Description

This publication gives designers and electrical contractors guidance around designing and specifying electrical and other cabling in domestic buildings. It pays particular attention to energy efficiency, providing convenience to homeowners while reducing household running costs. 

This guide will help building designers and electrical contractors meet the requirements around electrical design. It outlines how to ensure owner comfort, convenience and energy efficiency in a new or renovated house. 

Scope

This publication covers all the key areas of the topic, including:

• Building Code and standards requirements
• Power supply system design
• Internal electrical wiring
• Wiring layout and installation
• Low voltage systems 

The publication has a particular focus on producing houses that are energy efficient, comfortable to live in and less expensive to run. It includes, for example:

• energy-efficient lighting
• heat pump space heating and water heating options
• onsite electrical generation such as photovoltaic panels