Projects in development
Projects seeking expert involvement
Sustainable product design
We are developing guidance in this area and would be interested in your views on this project.
View the proposed introduction and chapters and email us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org if you have any questions about this project or want to get involved in this work.
Quantum engineering
We are exploring two areas in Quantum engineering covering Optical Atomic Clocks and Quantum Magnetometers.
For more information about this project and to get involved in this work, please email Andrew Cooney at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Utility-scale electrical energy storage systems
We are working with SSE Renewables and a range of industry experts to develop guidance in this area. This new guide is scheduled to be out for industry consultation later this year.
Email us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org for more information about this project and to get notified when the draft for public consultation is released.
Electrician’s guide to domestic EV charging equipment installation
We are in the process of drafting a new electricians guide in this area.
For more information about this project and to get involved in this work, please email Andrew Cooney at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Guide to generators
This guide addresses the technical and practical requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of generators and uninterruptible power supplies. Applications for the technical committee are welcome. This guide is scheduled to publish in 2026.
If you would like to get involved in the research or development of this project, please contact us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Electrician’s guide to fire safety in high rise and complex buildings
This guide concerns the safe installation and management of fire services and technologies applicable to complex and high-rise buildings. Fire experts interested in joining the technical committee or suitably qualified authors are welcome. This guide is scheduled to publish in 2026.
If you would like to get involved in the research or development of this project, please contact us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Cyber security and safety (code of practice) – revised edition
We published this code of practice back in 2021. We are now carrying out research on the content of the code with a view to revising it.
If you would like to get involved in this research, please contact us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Building infrastructure for healthcare ICT – revised edition
We published this code of practice back in 2020. We are now carrying out research on the content of the code with a view to revising it.
If you would like to get involved in the research or development of this project, please contact us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Electrician’s guide to domestic heat pump installations
This new guide is intended to address the practical and electrical requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of domestic heat pump systems.
Applications for the technical committee are welcome. The guide is scheduled to publish in 2026.
If you would like to get involved in the development of this project, please contact us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
AI guidance - research
In the final quarter of 2025 we will be researching what guidance the IET can provide in this highly critical area.
If you would like to get involved in this research, please contact us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org.
Projects soon to be released for public consultation
Rail electrification guidance
We are working with Network Rail and a range of industry experts in developing guidance in this area. This new guide is scheduled for industry consultation in Q4 2025.
Email us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org if you have any questions about this project or want to make sure you know when the consultation goes live.
Guide to highway electrical street furniture, 2nd edition
A sponsored document primarily for local authorities is under revision in response to the changing landscape on our public highways, in large part regarding lighting columns and EV charging.
Email us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org for more information.
Projects soon to be published
Electrical safety management in the water industry
Together with industry experts, we are developing guidance in this area. After a very successful consultation period, the guide is scheduled to publish in Q4 of 2025.
Email us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org for confirmation on when it publishes.
Guide to prosumer electrical installations
This new guidance document outlines modes of use, contemporary challenges in the planning and application of prosumer electrical installations (PEI). This guide is scheduled to publish in Q4 of 2025.
Email us at ietstandardsenquiries@theiet.org for more information.