relating to the isolation
of the mains supply prior to undertaking work on
a circuit.
1. Verify supply dead using approved voltage
indicator.

2. Apply locking off device to secure isolator

in the off position
3. Apply lock out tags

Question 5.
State the FIVE types of injury detailed within the
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 that may
result from the use of electrical energy

1. shock
2. fire
3. arcing

4. explosion
5. burns

Question 6.
State the maximum and minimum values of voltage
covered by the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

There are no specific values

All voltages are included

Question 7.
State the competence required by the person
undertaking an inspection and test of an electrical
installation
1. Must be experienced in the type of installation or system to be
worked on
2. Must have suitable electrical knowledge
3. Must have a good working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory
regulations appertaining to the work to be undertaken

4. Must understand the use of and be able to safely use test equipment
5. Must be aware of the dangers that may be present during the
inspection and testing process to oneself and others that may be
using the installation

Question 8.
State THREE requirements of the Electricity at
Work Regulations covering the use of test
equipment
1. Must be suitable for its intended use or purpose
2. Must be used in such a manner so as not to cause danger
3. Must be regularly maintained

Watch this one, it always causes problems

Question 9.

State the earth return path for the following

earthing arrangements:
TT, TN-S and TN-C-S
TT - general mass of earth (not the electrode)
TN-S - the suppliers (PES) incoming cable sheath
TN-C-S - the suppliers incoming PEN conductor

Question 10.

The name of the conductor which connects

the consumers main earthing terminal to
the means of earthing is:

The earthing conductor

Question 11.

A conductor which connects extraneous

conductive parts to exposed conductive
parts is referred to as:
A bonding conductor

Question 12.
State the name and colour of the conductor
which connects the main earthing terminal
of a consumers installation, to equipment,
in order for its correct operation.
Functional earthing conductor, coloured
cream

Question 13.
State THREE methods which may be used
to reduce the resistance of an earth
electrode
additional earth electrodes
increasing the buried depth

soil conditioning

Question 14.
State the test which produces standing
voltages on exposed metalwork
Earth fault loop impedance testing

Question 15.
In order to maintain the correct output
voltage, an insulation resistance tester
must be capable of delivering a current of:

1 mA

Question 16.
State the minimum level of operating
current required for an overcurrent device,
if the maximum tabulated value of
impedance Zs, for the circuit is 2 (Uo =230V)
Current required to cause operation:
I = Uo/Zs = 230/2 = 115A.

Question 17.
State the required test voltages when
undertaking an insulation resistance
test on the following:
1. a single phase domestic lighting circuit
2. a 750 V discharge lighting circuit
3. an SELV circuit
1. 500V minimum 0.5M
2. 100V minimum 1.0M
3. 250Vminimum 0.25M

Question 18.
State the tests, including operating times,
that would need to be applied to a 30mA
residual current device

0.5 x I n - device must not trip

1.0 x I n - device must trip within 200 ms
5 x I n - device must trip within 40 mS

Question 19.
State the tests, (including operating times),
that would need to be applied to a 100mA
residual current device

0.5 x I n - device must not trip

1.0 x I n - device must trip within 200 ms
5 x I n - test not required. 100mA device
would not be used for personal protection.

Question 20.

State the three signatories required on an

installation certificate

person responsible for the design

person responsible for erection
person responsible for testing

Question 21.
When undertaking an earth fault loop
impedance (Zs) test on an r.c.d. protected
circuit, the device operates before a reading
can be obtained. Explain:
a. why the device operates
b. what can be done to obtain a value of Zs
a. device operates due to test current being
passed to earth (r.c.d. assumes fault
condition)
b. use of D-LOK or by calculation:
Zs = Ze + (R1+R2)

Question 22.
When undertaking an earth fault loop
impedance (Zs) test on a lighting circuit
protected by a 6A type B, BS EN 60898 circuit
breaker, the device operates before a reading
can be obtained.
Explain:
a. why the device operates
b. what can be done to obtain a value of Zs
a. device operates due to test current being
applied between phase and earth
b. by calculation, Zs = Ze + (R1+R2)

No, we do not temporarily replace the

6 amp circuit breaker with one of ten
amp rating!

