01 March 2018
BSI has today (March 1) launched a summary of the changes that can be expected in the new 18th Edition BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations. A summary of the main changes is given in this post . Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and other smaller changes will also be included.
09 April 2018
In July 2018, NICEIC and ELECSA will deliver the biggest and most wide reaching conference ever staged in the UK construction sector. ‘18th Edition Live’ will be screened live in over 40 locations, managed by hundreds staff and attended by thousands of electricians around the country.
21 March 2018
NICEIC, ELECSA and JTL have formed a unique partnership that will ensure electrical contractors have the widest choice of training courses in the country for the upcoming 18th Edition changes.
08 February 2018
After the 18th Edition is launched, contractors and electricians will have to be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the updated regulations. Discover the different Training Options that NICEIC and ELECSA will be offering very soon...
07 February 2018
One of the most common questions we are receiving about the new 18th Edition is: Will I need to use metal fixings throughout the whole installation when the 18th comes in? We have asked our Technical Development Manager and this is what he has been letting contractors know at TechTalks...
17 January 2018
Look at what Darren Staniforth has to say about the 18th Edition potential changes in our dedicated YouTube playlist. From the new proposal for foundation earthing of large buildings to cable requirements, these bite size videos will introduce you to what to expect in the new 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
08 January 2018
The 1st Edition of the Wiring Regulations was one page long and had 21 rules – The latest edition has 463 pages and 1274 regulations. The 1st Edition was actually called 'Rules and Regulations for the Prevention of Fire Risks arising from Electric Lighting' (catchy!) Since then there has been a further five name changes.
