Electrical Criteria BG 86/2024
In the realm of electrical building services, BG 86/2024 emerges as a definitive resource for design professionals. This guide delves into crucial considerations including voltages, IP ratings, and recommended lighting levels. Moreover, BG 86/2024 introduces new insights into emerging technologies such as photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging facilities, reflecting the evolving landscape of electrical design practices.
This guide provides useful information for the early stages of design of electrical building services. This includes voltages, ingress protection (IP) ratings and recommended lighting levels.
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This guide partly replaces BG 9/2011 Rules of Thumb 5th Edition. Information has been updated based on consultation with designers and manufacturers, and new information has been added, including on photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging facilities.
This article originally appeared on the BSRIA news and blog site as "Introducing our New BSRIA Guides: BG84/85/86/87" dated February 2024.
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