Question 23 (see next slide for answers)

The table below gives the values of earth fault loop
impedance obtained during tests.For each case
compare against the value of maximum tabulated
impedance in order to determine whether shock
protection has been achieved.
Measured Zs
0.21
0.9
0.4
1.1
0.57

Maximum tabulated
value of Zs
0.42
1.3
0.6
1.3
0.91

Answers to Question 23
Measured Zs

Maximum tabulated
value of Zs

0.21
0.9
0.4
1.1
0.57

0.4 x 0.75 = 0.3

1.3 x 0.75 = 0.975
0.6 x 0.75 = 0.45
1.2 x 0.75 = 0.9
0.91 x 0.75 = 0.68

pass
pass
pass
fail
pass

Maximum measured value of loop impedance Zs

must be within 75% of tabulated value

Question 24
When verifying the external earth fault loop
impedance Zs at the origin of an installation, state
why it is necessary to:
a. remove bonding conductors
b. isolate the supply prior to removing bonding
conductors
a. To remove parallel earth paths
b. Protective conductors must MUST NOT be
removed/disconnected whilst supply is live, due
to the possible risk of electric shock

Question 25
State TWO methods of protection against both
direct and indirect contact (shock) as recognised by
BS 7671

a. SELV
b. limitation of discharge energy

Question 26
State FOUR types of supply suitable for use with
SELV circuits
1. safety isolating transformer to BS 3535

2. motor generator set

3. electrochemical source e.g. a battery
4. certain electronic devices

Question 27

What must be agreed with the client prior to

undertaking a periodic inspection and test
The extent and limitations of the inspection and test

Question 28
The maximum breaking capacity of an M3 BS 3871
circuit breaker is:
a. 3A
b. 30A
c. 300A
d. 3000A

Question 29
When measured at the origin of an electrical
installation, the value of prospective earth fault
current and prospective short circuit current were of
equal value. The type of earthing arrangement
involved would be:
a. TT
b. TN-S
c. TN-C-S

Question 30
State the information contained within a periodic
inspection and test report :
a. details of the client
b. characteristics of the supply
c. extent and limitation of the inspection and test

d. schedule of items inspected

e. schedule of test results
f. recommendations

Question 31
The end to end resistance of each of the three rings
of a 30A ring circuit were measured and gave the
following results:
phase/phase ring - 0.96
neutral/neutral ring - 0.99
c.p.c./c.p.c. ring
- 0.97
Determine an approximate value of R1+R2 for this
circuit.
By adding the phase and c.p.c. ring
= 0.96 + 0.97= 1.93
Therefore approximate value of R1+R2
= 1.93/4 = 0.482

Question 32
When measured at the furthest point on an A3 radial
circuit,(T & c.p.c. general purpose p.v.c. copper
conductor cable), the value of R1+R2 was found to be
0.488. (ambient temperature 20C).
Calculate the approximate length of the circuit.
Phase and c.p.c. for A3 radial - 2.5/1.5mm2.
From Table 1A GN3 (page 107) R1+R2/metre = 19.51m

Convert 0.488 to m = 488

Therefore length of circuit in = 488/19.51 = 25 metres

Bet you found the last

one easy! HaHa.

Question 33
State FOUR items of electrical equipment that
would require functional testing during an
inspection and test.
R.C.D.s
switches of socket outlet
isolators
circuit breakers

Question 34
State the equation that may be applied in
order to reduce the cross-sectional area of
circuit protective conductors
The adiabatic equation

s=

2
I .T

Question 35
State in the correct sequence the first five tests to
be applied during a periodic inspection and test of
an electrical installation.

Remember Peter Periodic

Continuity
Polarity
Earth fault loop
Insulation resistance
Functional

Can
Peter
Ever
Inspect
Forever

Question 36
Determine the maximum permitted earth electrode
resistance for a 100mA r.c.d protecting a circuit in a
domestic electrical installation.
Zs = 50V/0.1 = 500
In practice it is recommended that an earth electrode
resistance in excess of 200 is unacceptable.
Remember! Very shortly this value is to be reduced to
a maximum of 100

Question 37
When undertaking a ring final circuit test, which
other TWO tests are automatically carried out?
Determination of R1+R2, and
Polarity

Question 38
Which ONE of the following values of insulation
resistance may indicate a latent defect?

a. 1.5M
b. 2.5M
c. 10.0M
d. 25M
Remember! A value below 2.0M may be indicative of
a latent defect.

