IEE Code of Practice (CoP)

The IEE Code of Practice manual is a guide for the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. With 56 more pages than the previous edition, the third edition is a more in-depth, comprehensive manual for PAT technicians.

This IEE guide is one of the widest read publications for PAT testing technicians and holds a vast array of information on health and safety legislation, testing, procedures, faults, pass and fail levels, formal visual inspection and, combined inspection and testing.

It has essential guidance for duty holders, managers, administrators, PAT testers and should be considered as a valuable resource.

Useful coloured illustrations have been used to aid clarification and help with plug wiring and fuse ratings.

This Code of Practice guide also specifies how often testing should be completed in many different environments and would be a valuable investment for any PAT technician.

IEE Code of Practice features

Part 1 of the IEE Code of Practice

Covers guidance on the work that needs to be done:

• Scope
• Definitions
• The law
• Fixed electrical installation
• Types of electrical equipment
• The electrical tests
• In-service inspection and testing
• Procedures for in-service inspection and testing
• Training
• Test instruments

Part 2 of the IEE Code of Practice

Covers guidance for the people carrying out the practical work:

• Equipment constructions (i.e. Class I, Class II, etc)
• Types of inspection and testing
• The user check
• The formal visual inspection
• Combined inspection and testing

Part 3 of the IEE Code of Practice

Appendices:

• British Standards
• Legal references and notes
• The Electricity at Work Regulations
• Summary of legislation and guidance
• Production testing
• Model forms for in-service inspection and testing
• Resistance of flexible cords
• Checks to be made on a plug, a cable and an extension lead
• Guide to isolation procedures