Breaker panel

An electrical service panel containing circuit breakers.

BS 7671

British Standards BS 7671: The UK standard for electrical installations, informally known as the "Regs"

 

Cap

To close off an electrical or plumbing system.

Chase

A trench cut into plaster or masonry to make space for electrical cabling or pipework.

Circuit breaker

A device which automatically breaks an electrical circuit when a fault, such as a power surge, is detected.

Competent Persons (Electrical)

Electricians who are registered with a relevant Competent Person Scheme can self-certify that their work is compliant with Building Regulations.

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Conduit

Sometimes called a duct, tubing typiclally made of metal or plastic, used to house cables.

Consumer unit

Sometimes calls a Consumer Control Unit (CCU) or Consumer Distribution Unit, and commonly known as a fusebox - the central panel where incoming electricity connects to the home circuits.

Downlight

Also known as a recessed light or spotlight, a light fixture that is installed in a hollow opening in the ceiling.

EICR

Electrical installation condition report (EICR): A report that details the state of a property’s electrics.

Part P

A common way of refering to building regulations which cover electrical installations.

RCD

Residual current device (RCD); a device in an electrical circuit which detects the difference in current between live conductors and disconnects them if their is a fault.

Spark or sparkie

Trade nickname for an electrician.

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