Question 39
When undertaking a site applied insulation test, the
following applied voltage and test duration should be
adhered to:
a. 3750V a.c. for a period of 60 seconds
b. 3750V d.c. for a period of 60 seconds
c. 5000V a.c. for a period of 60 seconds
d. 5000V d.c. for a period of 60 seconds
Remember! During the 60 seconds test period
flashover should not occur.

Question 40
Which ONE of the following tests would NOT be
applied to a 500mA residual current device?

a.
b.
c.
d.

0.5 x I
1.0 x I
5 I
Functional test

Five times test for supplementary protection against

direct contact. 500mA for thermal protection

Question 41
State THREE items of electrical equipment/accessories
which according to BS 7671 should be verified for
correct polarity

a. Single pole devices, i.e. switches, fuses etc

b. Socket outlets
c. Edison screw lamp holders - centre contact to
phase conductor

Question 42
Explain why it would be necessary to undertake a live
polarity test on an electrical installation. State where
the test should be conducted and the type of test
equipment to be used.

To ensure that the PES polarity is correct.

Test to be carried out at the main distribution board
Use of approved voltage indicator to GS 38

Question 43
A continuity test was undertaken on four equipotential
bonding conductors. The results of these tests are
listed below. Which of the four readings is not
acceptable?

a. 0.01
b. 45m
c. 0.04
d. 55m
Resistance of any bonding conductor not to be greater
than 0.05, 50m

Question 44
State THREE requirements of BS 7671 with regard to
the inspection of installed electrical equipment:

equipment to British or harmonised standard

correctly selected and erected
not visibly damaged or defective so as to impair
safety

Question 45 (answer on next slide)

Four final circuits are fed from the distribution board as
shown. When measured individually, the value of
insulation resistance for each circuit is as follows:
circuit a 50M
circuit b 100M
circuit c 20M
circuit d 10M

Determine the collective

value of insulation resistance
if measured from the incoming
tails at the distribution board

Distribution
Board

Question 45 continued
Total resistance = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1

50

100 20

10

Find the lowest number into which 50, 100, 20 and 10

will go exactly. Lowest number = 100

2 + 1 + 5 + 10 = 18 = 100 = 5.55M
100
100
18
This is not the easiest thing to present or,
understand - please see me if you found this
difficult

Question 46
State the unit of measurement for each ONE of the
following tests:
impedance
insulation resistance
prospective fault current
r.c.d. test
continuity

Ohms ()
meggohms
kilo-amps (kA)
milliseconds
Ohms ()

Question 47
The total resistance of one core of a 1000 metre drum
of 2 -core cable is 1.2. Calculate the following values
of resistance for this cable:
a. the total resistance of both cores for 1000 metres
b. the resistance of 500 metres of one core
c. the resistance of one core of 1000 metre length if the
cross-sectional are was doubled
a. 2.4
b. 0.6
c. 0.6

Question 48
Give TWO reasons why direct contact (shock) is
generally more dangerous than indirect contact
(shock)
full supply voltage
no automatic disconnection of supply

Question 49
Give FOUR examples of metalwork which would
be defined as exposed conductive parts

steel trunking or conduit

the earthed casing of electrical equipment
the sheath of m.i.m.s. cables
the steel wire armouring of cables

Question 50
Give FOUR examples of metalwork which would
be defined as extraneous conductive parts

structural metalwork of buildings

metalwork of incoming gas supplies
metallic baths
metal window frames

Question 51
A permanent label to BS 951 should be fixed in
a visible position at points of connection to every
earth electrode or bonding position. The wording
on the label should state:

Safety Earth Connection - Do Not Remove

Safety Earth Point - Do Not Remove
Safety Electrical Connection - Do Not Remove
Safety Earthing Connection -Do Not Remove

Question 52
State the information that should be contained
on a label adjacent to every fuse or circuit
breaker
the size and type of fuse or circuit breaker
identification of the protected circuit

Question 53
A notice should be fixed in a prominent position,
at or near the origin of the installation. Sate the
two pieces of information that should appear on
the notice.
The notice relates to periodic inspection and should
state:
the date of the last inspection
recommended date of the next inspection

Question 54
Identify Four locations within an electrical
installation where impedance tests would need
to be carried out

the origin of the installation (Ze)

at each distribution board
at each socket outlet
at the furthest extremity of every radial circuit

Question 55
An Installation Certificate should only be issued
when:
a. defects have been remedied
b. both live and dead tests have been completed
c. the inspecting engineer has identified all defects
d. the supply authority has inspected the installation

Question 56
When undertaking a high current continuity test
on a ferrous enclosure, the maximum current
need not exceed :
a.
b.
c.
d.

