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Wiring Matters Issue 95 - May 2023

Welcome to the May 2023 edition of Wiring Matters.

Mythbuster #9 - 'Flexible cables are not permitted in fixed installations'

This myth was inspired by a comment on the IET EngX Forum and is not uncommon. The origins of it are unclear but seem to date back to the 15th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (if not before) and is believed to have stemmed from the types of insulation materials used for flexible cables in years gone by.

Corrigendum 2023 to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 has been withdrawn for over six months now and it could be said that the effects of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 are now bedding in and we have started to receive feedback about some of the changes.

Electrical Safety Awareness Month

It’s Electrical Safety Month and the IET is keen to remind the industry of the risks you need to always consider when working with electricity.

What does Electrified Heat actually mean?

‘Net zero’, ‘decarbonization’ and ‘electrification’ are just some of many current buzzwords and phrases in the built environment. What do they mean, and how do they impact on electrical installations in particular?