CARAVAN AND CARAVAN SITE INSTALLATIONS (use BS7671:2018 Amendment 2:2022)
Special Installations: Caravans and caravan site installations, safety, regulation requirements, cable types and supports, gas, bonding, circuits and protection - 8 questions from a bank of questions
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Which section of the BS7671 details the requirements for caravans and motorhomes?
? 717 ? 701 ? 721 ? 705
Socket outlets provided on a caravan site must be protected by RCD. What is the MAXIMUM number of sockets recommended per RCD?
? 2 ? 1 ? 4 ? 3
What rating of RCD should be provided for socket outlets on a caravan site?
? 100mA ? 30mA ? 500mA ? 20mA
What is the MAXIMUM length that an extension lead supplying a caravan from a caravan site socket outlet be?
? 25metres ? 27meters ? 37meters ? 47meters
What type of cable is normally used to supply caravan site socket outlets underground?
? PVC/PVC ? SWA ? MIMS ? Singles in conduit
Caravans often have storage compartments for gas cylinders. What does BS7671 detail about the installation of electrical equipment in these areas?
? only lighting can be installed here ? only ELV equipment should be installed here ? no restriction on electrical equipment here ? only a CCU can be fitted here
What is the most suitable cable for the internal wiring of a caravan or motorhome?
? SWA ? flexible conductors ? solid conductors ? HOFR
What does BS7671 detail about the installation of extra low-voltage battery circuits (ELV) in close proximity to 230v mains circuits?
? no restrictions ? both circuits can be run together ? both circuits should not come into contact with each other ? ELV should only be run on the exterior of the caravan/motorhome
What is the recommended size of supply cable for a 32A supply to a caravan 'power hook-up point' on a caravan site/park?
? 1.5sq/mm ? 2.5sq/mm ? 6.0sq/mm ? 4.0sq/mm
What is the recommended distance for supports for horizontal cable and flexible conduit runs in a caravan?
? 10cm ? 15cm ? 20cm ? 25cm
How often should a caravan / caravan site installation be inspected and tested
? every 5 years ? every year ? between 1 and 3 years ? between 1 and 5 years
What is the rating of the 'Blue' industrial-type socket outlet to BSEN60309-2 shown here, used to supply a caravan with 230v on a caravan site?
? 13A ? 6A ? 16A ? 32A
Which section of the BS7671 details the requirements for caravan and camping parks?
? 721 ? 701 ? 708 ? 705