A BEAMA Guide to Arc Fault Detection Devices

28 March 2022

BEAMA has published an updated BEAMA Guide to Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs). This update brings the guide in line with the new requirements for AFDDs in amendment 2:2022 to the BS 7671:2018 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations. The guide provides guidance on AFDDs and their application in electrical installations covering terminology, types of arcs, causes of arc faults, how AFDDs work and the selection, installation and testing of AFDDs. The guide also includes a section on frequently asked questions.

Fifth Edition - January 2024