18th Edition - Changes to Appendices
05 July 2018
Significant changes made to the appendices are summarised on this post.
05 July 2018
Significant changes made to the appendices are summarised on this post.
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.
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...
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.
11 December 2017
Well despite the popular myth it is not actually NICEIC! BS 7671 is actually produced by the IET (Institute of Engineering & Technology). BS 7671 is the UK version of wiring regulations which are primarily based on an IEC standard and European CENELEC harmonised documents (HDs).
06 December 2017
In July 2017 the British Standards Institute (BSI) released the draft proposal of items it was considering for inclusion in the new standard. The period for comment on the proposals has now closed. A committee of industry experts (JPEL64) will now consider the feedback and refine the proposals before drafting the new standard.