10 A
15 A
25 A
50 A

Question 57
State the title of:

a. the person who has an installation or system

under their control
b. the person responsible for inspection and test
a. duty holder
b. competent person

Question 58
Describe the procedures involved in undertaking an
insulation resistance test on a filament lighting circuit
incorporating electronic dimmer control.

supply must be isolated

continuity of c.p.c.s previously verified
lamp dimmers removed/circuit reconnected
lamps removed
local switches closed
fuses in circuit breakers closed if possible

Question 59 (see next slide for answer

Construct the circuit diagram for an immersion heater

circuit under phase to earth fault conditions. The
earthing arrangement for the above circuit is TN-C-S.

See next slide for phase/earth fault path

R1

PES phase cond

PES
transformer

exposed
conductive part
seat of fault

PEN conductor

R2

earthing
MET
cond
earthed point of supply

Phase/earth fault path

Question 60
Describe how you would carry out a phase/earth fault
loop impedance test at the terminals of a three phase
induction motor

warning notices

verify c.p.c. before undertaking live tests

check instrument + leads for signs of damage
isolate motor and remove terminal cover
connect test leads between phase and earth
reinstate supply and take measurement
isolate motor and reconnect instrument
between different phase to earth and test
isolate motor, remove leads, fix terminal cover
compare results (Z tests should be undertaken twice)

Question 61
An electrical contractor is requested to install a motor
circuit and replace several defective fluorescent
lighting fittings. The installation is approximately twenty
five years old and does not have a current test
certificate. Sate the type(s) of certification required for
this installation.

installation certificate for new motor circuit

minor works certificate for new lighting fittings
periodic inspection certificate for existing
installation

Question 62
An A1 ring circuit has a length 50 metres and wired in
general purpose p.v.c. insulated cables having copper
conductors. Determine:
a. the resistance of each ring when measured at 20C
b. the value of (R1+R2) of the ring circuit when
measured at 20C

a. for A1 ring circuit R1 + R2 will be 2.5/1.5mm2

respectively.
Table 1A (GN3) R1 + R2 /metre = 19.51m/m

Question 62 continued
Table 1A (GN3) R1 = 7.41m per metre
a. resistance of R1 (phase ring)
= 7.41x 50 = 370.5m = 0.3705
Therefore resistance of phase ring = 0.3705
As neutral conductor has same c.s.a. and
length its resistance will also be 0.3705

Question 62 continued
Resistance of c.p.c. (R2) = 12.10 m
For 50 metres = 12.10 x 50 = 605m
= 0.605

Total value of resistance = 0.605 + 0.3705

Value of (R1+R2) = 0.9755/4 = 0.243

Question 63
State FIVE external influences which might affect the
integrity of an electrical installation:

1. mechanical damage
2. vandalism
3. extremes of temperature
4. moisture/water
5. corrosion

Question 64
State FIVE specific areas of inspection when
undertaking an inspection and test on a light industrial
workshop:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

warning notices/labels
distribution charts, diagrams etc etc
presence of earthing and bonding conductors
selection of live conductors in relation to current
carrying capacity and voltage drop
rating/setting of overcurrent devices
identification of conductors
methods of protection against direct/indirect shock
Location of devices for isolation and switching

Question 65
State the first FIVE tests to be undertaken on an A1
ring circuit during an initial verification:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

continuity of c.p.c.s including bonding conductors

continuity of ring final circuit conductors
insulation resistance
polarity
earth loop impedance

Question 66
State the overall effect on the insulation resistance of
an installation when:
a. a circuit is added
b. a circuit is removed
a. adding circuits will decrease the overall value of
insulation resistance

b. removing circuits will increase the overall value of

insulation resistance

Question 67
An instrument used to measure the impedance at the
incoming terminals of a 400/230V three phase TN-S
system indicates the following results:
phase - neutral 0.2
phase - earth 0. 5
Determine:

a. the prospective earth fault current

b. prospective short circuit current
c. estimated value of prospective fault current
between two phases

