What is an AFDD (Arc Fault detection device) and why are they needed?
Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD) prevent the risk of building fires when they detect an electric arc fault in a circuit and isolate the faulty circuit.
CPD Training Programme on I.S. 10101 Wiring Rules
The ‘Guide to I.S. 10101: 2020 National Rules for Electrical Installations’ training programme has been uploaded onto the CIF Training webpage as a freely accessible CPD training programme. There is also a pdf presentation available to download under ‘supplementary materials’. Those viewing the course in its entirety can receive a CPD certificate by email. The [...]
EIFI – President outlines his plans for the future development of the federation
Gay Byrne - President of the EIFI Gay Byrne, newly appointed President of the Electrical Industry Federation of Ireland, outlines his mission concept for the future development of the organisation. The EIFI is the national collective of the major industry trade associations operating in the Irish Electrical Industry. Given the ongoing and future [...]
Byrne appointed EIFI President
New President of the EIFI - Gay Byrne Gay Byrne, Chairman of Fantasy Lights Group, has been appointed President of the Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland (EIFI). Gay is a long-standing member of Ireland’s electrical community with a service history stretching back to the 1970s. Apart from spearheading the growth and success of [...]
Webinar on the New National Wiring Rules IS: 10101
Webinar on the New National Wiring Rules I.S. 10101. (Long Version) Webinar by Charles Dunn, Chair of NSAI/ETC/Technical Committee TC2 Electrical Installations, changes in the new "Wiring Rules" are outlined. Long Version. Short Version Available Here
Emergency lighting: always there to save lives!
All of us have probably experienced emergency lighting at least once in our life, either while leaving a building in case of a real emergency or during a regular fire exit exercises we took part in. Just have a look around you: emergency lighting is present in all types of buildings, from hospitals to schools, [...]