About BS 7671

The IET Wiring Regulations is currently in its 18th Edition. BS 7671:2018 published in July 2018 and came into effect in January 2019. From this date, all new and amended electrical installations are to conform to the requirements of BS 7671:2018.

But where do these requirements come from?

Setting the Standard

Wiring Matters magazine explains how BS 7671 comprises both international regulations and UK specific requirements.

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British Standards and Brexit

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has made a statement on how it expects BREXIT to affect British Standards and our relationship with European standards organisations in the future.

Go to https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/uk-national-standards-body/standards-policy-on-the-uk-leaving-the-eu/

Which documents are statutory?

There are many documents, regulations and standards pertaining to the electrical industry. This article explains the differences.

Go to Statutory and non-statutory documents applicable to the electrical industry

The importance of standards

There are many types of standards and documents that provide guidance on best practice. We create standards in many different areas of technology to help ensure safety and efficiency.

We are always looking for new authors, technical committee members and industry funding. Find out how you can get involved.

About BS 7671

Setting the Standard

British Standards and Brexit

Which documents are statutory?

The importance of standards

BS 7671

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