Question 67continued
a. If = 230/0.5 = 460A (0.46kA)
b. Ip (p-n) = 230/0.2 = 1150A (1.15 kA)
c. Ip (between two phases) 1.15 x 2 =2300A (2.3kA)

Question 68
State FIVE reasons why an installation will need to
undergo a periodic inspection and test:

current certificate time expired

as a result of damage
change of ownership
change of use
mortgage/building society requirements

Question 69
State FIVE bodies or organisations that may be
involved with the preparation of a specification for an
electrical installation:

designer
installer
PES
architect
fire prevention officer
Health & Safety Executive

Question 70
List THREE types of earth electrode recognised by BS
7671
rod
plate
lattice

Question 71
List the precautions to be observed when undertaking
an earth electrode test using and impedance tester:
isolate supply before removing earthing conductor
erect warning notices
erect barrier/appoint person to safeguard electrode
site during test
connect impedance tester between incoming phase
terminal at distribution board and take measurement
reconnect earthing conductor before reinstating
mains supply

Question 72
A periodic inspection and test report should be signed
by:
a. the person ordering the work
b. a competent person

c. the qualifying manager

d. a person holding recognised qualifications in the
inspection and testing of electrical installations

Question 73
A periodic inspection and test report should be signed
by:
a. the person ordering the work
b. a competent person

c. the qualifying manager

d. a person holding recognised qualifications in the
inspection and testing of electrical installations

Question 74
A minor works certificate would be issued when:
a. a single circuit is added to an existing installation
b. alterations or additions are made to an existing
installation

c. the inspecting engineer is not authorised to issue a

periodic inspection and test report
d. the person erecting the installation is also
responsible for the design and testing

Question 75
A Short form of Electrical Installation Certificate may be
issued when:

a. undertaking electrical installations within domestic

properties
b. Undertaking minor works
c. one person is responsible for the design, construction
and inspection and testing of an installation
d. the current demand of the installation does not
exceed 100A

Question 76
State the information that should be made available to
the person carrying out an inspection and test:
Maximum demand after the application of diversity
number and type of live conductors of the source of
energy and of the circuits used in the installation
the type of earthing arrangement
type and composition of circuits
description and location of devices performing the
functions of protection or isolation
methods selected to prevent danger from shock in
the event of an earth fault
any circuit or equipment vulnerable to testing

Question 77
Which ONE of the following will provide protection
against both direct and indirect contact?
a. Class II installation
b. SELV
c. EEBADOS

d. an r.c.d. provided its rated tripping current does not

exceed 30mA

Question 78
Which ONE of the following will NOT provide protection
against indirect contact?
a. non-conducting location
b. SELV
c. barriers and enclosures

d. Earth-free local equipotential bonding

Question 79.
State 4 non- statutory documents that an
inspecting engineer would need knowledge
of, in order to work safely.
1. BS 7671:1992 (16th Edition IEE Wiring
Regulations).
2. IEE On-Site guide
3. Guidance Notes 3 (inspection and Testing)
4. GS 38 HSE publication

Question 80
Where an installation is protected by a residual current
device it should be manually tested by use of the
integral test button:
a. weekly
b. monthly
c. quarterly
d. annually

Question 81
Where diagrams, charts or tables are not available
during a periodic inspection:
a. all work should cease and the client informed
accordingly
b. testing should be carried out in place of the visual
inspection
c. a degree of exploratory work may be necessary
d. it should be recorded in the extent and limitations

Question 82
The minimum cross-sectional area of a supplementary
equipotential bonding conductor is:
a. 1.5mm2
b. 2.5mm2
c. 4.0mm2

d. 6.0mm2

Question 83
The minimum cross-sectional area of a main earthed
equipotential bonding conductor for use on a TN-S
system is:
a. 4.0mm2
b. 6.0mm2
c. 10.0mm2

d. 16.0mm2

Question 84
The minimum cross-sectional area of a main earthed
equipotential bonding conductor for use on a TN-C-s
system is:
a. 4.0mm2
b. 6.0mm2
c. 10.0mm2

d. 16.0mm2

Question 85
The minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance
for FELV circuits is:
a. 0.25M
b. 0.5M
c. 1.0M

