Haha! A copper conspiracy. [Linked Image]

Seriously, there is talk of creating a EN IEC 60364.

Warning, speculation from this point onwards

As I understand it, it would then replace the current national wiring regs. E.g. BS 7671 would be replaced with BS EN 60364.

This means that they'll have to go over the national codes and compare them. If there is no reason to require something, it should be removed from the wiring regs, and if there is reason to require something a rule should be added.

This doesn't rule out national specialities like ring mains: The BSI can add an extra chapter with rules specific for Britain. The point is that you know that the all difference between countries is to be found in the extra chapter(s).

This should make it easier for electricans working in other EU countries. You'd probably still need a license for each country, but the process to get an additional country could be greatly simplified. You only need to learn the special chapters and you previous experience in any member country counts.

[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 09-26-2003).]