Essentials of Earthing and Bonding

Speaker: Er. HL Chan

Date & Time: 25 November 2023, 0830-1730

Venue: Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore 188018

Course fee: $360

Introduction

A practical understanding of earthing design and the installation of earthing systems is critical for the protection of lives, properties and equipment in the buildings. This is a practical course focused on understanding the principals of earthing and bonding systems and it will enable participants to apply what they have learnt and better understand the subject matter and the design of these systems, in compliance with the relevant regulations and Codes of Practice. 


Who should attend:

All Professional Engineers, Contractors, Building Developers, Project Managers, M&E Engineers and Equipment Specialists who are required to carry out earthing planning, design, installation and system implementation in buildings.


Objective

The 1-day workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of the basics of earthing and the reasons for earthing, the various earthing types, and the designs available for buildings. Participants will be able to explain and distinguish the difference between earthing and bonding. The course will also cover the statutory requirements and latest Code of Practice.

Timetable

8:30 Registration

9:00 Overview of earthing and the safety aspects of an Installation

10:00 Coffee/Tea Break (provided)

10:30 Understand the terms earthing and bonding and their implementation

12:30 Lunch (Provided)

13:30 Maintenance and Testing of Earthing Systems

15:30 Coffee/Tea Break (Provided)

15:45 Statutory Requirements and Case Studies

17:30 End of Programme

Course content

  • Overview of earthing and the safety aspects of an Installation

  • Statutory Requirements and Code Compliance 

  • Understand the terms earthing and bonding 

  • Understand the term “bonding” and the basic reasons for bonding

  • Explain important terms associated with bonding

  • Maintenance and Testing of earthing system

  • Case Studies