d. 2.0M

Question 86
The minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance
for SELV circuits is:
a. 0.25M
b. 0.5M
c. 1.0M

d. 2.0M

Question 87
The minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance
for a 400V a.c. motor circuits is:
a. 0.25M
b. 0.5M
c. 1.0M

d. 2.0M

Question 88
The minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance
for a 650V discharge lighting circuits is:
a. 0.25M
b. 0.5M
c. 1.0M

d. 2.0M

Question 89
Which of the following actions would be INCORRECT
when undertaking an insulation resistance test on a
230V discharge lighting circuit.:
a. testing between live conductors with the local
switch in the on position
b. testing between phase conductor and earth with the
local switch in the on position

c. testing between neutral conductor and earth with

the local switch in the on position
d. disconnecting voltage sensitive devices

Question 90
As an alternative to the D-Lok, some instruments
reduce the possibility of r.c.d. tripping during impedance
testing by limiting the test current to:
a. 15mA
b. 30mA

c. 100mA
d. 150mA

Schedule of test results - Guidance notes

Type of overcurrent device

Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

B, C or D (BS EN 60898)
1, 2 or 3 BS 3871
BS 3036, 1361,BS 88

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

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Rating of overcurrent device

Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Rating of overcurrent
device in amperes

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

of

Short circuit capacity of

overcurrent device
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Short circuit capacity of

overcurrent device in kA

12
Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

of

Installation methods
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Installation method:Appendix 4 BS 7671(page 192 Table 4A)

Typical methods: open and clipped direct - method 1
single-core in conduit - method 3 or 4
single-core in trunking - method 3

10
11
12

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

of

Conductor sizes
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Record phase and c.p.c. conductor sizes

9
10
11
12
Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

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Continuity
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Value of R1+R2 measured at the furthest most

point from the supply. Furthest point on lighting
or radial socket circuit. Method 1 GN3)

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

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Ring final continuity

Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Tick to indicate that the continuity of each of the three

rings has been verified. Many certificates now have
a position on the test sheet to record actual values of
resistance

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

of

Insulation resistance
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Record values of insulation resistance between live-live,

live-neutral conductors. Do not enter infinity - indicate
maximum instrument range i.e. 200M . if circuit is
sound.

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

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of

Insulation resistance
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Record values of insulation resistance between live

and protective conductors. Do not enter infinity - indicate
maximum instrument range i.e. 200M . if circuit is
sound.

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

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of

Polarity
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Enter to indicate correct polarity of single-pole device,

socket outlets and Edison-screw type lamp holders

11
12
Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

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Impedance
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Enter value of phase/earth fault loop impedance recorded

at furthest most point in a radial circuit and at each
socket outlet

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

of

r.c.d.operation
Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Enter operating time of r.c.d when tested at 100% In.

Remember to test over both half cycles and record highest
reading in mS. Some other types of test sheets also have
the facility to record the 500% In operating time

Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

of

r.c.d. test button

Form 4

Form No

/4

TEST RESULT SCHEDULE

Contractor .................................................

Address/Location of distribution board

Instruments:

Test Date .................................................

.................................................................
1 Type of Supply TN-S/TN-C-S/TT
.................................................................
2 Ze at origin .......................... ohms
Signature ..................................................
.................................................................
3 PFC ..................................... kA
Method of protection against indirect contact .......................................................................................................................

loop impedance ............................................................

continuity .....................................................................
insulation .....................................................................
RCD tester ...................................................................

Equipment vulnerable to testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Description of Work ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Circuit Description

Wiring

Overcurrent
Device
Short-circuit
capacity
..............kA

Inst.
Ref.
Meth.
4

type

Test Results

Conductors
conductors

Insulation
Resistance

live cpc

Rating
In

live

cpc

mm 2

mm 2

Continuity
continuity

10

R1 + R2
R2
R1+R2
R2

11

12

Rin
g
i
n
g
13

Live/L
ive
Live

Po
rity
la
o
l
a
Live/E
rth
a
r
Earth
i

Earth
LoopIm
c
n
a
d
e
p
Impedance
Zs

Functional
Testing

RCD
time

Remarks

Other

t
M
14

M
15

y
16

ms
17

18

19

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Enter indicate check for correct operation of r.c.d.

test button

11
12
Deviations from Wiring Regulations and special notes:

Page

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