Summary
This document tells you about the legal requirements, design applications, operation and maintenance of the electrical infrastructure within healthcare premises.
The guidance is for:
- healthcare managers
- electrical safety groups
- design engineers
- estate managers
- operations managers
- contractors
- supply chain businesses
It should be read in conjunction with BS7671. It is equally applicable to both new and existing sites.
Published 1 February 2007. Last updated 11 April 2017.
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